Alexander McQueen's "A Queen Within" Sneak Preview in St. Louis

"In the game of chess, the queen is considered the most powerful and many times the most unpredictable piece," as are the designs of Alexander McQueen.  Last night in St. Louis,  Fashion Group International hosted a special sneak preview of A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion and chess, it's an exhibit that will open on October 19, 2013, with extremely rare pieces from one of the world's largest private collections. 

Last night's event was held at the World Chess Hall of Fame in the Central West End and it was incredibly informing and inspiring.  The amazing curators enriched our knowledge of one of the most beloved designers, who definitely left this world too soon.  The pieces shown were intricate, multi-dimensional and every aspect of the design was calculated.  We were surprised to learn that some of the pieces did not only have one design but several within a piece that had it's own functionality.  The pieces were finely crafted with the most beautiful textiles.

The atmosphere was awesome, FGI St. Louis is the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and if you would like membership information contact me. They created a wonderful networking atmosphere for fashion professionals and connoisseurs of fashion, provided a variety of hor derv's and cocktails, and there was a 10% discount to shop the World Chess Hall of Fame gift shop! It was a wonderful time last night and you have the chance to see this great exhibit this fall.  The exhibit will actually kick of in St. Louis and then head around the world. Here are the deets:

Open to the Public: October 19, 2013
Location: World Chess Hall of Fame (4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursdays and Fridays 10am-6pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays noon-5pm
web: www.worldchesshof.org

                      
                    
                   
     

This dress is adorned with pearls



These are real gold feathers





This dress has several designs within one piece

Ashton Kutcher, Karli Kloss, Earth Day and good music....all in a day'sshow!

Today, the show that I host, Stl Tv was packed full of excitement and fun. I interviewed Cassandra Hage, who was promoting an Earth Day festival here in St. Louis, Mary and Jeff Clarke of Mother Model Management, a top model scouting agency and a very eclectic hip-hop artist, Thelonious Kryptonite.  To top it all of i'm wearing bell bottoms today and loving it! Let's bring back the 70's!
~xo

Mary and Jeff Clarke of Mother Model Management....They are an amazing duo scouting models across the country and making them WERK!!! Karli Kloss is on their roster!! How amaze!

Let's celebrate the earth and what better way with a festival! check out what's happening in St. Louis

Thelonious Kryptonite, one of the most eclectic hip hop artists I know! you gotta check this interview out!

What i'm wearing

Forever 21 Tank

Urban Outfitters Pants

Thrifted Ralph Lauren Blazer

Gungor Swag (The music, The fashion, The movement)

Kenny and I had the pleasure of seeing one of our favorite bands of all time twice in one month.  This band is called Gungor.  They label their music as liturgical post rock, and even if you don't know what that means, it in no way hinders connecting to their music. What I find most amaze about them is that everything they do is very intentional and interesting.  It's very rare to find a band where the musicality and the lyrics can stand alone independent of one another but when combined create a most beautiful compliment. Not only is their music thought provoking, spiritual and quirky, but their style is on point as well and you can almost feel the music through their fits (outfits).  From the Cellist  to the bass player, the drummer, and Michael and Lisa, the leaders they are the complete package.

Drummer, Terence Garfield a.k.a.  our bro!! We love you!

Michael and Lisa Gungor, and their beautiful daughter and Terence Garfield. I am a huge fan of Lisa's laced dress and colored tights and the fellas look pretty dapper.  I'm totally feeling Michael's Top hat and Terrence's handkerchief, two great statement pieces.

Me and Kenny with Gungor

This song really means a lot to me and Kenny.  I'm sure you will dig it as well!

Another one that we love!!

My Blog feature in Alive Mag!

This past week I was honored to have my blog featured in the Alive Magazine Style list.  Jill Manoff, the Style Editor,has created an weekly e-blast of Style in St. Louis and my blog was one of the first picked. Thank you guys so much!!;)  Below is a list of my recent style obsessions. You can find the full article if you click on the link below the picture!

Check out link below:

http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ac9186ad4071ff914303e1bc4&id=53620e3f20&e=47f6af47ae

Vintage Moda Christia

Today I am giving you a review of my 2011 collection for Moda Christia.  My new collection is scheduled to debut this fall!! I am so excited, but I am also still in love with my collection from last year! Check it out!

                            

 

I'm totally an 80's baby!! #ootd

So I was feeling really 80's inspired today, from big hair to stonewashed jeans and of course my chucks!! Check out my look!!!

Shirt: I cut it up! Can't remember where I got it.
Headband: made by me
jeans: JC Penny
Converse: T.J. Max
Purse: Urban Outfitters

Cinco de Mayo

So Kenny and I went to the cinco de mayo festival on Cherokee Street in St. Louis, MO and we found some really great street style and one that was a bit questionable lol..... Check this out!!

This look is great with the bright skirt and her purse is adorable!

This grecian dress with cut out was AMAZING!

This was a hand painted skirt!! hmmmm great DIY idea!

These girls totally killed! The colors are amazing!

We cant up with our boy! Thelonius Kryptonite! He stays fly! check out his music 

http://sound cloud.com/theloniuskryptonite

This guy! Idk what he was thinking  but he was dancing and making money!! Feliz Cinco De Mayo!

Kenny and Christia Street Style Vol. 1

Hey guys!! so this blog is dedicated to "Couple Swag."  I have put together a compilation of a few of the millions of pictures that Kenny and I have together (lol not really millions), but we do have a lot.  We both like to express ourselves through fashion and we are super duper lovey (throw-up in your mouth a little) dovey.  Sooooo, if you know us, you know that we love to take pictures together! Here's a look at our street-style and our Journey together!

Kenny and I love to celebrate love and people, so if you are a couple and would like to be featured on our "Couple Swag," send me a message!;)

Rock with me <3 Xoxo,

~Christia and Kenny

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The picture at the top of this frame was the very first picture that we ever took together!!:)