what i want_gold

If I had to pick one over the other. I will consider myself a Silver guy. I only like gold jewelry as an accent. With that said this is a hot case I found from [Urban Outfitters] on a recent trip of mine. I would have gotten it if the price was right. POW! LOL. I love you still UO!

Christian-Nathaniel Phillips

interview_andrew cash

I caught up with my RA of my building, [Andrew Cash] and we chatted a bit about his ventures in the fashion industry. Read along with us.

[dressed] So I see your new to the blogging game. What made you want to jump in and join the craze?
Well "Charlottedaydream" was actually started on a whim. I was in the Library between classes and I decided to start a blog. That is why you can never anticipate what I am going to post about. Usually I don't plan it out, it just happens when I get the urge. Consider it as a small window into my mind.

Your in school for both Sociology and Religion, what do you want to do with those majors?
Sociology is my main focus. Religion is just a credit filler that I think is interesting. In some way or another Religion affects us. Whether we actively participate in, or actively avoid Religion. As for Sociology, I plan on going to Grad school for it, and see what come about afterwards.

For fall/winter 2009 if you were only given $100 what is one thing that you would get if you had the money?
I would spend it on a pair of Chukkas. They are a great example of how an item can be dressed up or down based on the context of how you wear it. Plus, Who doesn't like a new pair of shoes.

I don't believe in labeling styles, but if you had to name your look, how would you do so? I also know that some people styles are limited based on their income. If you had to ability, what style would you like to incorporate as your own? I have a tendency to gravitate towards the more preppy side of fashion. Most of my favorite stores can get pricey (J. Crew, Banana Rep.), But if money was not an issue I could completely dress out of these stores.

I always break this one fashion rule: Some consider it outdated but, You will see me and my all white Converses all year round.

[dressed] is all about the fashion and style, but what is one song that you have on your iPod that you are rocking out to? John Mayer is my favorite artist and his new album just dropped, so that will most likely dominate my iPod time for at least the next week.

Christian-Nathaniel Phillips

what i wear_day thirty-four

I am so dang tired of carrying around my little pink umbrella that I found a long time ago. Today in Charlotte we experienced a monsoon and was flooded with rain. My little pink umbrella messes up all my outfits because it doesn't coordinate well. By the way, I put a black umbrella on my shopping list.

This coat was dug out of Vintage pile. It's corduroy and very warm. I personally think this outfit would have been ten times better if I had some dark brown boots to break up the black I have going on. It's too much at the bottom. Other than that, that's the only critique that I have about me today!

Christian-Nathaniel Phillips

108. heel alert_chanel

So I found the Chanel heels that I'm featuring today over at [www.seaofshoes.com]. I visit her site daily by the way.

Jane says she received the shoes as a gift; lucky mother. There shoes are so hot, and not just because of the color. LOL. The choice of bold red and black already make it stand out. The faux pearls inset around the base of the shoe and stem of the heel shows that elegant design from Chanel. Only a classy lady can be allowed to put their feet in these.

Christian-Nathaniel

sex_world aids day

The AIDs/HIV epidemic is effecting us all. Not just a certain sexual orientation, culture group or part of the world. Just in our homeland 1.1 million Americans are living with HIV/AIDS. Know the facts.

Protection is key.
Try out the new, pleasurable condoms from Trojan.
Get tested and wrap it up. [www.trojan.com]

For more information about the virus and where to go get tested visit [www.worldaidsday.org]

Christian-Nathaniel

trend alert_leggings for men

Finally I found a well [dressed] man wearing leggings! I wrote an article about Russell Brand rocking a pair of leggings, but the way he wore them was all wrong. He had on flip-flops. #fail.

To analyze this outfit, the blazer structures the outfit well. The leggings are tight which creates two different proportions. There is nothing wrong with that, but DO NOT wear a top that is tight and a bottom that is equally as tight as well. If he didn't wear the blazer or some type of jacket he would have #failed as well. The sequined leggings are eye-catching but the rest of the outfit is simple. Well done.

Guess where this guy lives though...Paris. Go figure. LOL. All the best [dressed] live overseas. I told you all before that this was true. 

Johan, 19, Paris

Blazer by Guess

Sequin Leggings by Zara

Christian-Nathaniel

107. trend alert_camail jewelry

So I stumbled across the idea for this post from watching one of my favorite media personalities on YouTube; B. Scott. Pictured here is a camail head piece.

"Mail" or maile is literally an armour. It was used back in the 4th century BC in the Rome in battle. It was worn on different parts of the body to protect blows from sword fighting.

Here are different types of mail pieces:
Shirt - hauberk
Knee-length Garment- haubergeon
Waist-length Garment - byrnie
Leggings - chausses
Hoods - coif
Collar - pixane

This head piece is hot but it can only be worn at costume parties, themed night-clubs or sex shows. At the same time I can definitely see this worn at a couture fashion show. Here is a site that I found them on sale. [www.queensfashions.com]

Christian-Nathaniel

tip_remove blood stains

I get bloody noses when I sleep all the time so when I wake up I get blood stains on my sheets and pillow cases. Blood stains are so bad for fabric because they are stubborn and hard to get out just with regular washing.

Here are my foul-proof tips to save all your fabrics:
1. NOTE* It is easiest if you can try to catch the stain when it is fresh, but if it is not, it's ok but combine some hydrogen peroxide and dish liquid in a bowl. Blot the stain with a sponge.

2. Wash in the laundry than air dry. If you put it in the dryer the heat may set the stain in the fabric even more.

3. If all else fails, get Oxy Clean :D

Christian-Nathaniel

is this necessary_black friday

I personally don't believe that all the brick-and-mortar stores that you will all flee to today, Black Friday will offer you the greatest deals in the world. Please don't ever stand in line for a sale. Are you serious? We are going into year 2010! The best deals have been proven to be online!

If your a skeptical like I am, this may be the best time this year to shop online. Many clothing stores are offering free shipping for orders over a certain amount. After work today I will be doing some browsing myself to take advantage of the one day only online sales.

Check out some of these online ads that I found. Also click the following link for more actual deals for you for this Holiday season. -->www.bfads.net<---Tip. To save even more money, only buy things you were actually needing, not just that you see thats a cheap price.

Gap.com

Aeropostale.com

UrbanOutfitters.com

AmericanApparel.com

Target.com

Shop wisely.

Christian Nathaniel

tip_rip your own jeans

To simply achieve this hot look of the season:
1. Just go to Goodwill or get your old pair of jeans that are plain and boring.
2. Take a sharp pair of scissors and open them completely. Quickly slice a horizontal line over your desired location.
3. Wash and wear.

Christian Nathaniel