Freedom Star Style

Lifes' circumstances have me feeling tough around the edges - I need my fashion armor more than ever to pick up my spirits and protect my passions.   What better way to do that than with my gold studded ROCK & REPUBLIC heels. 
 I just feel fierce slipping them on! 

 No matter the mood, as many professionals know, you still have a face to put on and business to conduct.  To keep it professional and carry all my meeting necessities (journal, proposals, even my iPAD fit in here!) I opted for my black leatherBuffalo Exchange box purse.


To help keep a smile on my face I went straight for my Fashion Denver find -- a ring from The Hot Pink Mustache (always a great impromptu photo prop)!




Now that work is all done, it's time to play, kept it cool (literally and figuratively) with harem  pants from Forever 21 and sequince and mesh tube top from Arden B.  Off to meet the girls for a little creation celebration!

Photography credit: Rachael Inman

Freedom Star Style

One of the things about living in New York (for most of us) is that you-are-one with the elements. What do I mean? There is no car, garage, or covered walkway to spare you from the wind, rain or snow. So, what does that mean for someone like me who gets dressed from bottom - up? Cover those toes...and that, was the inspiration for this week's outfit.

It is still spring however (and I would like to show off the tan I'm rockin' from

last weekend), so I kept the colors light in this Alice Moon dress found on a rack in Park Slope. Added a spot of cute with Calvin Klein polka-dot pantyhose, paired with one of my favorite brands Miz Mooz (oh so comfy heels, made for City girls).

No outfit, or day for that matter, is complete without a dose of Freedom - Omid (hope) leaf drop earrings, this pair in a shade of olive, also available in purple. Finished off the look with a tuxedo jacket ($3 find in Jackson Heights! Sorry BAM boutique is closed now) embellished with large silk flower from H&M, and an absolute favorite accessory of mine...

...a wood and leather purse that hangs from a beautiful twisted rope. Roaming an antique store

in Manitou Springs, Colorado with my Mom is where I

found this beauty...favorite part, it has plenty of room inside for phone, lipstick, notepad, keys and fold up slippers. I don't remember the name of the place, but there are only two in town!

Photographer: Rachael Inman.com

A year ago today...

A year ago today Freedom Star Mentorship along with 7 bright minds (14-17 years old), hosted Freedom through Fashion, a benefit concert and fashion show.

For nearly four months, this group of 7 students had to maintain the responsibilities of their specific positions, whether Stylist, Talent Coordinator, Producer, Social Media Manager or Event Planner, each student had areas they were responsible for.

More than half of our group represented the first graduating class of Frances Perkins Academy, with that in mind, Angela, Celeta, Kyle, Javier, Jelani, Christian and Shakeiy'a decided the proceeds of the show would go back to their school! I'm delighted to announce we met our goal and C.A.D. software was obtained for the student body of FPA.

Freedom through Fashion brought together emerging designers and artists including Under Ground System Afro Beat, People In Gear, a special dance session opening with none-other than Benny Ninja from America's Next Top Model!

It is a joy to look back at how much we conquered last year - Freedom Star Mentorship has only begun empowering - I am excited to see what we triumph over in the next decade!

Love - Sahar

Amy from Radiance Hair & MakeUp shares her inspiration

Sexy night vixen. In this look Sahar wears a great ruffled black dress, perfectly accompanied by a black hat and platform shoes. It's fun to get dressed up and add a dash of drama through your accessories--don’t be afraid to do the same with your makeup.

The perfect complement to an elegant black outfit is a red lip. It adds the perfect pop of color (be sure to find one in the right shade for your skin tone). Sahar wears Cover Girl “Flame” that has golden undertones to compliment her olive skin. Another look may be to tone down the lips to a neutral and play up the eyes with a smoky eye in any color. I recommend NARS “Demon Lover.”

~ Amy

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