Hey Fashionistas!

There will be 4 winners who will each receive a mystery pair of Thomiworld earrings!!!

Glam up your look with unique pieces from Thomiworld Accessories. Her earrings are very artistic and add so much funk to you everyday outfit. 

Check out her funky fresh pieces at www.thomiworldaccesories.com

See contest rules below.

1) Sign Up HERE to Enter! Fill Out the Form!

2) You must be a follower of the YHC blog!

3) “Like” the Thomiworld Accessories and Young Hip and Chic Page on FaceBook

Good luck!

WINNER WAS ANNOUNCED!!! 

Hey Fashionistas!

One winner will win a $25 Gift Certificate! 

Are you in need of relaxation? Thanks to 3rd Element Spa we are giving you the change to let go and release at 3rd Element Spa. 

At 3rd Element Spa, their mission is to create a comfortable setting that caters to your every need. Since 2005, they have worked to design a spa and salon services that enable clients to escape from the stress, noise, and deadlines of the world. To accomplish this goal, they have assembled a team of highly skilled technicians that incorporate friendliness, professionalism, and quality into each service that is administered. 3rd Element Spa continuously strive to not only provide the highest level of service but also to develop long lasting relationships with their clients. This practice helps to consistently deliver treatments and services that their clients not only need but want.

See contest rules below.

1) Sign Up HERE to Enter! Fill Out the Form!

2) You must be a follower of the YHC blog!

3) “Like” the 3rd Element Spa and Young Hip and Chic Page on FaceBook

4) You MUST live in the Philadelphia or surrounding area.

Good luck!

Hey Fashionistas!

Its not too late to rock your neons for the summer! I came across some really cool shoes that look hot with a pair of white jeans and a white tank. For some reason, I just love white and neon, it looks like art!!! I know some people that love to rock neon with black and then there is color blocking that was an awesome trend but now it is slowly fading away.

What are your thoughts on Neon? Do you plan to wear neon in the winter months coming? How will you rock them???

Fashionably out,

Tweety Elitou

J’Lynn Designs Agency Presents: “We Run the Night” Fashion Industry Networking Mixer Headlined by Jade Alston & Celebrity Industry Insiders

Hey Fashionistas:

If you are a friend on Facebook and the Twitter (I love saying that!), then you know the relationship between myself, Jessica Lynn and my heart, Eboyne Jackson of Divine Influence. Well, these young ladies who are dynamos will show their powerhouse skills of connecting fashion insiders together to create an event that will be like no other in the city of New York, NY.

J’Lynn Designs Agency by Jessica Lynn, (JLDA), is an organization and affiliate association created to manage and help endorse upcoming talented artists of all types and genres, and on August 11, 2012 at the luxurious Studio Arte in the heart of the fashion district, JLDA will present its first annual networking soiree—We Run the Night, a high-profile fashion industry networking mixer sponsored by Beautiful Textures, Fragoli, PopChips, and Rosa’s Cupcake Garden. We Run the Night, will allow music, fashion, and entrepreneurship to collide bringing out the area’s best company of celebrities, tastemakers, and socialites for a night of fabulous networking.

The event will be headlined by R&B sensation, Jade Alston; as well as feature a surprise celebrity guest, who I look forward to seeing, along with an open panel discussion lead by top industry insiders such as relationship author and Essence Magazine columnist, Demetria L. Lucas (A Belle in Brooklyn), celebrity journalist and Juicy Magazine web editor, Shirea L. Carroll, YRB Magazine Creative Director, and celebrity stylist, Darius Baptist, Black Enterprise Magazine Finance Editor, LaToya Smith, Kontrol Magazine Beauty Editor and celebrity hair stylist, Pekela Riley (Salon PK), celebrity makeup artist, Theresa Francine, and women's wear designer, Gwen Beloti. Each keynote speaker will share in their areas of expertise in various topics such as relationships, career/finance, fashion, beauty, hair, styling, and media, promising to deliver an unforgettable evening of fashionable excitement--complete with live entertainment, networking, and shopping.

Fashion enthusiasts will also partake in luxurious raffles and shop the latest fashion and beauty products provided by on-site vendors as they feast on delectable treats by Rosa’s Cupcake Garden and sip Fragoli’s “Passion” cocktail, a mix of the Fragoli Liqueur and Passionne Prosecco. One lucky guest will also have the opportunity to win a head-to-toe makeover courtesy of the Glaminator team—Lil Kim’s stylist, Scot Louie and celebrity makeup artist, Rodney Jon, another person that I appreciate in the beauty world.

“This event is all about bringing emerging and established business professionals together so we can all draw from each other’s experiences,” Jessica Lynn, Founder of J’Lynn Designs Agency asserts. “Whether it’s in business, fashion, or relationships we can run the night and be the very best we can be!”

Like Jessica Lynn, R&B Sensation Jade Alston’s goal is to aspire. “To headline such a dynamic event is extremely exciting,” Jade Alston states. “Not only do I get to do what I love, I get to share my stories about life, love and relationships. My goal with my performance is to inspire.”

Confirmed and invited celebrity guests include pop-mc and songwriter, Hazel-E (Girl Code), Sophia Fresh, Jeanine Mclean (Elle Varner’s Manager of MBK Management), Rakia Reynolds (Uptown Magazine), Bethany Bell of the Hair Battle Spectacular (Oxygen Network), Anthony Chad (celebrity stylist), myself, Tweety Elitou and my awesome manager, Aalim Elitou (Young, Hip, and Chic), Sasha Watson (Divine Styling & Modernistic Inc.) and many more!

“We Run the Night” will take place on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Studio Arte located on 265 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018.

General Admission: $25.00 in advance (At the door: $35.00)

VIP: $45.00 (includes swag bag, premier seating, along with meet and greet with Jade Alston & surprise celebrity guest)

*Tickets can be purchased at: www.werunthenightevent.eventbrite.com 
For addtional information, please visit www.werunthenightevent.com

I hope to see you all there!!!

I am considered one of Philadelphia’s top 25 Fashion Icons with a “keen eye for fashion” (Thank you, Elizabeth Wellington) so I am going to run down 10 things that I think just have to go!

I still keep seeing back cracks! Please stop!

Shorts that look like panties! Ladies, less really is more!

I have been mentioning all last week what I predict for the new fashion year. I have been paying close attention to the panache sense of the people in the fashion Mecca of New York and right here in my trendy hometown of Philly, PA and I noticed the relaxed style of many of the natives that walk through the streets of Fashion Avenue (NY) and the lavish Walnut Street (Philly) that the style is very relaxed and casual with a really funky edge.

I call this look- Street Chic! Know this is not a new title nor is it a new trend. This is where fashion gets its very essence… from the streets!

What is making Street Chic fashion the thing of today? Fashion is an art that is always a way of expressing who you are and how you feel by what you wear and how you wear it! Although it is very true that you can never judge a book by its cover, it is also very true that you first impression is a lasting impression and what you wear can make a person feel that you are either approachable or not; sophisticated or trashy; filled with self-esteem and confidence or lacking in self-esteem and filled with pity.

I think that one of the best ways to express yourself though art is the ability to make your own art (sewing your own clothing, making your own accessories, etc.) but for those who can’t it is always great to connect with a look (designer or a trend that you like) that can help you express the best you that you want everyone to know.

Teen Fashionista hosts another fashion-filled event with free shoes, food and fun all for the price of none!!!

Philadelphia, PA- Philly teen Fashionista, Tweety Elitou, is hosting yet another social networking event for fashion insiders and VIP bloggers to socialize, shop, and get free shoes. The Walk the Talk Exclusive Fashion Event has become one of Philadelphia’s most talked about affair as it has pulled many fashion stylist, designers and media from New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and the Virgin Islands.

Hey Fashionistas,

It is time to great ready to rock your dresses, skirts, and tunics so what better time than now to see some of the hot trends that will be sported this summer. Check them out below!

FLOOR SWEEPING MAXI DRESSES

Floor sweeping Maxi dresses are one of those looks that will never go out of style in my book. I love them because they look great on all body types and they are easy to accessorize!  They give such a care-free and classy look that cannot be ignored. I think that it is very important that every plus size fashionista has a few empire waist maxi dresses. They look great paired with carnigans for those chilly nights and can be amped up with a fashionable hat!

This look: Roaman's A Line Crinkle Maxi Dress- $39.99 - $54.99

It is officially spring, and despite the wacky weather, there are so many great outfits to look forward to.

What's your number one look this spring?

Your girl in fashion,

Adora Evans

YHC Fashionista Thought Contributor

Photo: Instyle

The Philadelphia Fashion Week (actually three days) - the Couture Show started with a huge bang and was filled with great energy and awesome couture designers. Fashion insiders and fashion enthusiast filled the fashion auditorium until there was standing room only eagerly anticipating what clothing they would love to pull off the racks! The well organized event took place at the Crane building which seems to be the headquarters for the Philadelphia Fashion Week each year.

“The Couture Show for Philadelphia Fashion Week was fantastic! Radiant colors, beautiful fabrics, and excellent execution of style! All things elegant yet fashion forward! Bravo to Cory Couture, Sherry Michelle, the Must Paris Collection of Lebanon and all of the other designers evolved! Wonderful show!" says celebrity stylist, Tish Thomas.

Take a look at the images below:

Sherry Michelle

Soft and elegant pales and nudes with soft satin fabrics inspired by the1920-30’s time in Paris.

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