walk it out

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sometimes its not what you're wearing..........but how you strut in it!!!

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idgaf

she's a boss!

i would love to be this cool and possess this idgaf attitude at this age. 

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kravitz kraze

the kravitz kraze

besos

jenna pearle*

irish spring-rajon rondo

the conductor

i haven't had a crush of any kind in years (donkey years as my grandmother would say).  but the drought is over.  i am having a love affair with the boston celtics, rajon rondo in particular.  watching him can be like poetry in motion (and you know how i love poetry).  he is like a conductor of an orchestra, absently dribbling down the court while directing his fellow teammates where to go and what to do.  love a man who takes charge!  besides his talent, rajon rondo is a cutie.  with his boyish good looks and girly eyelashes, rondo can send a married girl into a tizzy.  (fanning myself vigorously) 

p.s  good luck to the green giants against the miami heat this week

besos jenna pearle*

words of wisdom from the ill na na

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check them out for more foxy

i know nicki minaj has been getting a lot of press lately (passionista place included) but ms. foxy brown has always been one of my favorite emcees (notice i didn't say female).  obviously she's drop dead gorgeous but beneath all that is raw talent (both are things she rarely gets credit for).  perhaps (a la naomi) she can get a bit...crazy.  but who among us doesn't have flaws?  anyway, this quote is truly why i love her.  it was clear to me that foxy (aka inga marchand) suffered from a bit of low self esteem in the beginning of her career.    like many other chocolate girls, she was made to feel she wasn't enough.  unlike (allegedly) many other female rappers and entertainment types in general, foxy seemed to overcome her insecurities.  instead of running to the nearest plastic surgeon, she remained the lil foxy we always knew and loved.  for that and the quote above, i applaud her. 

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bass...chuck bass

having a bit of gossip girl withdrawal although my dvr couldn't take much more on a monday anyway.  but with my wealthy, wicked upper east siders in my mind, i present you with a springy bass, chuck bass.  isn't he handsome?!  you know you love him, xoxo

 jenna pearle*

i'm so excited

i got so excited (figuratively) when i came across this picture, i'm not even sure of where i got it anymore (was it styleenthusiast.tumblr.com?)...so much to enjoy here.  who doesn't love a man who cooks? 

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political fashion statement



pic courtesy of contemporary natural hair on fb



my sentiments exactly!

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happy belated black girls rock day

oh my gosh, this girl is such a stunner.  loving everything about this look.  got this pic from a great site that we'll be talking in an upcoming post.  in the meantime, something to feast your eyes on...
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here is a bit of inspiration for the fellas who may be in need of a classy winter coat.  the right coat on a man can really set the tone for his whole persona.  are you trying to present yourself as someone who's dashing or cool or maybe laidback? the right coat can do the trick.  as for the ladies, i spoke about what you should consider when purchasing your winter coat here.  tis the season, or it will be pretty soon. 

besos jenna pearle*

Hot Tracks...Make Her Say

i mentioned last week that i would be incorporating a new feature where we celebrate videos that are aesthetically and musically beautiful.  so, here we are again.  this time, the new selection is kid cudi's "make her say" video featuring kanye west and common.  the video for this song is all kinds of visually stimulating.  here are just a few reasons it was chosen for this honor this week.

• the gorgeous pastel color scheme
• the dual screen style the video was filmed in
• the various men's fashion styles cudi's laidback casual-kanye's casual cool-common's sexy cool
• good music, great lyrics
• pretty ladies in many hues
• the phenomenal nikia phoenix (more about her in an upcoming post)
• kanye's continued college theme running through
• all that handsome, talented man swagger
• kanye
• man i'm in the mood for, common

besos jenna pearle*

down with the kings of queens-run dmc

 

run dmc, the godfathers of rap.  it goes without saying we owe these pioneers so much for helping to bring hip hop music/culture into the mainstream.  they are also credited with showing that rap could be infused with any genre successfully(specifically rock).  i know you remember their hit with aerosmith, "walk this way."  for me and many others, run dmc are considered fashion icons.  all black everything (usually in leather), adidas with huge laces, gigantic gazelle glasses, heavy rope gold chains, bucket kangols and loads of badass attitude...what more could an impressionable lil' hip-hop loving girl in the 80s ask for?  unfortunately, during the earlier part of the decade, we lost the legendary dj, jam master jay.  despite that, these rap rebels remain tough as leather and in our nostalgic hearts forever. here are some essentials you'll need in your wardrobe in order to be down with the kings of queens.  keep an eye out for great accessories and clothing that meets the kings' criteria at http://theposhbrownboutique.bigcartel.com/


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by the way, this artwork (up top) is by the artist, alberto russo.  check out his work when you get a chance, passionistas...

holla back, young'n

kids with great style just blow my mind.  take a look at this young'n, styling and profiling...too cute!

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the distinguished gentlemen



that's my commander-in-chief right there with one of the biggest actors of our time, george clooney.  i can barely take all of this sexy sophistication.  seriously, this is a pic taken at the white house when mr. clooney and President Obama met to discuss the crisis in sudan.  philanthropy is a such a great thing.  jump on the bandwagon, asap! 

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its a hectic life

life has gotten pretty hectic lately. hence, i haven't been able to update passionista the way i'd like to.  but don't fear, lovelies, i'm back!  for now, i've given you this awesomely badass pic to brighten your day and hopefully provide you with some inspiration.  and for you east coasters, you can use this image to think back on the hawt summer we had cuz today is a bit chill.  be back to chat later.  remember, you are beautiful. jenna pearle says so!
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(pic courtesy of blackfashion.tumblr.com)

classifieds-style wanted

calling all passionistas!!!  i'm looking to start a new feature here where we celebrate those of you who are passionate about your personal style.  so, i'll need you guys to email me pictures of you in your cutest outfits.  try to select the ones that demonstrate your style the best.  each thursday, i will display the photo with a bit of your information and explanation (whatever you care to share).  bloggers, this is a great way to promote your blogs.  i'm so excited to get this started so please send soon.  email your pics to passionistaplace@live.com.  please include

• your name (or what you go by these days)
• your hometown (optional)
• occupation (optional)
• how you describe your style (in a few words)
• your blog (optional)
• your stylish pic (obviously!)

i think that's it. i am very much interested in street style and would love to incorporate it into our lil' blog.  it certainly fits into the main theme here of inclusive beauty... thanks so much, guys! 

besos jenna pearle*

men i'm in the mood for

i like em' cute and scruffy...i like em' cute and clean cut.  moral of the story, i like em'!!!!!
enjoy...

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never too young

these young'ns are doing it and doing it quite well!  don't you love seeing a tot with a great sense of personal style?  adorable!

xoxo jenna pearle*

pink panther

this girl is absolutely gorgeous. i LOVE this shot!!

pic courtesy of naturalbrownbeauty.tumblr.com

xoxo jenna pearle*

Clarks-meh prefer

clarks...the anthem for the summer as well as a great fashion choice. wasn't quite sure it was for me despite their current popularity. that was the case until i came across these slick shoes pictured above. those brown bad boys would do my fall wardrobe some good. after you're done ogling, check out the summer smash below...

xoxo jenna pearle*