Black & White : The Perfect Pair

Mixing black and white has always been seen as a fashion do. It is a combination that if done right, it will never fail. It can always be switched up so it will never get boring. A woman who is extremely glamorous can wear this combination and so can a woman who is more on the edgy side. The colors don't have to be worn in solids, it can be worn in zebra print for a funky look. The direction of the look can be changed by the accessories but the overall look will still say classy and well put together.

Ooh La La

The French have a beautiful language, gorgeous country and amazing fashion. Today we are taking note of the every day look of a Parisian woman. They are so effortless and chic. The key pieces to achieve this look are a striped black and white shirt, a beret and skinny jeans.

 If the beret isn't your style, you can do a messy top knot instead.

If you have short hair you can do a messy pixie ála Audrey Tautou.You can add your own touch to make it more personal but remember to keep the makeup simple. The idea is to look like you are just naturally fabulous.

Adding the right kind of attitude to your outfit

Every outfit expresses a certain attitude that you maybe feeling that day. Metallics add a spunk to an outfit without being too dramatic and over the top. Metallics can be added through accessories, eye shadows and nail polishes. It gives that "look at me" attitude but with a sensual feel.

Shine Even While Its Raining

We have entered April and with this wonderful month comes lots and lots of rain. So instead of letting it cramp your style, just use the weather to enhance it. To fight off the weather you need three things: a rain coat, rain boots and an umbrella. If you want to make them more fashion forward find them in a pattern that reflects your style. A glamorous women would look great in leopard print, while a girl who is on the sweeter side can wear them in pastels and florals. Remember a woman leader looks great in rain or shine.

Take it to the max

Now that spring has arrived, some women will have those days where they want to be comfortable but still want to look nice and a pair of jeans just will not do. One simple way to be comfortable but still look chic is to put on a maxi dress. A maxi dress can be kept casual with sandals and simple jewelry or dolled up with a nice pair of heels, a cardigan, and jewelry that makes the dress pop !

Steal His Style With Your Jeans

A lot of women think that they only way to way jeans is super tight. This can sometimes be uncomfortable and time consuming to pull off. A great way to keep a womenly air but to be comfortable is to wear boyfriend jeans. They can easily be dressed up with a nice top and funky heels or dressed down with a cardigan and flip flops.

Give Your Simple Dress A Unique Touch

Every woman should own a free flowing summer dress. Don't let the name fool you though, they can be worn during any season with the right accesories. Since its spring the perfect counterpart to a swingy dress is cowboy boots. Its a way to be bohemian but not too over the top. It is a great way to take a fashion risk while staying comfortable.

A Woman Leader : Sweet Yet Structured

Two big trends in fashion is millitary inspired clothes and floral prints. At first glance a person wouldn't put them together but they are perfect for each other.The flowers show a feminine side while the military pieces add a structure and power to the outfit. An idea to try first is a bold floral top and neutral colored skinny cargos with a simple shoe. This way you let each piece speak but not overpower each other.If wearing them together is too much,you could aways try one trend at a time.Either way you will demand attention when you are walking down the street.

Elizabeth Taylor : The Style Of An Icon

Today we mourn the loss of a glamour queen. Elizabeth Taylor was known for her great acting, kindness and most importantly, impecable style. Her style was sometimes over the top and very eyecatching but she never claimed to be a wallflower. One trend she was known for was big jewelry. The way she pulled this off was large jewlery and a simple outfit. She let her jewels do the talking. We should all take a note from her once in a while and try the same, especially on a big night out.

Ladies! don't be afraid to join the boy's club

Sometimes the best way to look professional is to dress a little masculine! don't be afraid to play around with tie and suit combinations or to even show up at that special event wearing a tuxedo. If you do not want to take on the menswear trend to its entirety, add an oxford shoe with a skirt or a pair of suspenders to your outfit

Keep the professional touch outside of the office

When you get a new job you are always told from then on you represent the company.
A lot of women don't understand how serious that is and how it may hinder their job down the road.
If an advisor or senior officer goes onto your facebook and sees a picture of you with an ill fitting outfit that shows too much you can lose your job. So here is the tip: LESS IS MORE.The less skin you show when you go out then the more fun you will have. An easy way to keep the va-va voom is to add a sequined piece to your outfit. A shimmery skirt and tailored blazer for a woman who doesn"t like too much glitter.
A dress will be nice for a women who is all about the glitz. Keep the accessories in simple shapes and colors so there isn't too much clutter.

Add a little YOU to the job !

Most offices have a dress code and a lot of times they seem to be a bit bland. But even the simpliest touch of you can make your outfit seem more fashion foward and stylish. The overall outfit should follow the code but accessories should stand out. Add a striped blazerwith pearls to your outfit for a preppy look. Wear a floral headband for a sweet look. Get an edgy look by wearing black stilettos with a studded heel. These are all subtle ways to add your personality to your work clothes and will definitely be office talk at the copy machine.

Interview Outfits With a Twist

Interviewing is a nerve-racking process that every women has to go through. You have to feel your best to do your best . A quick and easy way is to feel your best is to keep style in the outfit you wear. The key is to add pieces that still have a professional feel but it isn't the norm.The trick is to pick a top in a bright color and a bottom in a neutral color. The bright color will draw attention while the neutral will make it look put together and not too much. Keep the accesories simple to pull together a look that is fit for a woman leader.

Sophistication in the Details

Sophistication in the Details by sokina featuring purple summer dresses

Don't you love how a simple dress can make a woman look so put together? Coupled with an "IT" bag... there is no stopping you! You heard it first from Stylist Kina Moore!

Shoe Personality

Shoe Personality by sokina featuring strapless dresses

What I love about a solid, vibrant dress is all the possibilities!!!

Bottega Pre-Fall 2011

Bottega Veneta, Baby!

SoKINA Catalog Shoot was FIRE!

Wardrobe Stylist & Style Guru Kina Moore in action pre-shoot for the SoKINA line downtown Raleigh.
The production was flawless! A huge thank you to the my project manager Tonia, executive assistant Charity, the models--Brooke, Miriam, Kendra, Jackie and Caela, the makeup artist Kourtney and her assistant, the hairstylist Melody, the photographer Corey & his assistants, Harold and the TV network, the guest TV host Rachel, and my hubby Stan! Wondering what was in those hanging bags? Just know...It is ON!

Gam City!

A dress that HIGHLIGHTS your gams? With gams like these, why not? Running is the best way to get ready for the heat!

The perfect shoe for spring party dresses...

Oh! Imagine the possibilities! When I think about all the spring & summer dresses I could wear with these... Key is versatility. Nude will keep the elongation-of-the-leg-MUST a reality!

Vive La France!

Do the names Sonia Rykiel, Christian Dior, Christophe Lemaire, Pierre Cardin or the infamous Jean Paul Gaultier or Christian LeCroix put you in mind of a FRENCH EMPIRE? France is the home of fashion and many renowned fashion designers. These top fashion designers are known for their indulgence,high lifestyle and luxury apparels. one of the most popular living French people. His luxury appeals of designs attract the elite and celebrities for his haute couture.
Fashion designers of France are outshining in the international fashion industry. Their elegant and classy designs are not only popular in France but across the world.

Tres A La Mode

As her hair suggests she chose a modern wedding dress for the modern-woman-style. I, for one, am not mad at her.

Inside Paris Fashion Week

Tu as dit quoi? Oui, Paris Fahsion Week... regardez le clip.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2011

All fashion-scoopers... Enjoy!

White or Bust???

The tradition of a white wedding isn’t as old as you may think. People generally think a white wedding dress is to symbolize purity but the original intention was an extension of the white gowns worn in Christening and Confirmations. Today, the white dress is accepted as the most traditional and popular choice for weddings. During the 1800s the black wedding dress was popular in Finland! It wasn’t until Queen Victoria wore a white wedding gown that the fashion began – many brides chose to wear white in honour of the Queen. Colored wedding dresses were usual before that time. If I had to do it again I would go with pale pink, a color I love.

Haute Skate.

Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Taffeta Botticelli gown.