Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The Color Of Fashion Featuring Toyrei Shade


The Color Of Fashion is a new column that was started by Quis  to recognize people of color and their views, thoughts,  and personal style  with  the fashion industry and how people of color are so significant  in it.  TheFIGURE recognizes  Toyrei Shade, a  19 year old  with a  punk, vintage-esque style .






Explain what you’re wearing in the photo

- my favorite pink blazer i picked up from a thrift store.
- a simple white tank.
- dark washed skinnys my momz got me for christmas (lol)
- gray peep toe boot heels from charlotte russe i believe
& lastly - a navy sling purse.

What does style means to you?

style is a means of expression. you dress according to how you feel & it has no limits. it's one thing people can't point at & say "oh, you did it wrong."

Where/who do you get most of your inspiration from?

i see a lot of dopeness on the net. if i like it, i might adopt it or do my own spin on it. i'm not a big "name brand" person. i like what i like.

What inspired you to start blogging?

i was going through a really tough time in college & in my personal life. it was a way to vent. to let everything out that i kept bottled up.

What inspired the blog title?

pillow talk & confide lol. it's a line from wale's "the manipulation pt. 2". "pillow talk & confide, make your secrets all mine." he's one of, if not, my favorite rapper. first thing that popped in my head when i was thinking of a blog title.

What does Black Fashion and or black people in fashion mean to you?

black people in fashion are a statement all in itself. there's so many negative views on black culture. to see people being original and doing something they enjoy, it inspires me to continue to do what i love.


check out her blog here at http://turnupthesteez.tumblr.com/ and see her life, her fashion, and her thoughts! 

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