RealStyleTalk by Tiny-T-Raji: CAPTURED IN STYLE

RealStyleTalk by Tiny-T-Raji: CAPTURED IN STYLE: #Spotted in college, This Art student was looking so "Fly" in his well put together ensemble. #Jacket & #Shirt- #Zara, #Pants- #TopMan, #...

Kim Kardashian Styles and Trends

Kim Kardashian is a very stylish reality star and many young women around the world look up to her as a fashionista. 

Over the years of her career, Kim has stayed on trend and dressed to impress on many occasions. 

She is known to wear fitted dresses, denims, high-waisted pants & skirts. In fact many of her outfits truly compliments her beautiful curvy body.  

She has been fabulously photographed in many different styles and trends, but like many other celebs, the curvy 31 years old reality star does not always get it right.

The Hollywood socialite was spotted in a chic black and white ensemble. 

Kim wore a flowing white blouse with fringe detailed sleeves,teamed with a high-waisted black structured skirt by "Leila Shams", accessorized with a black and beige belt, which emphasises her small waist.  

She completes this stunning look were a pair of nude Louboutin.and a 'Skull diamanté' box clutch. 

I love this outfit! Especially the black jacket with silver chain detailed and a statement shoulder.
 Her opened toes black ankle shoes also gives the perfect finish to the look.

Kim looks fabulous in this 'Peplum' black dress, with a fiery orange floral print.  

Kim is rocking a fitted nude dress with the white 'statement shoulder' jacket and a nude 'pointy-toe' high-heeled pumps. 
This outfit looks amazing on Kim. 
Her dress really enhances her curvy body and the statement shoulder jacket gives the outfit that bit of edge, defining her broad shoulders. One of my favorite styles from Kim.

Kim Kardashian's latest fashion fail features unflattering Kanye West-inspired outfit...

She was spotted in Miami last Sunday, with her younger sister Khloe. Kim was dressed in a very odd ensemble inspired by her "rapper-turned-designer" boyfriend Kanye West. 

Her 'figure-hugging' white top was so unflattering! The exposure of her lower back was not a good look for her body shape and 'ill-fitting' black pants was probably the worse pair of pants to team with the top.

Although the outfit looked "OK" from the front, this was still a very unflattering, odd style from the reality star.

Khloe on the other hand looks very well put-together in her simple ensemble. 

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Tiny-T-Raji

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RealStyleTalk by Tiny-T-Raji: Amazing Bargains!!!

RealStyleTalk by Tiny-T-Raji: Amazing Bargains!!!: Stay fabulous and on trend at affordable Prices... Check out some of the items I spotted while shopping in Pennys ! I boug...

Amazing Bargains!!!

Stay fabulous and on trend at affordable Prices... Check out some of the items I spotted while shopping in Pennys!

I bought this "Peter Pen" style Black see-trough, sleeveless top with gold studs for €11.00.  I will pare this top with a black or army-green, pencil skirt or trousers...

I spotted this simple, Lime Green low-heeled pointy shoes for only €9.00, and I pared them with this elegant Black & Green clutch with with a touch of gold for €10.00. "classy and affordable"

I love this "Chanel" inspired White sophisticated blazer from Pennys and it is beautiful on! Do go up a size if necessary for a perfect fit. Price: €25.00

Another little piece I spotted in Pennys. For €10.00, You can get this comfortable 'Speaker Pillow'. Also available in black, red and blue. I think it's cool :)

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Yours truly,

Tiny-T-Raji

Dublin Fashion Festival Highlights...

There were many events on this year's Fashion Festival in Dublin, Unfortunately I was unable to attend all of these events. However I had the opportunity to witness some of the events across town and I must say, I had a Blast!!!

Here are some of my highlights on this year's "DFF" events...

Thursday 6th: Beauty Workshops with Debbie O’Donnell (Xpose TV Producer)

I attended the 40 minutes presentation by Xpose's TV Producer "Debbie O’Donnell" in Clerys O'connell Street Dublin 1. 

The presentation covered five of this year's autumn & winter trending styles on today's high-street Market, some lingerie tips and celebrity inspired looks.

• The Military Trend; The quick essential  black Military Jacket from "Mango" and the long sleeve Military Women's Dress from "Oasis" (copy of last season's Victoria Beckham Dress)

Snap shot of  video recording of  presentation by Debbie O’Donnell

http://www.oasis-stores.com///oasis/fcp-product/3660036058#GBP

• "Burgundy" the key colour the season; The burgundy coloured lace dress by Karen Millen,perfect for dinner parties, wedding and other specail occation. check it out here 

http://www.karenmillen.com/coloured-lace-dress/dresses/karenmillen/fcp-product/103DP05271

• The "Peplum" style; We all know Peplum is a big trend this season, Debbie O'Donnell highlights a beautiful Black Peplum Dress and gives tips on how to wear the trend.   

While shopping around in Clerys, I also came across this similar stylish Peplum black dress from Karen Millen, I tried it on and I must say it looked and felt amazing on me! I defiantly recommend to go up a size if necessary for a perfect fit.

Black Peplum Dress by Karen Millen. 
€215.00

• The "Peter Pan" trend; Inspired by Victoria Beckham and great value from the high-street market "Oasis" Debbie shows how this Peter Pan choker necklace  can transform a plain dress without making too much fuss.

http://www.oasis-stores.com

I found a black stylish "Peter Pan" collar from H&M. I would pear this with any plain high-neck blouse or dress in my wardrobe to add a touch of the "PP" trend.

Peter Pan Collar from H&M. Price €19.95

• "Clashing Prints"; Debbie found the perfect example of clashing prints and gives tips on how to wear this black and white "Mixed Print" Dress by Karen Millen from the new collection.

Mixed Print Dress http://www.karenmillen.com

• "Statement Shoulder"; Debbie chose a classic and wearable black long sleeve, short dress with a "diamante" statement shoulder. She also demonstrates how to Incorporates other elements with statement shoulders to your wardrobe such as Cardigans or jumpers.

I came across this black blazer jacket with silver statement shoulder spikes from Boohoo.com

www.boohoo.com

• "Optical Illusion" Trend; This trend has been on the market for a while now and it is not going away... I think it is great for all women that wants to accentuate their body shapes, and for that idea of a few inches off the waist.

This "Geometric Tribal Embroidery" Dress from Karen Millen is another great example of a optical illusion that would look amazing on without any extra accessories. 

http://www.karenmillen.com

• Celebrity Inspired looks; Debbie found the perfect "Kate Beckinsale" inspired dress from Karen Millen! 

Inspired by Kate Beckinsale,
from Karen Millen

Kate Beckinsale in a beautiful knee length pink dress

I also gave this karen Millen Dress a try and I loved it and in my opinion this dress is perfect for many occasions!

Karen Millen Clerys €240.00

After sharing her tips on today's trends, Debbie O’Donnell concludes the presentation with tips and tricks on "problem areas" and some under-garments that can help women feel more comfortable and confident.  

I really enjoyed this "DFF" workshop by Debbie and I hope you all benefit from my highlight of this event.

Friday 7th: Creative Quarter Fashion Show

held at the Steps of Powerscourt Townhouse Centre celebrating independent designers in "CQ" area hosted by "Amanda Byram".

Here is one of my favorite image captured by "Emily Quinn" (photographer) showing the fabulous styles from the various independent designers. Check out more pics from this spectacular fashion show here https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emily-Quinn-Photographer

Saturday 8th: The Ilac Shopping Centre Fash Dash Fashion Competition with Judges; Rosemary MacCabe, The Irish Times Fashion Blogger, and Michael O’Brien, Managing Director of Real Beauty Modelling. The judges selected four finalists out of 25 shortlisted beauties. 

I caught the end of the event on saturday and I got a chance to have a quick chit-chat with one of the finalist "Maiza". She was rocking a casual-edgy style put together herself, and perfect for the beautiful weather we had in Dublin on Saturday.

Quick Q&A with Maiza

A Full-length shot with Maiza (Finalist)

Up-close with Maiza

The beautiful Staff Members of Ilac Shopping Centre Fash Dash  

Maiza's outfit

• Black leather Jacket and white blouse:  H&M
• faded blue denim short with spikes: Switch
• Burgundy ankle boots: Debenhams
• Necklace: Dunnes 

Sunday 9th: Acquired Brain Injury Ireland  organised "The Style of Dublin" fundraiser event. Held at 37 Dawson Street, as part of Dublin Fashion Festival events to raise funds for the development of services for those living with an acquired brain injury in Ireland. 

There were celebrity attendees, special guests, raffle and auction at this amazing fashion fundraiser event. Unfortunately I was unable to attend this event, check out http://www.abiireland.ie/fundraising.html for more on this year's DFF charity event.

Well folks, I hope you have enjoyed reading my highlights of this year's DFF Events and  gained some fashion tips too!

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Yours truly 

Tiny-T-Raji 

DFF 2012

I will be posting my highlights of this year's DFF events this Monday 10th September, please stay tuned :)

Yours truly 
Tiny-T-Raji

Dublin Fashion Festival 2012

Returning to Dublin for the 3rd year running, Dublin Fashion Festival is a must for fashionistas and shoppers alike. Running from the 6th - 9th September, the city will see its streets being taken back by style. 

The festival will feature some of the usual favourites; on street fashion shows at various locations, plus exciting new additions like the "DFF" celebration of independent designers in CQ area with evening catwalk shows on Friday the 7th at 7pm, hosted by Amanda Byram. This event will be held at Powerscourt Town Centre main entrance.  

DFF by Night will be continuing the festivities late into the night with guerrilla fashion shows in bars and restaurants around the city. For more info check out http://www.dff.ie/festival-highlights/festival-highlights/

Many of these Fashion events are non-ticketed and Fashion business and stores across Dublin will be hosting in-store events from Thursday 6th - Sunday 9th of September 2012. I will be attending many of these amazing Fashion events and I will keep you updated as I go... :) 

I also recommend that all my fellow Fashionistas to attend this Sunday's “Style of Dublin” Fundraiser which will be held in Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Dublin. For more information on this Fashion event and booking, check out https://www.facebook.com/events/227295970727227/

So enjoy this long weekend of Shopping, glamour and fabulousity in Dublin, Ireland and stay tuned for more on this year's Dublin Fashion Festival right here...

Yours truly
Tiny-T-Raji 

SHE'S BACK!!!

Debuting her new album "Two Eleven" and soon to be released in October 2012. Brandy released her second single "Put It Down" featuring the amazing Chris Brown...

The beautiful sensational RnB and Television sweetheart is finally ready to continue her journey as an iconic superstar and I couldn't be more excited!!!

We all know of  the unfortunate tragic accident Superstar "Brandy" was  involved in, back in December 2006. Brandy has since faced a lot of challenges both in her career and personal life. In December 2008, She recorded her fifth album "Human" which didn't do too well. 

This album was recorded a few months before she was due to face a wrongful death lawsuit by the husband of the woman who died in the accident.  These were challenging times for Brandy and I am happy she is finally getting on with her life...

Here in this exclusive MTV interview http://www.mtv.com/artists/brandy Brandy opened up her feelings about her life since her career began, the accident, her (false marriage) and the death of her mentor "Whitney Huston".

But great things are happening for Brandy now and I am loving her her debut single "Put It Down" featuring Chris Brizy :)
The video was Shot by Hype Williams, and I must say unlike the recent song she recorded with singer Monica (It All Belongs To Me). This record is hot! It is so current and edgy and isn't the Brandy that I am used to hearing, but damn I love the sound of this record.  I also would have rather hear her (and Brown) sing than rap, but this record is the reason its impossible to stop using the word swagger:)

Single Cover "Put It Down"

Here is a footage from behind the scene of the new single "Put It Down" featuring Chris Brizy...

Her style in this video is cool, it shows a different and edger look on her and truly emphasises today's high street fashion...

Here Brandy Rocks the zebra Print pants by "Roberto Cavalli". This image from the video shot show Brandy singing next to Chris Brown in this pair of $865 Roberto Cavalli pants,  Crafted out of canvas, with two rear pockets and a tapered leg. Check it out here RobertoCavalli.com

By Roberto Cavalli

Here are some images from the shoot of "Put It Down" by Brandy feat Chris Brown...

I love this pair of Leopard Printed Heelless Sculpted Wedge Boots Brandy wears in this image. The boots are by "Giuseppe Zanotti" and priced at 1195.00!  Extremely expensive in my opinion but they look fab and she's definitely still rocking the "long braids" just like old times... :)

By Giuseppe Zanotti

Her debut album "Two Eleven" which represents the month and date of her birthday, February 11. This date  is also the day her mentor and friend Whitney Houston passed away.


The album features the Chris Brown-assisted single “Put It Down” and “It All Belongs to Me,” her duet with Monica, along with contributions from Bangladesh, Frank Ocean, Rico Love, Sean Garrett, Hit-Boy, and more...

In an interview with  Rap-Up TV, the 33 years old superstar said  “It’s just gonna be a different album, but of course expressing the love that I feel now and the struggles and different situations that I’ve gone through in the past,” the 33-year-old singer told Rap-Up TV. “My music always tends to be the soundtrack to my life and definitely inspired by what I see other people go through as well—gritty, edgy, different”.

I love Brandy aka "The Vocal Bible " and I love that she is trying to go in a new direction, but I hope we can also get some old fashion Brandy that we all know and love on the album as well!! I am Really looking forward to it...

Enjoy the exclusive new single here... Brandy Feat Chris Brown "Put it Down"

Yours truly...

Tiny-T-Raji  :)

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Today's Tribal Trends

Feathers, moccasins, leather  fringe and colours are things that has seemed to make a big comeback  in fashion this summer...  

****The rich culture of the natives determines the cultural heritage of a place.  "Their richness of culture is reflected not only through their art and music but also their clothing and jewellery" and today, designers from all over the world are taking inspiration from the blueprints they left behind.  

There are many different kinds of tribal trends and prints avaible in the high street market today such as "Navajo style" or "Ankara".  Here are some of my faves in today's tribal trends and designs...

I came across the above colourfull (Safari print Jacket and Boob Tube) from the Spring and Summer collection on    http://loud-culture.com.   The boob-tube can be teamed with a pair of high-waisted pants, jeans or skirts (for women who prefres not to show too much skin) and the jacket can be teamed with a plain black bodycon dress, or with a plain white or black vest-top and a leather pant for that edgy look. With the variety of colours in the print, you can't go wrong... I love this print and style and I will wear it!!  Like this GLAMAZON AZTEC PRINTED BRALET on the right from http://www.allyfashion.com check it out if u like it...  

Like most women, I personally love Boobtube Dresses.  Especially when its designed in a fun, playful and elegant way...  

Gossip Girl’s (Blake Lively) works the Tribal trend wearing this semi-demure ‘50s style frock high street striking neon, yellow & navy print mini dress by "Marchesa" at the Fashion’s Night Out red carpet in New York City back in 2010.  

In my opinion  this style and print is timeless and very wearable in any season! I love love this!!!

Here is another classic example of one of my favorite Tribal Print.  This elegant Donna Karan’s dress from the collection for women’s tribal fashion, inspired by the Aztec and American Indians which is based on a dark palette and relaxed patterns that make it wearable during the summer and winter. 

As tribal fashion can be quite tricky to wear,  it is very important to keep certain things in mind in order to do full justice to the style.   

For instance, if your tribal outfit is brightly printed, it is best to complete the look with  a pair plain sexy sandals or pumps.   

If you intend to wear rustic tribal jewellery, then maybe that bright top should wait... If you find tribal outfits too loud,  you can still incorporate the Tribal element into your ensemble by sporting a bag, belt, shoes or jewellery in tribal designs or prints.

Here are some of my favs in other Tribal elements...

This is a Nasha - Black Dereon Gladiator wedge for women.  This can be peered with a plain casual or dressy summer dress.

 Check it out on www.heels.com

I love this Supra Assault “Navajo” Black & White Tribal print shoes for men, from 

www.kicksonfire.com. 

This piece is so cool and edge for men that likes Tribal style. It will go with almost everything in your wardrobe and it is timeless...

Bring Tribal Fashion into your bedroom with this Tribal Duvet cover by "Deny Designs".  I am really enjoying the colourfull Tribal trends right now and I recommend this piece to all Tribal trend lovers out there! For more info on this item, check it out here http://denydesigns.com

This eye catching Tribal Beaded Clutch by "Aldo" is simply beautiful... It can be worn by all types of women, young or older!  Check it out on www.aldoshoes.com

Marbleised Resin Ball And Tribal Yarn Rondel Necklace and matching 

bracelet from "butterfly" by Mattew Williamson. I like the simplicity of these matching pieces and they can be accessorized with anything, especially for those who wants add that bit of Tribal touch to their outfit! Check it out on www.debenhams.com 

This vintage House of Harlow 1960 Tribal Brown Resin Horn Earrings from www.polyvore.com is also an elegant Tribal accessory many women can wear either casually or on occasions. 

****Thank you for your time and stay tuned for my weekly topics, every Thursdays here http://realstyletalk.blogspot.ie and add to your bookmarks! :)

Yours truly; Tiny-T-Raji

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