How to make thrifting work for You! – work flow edition

Hey HAWTies Hey,

You HAWTies know that I am all about thrifting & I  hear a lot of talk about ladies not going to the thrift store in fear of not finding anything in their size or find anything they want. Welp! It’s so not true….. There are plenty of lovely garments just wanting for a new lovely home to match up with other garments to make sweet stylish love!!

This week I have brought on a challenge to a few HAWTies to incorporate 1-2 THRIFTED items into their work attire this week. To show you HAWTies that there are many different styles you can achieve while being THRIFTED. You don’t always have to look “retro” or “preppy” you can pull off a “classy” or “classic” look! It’s all in how you style what’s currently in your closet with what you got from the thrift store. Sounds simple right? I feel like you HAWTies can achieve this…. So I plan to show you how to do so this week, with tips as we go!! I hope you HAWTies enjoy.

Stay tuned for the looks & don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Tumblr & Facebook, we will stop there for now.

Designer Spotlight: Christina Milian teams up with NICOLITA Caliente Designer Bikinis for SUMMER 2013 LOOKS

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Hey HAWTies Hey,

Summer is almost over… WELP with only a few days left in August, NICOLITA  Caliente Designer Bikinis, dropped there Summer Collection 2013. Giving you HAWTies something to look forward to for next summer, I know I will be working on my fitness to get into on of these suits. This time around designer Nicolita teamed up with R&B Diva Christina Milian for the “Havana Nights Collection” They went for a OLE SKOOL feel, the models rocked pin curls styles & rocked some HIGH WAISTED joints & twisted it with a Cuban appeal. Pretty freaking Sexy!!! They are FIRE so I will warn you now HAWTies place the plastic mat over your key board so serious droool-age will be occuring in about 5…4..3..2….

NICOLITA’s Spring/Summer 2013 “Havana Nights Collection”

These next 2 looks are my FAVs & I WILL be WERK’n one of them next summer!!! I can see myself in these 2 totally!!! WHAT SUIT DO YOU FAVOR HAWTies??????

About The Designer, Nicole Di Rocco

NICOLITA’S designer, Nicole Di Rocco, established NICOLITA Swimwear in 2003. For the last seven seasons, Di Rocco’s designs and creative direction has built her brand by focusing on conservative sexy and curve conscious styles. Drawing inspirations from her family’s cultural Cuban roots, Nicole Di Rocco continues to create each bikini collection that is reminiscent of Cuba’s alluring 1940′s era. By blending vintage glamour with modern day silhouettes, NICOLITA has set itself apart in the swimwear industry. NICOLITA’S signature fit of ‘Cuban-style bottoms’ was designed for the curvaceous Latina figure. “‘Cuban-style bottoms’ are designed with more coverage on the hips, a heart-shaped backside and ‘no-pinch’ fit elastic,” said Di Rocco. These designs and unique branding attracts a broad range of fans and celebrities worldwide.

Di Rocco’s talent and passion has led to multiple magazine articles and television appearances, showcasing her capacity for design and her business drive. “The Cuban-American beauty has combined her business and marketing savvy with her own Latina sense of style to launch one of the trendiest swimsuit lines in the country,” The Entrepreneurial Spirit Comes in a Bikini, Latin Star Magazine, July 2007. Di Rocco finished her degree program at USC’s prestigious Marshall School of Business with a degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.

In 2009, Di Rocco was able to fulfill her personal and professional dream of traveling to her parent’s homeland of Cuba for an incredible on-location photo shoot. In addition to the photo shoot, SiTv, America’s leading cable network for Latinos, filmed the incredible journey of reuniting her parents with their homeland and family after 49 years.

Please continue to follow this beautiful designer on her journey & check out her website & look book @ nicolita

Christina Milian shows off her bikini line

Lastly Christina in one of my FAV looks!!! WERK cant wait to order mines. What do you think HAWTies????

Image credit: thestylesocialite.com & necolebitchie.com

FASHION ODE: AHHHHHH Push it………………

Hey HAWTies Hey,

Its been a minute since we’ve done a FASHION ODE here at MH. SO I wanted to jump-start it up again with the women that inspired this category in the first place. Salt n Peppa, YES HAWTies the best female TRIO EVER!!!! If you don’t know who they are then I am SMH at both you & I (LOL) WELL LET ME LIGHT WEIGHT BUZZ YOU IN. Salt-N-Pepa is an American hip hop trio from Queens and Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in 1985. The group, consisting of Cheryl James, Sandra Denton and Deidra Roper, was one of the first all-female rap crews.They came out bust’n they freestyles & FREE STYLE!!! They stayed pushing the envelope in the style department every time we seen them. Honestly I wanted to dress like them on so many occasions its ridiculous!!!! That’s why I had to honor the GROUP the best way I know how…………..FASHION ODE.

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An ODE is

  1. A lyric poem in the form of an address to a particular subject, often elevated in style or manner and written in varied or irregular meter.
  2. A poem meant to be sung.

But I like to think a FASHION ODE is

  1. A  picture poem in the form of expression of gratitude & addressing FASHION/ STYLE. Often due to elevated STYLE.
  2. A picture meant to be inspiration.

So if you don’t already then you need to follow us on Instagram & Tumblr, (well you don’t need to but we would like it) find us on these sites @ MassiveHAWTness to check out more on our FASHION ODE…

This is a look that will be known forever!! The Spandex jumpsuit with the leather bomber. I would rock this look today NO LIE, but with a lil twist of course!! They had the sex appeal with a lil hardness…………

They also brought us A symmetrical hair cuts. My moms even rocked this style….I have the pics!!! LOL But it has made its way back around & the HAWTies are WERK’n this style today!!

Salt N Pepa

Always Fashion ICONS!!!! They can go from around the way girls to sophisticated women to all the points in between. Even though they’ve been outta the spot light they still remain Fashion ICONs in my book. They have inspired many of HAWTies & future ones as well….. watch those spandex jumpsuits come back in full effect!!!!!

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram & Tumblr

for more on our FASHION ODE. If you HAWTies have an idea for the FASHION ODE drop me an email at Fancydeeva@gmail.com & I will post it up for you!

BET 2012 Awards: Candid Shots!!! per Instagram

 

Hey HAWTies Hey,

With cameras damn near everywhere it’s fun to see the random fun pics of celebs…..well scratch that of anyone for that matter. They say a pic is worth 1000 words & that is so true I’m sure I’m not the only one that like to make up stories from the pics I see! LOL yes I’m a Lil crazy but don’t judge me I’m sure some of y’all do it too! Let’s check out some pics shall we HAWTies…………………….

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I LOVE this dress, Bey always brings her A game.

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2 CHAINS….just love the way he says his name lol, wish I was that close to that monster

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I wonder what are the thoughts going thru these ladies heads, Flawless pic I love Bey’s Neon dress. I was shocked to see her at the BET awards.

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stop it with the hood already please

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This Child is just way to SEXY

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This Classic interruption almost trumped Ye’s LOL

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Cute power couple!!!

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HAWTness

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My Blog sister told me that I would look HAWT in this outfit & that SAG’s think a like cuz she knows in her heart that I would’ve picked this fit LOL funny but true

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MB & Astro on the red carpet, the YOUTH

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 All white for this couple, still looks awkward to me

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Cake Cake Cake Cake, Loves some Miss Minaj.

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So pretty but sooooo raunchy

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Laura WERK boo, she got that new body & face & she AIN’T lettin’ it go to waste!!! Cute pic.

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Free still cake’d up I’m not mad wish I had it like that! Get Em girl!!!

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This was a very cute moment!!!!!!!!!!!! They both had 2 videos/ songs up against each other!! Gotta love they love.

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Hope you all enjoyed the pics would love to hear what you all think.

 

2012 billboard red carpet looks!

Hey HAWTies Hey,

Happy Monday to you all!! (grumpy voice) another weekend has came to a holt!! But the weekend came to an end with the billboard awards show & Chris Brown shut it down with his Foinnne self! Lol yea I know that’s someone child but shoot come sit on this momma’s lap!! Let’s see what I got in my purse for you!! -it’s been a long day so far HAWTies!

Let’s check out a few looks I thought were HAWT, I’m sure you all have different opinions. Please feel free to share those thoughts down in the comments!!

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This looks like her grandma Dollie table cloth that she put over her under wear. The fit is awful shows none of her figure. Sorry Nelly don’t like this at all!

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A. Keys hips looking good in this All black body hugging gown don’t know the designer but sista is wearing that dress!!

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Carrie Underwood looks like the good witch in this dress. Yea it’s cute but I would love to see her in something edgy-er!

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Katy Perry has been kills em ever since the break up of her & her ex hubby!! She looks AWESOME, Russell SMH @ you for whatever you did to F this up. Katy I wanna like it, you can kiss me!

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Taylor Swift, HAWT girl!! Get it HAWTie in a red dress!!! She looks sexy & I think that may be the first time I’ve used Taylor & sexy in the same line!!! Loves this on her.

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Miley looks like she got hit with Murphy Brown’s closet (dont knw who that is google it, showing my age) with a mop for hair! Lots of sites have been oohing over this look. To me if her hair was more on point it would be a nice look. Til then. NO BUENO!!!

These last 2 red carpet looks are the best of the night for me…….

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Usher Just changed to game with the colorful suit!! Yea I don’t care who says what this is HAWT, picture him & a sea of black & navy suits!! HAWTies it’s always great to be fashionable awkward!! Points to you Usher cuz yours looks have been if-y lately

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Brany aka Brandnu Giving all kinds of Face & Fierceness!! All the while rocking the natural look!!! Nude dress is ultra sexy. Although we haven’t heard any new good music from her. She showed up & showed out in this dress.

Who do you think shut down the Red carpet? Did anyone see Amber Rose in that white dress!!! I did, Go girl!!! Hope you HAWTies enjoyed til next post….. SMOOCHIES!!

Fashion ODE

Hey HAWTies Hey,

Y’all all know it Hump Day, & that means it’s FASHION ODE day!!!!! Today our ODE goes out to…………………………

Bring Your Own 6-Pack - 1960's Crop Top - Sexy Ann Margaret

CROP TOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes those cute lil shirts that show off your belly/ midriff! These tops have been around for a long time, maybe a play off of the traditional Indian garment, Choli. This sexy article can be worn in many different ways, you can go Hippy on them or you can do edgy or the girl next door!! With this versatile top a lot is possible in your wardrobe.

In the 80′s Madonna made the crop top extra Popular & racy!!!

There are so many options from tube top to bustier to Halter crop tops. So for that we Salute crops tops with a good ole Fashion ODE!!!!!

Dont forget to follow on Instagram ( Massivehawtness) & on Tumblr for the rest of the Fashion ODE today…….. Happy HUMP day HAWTies!

Designer Label Whores……Open Discussions Tuesday’s

Hey HAWTies Hey,

Last night watching ‘The Real House Wives of ATL’ they bought up a very good point!! Label Whores!!! Why it is soooooo important for a woman to rock expensive clothing items & more importantly why is it a must that others must know she is rocking the most expensive ish!

Not sure on how the life is in the ATL but I know here in the Bay we have our own type of swag, so yes you will see labels out here but its mixed with what I like to…….Bay Swag! LOL. You have to come here to truly know what I mean by that. But if you travel to Southern Cali…….You may find that you will see a lot of Label Whorish abilities.  I kinda think it depends on the duckets in your pocket……..

I hardly see women with money, (You know them when you see the classy ones!) flaunting around stating & buzzing folks in that she wears nothing but Red Bottoms. I mean why would she? A women that is truly successful within herself & her business will not care about the status but her respect status!   HAWTies, have y’all ever seen Orpah stunt’n on ‘em talkn bout I got all red bottoms……Ummmm no she is to be worried about how to buy a whole country &  run cable networks.  Honestly who has time or concern with who knows what or who I am rocking on any given day.

Is there a certain type of women or girl that is considered more than others a Lable Whore? Are there reasons for one being a Label Whore, like being poor majority of your life or shopping in thrifts stores all your life. Or is it a way to fit in or be better than other women, to be in with the popular crowd.  I mean Im sure that there could be plenty of reasons for loving designer labels, but why? Is my question, why are they SO super important, now please dont get me wrong were not talking about the ladies that rock designer labels & not flaunt were talkn to the other Heffa’s out there. Style is much more than a Label………..

I wanted to know how a few of my HAWTies felt about this HAWT topic, Here’s some HAWTies Clappn’ off

Daunte C.,

“Depending on the person, like you,  you don’t wear designer clothes but you work with what you got, &  Its looks good!  I’m not into labels but ummm……..

It’s not what you rock’n but how you wear it!”

Nathifa B.,

“I think labels are irrelevant and people who put extra on labels don’t need to …they need to let others appreciate their style and not the labels”

Angelique L.,

“Ummm can’t say I really have one. the ones I have come encounter with, seem to use labels as leverage to cover insecurities of something else
I love designer labels but don’t feel like I need to announce what designer I’m wearing like some feel the need to do”

Nicolle M.,

“Well u know I like to wear designer clothing, so I can’t say anything negative!! lol I stay in the Baby Phat & Dereon.

I am starting to expand tho and get stuff that looks nice
Dante W.,
“Its fine if they can support they own habit”
Rozalyn S.,
“Just my general opinion I mean if you got it flaunt it ya know I’m personally not one.
If you got the money to buy things that you want and can afford it there isn’t anything wrong with it no matter what the label is it could also be that someone is just simply infatuated with buying designer brands, some do it for attention and some don’t
 
some do it to fit in or validate their success
 
hell or even just feel better about their worth”
Brandon A.,

“Its nothing wrong with it, as long as u don’t brag about.

Red bottoms are HOT,I think that a women who wears those items are hot. hell if u can afford it rock it. and if u get it as a gift without laying on ur back then ROCK IT! 

So hell Label Whores! Rocks!

I’m a whatever I can afford Label Whore lol yes the clearance rack lol

I love clothes like any other Diva does, but honestly I don’t really care about labels as long as I look nice in it & its comfy on me. But I may not care about them because I don’t have money to go out & blow, but then that made me think well what if I did have a gang of money in the bank all my kids education is paid for & my mom & my future grand kids are set for life (that’s a RICH BITCH in my books) would I then want every Red bottom & Gucci bag known to man………………………. Honestly Maybe not!  Would I own a few labels sure but not my whole closet. I know there are way more important things in life other than how much my shoes are or what the color of the bottom of my shoes are. Plus I so stylish I don’t need a label to define who or what I am! WHOOP!!!!

HAWTies I would love to hear from you all on what you feel about so-called “Label Whores”, Who do you all think is one of the most Famous Designer Label Whore around?

Sidenote – Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for out weekly Fashion Ode!!!!!!!

2012 Straw Accessories

Hey HAWTies Hey,

Now that summer is almost upon us, gotta step up your straw game!! Some like to refer to it as Raffia style but which ever way your boats these HAWT finds are sure make your #OOTD (outfit of the day) pop massively…

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This HAWT one comes from Nine West, this circular straw purse is so unique & is sure to stop a few fashion heads! With a price tag of $79 it sure to be a summer staple!!

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This BCBGeneration straw clutch is soo Massive I see me Werk’n this all day. The tribal look is what got me on this clutch. It’s available at piperline
For $78

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These straw bangles are just a compliment waiting to happen!!! Not sure on where to cop these but I will try to post a DIY on these soon cuz I want some too!!!!

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Another BCBGeneration straw purse that is sure to make a summer outfit golden!!! Available at piperlinefor $98

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This Über neck peice will take a basic look & transform it majorly!!! Love items like this!!! Available at yochiny for $176, but I’m sure one of you HAWTies gots the skills to make this.

Stay tuned for more HAWT summer finds……..

Tracee Ellis Ross for UPTOWN magazine

Hey HAWTies Hey,

Sorry for the lack of posts I’ve been a little under the weather. But Nappy Friday doesn’t stop…….. Everybody’s favorite ‘Girlfriend’ Tracee Ellis Ross proves she doesn’t take herself too serious as she poses for the March 2012 issue of UPTOWN Magazine. Inside, she dishes on experimenting with fashion, being shy until she let her hair go naturally and what she’s learned from her mom, Diana Ross.

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To read more check out my sister blog at theurbanclassboutique.com

Oscars: what I would’ve wore… If I was to go Edition.

Hey HAWTies Hey,

Well with the Oscars going on tonight, & well as I child I’ve always wanted to grace the Red Carpet with my Massive Beauty……LOL (serious face) Sooooo I decide to sketch up a look that I wouldve wore’n this evening!

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A pretty Cobalt Blue fish tail gown with all black accessories…… & don’t forget the big hair! Must make a statement lol. What you HAWTies think? Can’t wait to see the looks tonight on the carpet. Watch for a brief post on Best Dressed tomorrow. Enjoy the show HAWTies!!