SPIKES AND THINGS!

      "The finest clothing is a persons skin,

        but, of course, society demands

        something more than this.”

-Mark Twain

 

 

 

 

 Pearls, Swarovski, now Spikes!!!  Keeping its place in fashion is the ever so trendy spikes.  This high in demand way of accesorizing can make any piece of apparel look edgy and in some cases even glamorous.  From outerwear to shoes to dresses to purses check out our top picks!!

 

 

GOLD STUD TRENCH COAT COURTESY OF KARENS CLOSET 68-

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SPIKE ME OUT SWEATER COURTESY OF KARENS CLOSET 48-

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SPIKED MARY JANE SHOES COURTESY OF KARENS CLOSET 70- SEE HERE

 

 

 

"CORINETTE" BY ALDO 60-

 

"ANDIIE" BY STEVE MADDEN 105-

"VAMPIREE" BY STEVE MADDEN 160-

 

 

"RIGGS-SP" SNEAKERS JEFFREY CAMPBELL 160-

 

 

"STUDDED MANOLOS"

 

 

 

"BATTLE-SPIKE" PUMP JEFFREY CAMPBELL 219-

 

 

 

"EMPIRE CLUTCH"  120-

 

 

 

 

 "AUBREY SPIKE PUMP"JEFFREY CAMPBELL 180-

 

 

SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS "BITE" MINI PACK

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 FASHION LIGHTS REPORT

(BROUGHT TO YOU BE ELLE MAGAZINE)

First Look: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M

Once again the runway becomes affordable thanks to H&M's designer collaboration. The much awaited Maison Martin Margiela collection for the retailer debuted last night. While the collection ($39.95–$399) won't be available until November 15, you can see a sneak peek of the women's wares here, first. Expect masculine shapes, oversized silhouettes, and unusual draping. The accessories have unexpected details, as well, such as lucite-heeled boots and handbags with glove-shaped handles.



According to Maison Martin Margiela, "The re-editions enable Maison Martin Margiela to present its creative output in an entirely new way."



Check out some of our favorite looks and pieces below.

ARE WE FEELING IT??????
 

 

 

Take care of your face the right way

Love the skin your in- unknown

 

Take Care Of Your Face The Right Way

Every woman is beautiful in her own special way. A lot of women hide behind pounds and pounds of makeup to cover up blemishes, blackheads, acne and scarings but that only makes the skin worse. Makeup can be a girls close friend but if your not taking care of the skin underneath, makeup will be your only friend. Today let 1stClassLadies help you on your journey to beautiful healthy skin as well as the best makeup to use with or without breaking your pockets.

Let's start with underneath the makeup. You must protect your skin before applying anytime of beauty products to the face. For cleansing make sure to use a product that will not strip the skin of its natural oils but still does the job.

The face should never be dry or over oily. As the weather gets colder we need to protect it from the wind and cold temperatures. Keep you face hydrated and refreshed. Always moisturize after washing the face. Moisturizers are made for all skin types so know your skin and pick the right one for you.

Take care of your eyes. No matter how beautiful your eyes might be if the bags sink to deep or are to dark everything else is forgotten. Take care of your under eyes and keep them looking as young as you feel. Make sure all the attention is drown into your eyes and not into your under eye bags.

The first step of makeup. Foundation should cover the face but not take over it. Use a light weight foundation. If you're taking care of your skin the way you should, you should not have to pile it on to look photo ready. Just like facial  moisturizers, foundations also come in types fit for your skin whether it is oily, dry, or normal.

For those of us that do have the darker tone under our eyes we utilize concealer. Use the one right for you. The best thing about concealer is it comes in so many different shades your bound to find the one fit for your complexion.

Set it right not heavy. You must remember that in order for your makeup to last you must set both your concealer and foundation with a setting powder. You can use either a translucent powder with no color or a color powder fit to your skin tone.

Now for the lips. Your lips should also be well moisturized especially in the fall and winter as they seem to "crack" first. Even if your applying a lip gloss or a lipstick ALWAYS apply a balm first.

Lip color products. If your going to add color to the lip 1stclassladies feel that it doesn't really matter the brand as all lipsticks or glosses (regardless to 24hr wear or not) fades after time. So make sure that you pick a color you like and be ready to apply again when it starts to fade.

Remove the makeup. It's very important to remove your makeup the proper way every night before bed. If you don't then then the makeup will seep into your pores creating bad skin.

How to be the perfect guest

                                                      

                                                       How to be the perfect guest!

As the host/hostess of an event, you want to make a good impression. The perfect food, decor, entertainment and fun to keep your guest amused and happy to be in attendance. Though it's a lot of pressure know that you aren't the only one stressing. Sometimes being the guest is just as hard. Knowing all the rights and wrongs can be just as challenging for them as well. Let 1stClassLadies make that a little easier for you with the guidelines to being the perfect guest!

RSVP when needed. Some events such as wedding, engagement parties, etc. require a response that one will be attending that event. Be sure to return the RSVP in a timely manner. This is to help the host/hostess to be prepared so everyone is catered to. When someone is paying for an event by plate you MUST let them know a yay or nay! No one wants to spend unnecessary money so if you not attending for whatever reason let them know especially if you stated you were attending already. NEVER bring uninvited baggage! If the host/hostess didn't provide you with a spot to bring a guest your riding solo that night.

Dress for the occasion. Let's start with before leaving your house. The proper attire says a lot about a person. When you wear the right thing you feel confident and secure. You don't want to be in stilettos and party cloths for dinner date to meet the parents and you don't want to be in sneakers and a t-shirt for a business meeting with a hopeful client. Dress according to the event. If your not sure of the dress code ASK! It doesn't hurt and it's better to be safe then sorry.

ON time is the RIGHT time. Though everyone knows someone who is always late and we have just come to expect them to be that way that doesn't make it okay to be a tardy guest. It's very rude and sometimes a sign of disrespect depending upon the event your attending. Remember that whoever is providing the event put in a lot of time and effort to make this worth you attending. The least one can do is show up on time.

A little something for the party. It's always nice no matter the occasion to bring a little something. A bottle of wine, some flowers for the hostess, the list can go on. It's a sign of appreciation. Just letting the person known you are thankful for the invite. Another way of showing your appreciation is sending a card, note, flowers or fruit with a thank you note attached as a kind gesture after the event has taken place.

Offer a hand. Being a host/hostess can be overwhelming before during and even after the mess. Yes after the party is the after party BUT after the after the after party is a party MESS! Someone has to clean it up! Doesn't hurt to offer a hand in the process. Though it's not your job and no it's not what you came to the event for it is once again a gesture of kindness that is greatly appreciated by the host/hostess. Throwing out some let behind trash or putting some things away is not much but it's one less job they have to do.

Make any occasion worth the invite. Lets be real- no one attends a party with the intentions of staying to themselves. So even if you attend something only knowing the person hosting make it worth it. SOCIALIZE!!! Speak to people, break the ice with a joke or a compliment even casual convo (like the weather.) know what topics, language, and personal information is appropriate for the occasion!! Don't down your job at a business meeting and some personal information is just a little to personal for the soon to be in-laws! Potty mouth language is okay when your with the crew but not for an upscale social event. Stay away from negative talk as you don't want to come off as the party pooper. And remember to have fun!!

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY MONTH...

"STAY SAFE"

 

 

 

 

WITH THE ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY OVER THE LAST TWO DECADES WE'VE GOT A WHOLE NEW WORLD!  FROM THE INVENTION OF THE MICROWAVE TO COMPUTERS AND SMART PHONES DOING EVERYTHING FROM GIVING DIRECTIONS TO TALKING BACK.  THE MONTH OF OCTOBER MARKS NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH.  WHAT DOES THIS MEAN, MIGHT YOU ASK??  ITS A REMINDER TO DOUBLE, TRIPLE CHECK YOUR SECURITY MEASURES WHEN USING THE INTERNET WHEN IT PERTAINS TO YOUR FINANCIAL MATTERS AND PURCHASING MERCHANDISE.  HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO FOLLOW!!

 

 

Don’t overshare. Social media is a great way to connect with friends and loved ones, but it’s best not to publicly post personal information. Limit what you post on social media sites or online forums and activate your privacy settings. You never know who might be lurking online.
Lock your computer. Lock your computer whenever you step away from your desk at work. I can’t stress this one enough. A few years ago, I stepped away from my desk, and when I came back, an intern was reading my email. Ever since that incident, I always lock my computer and make sure that a password is needed to open my screen.

Set strong passwords. Using a combination of upper and lowercase letters and numbers can make it harder to guess your password. But the work doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve made up a cyber-criminal-proof password, don’t give it out to anyone.
Install updates. Don’t ignore those messages urging you to update your software. This simple step can save you a world of trouble.





Use firewalls and anti-virus software. Firewalls and anti-virus protection are crucial to shielding your computer from threats. There are even some great products available that are free of charge. One free anti-virus software of note is Zone Alarm.

Beware of emails requesting financial information. If you get an email requesting you to verify financial account information online, beware. Even if the communication appears to be from your bank, there’s still a chance it could be from a cyber criminal, seeking to steal your financial information. Always call your bank directly, and make sure it’s the same number you usually use.

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Halloween Safety

I don't know that there are real ghosts and goblins, but there are always more trick-or-treaters than neighborhood kids. ~Robert Brault

Time for the spooky customs and tasty treats. The darling princesses and the action packed hero's. Halloween is here and though it's great to have fun with the goons and goblin's 1stClassLadies are also parents and know the dangers as well as concerns affiliated with the scary day. Let us give you some safety tips for you and your loved ones this Halloween. This way they can enjoy themselves and you can feel comfort in letting them.

Have A Time & Plan Then Stick To It. Before even leaving the house know all the answers to any questions there may be. Where are you trick or treating, what time you will leave and return, if someone gets lost is there a meet up location. All important questions that EVERYONE traveling should know just in case.

Travel In Groups. It's alway a good idea to trick or treat in groups rather then solo because it is less of a chance one will get lost, be afraid or even worse kidnapped. Travel in groups of about five or six (bigger groups tend to have to more head count to make sure everyone is with them) and have a buddy system. It sounds old school but it is very efficient in the new school world. Never wonder off from the group alone and if you have to stop for whatever reason let the group know and your buddy should attend wherever your going with you ( don't worry this doesn't mean they have to hold your hand in the bathroom if that's your destination!)

Pick A Safe Location For Trick Or Treating. Lets faces as parents there are just some places we will not take our children in broad daylight! Some areas are just not safe and no matter how old they get we want to protect them. This Halloween make sure to pick a location that is safe when heading out for goodies with the kiddies.You will feel more at ease and less likely to want to cut trick or treating short which will make the little ones VERY happy.

Check All Candy Before Letting The Kids Eat It. It is very important to check all candy before letting the children dig in. If its open or looks like its been tampered with DON'T LET THEM HAVE IT!! If your trick or treating in areas your not familiar with be extra careful. If its candy with writing you don't understand through it away. Your child could be allergic to an ingredient in it and you won't know until its to late and he/she has a bad reaction.

Custom Originality. When picking a custom be sure not to have the same costume as to many other children. this will cause confusion when trying to keep an eye on your own. Depending on the age children should NOT wear mask if too many have the same costume. its not only a confusion problem its also a safety hazard as some young kids can hurt themselves.You want to always be able to pick your offspring out the crowd no matter how big or small.

Dress Right. Though you are suppose to wear a custom dress right! if it's cold ( as it should be since it is fall) cloths and jackets are a necessity. You don't want them to be sick because of one day! little ones should avoid too many snaps and zips as this may make it difficult when its time to use the bathroom. This rule should also apply to their costume. The younger the child the less difficult the costume should be.

Driving Safety. If driving remember to drive alittle slower as you will have people in the streets. keep your lights on so those walking are sure to see you.

Follow this guide and 1stClassLadies are sure you and yiur mini me's will be sure to enjoy this Halloween!!

FASHION FRIDAY

 

                  "anyone can get dressed up and glamorous,

            let us see what you can do with a tee"

 

                                                             -Katrina 1stclassladies

 

 

 

 

 

Throughout the years of fashion there is always a specific article of clothing or an accessory trending.  This article of clothing is a must have in your wardrobe.  Like every girl should have that one pair of just right fitted jeans or that oh so right shoe!!  Well.....we're paying homage to some DOPE designers who have taken the basic "tee" and turned it into the must have item!!!

 

CUPCAKE MAFIA

 

 

Talk about a dollar and a dream, well the 5 founders of this clothing line brand CupCake Mafia have turned this saying into reality.  With a small office space, 30$, and 300 tshirts their dream has evolved into fashion success.  Who can resist their tees, amongst other pieces full of vibrant colors, dope designs, and logos that will make any female sream "Thats Me"!!! ie: "Too Many Bakers, Not Enough Cake", "Loved by Few Hated by Minnie", "Not Minnie Have My Style"!!  The list goes on and on with much to choose from!!  Behind this clothing line is also what it represents and the mission these women are on.  That is "the everyday woman "CupCake" looking to make her mark in a uniform world through dynamic and expressive visual self-expression".  We here @ AplateofThisACupofThat are all for women making their marks in this world and CupCake Mafia has done just that with more to come!  Not only do they have a huge fan base across all social networks,  their items are sold in 50 states and also Japan. CupCake Mafia can be seen worn by many women making their mark such as Lashontae Heckard (BET The Game), Rapper Kreyshawn, Tameka "Tiny" Harris, and many more.  Every "Cupcake" has a sweet note and these girls have it to the Tee!!  They donate twenty percent of their proceeds to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation among other cancer related causes. With all the Good's in this clothing line they'll have you saying "For Sweet Sake" in no time!!

 

Shop CupCake Mafia http://cupcakemafiats.bigcartel.com/

 

 

 

 

IHEARTKISSES

 

 

 

As much DRAMA as women stir up nowadays, its such a refreshing vibe to feel from the clothing line IHEARTKISSES.  Who might IHEARTKISSES be, make you ask???  Well just look for those ever so trendy, punch lined, sweet yet straight to the point tee's, tanks, and sweaters being worn all over!!  We're talking ALL OVER, just ask the female parading down the street with her "F<3CK DRAMA" sweater paired with some jeans and sneakers or even the female in the party rocking the "KISS MY KISSES" tank with some pumps! The line screams DOPE  and so is the designer Sony herself!  Having moved from California to New York she took her creativity, concept of a flirty brand, and use of her favorite word "KISSES" to build a great brand!!  We salute her, and her, as she would say "EDGY & SWEET" style to the world of fashion!!  We will be seeing so much more from her!!!

Shop IHEARTKISSEShttp://www.iheartkisses.com/

 

 

 

 

 GIFTED APPAREL

 



What do you get when you mix an "Anti Diva" who has the "Good Stuff" who "Loves Thy Hater" "Work, Party, Repeat" and "Viva La Brooklyn"???  You guessed it.....Gifted Apparel!  Our favorite three men behind this brand are doing us females great justice with their ever so trendy tees, tanks, and sweaters.  Be sure to stay tuned for what they have in stored this Falll!!!!!

SHOP GIFTED APPAREL

http://giftedapparelnyc.bigcartel.com/