Drake'n Like a Lady: OVO Women's Collection

October's Very Own, Aubrey Graham, is letting the ladies in on his end of the fashion spectrum. Fresh off of the height of his OVO x Jordan Retro 10's release, Drake isn't stopping at designing for just men. Similar to his men's line, the women's capsule is all about comfort and versatility. Available November 28th online at OctobersVeryOwn.com. 

WANGXO: The Madness

The Weeknd's anticipated collaboration with Alexander Wang releases today; just in time for his "The Madness Tour" 2 day stop in Brooklyn at the Barclays center. Wang held a presale last night at their Grand St. location in New York for over 150 buyers. Most of the collection is available now (the bandana and sneakers are available for presale) @ AlexanderWang.com. Check out the collection below. 

Fleece Hoodie $185 

Jersey Tee $150

Eden High Leather Sneakers $575

Bandana $40

Cheap OOTD: Monday Blues

Monday's, like most, are my least favorite day of the week. Even after several cups of coffee I can never get it together on Mondays. The day sucks but that's doesn't mean your outfit has to. Strut your stuff! Check out the details of my blues for Monday OOTD below. 

Sweatshirt: $30 Sacai x Nike Lab @ Burlington Coat Factory 

Waxed Denim: $40 @ J. Crew 

Boots: $30 @ DSW

CBC Behind The Scenes: Idol Magazine Surrealism Issue

There are so many different hustles in fashion, that no one in fashion has just one. I must admit the inconsistencies of work flow makes you appreciate each job or opportunity even more. Back in August I had the chance to assist one of my favorite stylists/editors, Ryan Davis, with UK magazine Idol Magazine's 9th Issue. The Surrealism Issue is finally done and available online and on stands in the UK and soon to be in the US. Check out some BTS footage of the cover shoot below. 

Models: Callie Dixon & Erin Mommsen 

Photographer: Alexander Black 

Photographer Assistant: Quincy 

Fashion Director: Ryan Davis 

Fashion Assistant: Brittany Williams 

Hair: Takayoshi Tsukisawa

Make Up: Robert Greene 

CBC takes on BeautyCon 2015

Hair and make up tips with freebies all under one roof? Sign me up! NYX, QVC, Carol's Daughter, and Essie were a few of the brands present at Beauty Con 2015 offering everything from free manicures to hair braiding. Free shampoo for a follow on Instagram was the catch phrase for most of the vendors. (I mean that's pretty reasonable right?) Check out the freebies and details below! 

Freebies and Coupons Oh My! 

Hair Tips from Eden BodyWorks 

Dreamcatchers and Metallic Tattoos by Mr. Kate 

Bethany Mota for Aeropostale Collection

Cheap OOTD: Sacai x NikeLab

Nike Lab teamed up with Japanese designer Sacai on a collaboration of Nike Tech pieces with a flare (literally). The collection debuted in March offering different silhouettes from skirts, dresses, and sweat shirts all with a touch of mesh or pleated detailing. Retail this collection started around $150 just for the tank top. Lucky me found a skirt from the collection in Burlington Coat Factory for $40! Check out the details below! 

Top: $19 @ Urban Outfitters 

Skirt: $40 Nike @ Burlington Coat Factory

Slip Ons: $30 @ Gap Kids 

Rain Jacket: $70 Huey Brand (@hueybrand on Instagram) 

Balmain x H&M: The Full Collection

Let's cut to the chase, we know I'm personally not really here for this collaboration all together. I will say that I do appareciate the cohesiveness for both men's and women's collections. Disappointed with the Balmain t shirts though; did we not get enough of the knock off versions from literally every where? Needless to say, overall, I prefer the men's collection over the women's collection. I, like Jay Z, would wear black for a year straight so don't listen to me. At least the price points are decent. The priciest item is listed at $400, for now. Check out the collections below:

Women's 

Men's 

First Look @ Balmain x H&M (Men's)

Contrary to my popular belief, what I've seen so far of the men's collections for Balmain x H&M isn't half bad. The prices are actually just as affordable as the Wang x H&M collection. Let's take a look shall we? 

(All photos from GQ.com)

Very Balmain! I'm very here for it. Going for $349

I'm actually disappointed that the Biker jeans are apart of the collection. Every retailer has made a knock off rendition and charged more. Congrats guys you'll finally have a real pair of Balmain Biker Jeans. Going for $99

All black with details, I'll take it. Going for $299

This jacket gives me MJ Fever like the Thriller video. *does the mummy dance at the end of fge video* Going for $349

I don't hate the sneakers. I actually like that they're suede and green. I've seen something similar(if not the same silhouette) from Marc Jacobs. Going for $149

Definitely here for the shoulder details. Not too shabby. Going for $70

Add some words to this bad boy and you're Andre' 3000 at Art Basel. Going for $129 

November 5th is around the corner. Get your coins ready. 

What We Wore: CBC @ NYFW

And that's a wrap! (Well for NYC anyway) CBC had a chance to take on NYFW at shows and presentations from Hérve Leger to Lie Sangong. So here's a run down of what we wore and how cheap and fabulous it was! 

 @ the Hérve Leger Show

Top: $30 @ Zara

Pants: $30 @ Zara

Scarf: $10 @ H&M

Slippers: $70 @ Top Shop

Bag: Gucci (let's just say splurge) 

@ Gant Presentation and Erin Fetherson Show

Blazer: $25 @ Forever 21

Top: $12 @ H&M

Skort: $23 (on sale) @ J. Crew

Necklace: $15 Target

Shoes: $70 @ Aldo

Change and Go! From Essence Street Style Block Party to Lie Sangbong Afterparty 

 

Top: $20 (on sale and actually a Dr.'s coat) @ Urban Outfitters 

Pants: $10 @ Dr. Jays Ladies 

Flats: $20 @ Aldo

Sandals: $40 @ Sam Edelman for Gilt.com

Dressed down @ Kallmeyer Showcase sponsored by Cosmopolitan Magazine 

Top: $19 @ Urban Outfitters

Skirt: $15 @ Dr. Jays Ladies 

Jacket: $48 (on sale) J. Crew

Shoes: $30 @ Gap (kids) 

Necklace: $15 @ Target

Bag: $30 @ Zara