Monday, November 7, 2011
ricci and janet-it don't matter if its black & white
another edition of "it doesn't matter if its black & white" for you. today's feature includes the unstoppable janet jackson and the unapologetic christina ricci. she does well in black and white. i'll be discussing her again soon, thanks to her new show pan am.
besos jenna pearle*
walking in a winter wonderland (in Style)
you know how in winter, you end up looking like a stuffed snowman with all that heavy layering? and you know how the alternative seemed to be look chic and freeze your ass off? well, inStyle magazine has brought you the solution on how to look cozy-chic without looking dumpy. click the link to see the answer:
7 ways to look cozy-chic (& not dumpy). and you're welcome!
http://theposhbrownboutique.bigcartel.com/
besos jenna pearle*
grand opening....the posh brown boutique
so, i was telling you guys about the different projects i'd been working on during my absence here. except, i never got into the actual specifics. so, without further adieu, here is project number one. let me introduce to you......... the posh brown boutique.
yes, lovelies...i have begun my own online thrift/vintage store specializing in clothing & accessories. the merchandise selection is based on the aesthetic of our fictitious muse, posh brown. posh brown is a well spoken, outspoken individual who is not afraid to be seen or heard. posh brown is that girl you see and secretly envy because she is so effortlessly chic. her style can be best described as a brooklyn-bred blair waldorf (a la gossip girl) meets debbie harry (a la blondie).
i'm so excited about it. the grand opening is this friday, 11-11-11 (a memorable date, i know). on that date, there will be a discount code you can use for a 10-15% off. the boutique has a facebook page (the posh brown boutique fb) that you can "like" so you can keep up with the new pieces and other news. also, there is a tumblr page dedicated to the style of posh brown(poshbrownboutique.tumblr.com).
i hope that you guys will love the store and find unique pieces to match your taste. thanks for your support, past, present and future. and don't forget on 11.11.11, visit me at the posh brown boutique.
besos jenna pearle*
Thursday, November 3, 2011
posh brown's muse of the moment...tracee ellis ross
tracee ellis ross style-
eclectic and clever, tastefully done.
p.s ms. ross's style is so fierce, her flawless yet fearless make-up is usually never mentioned. i noticed, tracee.
besos jenna*
Sunday, October 30, 2011
what's been up (and down)...
i'm back!!!!!!! again. i know, i know. that was quite a loooong hiatus. first, i needed time off to enjoy my summer. but as i prepared to get back to "work," new ideas and projects came to mind and they for whatever reason appeared urgent. (don't be jealous...{in my best ross gellar voice}...we were on a BREAK!) i even considered giving up my blessed blog since it felt like my heart was no longer in it.
but then it hit me...eureeka!!! why can't i do both (a la the taco commercial)?? so to sum up, i will merge my current projects with my old beloved friend.
that called for a new moniker, of course. so...the blog formerly known as 'passionista place' has transitioned to 'the posh brown experience.' the name is based on the brand name i use for my image & style consulting business. i hope you guys will stick around and support my new ventures. and i thank you so much for your patience.
p.s - in posts to come, i'll update you on the specifics of the current projects. yay! so excited!!!
besos jenna*
but then it hit me...eureeka!!! why can't i do both (a la the taco commercial)?? so to sum up, i will merge my current projects with my old beloved friend.
that called for a new moniker, of course. so...the blog formerly known as 'passionista place' has transitioned to 'the posh brown experience.' the name is based on the brand name i use for my image & style consulting business. i hope you guys will stick around and support my new ventures. and i thank you so much for your patience.
p.s - in posts to come, i'll update you on the specifics of the current projects. yay! so excited!!!
besos jenna*
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
michael jackson- the birthday boy
another pic of michael, the king on his throne. wishing him a happy birthday! miss you, mike.
besos jenna pearle*
Thursday, August 25, 2011
lost without you- aaliyah
ten years already. i already spoke on this last year (click aaliyah) so i won't lament here again. i'll just say her presence is definitely missed.
besos jenna pearle*
video voyeur: rihanna rude gal edition
well, i was forced to take a break from the video voyeur feature because i no longer knew how to embed or export the videos. now that i've figured it out, i feel so silly. its so simple! duh, jenna. anyway, iguess i'll double up on the videos to make up for lost time again.
here are two faves from rihanna: rude boy and man down. i really like rihanna and her voice when she's sticking to her west indian roots. both of these videos have a strong island presence as well as beautiful cinematography. and of course, ri ri looks gorge in each one. there was a lot of hoop-lah made over man down from concerned parents. i think her music is no longer meant for kiddies since its so explicitly sexual. however, at least this song/video addressed an important topic kids should be aware of. anywhoo, enjoy the lovely vids.
besos jenna pearle*
here are two faves from rihanna: rude boy and man down. i really like rihanna and her voice when she's sticking to her west indian roots. both of these videos have a strong island presence as well as beautiful cinematography. and of course, ri ri looks gorge in each one. there was a lot of hoop-lah made over man down from concerned parents. i think her music is no longer meant for kiddies since its so explicitly sexual. however, at least this song/video addressed an important topic kids should be aware of. anywhoo, enjoy the lovely vids.
besos jenna pearle*
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
saturday love for michael jackson
reminder: this weekend (saturday), there will be a celebration for michael jackson (king of pop, as if you didn't know). the annual spike lee production will take place in my childhood stomping ground prospect park in brooklyn, new york. i'm sure there will be similar gatherings in places all over the country, all over the world. if there isn't one in your radius, well, maybe you should host one ;)
besos jenna pearle*
four eye fab
when i was little, i wanted glasses SO BAD!!! little did i know, the girls who's glasses i coveted wished they could be rid of them. i eventually became grateful for good eyesight...but still can't help to this day eyeing those four eyes with envy.
besos jenna pearle*
Monday, August 22, 2011
relations
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| the fab fanning sisters |
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| amber and mother rose |
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| willow and her grannies |
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| mama ingrid bergman and daughter isabella rosellini |
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| ashley and mary-kate |
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| simmons sisters |
family...can't live with 'em...absolutely can't live without them!
besos jenna pearle*
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
black and white-two's company
i guess i'm in a lovey dovey kind of mood still, i suppose. therefore, this black and white edition is all about the couple. these are a few of my favorites: mike and naomi (from my favorite video of mj "keep it in the closet") jay and bey (awww) and my tv couple chuck and blair (its complicated). enjoy, babes!
besos jenna pearle*
Labels:
beyonce,
blacknwhite,
blair,
gossip girl,
jay-z,
michael jackson,
naomi
Friday, August 5, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
the link up-advance style

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| all pics courtesy of advancedstyle.blogspot.com |
i've been contemplating making changes to passionista place to make it better for you and easier to keep up with for me. my plan is to have specific features you can count on each week. in other words, i'd like it streamlined like a magazine and their "in every issue" format. one of those features is giving the spotlight to one of the numerous fabulous blogs/websites i come across on a daily basis. i had a whole list of sites i've been meaning to share with you. but then i recently (as in the day before yesterday) came across the blog called advancedstyle and knew it would be perfect. advanced style is all about celebrating inclusive beauty just like we do. they have a particular set area they showcase however: fierce, fashionable mature women! oh, the outfits, the hair and the infinite wisdom..........sigh. i love this blog! below is some advice from one elder who knows her stuff:
1.”Gloves they make an outfit, if it’s the right glove it can do everything for you.”
2.”Getting a good black dress that you can fix up with different wonderful colored scarves.”
3.”Marvelous Jewelry, it doesn’t have to be real or expensive, a strand of pearls can make an outfit.”
4.”A wonderful large fiocco, a beautiful bow or boa.”
5.” The right neckline, if you have a beautiful Décolletage then by all mean shows it.”
6. “I look for the brightest colors in shoes, don’t be afraid to wear them with a dark dress. A bright scarf and shoes and gloves of the same color will stand out against the black background of a dress or suit.”
7. ”The older you get the more elegance you want, you can use great color, but in an elegant way.”
8.”Don’t be afraid to be unique to be different.”
9.”Fishnet stockings, Incredible.”
10. “The real secret is being in love with life and realizing what you have.”
be sure to click the link to advanced style. be prepared to be entertained and educated. tell 'em the passionista sent you.
besos jenna pearle*
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
men i'm in the mood for...(for jamillah)
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
black & white-open mic
Labels:
blacknwhite,
common,
gq,
jay-z,
menswear,
singin the blues
queen of the pack
apparently, ms. fenty returned to her roots and reigned as carnival queen in her native barbados yesterday. it looks like a great time and made me a bit nostalgic for my crazy carnival days. hope the n.y west indian parade is a blast in a glass this labor day. but back to rih-rih. it seems after the LOUD tour ended, so did the loud fiery hair. looking forward to seeing what she does next.
besos jenna pearle*
sassy tots
oh my gosh! these two are just too friggin' adorable. it's just too much; i can't take it.
besos jenna pearle*
besos jenna pearle*
Monday, August 1, 2011
s-elle-na
hey guys! its august...and i'm back! well, i'm officially back anyway. i thought i'd start things off with a gorgeous spread from elle mexico. of course its the young inguenue selena gomez. seeing as how i'm not her target demographic, i am not extremely familiar with her actual work. what i do know is that she seems like a poised, humble and hardworking beauty. last month, i was able to watch the movie "beezus and ramona" based on my childhood favorite book and she played the title role (beatrice beezus quimby). i thought she did an amazing job and thoroughly enjoyed the show. she appears to be a force to be reckoned with...and i'm not even going to mention whats his name. i think that would take away from her success as an individual ( it also makes me question her choice in men but i guess we all have our faults, haha).
besos jenna pearle*
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