when you want to do your best!

Im finding that for some of us it is difficult to find one's individual style.  Sometime's this can take some time a little thought and maybe a few bucks!  First of all you have to find your comfort zone.  Ask questions like what can I take to the next level without making myself uncomfortable.  Sometimes this is a lot of work, some just don't know what do to get that edge. Some may need to employ a stylist's just for the weekend, to redue your wardrobe or do some charts for you!  A stylist's should also tell you when you need more! A hair cut, a new hairstyle, new hair color!  Some make-up, less make-up!
Here are three proto types of style instructionals for three different personalities. Hope you get the idea and branch out, trying something new.

TYPE 1: THE Conservative CHICK!

first things first, we don't do two piece suits ever! You should have stopped wearing those in the mid or late 80's.. I mean clearly ask yourself, what year does this photo look like it's from? circa 1985. Her sleeve's are a no no, the blouse is definately a no no, pocket's and the ill fitting blazer, I mean seriously! Yet this was taken this year??? Yes, I know! What was she thinking, uh clearly she wasn't! Or maybe she was trying to keep her job, because she wasn't thinking promotion!





Here is your new look honey!

yeah, she went from stuffy frumpy to fly, fun and looking her age! Still clean lines, classy and chic and she's wearing jeans! Let's take her into the evening right from work

tune in later in the week for new looks!

Memorial weekend wardrobe check!

Memorial 4 day weekend calls for major relaxing, food, libations, fun and fashion.  Put up the tight work gear and pull out the comfortable shorts and maxi dresses!  Time to be yourself and let your individual style hang loose. Ladie's get those toe's painted and fella's you too could probably go for a manicure and a pedicure or two!  Ladie's really cute accessories, thick neutral bracelets with huge wood cut neutral earrings. Fella's nice bermuda shorts, long sleeve thin button up (linen) nice olive or army green tones, nice leather high tops same color family ( keep it clean).

Good music in the morning helps you dig deep into the best looking you!

KEN ROSEWALL'S RETRO'S

When I want to feel and look my ab-soul-ute best, I put on my favorite music! Blast me some Omar, still standing!  I feel like I can conquer the world.  Why do you think it's important to have the best music at a runway show. Honey @ every fashion extravaganza the beats be bumpin, getting everyone in the mood for what's to come. I challenge you to make a few play lists (if you haven't already)! One for sunny summer afternoons going to lunch with the girls, that would be some Corrine Bailey Ray, some Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu and some Cold Play! Put on the bright yellow sundress, with a cute red slim leather belt some green strappy sandals and go! Hooking up with the fella's to have a few drinks at the new lounge, some Andre 3000, ole school Cool C, some Biggie and a lil, lil KIM, hell slip into some fresh Scooby Doo's (Gucci Loafers, of course) some linen trousers and a thin silk v neck sweater, tan on cream on tan, please no more than 3 pieces of jewelry fella's. The night is yours!  Music sets the precedence for excellence, it just is-BEAUTIFUL.  Going out with the mob from school, Jay Z and Kanye all day with a little bit of Lil Brother and it's all good! The fresh new kicks, creative reactions or some fly retro's (me personally, Ken Rosewall's all day) some ole'  5's, baby blue and white polo and a clean knit zipper, fresh 2 death!

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YOU CHOOSE, IZOD

Real Beauty

It should not take a thousand compliments .from strangers to build your confidence, if God created you, therefore you are BEAUTIFUL. in this business it is hard to convince people to let me create a look for them, not something they saw in ...a magazine but a look that enhances their already beautiful elements. Try something new, something you thought you could never do but always wanted to do because it was in your spirit, but your were scared of what people would think. THE HELL WITH PEOPLE YOU BETTA WORK!See More

STYLE MAVENS THAT I ADORE!

Stylish Mavens

This was a brilliant Idea, Im so smart! The month of May for The Queen of Style is Style mavens that I adore and today im celebrating one's that i've worked with personally and are friends and family that I love and think are so fab. These chicks have flavor and style's of there own!  They posses a great eye for beauty,  unique items and have no problem getting noticed for their freshness.  So to all of you beautiful style standouts here's to you. If I didn't post you I still think your fresh, kisses!

IFAMODUPE

This bombshell has a style that's so weird and quirky it makes her flavor so unique it's hard to categorize. As long as she has been fly (and it's a long time) she never ceases to amaze me, except this past weekend showing up@ my door step with orange hair (for real) yelling fix this shit! LMAO.  What will u all do when im in Monte Carlo, executing the 4 F's (fun, faith, food,fucking). Yep I said it, WHAT!

   http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1620052468

Azaria Lewis

This is an amazing sister, with an amazing spirit! To be so young and carry such wisdom. Beautiful, ha are you kidding, more like drop dead gorgeous! Azaria is an amazing, brilliant, talented model that has been a pleasure to work with. She is doing some great work, so when you see her in magazines and such know that she is the real deal. Amazing!

THE AJA FONTE LOVELIES

These lovelies came into the boutique and wore it out! I couldn't keep up with them. They wanted lashes, outfits, shoe's, make-up, yummigoodz! Honey what a work out and I loved every moment of it! Kisses ladies! 

CLEO CARTEL/QUEEN OF STYLE

okay just a few things that I love, GOD, my people, my communities I live, work and play in! Music, art, music, accessories, music, poetry, did I say music! I love making people beautiful and everyone on this page I have had the pleasure of using as a live canvas, I thank you for that! be forever beautiful and fearless, I SALUTE YOU AND SUPPORT YOU!

yummigoodz.com         cleocartel.synthasite.com

Joi Waite

Joi is my sister in Christ, she is uplifting, original, funny, beautiful and authentic! Not everyone can say that about themselves! She is an awesome wife, mother and sister and still makes time for lil ole me! My big sister Joi has given me words that I have cherished, accessed and regurgitated to others.  Ms. Joi's style is polished, funky and forever fly. She is fearless when it comes to style and can wear anything and make it adorable. This month sis I celebrate you, the flyest of them all!

Miche' VanCollins

Is that an original vintage Cleo Cartel halter she is wearing, yes it is!  This is my ride or die, if I said today we are wearing cellophane noodles, this love bug would say to the right or to the left?  God knows I have done a lot of projects and have a million more to go.  It's nice to have someone who understands your vision and doesn't have there own agenda, this is what a model should embody!

Work it Sis!

DJ. Novela (Nicole Martinez)

Okay, this is my sister for real, I LOVE THIS CHICK! She has an ear for beautiful sound, i mean look at that smile. You guys really, God has blessed me with many of opportunities and meeting this style wonder was one of them.  Novela is an individual that dances to her own drum, her style is freedom with wings to jump from cloud to cloud, yes she's that fresh and my DJ 4-life.  Thank you sister friend for always supporting me. This month I celebrate your freshness! (love how you rockin those cleocartel originals, muah)

http://www.capitolroots.com/

 

Ms. Porcia Thurston

This is the only hot momma that I know that has to be fly while breast feeding, during activism, fighting the police and pushing equal rights for the people. I take my hat of to a sister who fights for rights for African male inmates and still makes time to be a mother a mate and a dynamic community supporter. I applaud your efforts and see you doing the work all while being superfly, must be the water in LA. I salute you sis! 

"The Diva"

Really, what can I say that hasn't already been said about the BOSS MS. ROSS. I can say this thank you for allowing us in your private space and for sharing your stylish self with us!

Queen Sheba

I am truly enjoying this!  This Lady is so damn fly, I can't keep up! Just when I thought the last thing she accomplished was bigger and better than her last feat, shoot last I heard she was running for office and honey it better pay well cause she got a shoe habit that might require rehabilitation! Seriously though, Bethsheba is an accomplished poet, author, activist and awesome mother!  She runs with the best of them literally, pushing black girls to run and get healthy! This is a friend and a motivator and she don't pull no punches. I like her style cause she got her own way of doing things!

Big up to you QUEEN SHEBA, for being one of the best who ever did it!http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/queensheba

Shannon Coleman

bubblin brown suga, yes that is what she is!  This is an amazing mighty woman of god!  She was raised by two of the most dynamic people on earth! As you can see this babe is fabo and is not afraid of the camera. She has no problem being what she all ready is " Royalty"! Thank you for being a wonderful daughter, cousin, friend and sister (auntie too!)  You are loved and needed! and you show can rock the hell out of anything I put you in. Just to cute!

Sharon Cooper Pleasant

OMG, I love this hot tamale! She is so fly! She is beautiful and has a wonderful spirit with wisdom and class and is as funny and quick witted as a seasoned comedian!  Sharon is fearless when it comes to fashion and has her own lane and baby if you can't keep up I suggest you sit your ass on the sideline cause this maven don't play. She is an awesome mother, wife and friend that every young beautiful queen should model them selves after.  Sharon Cooper-Pleasant is the CEO of  Cooper Media Group and we celebrate her freshness this Month of May

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000356612411#!/pages/Cooper-Media-Group/118395308212458

Lorrice Mosely-Smith

Now, this stylish chick got fashion and style on lock! This maven will pair a 2dolla jumpsuit, vintage fresh from the GOODS with a 5thousand dolla handbag, $100.000.00 worth a jewelry and some flip flops that she let her daughter Eyahdai (8years old) beadazzle! She never ceases to amaze me. Our family comes from the "if your a young lady and work everyday then you take care of yourself" That meant your hair, nails and outfit should always be on point. Handbag match your shoes, check! My beautiful cuzzin is also a talented accessories designer, check out some of her wares on etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhalahdaiShugaHoney?ref=no-search-results

 

Jenna Moore

Another favorite model and friend. This is such a bright and wonderful young lady.  She is so funny and fun I really miss her smile and her humor. A delight on and off the camera and Ms. Jenna could give the lens a workout.  What style she has to, I attribute that to her Grandmother the late Great style diva herself  "Mrs. Dorothy MCloud"

Therra Howard

So of course it's only fair to say this young, newly Southern Belle ( by the way of Cali) is pretty fly with a great eye for individuality.  We all do know one thing for sure she get it from her momma the original Don Dadda  Ms. T.Denyse! She cute as a button too! Go Therra!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=651774011

Sonia Whittle

 This little pistol packs a stylish punch.  She is classic, cutting edge and cute combined.  Pairing vintage with new and I love the way this chick hangs a pair of high waisted slacks. I like that "Sony" knows her body and works the hell out of her beautiful frame with just the right sexy, flashy and classy. I am glad that she is my friend, truly! She is also a wonderful mother raising a very brilliant and might I add stylish fella, himself.   Make sure to check this songbird out on her Reverb Nation and you will see why she is so fly!  This is one to watch for!http://www.reverbnation.com/soniawhittle




 

Naimah Zaid

Just meeting this fly chica last year has truly been a pleasure!  We share the same birthday year and all.  So any Aquarius that shares the same birth day has to be pretty damn fresh!  Naimah is a tall, beautiful sista with mad style to boot, she has a great eye and like me doesn't miss a thing! She has a caring and wonderful spirit as well and I see big things for the CEO of FLIEYES make/up and lash empire!  This month we celebrate you sis!

flieyes.com

My Neice's Aja and DaMonique

all I can say for these two is God help them, we've already ruined them. Wearing Zac Posen and Ruthie's already! Young socialites are the worst because they need funding, lol!