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Growing up in New York City, dubbed 'the fashion capital of the United States', it seemed natural for Tara Decoda to pursue a career in fashion. Upon graduating high school, Tara decided she wanted to become a stylist to the stars and immediately began interning with some of the industry's most respected stylists such as Trina Patterson, Emily B and Misa Hylton-Brim. After mixing her love for fashion with her innate writing talent, she launched TheFashionManifesto.com on May 31, 2008. The goal she set for FM was to bring quality style advice to the urban reader, after noticing that most fashion sites didn't showcase celebrities and fashion that most urban readers relate to. Outside of writing for and maintaining her own blog, Tara has also written for Allthatsfab.com, GetEmGirls.com, NecoleBitchie.com, GlobalGrind.com, and many more!

Would You Wear: Australia Luxe Collective Boots
April 4, 2010 – 10:44 pm | 2 Comments
Would You Wear: Australia Luxe Collective Boots

I blame this new product on Uggs, the super comfy boot that originated in Australia. Uggs were first worn by World War I pilots for warmth in unpressurized planes and have since become a cult …

Are Nicki Minaj & Drake The New King & Queen?
April 1, 2010 – 10:53 pm | 13 Comments
Are Nicki Minaj & Drake The New King & Queen?

Lil Wayne‘s protégés, Nicki Minaj and Drake, are covering the May 2010 issue of XXL and are being dubbed “the new King & Queen of Hip-Hop”. Are these titles fitting for the two heavily buzzed …

Would You Wear This? Celebrity Edition: Eve Vs. Kelis
March 30, 2010 – 12:03 am | 6 Comments
Would You Wear This? Celebrity Edition: Eve Vs. Kelis

Both Eve and Kelis both recently wore silver metallic mini dresses—Eve while attending blogger Perez Hilton‘s party, and Kelis while making a club appearance.

I’m Just Saying: What Does “Vogue Black” Really Mean?
March 29, 2010 – 6:40 pm | 3 Comments
I’m Just Saying: What Does “Vogue Black” Really Mean?

In the midst of Black History Month Vogue Italia launched three e-zine’s (if you will) which were designed to focus on three specific elements of fashion: black fashion, curvy fashion, and upcoming fashion, respectively titled …

Beyonce & Lady Gaga “Telephone” Stills… Again
March 9, 2010 – 6:51 pm | 3 Comments
Beyonce & Lady Gaga “Telephone” Stills… Again

Okay, this is the longest I think we’ve ever waited for a video. I think, but we may have waited longer for the “Video Phone” video. More stills from Beyonce & Lady Gaga‘s newest collabo …

Solange Lands Beauty Deal With Rimmel London
March 6, 2010 – 2:58 am | No Comment
Solange Lands Beauty Deal With Rimmel London

While big sis Beyonce was busy opening a beauty school in Brooklyn, Solange Knowles was letting the ink dry on her brand new Rimmel London deal. She signed on as one of the …

House Of Dereon Spring 2010
March 3, 2010 – 11:36 pm | One Comment
House Of Dereon Spring 2010

Beyonce Knowles, part owner and model for House of Dereon, heats it up in these sexy flicks for the brands Spring 2010 collection. The ad campaign was shot late 2009 in Greece against a volcano …

Is Nicki Minaj Hip-Hop’s Lady Gaga?
March 2, 2010 – 8:13 am | 11 Comments
Is Nicki Minaj Hip-Hop’s Lady Gaga?

It looks like Nicki Minaj is definitely becoming hip-hop’s Lady Gaga – from the attitude, musical versatility, sense of style and their references to grandiose costumes when dressing.

Ashish For Topshop
December 29, 2009 – 1:16 pm | No Comment
Ashish For Topshop

For 2010, Topshop is upping the ante for designer collaborations by adding Ashish, Ann Sofie Back and Jonathan Saunders to the list. What stuck out most to me was the collection by Ashish:

Remember the spiked …

Spiked Clothing: Next Big Thing In Avante-Garde?
November 27, 2009 – 11:35 am | 5 Comments
Spiked Clothing: Next Big Thing In Avante-Garde?

Alicia Keys
Rihanna and Adam Lambert
With the revolving door of fashion constantly in swing, it’s no doubt that at any given moment, given the right co-sign (à la Jay-Z “all black everything”), something new is the …

Amber Rose Cleans Up Nice!
November 27, 2009 – 11:29 am | No Comment
Amber Rose Cleans Up Nice!

Amber Rose
Amber Rose attended two different movie screenings for The Cinema Society, in a matter of a week, and showed that she cleans up quite nice.
Rocking an ivory strapless bustier Dolce & Gabanna dress to …

Melody Thornton: When Did She Rock It Best?
November 24, 2009 – 3:24 pm | No Comment
Melody Thornton: When Did She Rock It Best?

Melody Thornton
Fab singer Melody Thornton hit the AMA’s red carpet last night in a cream colored embellished Sass & Bide dress, paired with Alexander McQueen booties, with a pulled back ponytail and dark make-up.
But then …

The Sexy Garter Belt: Do or Don’t?
November 23, 2009 – 11:50 am | 2 Comments
The Sexy Garter Belt: Do or Don’t?

Rihanna and Katy Perry
Lingerie’s most necessary accessory has now seeped into the everyday wardrobe.
What was once meant to be worn to entice in the bedroom, in story-line porn flicks and later as video or full-on …

Last One, We Promise: Spicing Up “All Black Everything”
November 20, 2009 – 11:16 am | 3 Comments
Last One, We Promise: Spicing Up “All Black Everything”

Kanye West & Amber Rose
Get y’all fatigues on, all black everything!
The words that would catapult a color into super stardom, snatching up co-signs from trend setters, and endorsement deals from designers.
Black? Wearable? Who would …

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