Jil Sander Men's Accessories
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Season: Fall-Winter 2010
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Legacy Ink Part I Interview
Walking into the shop of Legacy Ink I was amazed at the little shop that holds so much creativity owned by Semaj Thomas and Troy Cheairs, both graduates of Middle Tennessee State University. Legacy Ink located on Church St. has been the place for two years that the graduates has done work for Cricket, Hangtime, MTSU TXMD department, Phatkaps, Chase Boys and so many more that come into the shop looking to take their brand and place it on a t-shirt for promotion. Printing screen tees at the shop it seemed only to perfect for the boys to bring to life their own t-shirt line. Lovers&Fighters “Means the balance between good and bad somewhat like the ying yang, this is reflected in a lot of our designs” Troy tells Fab Life. Learning the history and listening to how Semaj and Troy started was impressive and finally sitting down to meet the guys was an overwhelming feeling. Walking into the shop of Semaj and Troy I really didn’t know what to expect. Semaj was my first interview about the company, radiating a laidback attitude he welcomed me into the dynamics of Legacy Ink and the growth of Lovers&Fighters. Troy himself was a different story with quite a sense of humor I could tell why the two was able to link together and build success in the heart of Murfreesboro. Starting out in the dorm at Middle Tennessee State University the two created their first line/brand “Revolution Clothing” which is now Lovers&Fighters a collection of t-shirts that follows a model of “Fight for what you love and love for what you fight.” Semaj said about the t-shirt line. When asked what separates the two from each other that helped to come together to build such a successful company Troy tells Fab Life “I believe that we work good together because we trust each other and allow each person to do their own thing but keep focused on the overall goal.” Making it’s mark on events such as Naked Without Us and Café Bella Industry Wednesday’s the future of Legacy Ink and Lovers&Fighters is looking bright and with a great outlook the Men behind the brands have a very definite plan to further their companies into much success and we are pleased to get to know The Men Behind the Ink Semaj Thomas and Troy Cheairs.
1. Tell me a little more about Legacy Ink?
(Semaj) It’s Legacyinkdesign.com you can go online for more information. It pretty much started with me and my partner and another partner Ross, we started it a couple of years ago it was pretty much based out of a basement one of my partner’s aunties in Nashville, so we started in a basement to getting our own building, pretty much a few months after we opened up and we found a building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and we got the building we been here for 2 years.
2. You have Legacy Ink which is your screen printing company, how do you create the concepts around each individual company’s and the organizations you have worked with?
(Troy) We allow for customers to bring in their own designs or work with our graphics department were we can create custom designs.
3. I checked out your blog I really liked it, it shows the different designs that you have done! You’ve worked with Akpsi, Hangtime Clothing Store, you even did work with Cricket. What has been your favorite so far?
(Semaj) I would have to say doing that for Hangtime was pretty cool because we could be creative with it, as far as another client doing, we been doing stuff for Phatkaps and it has been pretty cool to coming up with concept and different things for him as well.
(Troy) Well, I would have to say I enjoy working with all our customers and affiliates but especially I like doing collaborative projects and working with charities.
4. What is a day like here at Legacy Ink?
(Troy) It truly depends. Some days are very busy and some are very slow but it’s always something to do.
5. Is there any company around Murfreesboro and/or its surrounding areas that you would love to design for that you haven’t had a chance to do yet?
(Semaj) The Hundreds, they have pretty good concepts, and Johnny cupcakes he has a pretty good concept going around to. Like designing for people like that would be cool. They have pretty good following but I need to be where they’re at.
(Troy) Yeah, I would love to work with Jack Daniels. I would love to develop and design a marketing campaign for them.
6. So, if someone wants to come and they are looking to get graphic tees made here at Legacy Ink what do they need to come with?
(Semaj) Pretty much they need to come in with their design, if they don’t know what they want we can offer them and get their design pretty much fixed up for them. Second if they do come in with a design it needs to at least be $300 pdi down, it can be in illustrator or Photoshop, that’s pretty much it. The color of their shirt that they would like, and what they designed.
7. What do you see in the future as a whole for Legacy Ink? Here Locally or Worldwide?
(Semaj) Worldwide it’s pretty much doing creative things, as far as helping other people start their line because it would pretty much be like doing and we have the experience, so that and helping other people develop their concept, and more than anything to get Lovers&Fighters out there.
8. I’m very impressed that two MTSU students has had such success, what advice can you give other graduating and future graduates for the future?
(Troy) “Plan your work and work your plan!!!” and make as many useful relationships as possible.
Tune in June 16th for Part 2 about Lovers&Fighters and how you can get your hands on a custom tee from the line!
By: Lakeithea Anderson
Kenneth Cole Reaction Handbag
Beach time, random roadtrips, family vacations you need the room for sunscreen, multiple bathing suits, pj's and we can't forget to spare some room for those fun shopping trips.
The Kenneth Cole Reaction Handbag, Cinch Me Tote is perfect
to carry with yo. You can place your belongs for that long road trip
and it can be purchased for only $65.00 at Macys.com
for $198.00 is beyond fabulous! Carry you laptop, magazines, and a journal
to keep all the vacation secrets in!
Let's Thank Diane Von Furstenburg this
CITY BAG! How great is this? You can put
your swimsuit, makeup bag, cellphone &
ipod and be on your way! Fabulous and guess
what Macys again on sale for only $89.00
With metallic embossed python print and patent scripted logo
Can we say BABYPHAT! The tote can carry all your FABULOUS
items need for a trip to the beach, or how about those extra pair of
shoes...you never know where you may end up! You can get this tote
at Babyphat.com for only $30.00
Stripe Me Up Small Tote by Betsey Johnson $98.00.
Take it as a purse or a travel tote either way works!
The bag is very versatile and hot!
XOXO Lakeithea
"Pretty Girls Wear Avail" Apparel
Style.Personality.Individuality =Avail Apparel delivers and Fab Life is proud to let you know...
Avail Apparel has released their ad campaign for a new selection of t-shirts, entitled "Pretty Girls Wear Avail." The t-shirts are for women of all shapes, sizes, and colors."Pretty Girls Wear Avail." isn't about looks. It's about style, personality and individuality. The way you dress daily with being your own person and not following the leader makes you pretty (individuality). Having a positive outlook on life and just being joyful day in and day out makes you pretty (personality). Not being afraid to be fashionably different makes you pretty, your unique sense of style" says Avail CEO, Anthony Brown.
"Pretty Girls Wear Avail" will be available at local stores throughout the Washington Metropolitan area as well as online at http://www.availapparelonline.com/
PRE-ORDERING which is officially available NOW. Customers MUST email request to orders@availapparelonline.com and will receive an invoice back via
XOXO LAKEITHEA
Accessorizing
Short shorts, stilettos, blazers, ripped jeans, leather purses, scarfs even our most stylish and favorite clothing trends have something in common, they can all be glamoured up by some hot accessories. One thing I love about jewelry is that they are always in style no matter if you have your grandmother's Pearl necklace or rocking a chain necklace you got in 2005 it's always that one thing you can keep in your closet and rock over and over again.
With the evolution of so many fashion trends retailers such as Charlotte Russe, H&M, Bebe, Forever 21 and Wetseal makes dressing up easy and fun at the same time. Jewelry designers such as Melody Ehsani, Sydney Evan, Demitasse, Sticks and Stones, 2BD makes dressing up with unique pieces stylish and exciting.
When choosing to accessorize consider the outfit and the statement that you are trying to make. The best way to let your jewelry speak for you while complementing your outfit is to pair your accessories with a basic look. We've seen this done by some of our favorite stylish celebs, Ashley Olsen, Beyonce, Ciara, Rihanna and many more. 
Remember when it comes to accessorizing the basic fit 1. Mix and Match-Don't be a Plain Jane, 2. The bigger the better-Let it be seen, it's your statement, 3. ATTITUDE is everything, if you going to rock it flaunt it!
XOXO LAKEITHEA
Kristin Davis Wears Sydney Evans Jewelry
One of this year's most anticipated film Sex & The City 2 the four fabulous and fashionable ladies came together for the over-the-top wedding of Stanford Blatch and Anthony Marantino, despite the awe of taking in such a lavish wedding we can't help ourselves but love the individual styles of New York's most stylish, including Charlotte York Goldenblatt, played by Kristin Davis, who rocked a classic Black dress and a dazzling, lavish 3-tiered Diamond "X" Sydney Evan bracelet.
The Diamond bracelet is just 1of many classic designs by Sydney Evan and it sparkled on Charlotte's wrist making a perfect completion to her iconic classic style of the night.
To get the Diamond bracelet Kristin Davis wore or purchase more of Sydney Evan jewelry you can go online at http://www.sydneyevan.com/ and select retailers including Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue.
XOXO LAKEITHEA
Designer Jeremy Scott
Last week, in my Fabulous Summer Sneakers blog, I posted pictures of Ciara rocking two *AMAZING* pairs of sneakers; the
So, who is Jeremy Scott? He’s an American designer & alumni of Pratt University in New York who is known for his outlandish designs and is loved by celebrities all over the world. In fact, Karl Lagerfeld (the genius behind Chanel) has been quoted as saying that Scott is the ONLY designer who can take over after him once he leaves Chanel. That’s quite a compliment! He has produced collections that have shown in Paris, New York, London & has collaborated with the sneaker
In his second line, Jeremy Scott for
If you have a love for art, humorous prints, exclusivity & over the top design…get to know Jeremy Scott & stay tuned for his upcoming
Here is a link to Scott’s originals lookbook for 2009, found on www.nitrolicious.com. This is a perfect example of Jeremy Scott’s creative and unique design capabilities.
Here are some pictures of some of Jeremy Scott's exclusive designs.
By: Rachel Lee
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