Fashionista For The Month Of MAY...

THIS mONTH’s Fashionista goes by the name of Ms. Sole:


The Washington, D.C. native writes, ” My style is Simple.”


” Classic.”


” Chic.”


” It varies depending on my mood and environment.”


” My African heritage equally plays a huge part in my style…”


“… typically expressed through colors and prints.”


” I love versatile and classic pieces…”


” and enjoy expressing my style in the most simplest, colorful, and chic-est form.”

Great photography! I love all your locks, but love your slightly untucked denim/rocker combination.
See more at www.lovelifepearls.com.
What do you think?


Fashion Bombshell of the Month is a feature showcasing the singular style of Crantz Couture Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear, head-to-toe pictures to crantzblog@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Bag Lust: Michael Kors Resort 2013

Ready for some new arm candy? Michael Kors is taking us all to Turkey for Resort 2013: the location of three of his new stores in the country’s largest city, Istanbul. Turkey is home to a melange of cultures, bordered by eight countries including Greece and Iran. This exotic mix makes the fashion top-notch with the rich and vibrant textures of the Middle East and the expert craftsmanship of Mediterranean artisans. Kors took this inspiration and a created a robust collection of bags in a wealth of sizes, shapes, colors, and exotic skins, all reflecting the country’s exuberant culture.




Exotic skins are a big part of the collection including crocodile embossed leather, python, and ostrich. Kors also presents a few silhouettes in metallic crackled leather, which reminds me of the streets of both his and my hometown: New York City.



Jewels and studs anyone? The collection has more than enough to go around and the glitzy styles are some of my favorite pieces.





Gorgeous! I want….all of them. Which one is on your wish list?

Shoe Lust: Charlotte Olympia Cruise 2013

The designer is debuting her Cruise 2013 offerings with Moda’Operandi, and she certainly does not disappoint.


Olympia serves us her trademark silhoettes– sky high heels with that sexy island platform, chunky wedges, kitty cat flats, and girly sandals, all uplifted by the tropical motifs we expect from resort collections.


The designer lets vibrant color blocking and satiny material do the bulk of the talking, but print has its role in these offerings as well. Bamboo stalks decorate a pair of wedges, while a Brazilian pastel print brings soft charm to a party of blinding tropical hues.



Olympia also offers a new crop of her famous Pandora clutches, with details like a bamboo and  bow clasp.

*Sigh* if only I had $1,095 laying around.

If you’ve got the coins, go get the pre-order

What do you think?

Style Inspiration: 3 Ways to Wear Orange Platform Heels

This is a great summertime chic look that you can wear for drinks with friends or to rooftop party. This grey Emporio Armani jumpsuit is the perfect neutral canvas to allow the coral heel to pop.

I love this colorful printed clutch by Lileauxashby (purchase here). It ties the jumpsuit and heel together perfectly and adds wow factor to the entire look. Accessorize with this artsy Jennifer Elizabeth Cuff and fun Lewis Henry Nicholas earrings. I especially love these clear Illesteva Leonard 2 sunglasses. A bright blue nail polish completes the look:

More Emporio Armani…

This second look is for my Dressed Down Divas! These platforms look amazing paired with cuffed boyfriend jeans and a sleeveless white button down. The icing on the cake is this utterly fab 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel, a true investment piece.

Throw on a sleek gold Swatch watch, fun earrings and a chic Ariel Gordon initial necklace. This cool fedora tops it off! And a diva never leaves the house without her lipgloss. Try a sexy berry or nude tint. Wear this look to a weekend brunch.

More Ariel Gordon…

What’s Summer without a pretty floral dress? This one by Thakoon is a perfect compliment to the coral hued heels. A neutral ASOS clutch holds all your essentials and is a steal at $33!

Layered delicate gold necklaces always look amazing and go with everything. A turquoise Michael Kors ring and chic mini hoops complete the look. A nude lip and you’re set for everything from dinner to an event!

More Kate Spade…

There you have it Denise! Three fab ways to rock you new Olcay Gulsen heels!

Pictures From 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards

On Saturday 2nd June 2012, the inaugural edition of the Nollywood Movies Awards took place at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event saw some of the biggest names in Nollywood walk the red carpet in their most stylish ensembles. Kudos to the organizers for the outstanding event, check out all the photos from the star studded event.
Red Carpet Photos

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Halima Abubakar

Joseph Benjamin

Kate Henshaw

Monalisa Chinda

Wale Ojo

Susan Peters

Stella Damasus

Uti Nwachukwu

W4

Jumai Shaba

Denrele Edun

Rukky Sanda

Kunle Afolayan

Beverly Naya

Iretiola Doyle

Julius Agwu

Anita Hogan

O.C Ukeje

Mercy Aigbe

Gabriel Afolayan

Rachel Oniga

Tunde Kelani

Charles Okafor

Mahmood Ali-Balogun

Rekana Sharon Ojong

Sammie Okposo

Femi Adebayo

Charles Novia

Uru Eke

Moses Inwang

Jeffery Daniels

Nuella Njubigbo

Mannie

Chineze Xandria Anyaene

Yul Edochie

Brown Igboegwu

Damilola & Babajide Familusi

Beverly Naya & Uti Nwachukwu

Kate Henshaw & Julius Agwu

Rekana Sharon Ojong & Wale Ojo

More Photos

Full List of Winners
Best Movie – Tango With Me
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Joseph Benjamin (Tango With Me)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Gabriel Afolayan (Ghetto Dreamz)
Best Actress in a Leading Role – Mercy Johnson (Weeping Soul)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Nse Ikpe-Etim (Kiss & Tell)
Best Actor in an Indigenous Movie (Non-English Speaking Language) – Yinka Quadri (Aye Dudu)
Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie (Non-English Speaking Language) – Funke Akindele (The Return of Jenifa – TROJ)
Best Indigenous Language Movie (non-English Speaking Language) – Aye Dudu
Best Directing – Mahmood Ali-Balogun (Tango With Me)
Best Cinematography – Tango With Me
Best Movie Editing - Mirror Boy
Best Movie Soundtrack – Ghetto Dreamz
Best Sound Editing – Tango With Me
Best Original Screenplay/Scriptwriting – Obi Emelonye (Mirror Boy)
Best Make-Up – Mirror Boy by Gabriel Okorie
Rising Star Award – Sylvia Oluchi (Bent Arrows) & Gabriel Afolayan (Ghetto Dreamz)
Viewers Choice Award Male – Ramsey Nouah
Viewers Choice Award  Female – Genevieve Nnaji (Tango With Me)
Lifetime Achievement Award – Chief Kenneth Nnewub
Photo Credits: Kola Oshalusi