My thoughts on Plain Jane...

I think it's cute that this (Plain Jane) is the "LA job" that Louise Roe was talking about on The City...the show was pretty cute...I feel like it's more of a Style Network show than a CW show...but, they are all about trying  new things...so, I am ready to explore...The first makeover ended up looking a lot like Louise...but, I still appreciate the great look...Louise of course looks adorable as always!  I am definitely keeping Plain Jane on my list to watch for the rest of the season!  You should get on and follow via twitter (CW Network and Louise) and facebook...it looks there are contests to win!

Get style tips from Louise here.

Extra info--Louise has a clothing line coming out that will be classic dresses.  Stay tuned...

Magazine+Reality=New Shows Popping up Everyday

I have no reason to complain, I am rather excited about opportunity to watch fashion programs almost every day of the week now...I thought it would be fun to see which magazines, celebs, and channel are supporting these shows and see which ones everyone loves:)

• House of Style-Teen Vogue-MTV
  
• Project Runway-Magazine Affiliate?-Lifetime (newly confirmed)
  
• The Fashion Show-Isaac Mizrahi and Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child (don't know what I think of that...)-BRAVO TV
  
• Stylista-ELLE-CW (I hope this returns)
• Running in Heels-Marie Claire (now featuring Nina Garcia...she wasn't on Stylista and I wonder who will replace her on Project Runway now that it will return...)-Style Network
• Rachel Zoe Project-She needs no one but herself:)-BRAVO TV
• America's Next Top Model-Tyra needs no one as well:)-CW
• The City-DVF (no mag)-MTV (Whitney was just featured on the cover of Cosmo by herself--snaps to you girlie!
• The Hills-Final Season-used to be Teen Vogue-MTV

I wonder if VOGUE has anything in the works....well, we know that they have the Wintour project-movie coming out in September called of course, "The September Issue," which I have in my closet right now:)  But, we shall see if they jump on the bandwagon and create some sort of reality show...

If I have left anything, please do share with a comment so I can make sure and have it DVR'ed:)

Shopping for Looks from the Hit TV Show, Girlfriends on the new CW

I have to be honest, I used to watch Girlfriends for the show alone when I was in college...but, recently, I only watch for the style...and mainly only Tracee Ellis Ross' looks.  But, all-in-all, I still love the show and am a dedicated viewer. 

Stacy Beverly, the costume stylist for Girlfriends and The Game does an amazing job with the budget she is given to give each character a distinct look.

Joan Clayton/Tracee Ellis Ross has a bohemian chic look going on and I know many viewers like myself want to know where to go to get her look.  Here are a couple of places I have found doing the research:

• Accessories are key, search for key pieces from the show like: Hoops, Chandelier earrings bold necklaces, rings or bracelets/bangles with an ethnic edge.  A jewelry designer that Stacy Beverly likes is Dominique Cohen. 
• Trousers, wide leg and high-waisted styles are very signature for Joan on Girlfriends.  She is all about the drama in her look and her character for that matter.
• Stacy Beverly recommends that everyone have the following in their closet: black pumps, black skit (I recommend pencils and that is what Joan usually wears), great pair of trousers tailored-once again, this goes back to wide legs and higher waists and getting something tailored always makes the pieces even better.
• Boutiques that Stacy Beverly frequents: Catwalk on Fairfax Ave., Decades on Melrose, Curve, Vionett, Magda Berliver
• Ethnic Prints
• Long Cardigans
• Huge Handbags 
• Also, through my searches I found a site that recommended items for women with curves like Tracee, try the following: Joe's Jeans Honey Fit, 7 for all mankind  for jeans (they never really worked for me, but we could all try and see), Victoria's Secret Marissa fit pants, and A-line or pencil skirts.  Check out more great ideas from www.fashionnette-work.blogspot.com 

For more ideas on how to attain this look from another fashion blogger than loves Girlfriends style check out:

http://thefashionbomb.blogspot.com/2007/03/style-file-tracee-ellis-ross.html

*These are pics of Tracee Ellis Ross in real life...I am going to have another post with clips from the show so that everyone can see what she wears on the show...