Legacies and Links

I am happy to announce that my post about the amazing and iconic Jeanette "Cookie" Cooke-Dabney, The Life of a Legend and Death of a Diva, was selected this week to be featured among the 20 best links to be rounded up by Independent Fashion Bloggers and included in Links à la Mode.  I am looking forward to reading all the posts (listed below) and I urge you to do the same.  I am so very glad more people will know more about Cookie and how beautiful a person she was.  It really means a lot to me to be able to share the life of my friend, model, and muse, if only in a small way.  Cookie's life, love, and legacy should be shared...Cookie, as well as her family, deserves that and so much more.  She is greatly missed but never forgotten.

~

Stepping Up the Style

The thing that keeps fashion interesting is that it's a never-ending project. But that doesn't mean we don't like to strive for perfection anyway. Whether it be following your favorite fashion icons, saying no to the trends, or breaking cliches, style can always be stepped up even when we simplify our wardrobes. This week we have a solid round up of style related posts, so be sure to check them all out!

Links à la Mode: January 23rd

• Al Balsam Life: Dress For Business: Spring 2014 Mens' Edition
• April to August: Review: Zara Pointed Ankle Strap Flats
• Burgundy Whispers: Winter Essentials
• Corinne Monique: The Life of a Legend and Death of a Diva
• Elegance Hunter: How to Succeed at PFW
• Fashioned by Love: 5 Dresses Every Woman Should Own: It's a Wrap
• Flower City Fashionista: What Not To Wear, Even When People Tell You You Should
• Frantic but Fabulous: How to Steal Outfit Ideas from Your Favorite Magazines
• Free Ur Closet: Eco Love: Fashion and Beauty
• Hunting in Heels: Hardcore Metal: 5 Metallic Shoe Picks
• Lara Lizard: I'm a better blogger because I'm prettier
• My Fashion S/ash Life: Short Afro Heroes
• Rhinestone Religion: 5 Winter Skin Lifesavers
• Romeo Style: Monday Men Style: Shoulder Slingers
• Style Bizarre: Get the Style of Omahyra Mota
• Sweet on Style: DIY Headbands
• The Stylish Butterfly: Black and Gold Artsy Nails You Can't Wait to Try
• The Undercover Princess: Breaking the Prom Cliches
• V is for Violet: Fashion Design and Merchandizing Professions
• We Are Ready Made: Sex is Around The Corner

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The Life of a Legend and Death of a Diva

"There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go." ~ Author Unknown

Jeanette "Cookie" Cooke-Dabney 11/29/1955 - 1/20/2014

Cookie 'werking' the runway in the gown I designed and made just for her.
photos: Brooks Fotographie & Brian Branch Price

Yesterday, the world of fashion lost one of its brightest stars and greatest spirits, a true model in every sense of the word.   I lost my great mentor, a beautiful model and muse, and a special friend whom I loved dearly.  You may not know her, but you would have loved her too...everyone did.

Cookie, the amazing designer Willie Hall, and me at NYFW 

Gipsy Queen

Hello Loves,

Yes, I'm still alive ;) 

I've been a traveling gypsy since September and I don't always have internet access, but I promise to update you all with my tales eventually :)

I've gone from Toronto to NYC to Virginia to Spain to Istanbul to Italy to Egypt!   Crazy, I know!  Anyway, since NYFW and VAFW last fall, I have been so inspired design-wise for my upcoming collections!  I have experienced so many new and exciting places, cultures, and people.  There are many photos to come of all my travels...I know it's been a bit of a dry spell (hey, I am in the desert, after all), but a monsoon of posts is about to happen, so get out your umbrellas! ;)

Talk soon,

Corinne

xoxo