12.8.10

Remix Part 2

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Old Navy blazers

Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2055986641, $18
Old Navy Womens Twill Three-Button Blazers, $30
Crafted Boyfriend Vintage Jeans, 25 GBP
Forever21.com - Shoes - Dressy - 2000001986, $26
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 1076551964, $5.80
Journey Lavaliere, $5.80

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Old Navy blazers

Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2055986641, $18
Old Navy Womens Twill Three-Button Blazers, $30
Heritage1981 - Bottoms - Shorts - 2075740425, $19
Forever21.com - Shoes - Dressy - 2000001986, $26
Journey Lavaliere, $5.80

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore


Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2072063538, $18
Heritage1981 - Bottoms - Shorts - 2075740425, $19
Forever21.com - Fabulous Finds - 2075425794, $7.50
Rose Stud Earrings, $2.80
Forever21.com - Fabulous Finds - 1059691148, $1.50

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore


UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21



UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore
Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

3.7.10

Remix mix mix

It's all about maximizing your shopping. It's not about having a houndreds one pieces, but pieces you can wear hundreds of ways.

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 1075613489, $5.80
Accessorized Knit Tank, $23
Button-Tab Lyocell Short, $9.99
Forever21.com - Shoes - Dressy - 2000000448, $26
Forever21.com - Accessories - Jewelry, $6.80
Forever21.com - Accessories - Hats & Hair, $1.50

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore


Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore
Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

Forever21.com - New Arrivals - Accessories, $7.80
Ditsy Trim Chambray Shirt, $15
Forever21.com - Bottoms - Skirts - 2075916123, $23
Forever21.com - Shoes - Dressy - 2000001986, $26
Oval Bead Hinge Bracelet, $9.80
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 1077474959, $3.80

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore
Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

UntitledFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore
Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Forever21

20.6.10

Unconventional Father Figures

In my opinion any man who has had a positive influence or impact in my life gets placed in the category of “father figure”. I am fortunate to have a few men in that category. Some are typical: a pastor in Puerto Rico who always told me “your such a lady” when ever he saw me; or my “big brothers” who taught me to defend myself; or an old family friend who is always praying for me. Others are not your typical father figures: a friend made my last year of high school, or my first boyfriend. Every one looks at the fathers or your typical fathers come father’s day, but this year I want to shine a light on my two unexpected father figures.

Ricardo: This man is kind, courteous, driven athletic, purpose filled, God fearing, family oriented, handsome and a wonderful gentleman. Thanks to him I got to see how a not just a man but a gentleman pursues a woman he is interested in. He has made it his business to make sure I know how much I am worth. There are two things that Ric has said to me that stick out in my mind and I tell myself for encouragement. One is that I am a queen and should be treated as such and that being treated like a princess is beneath me. The second is that I am the strongest substance known to man, I am a diamond. Ric is a prime example of what a real man should be and he is only 19. He has set the standard for any man that comes in my life.

Cedric Elam was an unexpected yet wonderful addition to my life. Never had I expected to be in a relationship with someone like him; Cedric smokes, drinks, swears, and is 5 years my senior. Looking at the surface he wasn’t someone that I would have normally gone for, luckily I saw something in him that made me say yes when he asked me out. If I hadn’t I would have missed out on the spectacular person that is Cedric.

While Ced may have been that polar opposite of what I thought my first boyfriend would be, he was exactly what I needed at the time. His personality and heart over shadow any vices he has that would normally be a turn off for me. Cedric’s considerate, down to earth intelligent, and has an amazing sense of humor. While he was older that me, he never spoke to me as if I was a child. We were as was on the same level. But his time on this earth was an advantage to me, he thought me a lot about men, women, and people in general. Even thought out relationship didn’t last every long, out friendship continues to grow. I honestly consider him one of my best friends. I don’t think that I have ever been so comfortable around, drawn to, or at peace with a person before. Being around Cedric feels like “home”. He has been instrumental in helping me feel more confident with my body, and who I am as a person. He encourages me to be true to myself and to be happy with whom I am. I had not considered myself to be a “nice” person until I met him. He is also consistently reassuring me that he feels my character is on point.

I am extremely blessed to have met both of these men. I have written both of them letters letting them know how much they mean to me but, I don’t think I will ever be able to adequately express myself so they can know how much of an impact they have had on my life. One day these wonderful men will be wonderful fathers.

Daughter like Father

Old Boys Club

I have always loved the way old school gentleman dressed. Just look at the way old English Country Clubs. The hats the gloves the pocket watches, and don’t forget the suspenders.
So with this collection I thought a bout how to combine a feminine style with tomboy roots.


Old Boy's Club
Old Boy's Club by Fider Elise featuring Borsalino hats
Old Boy's Club
Old Boy's Club by Fider Elise featuring Echo accessories
Old Boy's Club
Old Boy's Club by Fider Elise featuring Forever21 shorts


17.5.10

Something Slight For The Summer

Semi Pro Summer Day




Ultra Sexy Summer Nite


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Untitled by Fider Elise featuring Ichi tops

Wet Seal







Forever 21


19.4.10

Goin’ Green Never Looked So Good

Myth: you have to sacrifice style to be eco friendly.
Fact: Going Green can be fashionable
I can understand your skepticism? But look at these outfits, all of them created with organic and eco friendly garments.



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Your may fell like your are not finding what you want, eco friendly clothing are hard to find, or are more expensive then you would like them to be. Well… I will let you in on a little secret, a great way to find eco friendly clothes at a reasonable price are consignment shops and thrifts stores. Yes I said it, thrift shops. Trust me at a good thrift store you can find designer items in fairly good conditions, sometimes only worn a few times, at a fraction of the price.
How is this eco friendly, because it is recycling? Ever heard of one man’s trash…well isn’t that the point of recycling is to talk something old and make it into something new.
So earth day is on a Thursday this year, why not take the weekend to do some green shopping. Check out a consignment shop thrift store good will or Salvation Army. Stop by a yard sale, not only are you being eco friendly but saving money. You can also find some unexpected items that may not found anywhere else and begin developing a unique look.

1.4.10

When the Heart and Soul Speaks, Others Will Listen

There are two types of people I admire the most, poets and musicians. As life would have it, April would be the month for both poerty and jazz.



Admittidly I was never a fan of poetry when I was in high school, mostly because I hated anilyzing it. However, poetry became an out let for me my freshman year in collded. I use to think that I wasn’t any good till after I started sharing my work with a few people. I realized that like everything else, you have to be inspried in order to create something worth while.
So I wanted to share with you some inspried and inspiring pecies.

H. Dent
Fider Elise

You hate me then you love me
Well… you love me when it’s convenient and sometimes, most times, just for show
But when the party is over the company leaves the door closes and we are all alone
The mask comes off and the daggers come out
Pleas stop. Pleases stop talking out both sides of you mouth your making a mess
Please decide if you will love me or hate me
I’m tired of walking on egg shells broken glass waiting for that coin to drop
Tired of waiting to see how you feel today.
Waiting to see how you will talk to me when you will talk to me if you will talk to me
I’m sorry H. Dent.
I’m sorry you got burnt and disfigured and feel I’m partly to blame.
But I’m sorry I can’t take the blame for choosing to stay that way
I tried to heal the scares to make things right or least make them better.
But you refused treatment.
You chose to walk around with those scares for the world to see
The severity of your burnt face is heightened by your scared heart.

Help Me Understand
Fider Elise

Help me understand
How am I suppose to appriciate those who act so shady. Who tell my story with out my concent. Who turn fact into fairy tales so they can look like a hero. Who say they have my back while they pull the dagger out, their hands stained with blood.
Help me comprehend
Why would I need defending if people don't open their mouth.
They say if walls could talk... but wait... the walls that would have a tale to telll are under lock and key.
Please explain why I should happilly accept advise never asked for or previously disscued given for the first time from a stage in front of a crowd of people I don't know.
Please help me understand. I want to comprehend. Please help me understand.

Just Trying to Get Closer to God
Antonio Brown

When i get out the bed my feet hits the floor. Lord i know i disappointed you from the night before. Can i get a chance from you one more. I just want to be a better man. I outlined the whole thing so i got a plan with your guidance i can make it. I feel so ashamed like Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden when they discovered they were naked. God i thinking i'm braken I still look at your works and think there so amazing I'm out here lusting over these women praying that the perfect girl is waiting but living this way i'm going about it the wrong way. I wishing for purity but instead of seeing white i see black all day Hold up life ain't over I got to be a Warrior not soldier. I follow no orders except from life holder. I got to stand my ground eventhough i'm not a bad man even with myself sometimes i can't stand because i know i can be better i need to be getting on a spiritual grind purify my mind. I just got to be a better man so i can touch the sky like the sunshine If it was in my will i would rewind time and wouldn't do things that i did but i can't look back on the past I just want to get closer to God because times running out fast!

I love Music. Like I said before I have a great admoration for those who can play an instrument, especially string. I lthink I first fell in love when listening to the Entertainer in my elemntary school music class, and may be becam intersted in jazz when listiending to Duke Elington and Luis Amrstrong in that same class. I don’t listen to a lot of jaz now but I do love listening to the music that was insirped buy jazz. In my onpion jazz gave birth to sould soul music, and I can listen to soul and neo sould all day.

Billy