Make Your Closet Work & Save Money

Our fave "Queer Eye" shared tips on making the most of your wardrobe. I found this segment very informative. For once, there are NEW tips that can be easily achieved. Click the following link to check out the clip:

Make Your Closet Work & Save Money

Chi-town Vintage Sale

Ch-ch-check it out...

For all of my RHOA Fans: Team Kim!...Or Not

Either way, this is hilarious...

Urbanista Files #103: Up to Your Knees in Style

So this fall's hautest trend is over-the-knee boots. Before now you may have only associated this look with "ladies of the night" like the immortalized Vivian Ward (Pretty Woman), but this fall this style is a MUST-HAVE. Here are some tips on what to keep in mind when shopping for your perfect pair so no one will mistake you for Diamond from the "Players Club":

*Instead of opting for a stiletto heel, go for a chunky or wedge heel. Or go with a flat boot which is a guaranteed fashion "do."



*Avoid pairing the boots with a short skirt/dress or Daisy Dukes. For a clean, chic look rock your boots with a nice pair of leggings or skinny jeans (I prefer leggings b/c there's no tucking war) & a tunic/long cardigan.



*If you're more of a dress girl then try a loose-fitting dress that hits more than an inch but less than three inches above your boots.



*To sex up your look add fun accessories like some bling or an edgy jacket/blazer.



To find great deals on boots check out... PIPERLIME AND VICTORIA'S SECRET.

Now go forth and WERK them boots! I'll see you on the runway of life.

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Free and the City: Chicago Screening of "Black Dynamite"

Howdy! For all my Chicago urbanistas, check out this free screening of the film Black Dynamite which will be released in theaters everywhere this Friday. I saw the film at the Black Harvest Film Fest a couple of months ago & surprisingly enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. The all-star cast will keep you laughing & staring at leading man Michael Jai White is an added bonus. To sign up for the screening CLICK HERE. Peep the movie trailer below:

Urbanista Files #102: Chelsea Handler Does Rachel Zoe

For all my fellow Rachel Zoe fans you'll totally "DIE" when you check out this hysterical spoof the Chelsea Lately crew did of THE stylist-to-the-stars...It's CLASSIC.

DIY: Michael Jackson Halloween Costume

Peep the vid above for THREADBANGER & hook up your very own homage to MJ for Thriller night instead of wasting up to $100 on some cheesy, tacky costume :-)

Lucky Spandex

I'M BAAAAACK!! After an involuntary hiatus thanks to the insane demands of my "day job." Anywho, I've missed you urbanistas & urbanistos. I have lots of great things planned for the future of this blog so stay tuned...

Now for my latest Urbanista tip...Just a little something, something to re-wet your whistle...

This fall spandex is everywhere. From leggings to miraculous Spanx it's hard to avoid this stretchy substance that can either be your curve-hugging BFF or your worst fashion faux paux. Here are some tips from LUCKY MAG to prevent spandex from losing shape:

1. Wash stretchy pieces like leggings or jeans in cold water, separately from other clothes.

2. When washing, add a 1/4 cup of vinegar to detergent for each spandex item - the vinegar helps spandex retain its elasticity.

3. Avoid using heat to dry anything containing spandex b/c heat weakens spandex fibers. Instead, air dry or tumble-dry on a cool setting.