Secret Hemlines

Victoria Secret has launched the Pink Collegiate Collection Line, for historical black colleges. The active wear line will feature shirts & hoodies inspired by Howard, and Southern University. Black College Pride-Ultra Haute.

*Miz B

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Trend Watch

As fall quickly approaches H&HS is taking notice of what is haute to keep you fashionably informed. One of the emerging footwear trends is the Oxford, not only to be worn with slacks, but dresses or skirts ass well. No more boring black, or bland brown, today's updated Oxford comes in a variety of vibrant shades. This shoe trend is both stylish and practical.

(Above from left to right: Opening Ceremony-$322, 3.1 phillip lim-$410, Topshop-$125, Kaight-$99)

-The Style Maven

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Affordable Hemlines

Rodarte is on board to design a Target line due out December 20, 2009, and it will be available through February 6, 2010. Rodarte's collections usually carry price tags between $920-$3,450, but as part of the Target Go International series, the price points will be between $9.99 and $79.99. The Rodarte line was founded in the fall of 2005 by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy, and has since received a number of fashion awards and the founders have also appeared on the cover of Women's Wear Daily. I really look forward to seeing how this line will translate into everyday fashion. It will be available at most Target stores, so be sure to mark your calendars.

-The Style Maven

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Catwalk Tribute

Before the cell phone throwing Naomi Campbell there was Naomi Sims; a true runway pioneer. Sims recently passed away from cancer at the age of 61, however, she paved the way for many catwalk divas. Born in Oxford, Mississippi Sims later attended The Fashion Institute Of Technology & NY University. She graced the cover of Life Magazine in 1969, and later launched the Naomi Sims Hair Collection in 1976. Sims saw a void in the beauty industry as she would be on shoots & the stylist couldn't figure out what to do with her hair. Within 5 years her wig collection grossed sales of 5 million. She was also a part of the Black Is Beautiful renaissance during her time. Hemlines pays tribute to Naomi Sims-Ultra Classy.

*Miz B

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BF Hemlines

I'm sure all true, trend forecasting, haute chics saw this one coming. We had the boyfriend jean, the boyfriend jacket, and now the boyfriend shirt. The comfortable, casual, yet sexy look can be worn with various bottoms; it can be a compliment to the skinny jean, distressed cut offs, or belted with a slim fitting mini skirt. The great thing about the BF shirt is that it can be found virtually anywhere in solids, stripes, or plaids, from your local retailer to your BF's closet.

-The Syle Maven

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Haute spot this weekend: The Art Of Beauty at the Malonga Casquelord located at 1428 Alice Street. Oakland, Ca from 5pm-8pm. This is a benefit fashion show showcasing the bay area's hautest style junkies. Come out and support the Youth Learning Cultural Institute, while witnessing the latest hair & fashion trends. For ticket information contact: theartofbeauty2009@yahoo.com or 510-200-3663.

*Miz B

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Haute Vintners

UWX IV: The 4th annual "Urban Wine Experience" is happening Saturday August 8, 2009 from 2PM-5PM. At the Meadow at Jack London Square, indulge in fourteen different wineries partnered with restaurants, or food purveyors. Some of the participants include Rosenblum Cellars, Two Mile, JC Cellars, Levende East, Whole Foods, Bucci, among numerous others. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $45 at http://www.eastbayvintners.com/events.html or at the door for $60.

-The Style Maven