Jumping Around Solo

My favorite fashionista and up and coming songstress Solange Knowles is continuing to strike out on her own! She was seen performing on stage alongside rock band Chairlift at Tennessee's 2009 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

Outfitted in a one-piece Rapscallion by Samantha Peet jumper, Solo rocked out at the four-day, multi-stage camping festival which is held on a700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June.

You can pick up your own Rapscallion jumper at your nearest Urban Outfitters. The one Solange wore retails for $58.00.

While your there, pickup a few more...

Like this BDG Strapless Button-front Jumper ($58)

Or this Ecote Strapless Smocked Jumper ($58)

Or this Kimchi Blue Strapless Tie Front Jumper ($58)

Or this Silence & Noise Knot Front Jumper ($48)

Trendspotting: Zip it Up!

If you didn't already know I LOVE Solange Knowles! Last night she performed at the House of Blues in Chicago as the special guest of British songstress Estelle and performed in the cutest zipper dress. I've noticed recently that I am seeing zipper detaling on everything from purses to dresses.

I first noticed it when I got my Essence magazine in the mail this month and noticed Halle Berry on the cover in a white strapless dress with gold zipper detailing (below).

You can get the 3.1 Phillip Lim Winding Zipper Dress that Solange wore last night at Neiman Marcus in Tyson's Corner for $895.00

This black short sleeve sheath dress with sheer overlay has dramatic winding zipper detailing creating ruffles all over.

You can also try this Mason by Michelle Mason Zipper Tank Dress from Barneys Co-op in Georgetown($264.00). This basic form fitting dress puts a contemporary spin on the "Little Black Dress" with its diagonal zipper detailing (close-up below)

Or for the frugal fashionista, try this Sweeteart front-zip dress. The satin drss with a sweetheart neckline can be found at Bebe in Pentagon City ($159.00).

Whatever your price point, make sure to zip it up this season!

The Look: Fashion Week Ed. :SOLANGE

I heart Solange and I love the look she has been rocking at Fashion Week EVEN more! As the baby sister who was pregnant and married before her 18th birthday of singer/actress/dancer/writer/producer/glam-god Beyonce Knolwes, it's easy to see how young Solo may feel a bit left in the dust.

On the contrary, Solange has been making a name for herself which also includes actress/singer/writer and now emerging glam-goddess.

The look she has been rocking as of late is a perfect testament to her rebellion towards her sister's squeaky clean image. Solange has been seen around NYC's Bryant Park in dainty little dresses and tough girl leather jackets and bright colored little bags

Check her out (above) at the BCBG Show and (below) headed to the Tracy Reese show.


We headed to Cusp in Georgetown to find the perfect little dainty dress to pair with a great biker babe leather jacket and add a off color bag to seal the deal

Like this cotton candy pink Elizabeth and James tank dress with a self-belted waist. $445.00

And this floral Diane Von Furstenburg ruffled piece. $345.00

Or this crimson Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent mini-dress with metalic belt. $275.00