Seven74 Boutique - Accessories! Accessories! Accessories!

I absolutely love living in the historic Old Fourth Ward here in downtown Atlanta. There's a blended mixture of old and new. Big beautiful 100 year old homes, new lofts, new luxury apartments and brownstone store fronts reminds me a little of my Northeast roots. Basically it reminds me of city life! Contrary to what people may think, there are still areas of Atlanta that are too COUNTRY for me like no sidewalks and no cab stands country!

But not Old Fourth Ward. I'm walking distance to Thumbs Up restaurant which is by far the best breakfast spot in the city, Circa Cafe, Over da Edge Bar and Lounge, Edgewood Pizza.. home of the King Slice Pizza, Harlem Bar, MLK National Historic Site, Auburn Avenue, Freedom Parkway and my new best friend: SEVEN74 Accessories! Seven74 located at 482 Edgewood Avenue is an accessorry retreat!

Ladies, I'm telling you, if you want to step your accessory game up, this is the place to go. I visit stores and establishments for the sole purpose of our critiQues so I come across accessory shops all day. I have not come across anything like Seven74 to date! This is not your average Claire's or the "buy 10 for $10" accessory cart at your local mall. They have beautifully handcrafted necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches and plush leather handbags and clutches. They also have very cute clothing items but their main focus are the accessories.

Seven74 carries inspired pieces by designers like David Yurman and Roberto Cavalli and ORIGINAL Juicy Couture and Betsy Johnson accessories.

You are sure to step up any wardrobe with accessories from Seven74!

I will no longer shop anywhere else for my accessories.

The Swagger Report: Fashion For The Cocoa Man

Today's fashion has alot of ups and downs. I hate trends! A few years back I was ecstatic when artists like Usher, Jay-Z and P. Diddy changed up their style and exchanged a jersey for a blazer and a button down shirt. I slowly begin to see young men do the same and hoped THIS trend would last forever.

Fast foward to today and you see that trend has some what come and gone.

The new trend is dingy boxer shorts. Boys and even some men are walking down the street with their ass showing ON PURPOSE. Then you have the long white tshirts that looks like pajamas. Finally *drumroll*..... SKINNY JEANS! Who told men that they could wear skinny jeans? It's not a good look!

There's nothing sexier than a put together man. Wether he's in a 3-piece suit, a blazer and a button down or some jeans and Timbalands..he's got it. The way he walks and licks his lips to the creases in his pants, he can turn a woman on just by walking by. So I've compiled a list of celebrities that exude what the Swagger Report is all about.

Here, T.I. looks appropriate for the young 20 something year old male. Please note his pants are not hanging off his ass and his t-shirt does not look like a dress. This is a good look for you young whipper-snappers but you must be able to switch it up sometimes!

Next are the men in their 30s. This is a good age bracket because you have alot of options and looks to go with. You can dress down and still look age appropriate and sexy as hell or you can get all GQ'd up and still look like a young fly 30 year-old.

Fashion for the man 40 and above is embodied by men like Jay-z, P. Diddy, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington etc.etc. etc. Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is HOV!!!!
YUMMY!

Just when I almost lost faith in Gucci, the new Jackie Collection emerges!

It's expected availability date is anywhere between July 30, 2009 - October 1, 2009. The "new jackie' is a dark green python with dark green leather trim, bamboo detail, single adjustable strap and a detachable shoulder strap. Expect to break the bank on this one ladies. This bag is $5,700...... U.S.

Ladies,

You know those wonderful Rock and Republic jeans that make the bootyless very bootylicious? Well check out a pair of their very cute hot pink patent leather 5inch strappy sandals. I think you'll enjoy!

Drape Sleeved Dress 2 Die For!

A must have minidress!

BCBG has done it again.  If you need a sexy, vibrant minidress for the season without breaking the bank, this is the dress.  The color is beautiful!  With a pair of wonderful stilettos or flats, you are sure to shine.  If you're not into color and you perfer blending in rather than standing out, this dress also comes in classic black!  You can never go wrong with a classic black mini!

Enjoy ladies!

A Shoe Affair

For those who love to splurge on a beautiful shoe, you will enjoy these gold, 4.5" sandals from Jimmy Choo called 'Lance Mirror Leather'.

Picture speaks for itself...

Pretty in Pink

A very cute hot pink mini dress by Romeo and Juliet Couture that's a must have for summer!  Detailed with beautiful ruffles, elastic at the waist to give you that figure 8 and soft flowy material, this dress is cute, cute, cute!  It also comes in black or white.  But the best part is the price....$39.99!