Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year from "The Only JAIDEN"

            

2010 was a great year for a lot of us, including myself. I have had the pleasure of doing many things that I've never done before as a result of opened doors and opportunities. One of those opened doors was opening this fashion blog to you. I've put a lot of time into this blog and as a result, in just over a month since its debut, this blog has over 6,500 views and counting from over 15 countries.

I'm looking to do greater things in 2011 with this blog and other similar ventures that includes modeling.

Some people (that may be you) may not have had a good 2010, but I want to let you know--if anyone hasn't told you yet--that as long as you're breathing, as long as you're physically mobile, as long as you're reading this message... IT AIN'T OVER FOR YOU; DON'T GIVE UP. It's not over until you say it's over. Just keep pressing on for the better things in life. Do something different that will better you and your family in 2011. Help someone, gain greater spirituality and a personal relationship with God, do MORE for yourself.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

End of 2010


When I think back to the year 2010, a lot has been accomplished. When midnight struck, I had the best new years by starting it off with people that I loved. I had no idea that in the year of 2010, I would graduate from college. That realization came at the end of March 2010. Though my last quarters in college were academically difficult, I tried my hardest to make the most out of it. Having turned at the ripe age of 21 in the beginning of January, it was my time to go out and live that life. I tried going out with as little free time as I had, even though that was barely anything.
Realizing that I would soon start another life after college, I made sure I kept the friends I found valuable in my college life. I have met so many diverse people during my 3 years at UCI, but it really takes an effort to keep a friendship going. That was probably one of my hardest realizations when I moved back home in June. Orange County seemed like a lifetime away; I was too lazy to drive there, too lazy to hit people up.
Having I would think an impressive variety of accomplishment on my resume, I thought it was be easy to find a job right when I graduated in media. Here I go, applying to numerous positions on various websites, and still no answer. My big break in my self esteem came when I got the intern position at the local television station KTLA. Here was my dream-to work in the entertainment department for a well known station. Though the hours were not inviting, I committed over 3 months to my internships where I learned how to help produce the Morning News Show that airs everyday. On the way I met great people and even celebrities.
Even though the job market is very difficult at the time, I managed to find a part-time job for a mortgage company in Santa Monica. At the time where I also had my internship, it provided the strenuous yet right balance between my dream internship and a job where I can make some pretty good money on the side-->I can't complain.
On this New Year's Eve, I am reflecting on how crazy this year has been with all my accomplishments, relationships, and rollercoaster moments. Many times I have felt alone, and at a crossroads, but I've made it through yet another year. 2011 is about to arrive, and I'm still wondering what I'm meant to do with my life. Being out of college for 6 months now, I have no idea what direction my life is going though I do know where I want to be...and that is EVERYWHERE!!! I have a feeling that 2011 is about to be another great year. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me


Camille

JAIDEN'S Pick: Beautiful Black Women Of The Year



Beautiful black women grace this nation from coast to coast and the rest of the world. If I only knew them all, this post would run on forever and ever. You may happen to be a reader who's a beautiful black woman too; that means I'm talking to you too, sweetie.

These are women that I've watched throughout 2010. They have portrayed beauty, confidence, consistent style, some WACKINESS, and humanitarian services (giving back to the community), and more.

There are so many more beautiful black women to list. The following pics that I have posted do not come in ranking order. So take in the beauty of these BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMEN OF THE YEAR:


Halle Berry

Zoe Saldana


Rihanna


Beyonce Knowles
Alicia Keys

Gabrielle Union

Meghan Good
Chanel Iman

Garcelle Beauvais
Vivica Fox - It may not be natural beauty, but it's beauty..

Do you agree that these are some beautiful black women? Hey my beautiful princesses of color... you belong here, too...

JOHNNY DEPP Starts The New Year Off On Magazine Cover-- AYY CAP'N!!!

Johnny Depp Covers 'Empire' as Jack Sparrow! 

Good morning, I'm just doin' a fly-by today because I got a lot to do today, but it's my job to always keep you enterained on this festive day befor you go out with family.


I saw Jack Sparrow in the news this morning. Read the rest of the news:

Johnny Depp covers the February 2011 issue of Empire magazine as his infamous character Jack Sparrow.
The 47-year-old actor gave the mag a behind the scenes look at the making of On Stranger Tides, the next installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series
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In the film, Jack Sparrow (Depp) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) go on a quest to find the fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are looking for it too.
The trailer for On Stranger Tides premiered earlier this month.


Be safe, thank God that you're making it into another year, and don't drink and drive.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

KIM KARDASHIAN In Cornrows??! *Blank Stare*

kim kardashian cornrows 03

I don't need to say anything. Y'all can just look... You know that saying.... A picture is worth a thousand words.

kim kardashian cornrows 08


KEYSHIA COLE's New Years' Resolution: A New Body -- She sure bounced back!!


KEYSHIA COLE was featured in PEOPLE magazine and US Magazine post-pregnancy and she showed off her new body after having her son last year. She looks good; she said she wanted her body where it is right now as a NEW YEAR RESOLUTION.

Mission well accomplished, Keyshia...

Fash, Crash, and Burn: A BUSTED WEAVE & Going Out In Public!!


SMH... look at both of these girls... the one on the right is only 16 YEARS OLD!! Black girls, please take care of your hair; DR. MIRACLE's HAIR CREAM can go a looooong, looooong way...


*Tears* TRAGIC!!!!


CHRIS BROWN And SPIKE LEE At The Knicks Game as Sneakerheads


Chris Brown and Spike Lee were spotted at the Knicks game looking sports-fascinated! Chris Brown was wearing a varsity jacket and Air Jordans, and Spike Lee was obviously "Knicks-inclined" with a whole New York Knicks get-up from head to toe, wearing Nike Air Maxs.

Lookin' nice, not bad... although Spike Lee's jersey could be a little shorter. Remember-- the longer the shirt, the shorter you look; the goal is to look tall.

SNOOP DOGG Looks Clownish In Faux Fur Hat & Semi-"Dope" Glasses


*SIGH* What is this man doing? I hope he was just playing around. He actually looks more sane with his braids and clear beads. The hat is not working and the glasses are... OK.

The glasses are by Vintage Frames Shop x Ultra Goliath 2 Sunglasses for $399. Do you like 'em??



Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Which is CHRIS BROWN's Best Look for 2010?


Chris Brown has had a lot of good looks that I admittedly have tried (of course I have a style of my own) because he's very adventurous with his style BUT.... for some of the stuff he wears,  I AIN'T GOING THAT DEEP IN THE JUNGLE.

That 3rd photo... ohhhh man... THEM BOOTS... What I call SHO-BOOTS... I haven't had such a belly laugh in a loooong time!! That 3rd pic is on my "Fash, Crash, and Burn" post. The middle photo is a nice, casual/preppy/retro-business kind of look. I think the shoes and sweater are hott and different. The 1st photo is what I like just a bit better than the 2nd one; the hood is a lil' quirky...but I can work with it..

THESE are what I know are better looks than the ones above...


chris brown stroll paris entourage 03

Yuuuup...

NIKE Release ZOOM KOBE Shoes-- Could These Show Up On The All-Star B-Ball Court?

Nike Zoom Kobe VI LA   New Images

Could these ILL TO THE BONE basketball shoes created by Nike and KOBE BRYANT make it to the NBA All-Star floors, on the paint??!! These arrived right on the heels of the All-Star Game coming soon! I would like to see this.

The shoes have a real creative vibe different from the direction basketball shoes usually go in. Why? Check out the raised "animal prints" with a lil' story attached around different areas of the shoe.

I found these shoes on SneakerNews. Check out all the lil' details:

Nike Zoom Kobe VI LA   New Images

Nike Zoom Kobe VI LA   New Images

*Head nodding* Sweeeeeet....

MACKDADDY Spring/Summer 2011 Preview -- All Swag...


Hmm... I could GET IT INNNNN to this. I like this MACKDADDY look. In case you don't know, this company is FRESH in Tokyo area so you can see from the pics that there is that urban, Japanese kind of vibe; Tokyo has always been very fashion-forward and the USA usually likes to do collaborations with Japan's fashion houses.

I've seen Pharrell Williams, Diggy Simmons, Bow Wow, and other celebs rockin' this look...
So can you!!! 

Mackdaddy Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook

Mackdaddy Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook

Mackdaddy Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook

Dope and creative... and never over-the-top...

Check U Out!!! See Behind-The-Scenes WILLOW SMITH Photo Shoot-- Girl is Baaaddd....

WILLOW SMITH looks all GROOOWN, All '80s, TLC- lookin' with her HOTT OFF THE PRESS London photo shoot, but behind the scenes, she's just any other 9-year-old girl. Catch the sweet moments as she chills with her mommy Jada Pinkett Smith...


Dat's wassup.... :-)

Which Is KIM KARDASHIAN's Best Look For 2010?


So another post on finding the best look on a certain celebrity. first it was Amber Rose, and now i'm doing reality TV star Kim Kardashian. She was dubbed 2010's top-earning reality TV star with approximately $6 MILLION in earnings; that's a nice chunk of change, probably way more than what she gets for hanging.. and sleeping with... pro ball players (oops). I do hope she settles down soon...HOW DID I GET ON THIS SUBJECT?

Anyway, take a look at her other looks and decide:





Whaddaya think? You think she's a STYLE ICON? I think she's in fashionista status. Women can copy her style; she's not a bad dresser at all...

LANVIN Releases Their FRREESSHH 'SNEAKER CUFFLINKS' !!!

I did not make any mistake... LANVIN has released cufflinks that look exactly like their sneakers!! Check out pics!! I found this on UpscaleHype; ohhh boy, if I had $325 RIGHT NOW, I would cop these....

              



THIS IS DOPE FOR ANY CUFFLINK-LOVER!! I'M NOT A CUFFLINK LOVER BUT IF I WERE TO GET A GOOD PAIR, THIS WOULD BE IT....

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

I Would Like To Know...In My Sane, Sane Mind... Who Would Wear THESE??!!


I'm not going to waste a lot of time posting on these ugly shoes (Vans Syndicate x WTAPS Sherpa). So I'll just put up pictures. I know that leopard is going to be a trend for 2011, but not this way. Girls, please don't WALK THIS WAY.

Which Is AMBER ROSE's Best Look For 2010?


AMBER ROSE has had a lot of crazy looks this year, and it included a lot of skin-tight pants and form-fitting dresses. There is no doubt that Amber Rose is a sexy person; she can rock that bald blonde head like no one can *LoL*

Whether she's famous for being an A-List Groupie or being an eccentric fashionista, she's got a style all her own. Check the pics above and point out for yourself which one is the best outfit (I found these looks on UpscaleHype). For me, the middle one is a FAST NO-NO. I mean... how do you turn shoelaces into a dress??!!


See more looks by searching "Amber Rose" in my Blogger browser.

PUMA x ALEXANDER McQUEEN Sneakers for 2011 As Tribute To Late McQueen

Alexander McQueen for Puma   Spring 2011

PUMA is doing a collaboration with Alexander McQueen's company for 2011. His sudden passing rocked the fashion world and put the Puma collabo on hold for much of 2010.. until now. The style of the shoes above, which was expected to be bright and captivating to reflect McQueen's mood or even Puma itself, has taken a very simplistic and somber tone, just to get into the true detail of the shoes.

If you look closely at the front and back soles, they have a triangular detail to reflect the high-octane mood of Alexander McQueen. There is also the satiny fabric detailing on the sides of the shoes with simple Alexander McQueen marks on the side and on a silver tongue tag.

Even though it's simple, I can see the art behind it; it's like a memorial, a piece of art to make you think. These will be on shelves early 2011.
See more pics below:

Alexander McQueen for Puma   Spring 2011

Alexander McQueen for Puma   Spring 2011

Alexander McQueen for Puma   Spring 2011

Do you like? Just think on it and take in the art of it.