Friday, January 30, 2015

Controversy with Iggy Azalea and Steve Madden

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Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Nile Harper

Article by: Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant/Certified Lifestyle Coach, MUA

LaPazions, can you say creative differences have hit the collaborating duo of Madden and Azalea already? Yes, you read that correctly Steve Madden (which all of you know if one of my FAVORITE footwear Designers) decided to partner with Iggy Azalea to birth a new style of sandal. The Black Widow came out after the ad campaign she shot wasn’t all that she thought it would be. Here is a little detail that most celebs should know by now; that no matter how fast you delete a Tweet or Instagram message the eyes that be (aka the Media) will catch it and make it known. Late Thursday night after a spoiler was leaked by the collaborating Instagram Iggy went on a tirade and posted this comment:

“I’ve been bamboozled with a tumblr page where everyone wears socks and takes unintentional crotch shots on pool toys. I’m in shock,” Azalea tweeted, adding: “I worked really hard on the creative direction of both the shoes and the shoot I WAS involved with and in, (and now) it’s been tainted with these God awful images that Steve Madden took upon themselves to create and share without my knowledge. Gross gross gross.”  Madden Ad

We waited to see what the Madden camp had to say about this little tantrum and without fail here is what was posted:

“When you get two artists working together, sometimes there are fireworks. It’s our creative differences that allow us to design an incredible collection and we are looking forward to sharing it with the world.”  Basically LaPazions, Madden was trying to sound almost as if in his word “Lovers Spat”- Needless to say, I guess Iggy doesn’t realize by her throwing and all out fit dissing the amazing Designer and saying she didn’t create this collection to be “I just don’t support Jesus sandals WITH socks.”  I find her comment and backhanded apology to be rather offensive but, I guess she doesn’t realize that if you insult the consumers we don’t purchase.

In the long run or short of it all; the two brands are still looking forward to the release of the line in February and with all hopes this petty little rant won’t take away from the collection nor the money they are hoping to make:Iggy Madden Adiggy-azalea-x-steve-madden-carouselIggy-Madden 2015 Collab

LaPazions, personally the sandals aren’t my thing and you won’t catch me rocking these anytime soon. I don’t think they look that flattering with or without the socks. I cannot wait to hear what your thought are on this and if you think its time for the celeb bandwagon of thinking they are Designers to end until they get a little more education.

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Red Carpet Review 2015 SAG Awards

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Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Nile Harper

Article by: Diane Gregory-Sr. Fashion/Style Journalist, Certified Image Consultant

Good Evening LaPazions, many of you may or may not be thinking about the SAG Awards because; let’s just be honest they can be forgotten between the Golden Globes and the Oscars it’s very easy to forget the SAG’s. Anyway as you know the whose-who comes out for these awards and they are highly anticipated by so many in the media industry. I want to start off with my favorite red carpet moment and it came via Lupita:Lupita Nyong'o in Elie SaabLupita Nyong’o looked totally stunning in this Eli Saab gown. the fabric choice and color was gorg against her beautiful skin. This was by far a fabulous selection by her and her team!

I know I’m going to get in hot water with you LaPazions because, its going to seem as if I’m picking on the pregnant lady but; in my defense you all didn’t react that way when Kim K came to the Met Gala wearing her grandma’s sofa cover. I speak of none other than Keira Knightly:Keira Knightley in ErdemKeira and her team decided that she would wear this lace number by Erdem but, seriously it looks as if they took a table covering and sewed it together and just draped it over her.  This look just didn’t work for her and I don’t think it brought out the fabulous baby glow.

Hold the phone stop the press!! I happen to love this next actress and her show is like blazing the TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) night line up on “How to Get Away with Murder”:Viola Davis in Max MaraWow! This Stunning Max Mara gown was showing off Ms. Davis fabulous assets her arms. She is so cut and this gown made her look very soft and feminine, I also love the diversity she offers us with her hair and she just owns her look and beams with pure self-confidence.

What happens with our A-listers? I mean normally she is amongst the top dressed at any red carpet event but, tonight it just looked like she was going to a PTA meeting:Julia Roberts in GivenchyYes it’s Julia Roberts in this Givenchy tuxedo pant suit. I cannot say that it’s the most flattering of silhouettes on Julia and that her team missed the mark on this or if they didn’t the should’ve talked her off the ledge.

Prison life is doing these next two actress very well and they really brought their style game to the red carpet:Laverne CoxUzo Aduba in Angel SnchezThese two ladies just looked too fabulous for words. I loved everything about their looks tonight from hair, makeup, gown selection Lavern Cox and Uzo Aduba in Angel Sanchez just was killing it!! I guess Orange is the New black..

Hey funny lady you look rather lovely in this gown and we love that your take a few style risk-stepping out with something a little more daring and showing some cleavage:Amy Poehler in Jenny PackhamI thought Amy Poehler looked great in this Jenny Packham midnight blue gown. Now the rest of the Lapazimageing Fashion Forward team begged to differ, they felt that the gown made her look a little squatty, thick in the middle and didn’t do much for her. Such a mean team. LOL!!

I have to tell you this actress I’m a huge fan of hers’. I mean I’ve kept up with her from ER to small movie roles to now her hit show “The Good Wife”:Julianna Margulies I don’t know what it is with Julianna Margulies, but she just never looks as breathtaking as she does on her show. Perfect example is this gown; it’s too much for her and looks like it got caught in her stocking on the way out of the ladies room. I just need for her to look as stunning and fashion forward as she does on her hit show. If her team isn’t sure how to do it, just ask the Stylist of the show to get you ready for the next awards red carpet PLEASSSEE!!

I haven’t seen this actress since the big breakup with her husband and the “Twerkgate” that brought their marriage to a “Blurred Line” (Yup all the puns were intended.. A little corn goes a long way with me):Paula PattonI honestly felt that Paula Patten looked absolutely beautiful. I loved that she didn’t have that fake Jokers Wild smile plastered on her face and, she wasn’t acting like the forever blonde with no brain. She was rather reserved and just really looked regal in this stunning gown.

Wow, she looks like a Grecian Goddess in this fabulous white gown. I mean we saw a lot of white but this one was like FIRE!!:Reese Witherspoon in Giorgio ArmaniDo you know who I am? (that was curtsey of her rant with the police) It is none other than Reese Witherspoon rocking this killer Giorgio Armani gown! I totally love the silhouette and how form fitting this gown is. I think her hair and makeup compliment this look and she pulled it off effortlessly.

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Being Gorgeous and Fab at 50:

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Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Leah Leslie

Article by: Sonya LaRae-Certified Lifestyle Coach/Certified Image Consultant and MUA

Photos provided by: Lapazimageing Fashion Forward and Google.com

Hello LaPazions, its funny I’m no where near this fabulous age but, I have many clients that are and even a parent that is but; one thing I can say is that no matter what age you are as a woman its okay to still feel, look and dress sexy. Yes ladies there is such a thing as being age appropriate and not going over the top be you 19 or 50- There is a true fine line of being just inappropriate in your fashion selections.

With that being stated; I wanted to find out from a few ladies what they felt was particularly sexy about themselves at this fabulous age. I took the time to sit down and speak with them and to hear what they had to say was their best asset at this age and why they felt this way.  I was surprised by each one, what they found sexy and how it made them feel in their everyday life.  I told them; right now 50 is looked at as the new 40- LaPazions, I have the great pleasure of knowing each of these very vibrant, highly intelligent, professional and still ever so sexy women and I’m just happy they allowed me to interview them and bring this stunning article to you all! I celebrate each of them as well as each and every one of you: 

1st- Emma K of King of Prussia, PA: Sonya I have had the great pleasure of learning so many things about myself as I’ve matured to this fine age and; feel much like a great bottle of expensive wine that has been aged perfectly. I guess what I fine so sexy about myself at this time in my life are my eyes:Emma K Yes I have a few fine lines but, my eyes have such life in them and I still see the spark of that younger me in my eyes. I laugh often and I see myself in my daughter and granddaughter and I also see my own mother in our eyes. I find that I feel very sexy when I have my eyes made up and that is the first thing that most notice about me. I think as many may that the eyes are the true windows to our souls and if your soul is pure it reflects in that window which are my “Eyes”. 

I had to totally agree with Emma because, I know when I’m getting her ready for events or when her granddaughter got married this summer, I so played up her beautiful eyes. I love the color of her eyes and and as she stated the sparkle that comes from within she’s definitely killing them with one look.

2nd-Nancy P of Bryn Mawr, PA: You know you’ve helped me in understanding my particular body-type and appreciate the different assets of my body. I always felt as if I didn’t have a good figure but, learning what is flattering to my body was and has made me feel very sexy. The biggest thing in all of this I now just own who I am. My husband said just recently to me: “I love the new found confidence you have and I love that you celebrate you.” Nancy P. Body typeHonestly Sonya, I have found a new kind of sexy in me and knowing my body-type awakened a new found sexy confidence. I love how I look in my clothes and the selections we made to enhance my figure. Okay so, I am no longer that size 10 but, I am a gorgeous mature confident size 16! I see myself now how my husband looks at me and I feel good everyday!! I think as a woman we go through so many changes in our lives from young girls into puberty, from puberty to our 20 something adult bodies and, from that 20 something adult body to our now mature selves. The changes can be so dramatic but, understanding what makes you sexy is something that is priceless.

I agree with Nancy 100%- I say this because when I first met Nancy she felt like she was wearing someone else’s wardrobe and she didn’t have the confidence that I see emanating from her now. Believe it or not ladies what you wear or aren’t wearing can make or break the image you have of yourself. We are much like the caterpillar that morphs into that beautiful butterfly, meaning you must know your particular body-type to appreciate what you have and how to bring out the best you. Clothing can do a many of things and speak in many a languages from calm, racy, sexy, shy or bold. Just remember to have it speak the language that is best suited for your particular lifestyle. 

3rd- Dhina M of Chicago, IL: Wow I have to tell you I love my legs! I know they still look good and I show them off any opportunity I get. I use to be the micro-mini queen in my day but, as you’ve helped me to see my hemline can come down some so as to look classy not trashy. I feel as a mature woman now in my mid-50’s I don’t want to look like and old woman cause I don’t feel like an old woman. I just feel like my sexy is something that needs to be given in smaller dosages now so I love my pencil skirts and heels and I still turn heads:Dhina M-LegsI always get compliments on my legs and now that I’m back on the dating scene, I find it even more exciting than ever to bring fourth my best me and keeping my legs and body in shape is something I celebrate.

I laughed as I interviewed Dhina because, it was the battle of the mini-skirts with her. I agree with her she has the best set of legs outside of Tina Turner as a mature woman but, you don’t have to blow a trumpet to have them noticed at every given moment. Dhina, takes painstaking time in the gym and I love that about her and wanted to keep that essence to her wardrobe but, to bring in the elegance that she exudes. I love that she is moving in new directions with her wardrobe and the selections are showing her growth and still letting people know I got the best legs in this 50’s game.. (I said that with a big smile on my face)

Look ladies her is the thing that I am taking away from this article. No matter what your age is you have to learn how to except yourself and what you think is your best asset. Age is just that a number and you are as old as you feel or act at times. Never allow yourself to stop seeing the beauty within yourself because, once you stop NO one else will notice that beautiful sexy you any longer.

I’d like to thank all the ladies that allowed me to interview them for this article and I look forward to working with you all in the near future:

Fabulous at 50

Ladies if you have a few more wrinkles, a little more curves or your hair is showing the wisdom of years just remember one thing “YOU ARE UNIQUELY YOURSELF!”

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

New Branding For Cavalli

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Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Leah Leslie

Article by: Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant/MUA,Style/Fashion Journalist

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Hello LaPazions; welcome to another stunning and fabulous year with Lapazimageing Fashion Forward! We’re excited for all things fashionable and current. We have some new things that will be coming your way and we hope that you all will continue to support us and give us your amazing feedback.

I guess I was a little shocked when I saw the new face for the house of Cavalli. I mean in all honesty this starlet has made a real 360 degree turn from her wacky style to a more demure and elegant look. I mean you all must remember this hot mess:Nicki Minaj Nicki has made the change and is giving face in this fabulous new Roberto Cavalli ad. I love the collection and how they are bringing Cavalli to a more young and trendy generation:NICKI-MINAJ-Roberto-Cavalli-Photoshoot-by-Francesco-Carrozzini-1-535x803I love the makeup it’s very simplistic and natural, the hair kind of reminds you of and error when women were true ladies and even a throwback to Cleopatra (regal and exotic):Cleopatra

The collection is inspired by Safari and per a statement from Roberto Cavalli: “He chose Nicki Minaj because, she embodies the exuberant and modern femininity of the Cavalli woman.” One thing with Roberto Cavalli he has always celebrated the female figure of shape. He’s never shied away from letting women’s sexuality be seductively spoken but, never over stated. Roberto went on to state: “I wanted a sensual woman who is aware of her body, who is not afraid to show her curves.”

Needless to say he picked the right person, there is no shame in her game via the song “Anaconda” where she is truly working her Ass-ets (pun intended). We love how Cavalli chose to showcase the Rapper/singer in gorgeous flowing fabrics from zebra print maxis, lace minis and black caftans:NICKI-MINAJ-Roberto-Cavalli-Photoshoot-by-Francesco-Carrozzini-5NICKI-MINAJ-Roberto-Cavalli-Photoshoot-by-Francesco-Carrozzini-6NICKI-MINAJ-Roberto-Cavalli-Photoshoot-by-Francesco-Carrozzini-7I have to be honest with you LaPazions, I’m not a fan of Nicki Minaj but, I think she looks elegant and really delivered in this shoot. Nicki served good face and looked beautiful in each shot and presented as a true professional. Roberto Cavalli is bringing a new era to the brand making it more fashion forward and; we have to applaud this bold new move.

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