The Shops at Target [Small is the New Big]

Target has partnered with 4 NY Boutiques to bring the high fashion sense associated with New York boutique to the masses. SMALL is the new big. Target has partnered with: 

• Kirna Zabete
• Patch NYC
• the Curiosity Shoppe
• Odin New York

They have chosen 2 home decor shops and a one ladies and one gents clothing shop which provides something for everyone. My personal favorite is ODIN NY. A shop that personal like prior this feature thus I may be a little bias. I'm going share a few of my favorite items from ODIN NY Target Collection. 

The go-to boutique 

for New York's style-savvy man.

Overnight sensations Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi are the dynamic duo of New York menswear boutiques. The immediate and enduring popularity of their Odin New York store makes it the go-to for gents who refuse to compromise quality for style, stocking selections from top-shelf designers and inventive newcomers. Target has partner with Odin

Odin New York for Target® Men's Shawl Collar Jacket - Moleskin $99.99 

Odin New York for Target® Men's Odin Boots $49.99 

Odin New York for Target® Men's Flannel Shirt $39.99 

Odin New York for Target® Men's Cropped Jacket $69.99 

Odin New York for Target® Men's Shawl Collar Sweater $34.99 

Odin New York for Target® Men's Flecked Sweater $34.99 

Photo-credit (Target.com)

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide [Gifts for Gents]

For the ladies, Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays where you never know what to get your boyfriend or husband as a present. Guys have it pretty easy for the most part buying a gift for their lady because all we have to do is pick up some jewelry, roses, chocolate, a nice dinner or weekend escape. Well, ladies don’t worry we have done some of the work for you for that special guy in your life.

Put together an outfit for your guy that he will be able to wear out to your special Valentine’s Day dinner with some conservative pieces like the Game Day Chinos or Denim Flatiron Rinse, Chumley  or another of Bonobos' Casual Favorites Shirt and Wool Cashmere Navy Blazer. Check out the causal look before for a more relaxed yet presentable look.


All of these would look great on your guy at our event The Love Experience at DROM featuring Leah Smith and Melissa Dawn, with special appearances by: C-Jai, Chad Chambers, Dave TV in HD, and Matt T. 

Pants: Game Day Chinos, $78 Shirt: Heavy Twill Shirt, $98 Boots: Sherman 1955s, $225

For the outside-of-box guy, pick up a pair of the Pickup Liners, Washed Straight Leg Chino in Valentine’s Day Red. If you are single guy get these, take a look inside these pants and checkup the pick-up lines. Get yourself a V-day date with the pick-up lines and hopefully you wouldn’t have to use any of the break up lines.

Pickup Liners Valentine’s Day Red Chinos

Shop now at www.Bonobos.com and stayed connect with Bonobos by following them on Twitter @Bonobos.

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Stylish Saints: Amarachi

Stylish Saints will highlight the personal style of men and women who represent Christ while looking incredibly fashionable. Peep the breakdown of some of their looks, and find out how you can boost your wardrobe so you too can be a stylish saint!

Name: Amarachi Eseonu

Age: 21

Location: Cambridge, MA

What inspires her style: "My style is mostly inspired by my mother's style back in the day. My typical day of shopping is leaving my room and entering my mother's closet. No matter how many time I go, there is always a hidden jewel waiting to be found."

What I like about Amarachi's style: Amarachi is not afraid to step out of the box with her style and easily mixes vintage and trendy items without appearing to try. She dresses modestly and for her body type, yet her wardrobe is filled with versatile and unique items. Let's check out her style in the following pics:

Casual

Here Amarachi pairs a dolman-sleeved striped tee with bright red straight-legged pants. Unassuming outfit, but the color on the bottom of the outfit is much more exciting than if the red were in her top. To make this outfit even cooler, she adds her signature readers and a gold chandelier necklace, topping it all off with a straw bowler. This outfit is a perfect demonstration of how to mix fabrics, colors, and trends in a non-overbearing manner.

Semi-Formal

Here Amarachi opts for a tailored menswear look with feminine touches. A white v-neck top and black straight-leg trousers form the basis of her look, but her bright blue vintage blazer keeps the outfit from being drab. Note the fit and detail of her blazer, with the shoulder pads, single button, and angled jacket. Jewelry is kept to a minimum but black open-toe pumps soften up her look so it's not overly masculine.

Formal

Vintage dresses can be hard to pull off, but Amarachi perfectly demonstrates how to make it work! First, she chooses a dress with an interesting but not overbearing pattern. Secondly, she makes sure the dress fits her body perfectly, to avoid the frumpy grandma appeal (not!) that vintage dresses can often have. Third, she customizes her dress with a red corset brooch. A loose high bun also modernizes the look so it's not 1970's prom. Again, jewelry is kept simple as to not overpower the dress, but Amarachi works that berry lip color!

Did you like Amarachi's style? Check out some pieces inspired by her wardrobe!

Amarachi's Style by ieboh featuring a yellow gold necklace

Would you like to be featured as a "Stylish Saint" or do you have a friend who you think should be nominated? Please send a picture of male or female stylish saints to unplugged.gospel@gmail.com for consideration.

GET BOOTED - Winter 2012 [Ladies]

Tis the season to Get Booted. Everybody has their favorite pair some are still looking for that pair. So here we are to the rescue. You can go for a more polished or a rugged look. We are going to cover both ladies and gents in this one. We don’t want to leave anybody out. We were raised with manners, so ladies first gentlemen. 
While we're not getting heaps of snow like in other parts, we're nevertheless planning ahead and scouting the warmest winter gear we can find. If there is anything from winters past you should know, it's that your cold- weather wardrobes need staples alongside all those cashmere cardis and high-rise denim, to survive in style. Please, resist the urge to frump it up ladies — instead, score yourself some seriously chic snow boots and add them to your footwear repertoire for the season. Whether you're into cozy shearling or dramatic lace-ups, we've found a pair to warm up both your feet and your look.

Here are 12 styles we think you should try out...

Snow Day Boots

MacAlister, Shearling Wedge Boots, $250, available at J.Crew

Sperry Top-Sider, Shearwater Ankle Boot, $88.50, available at Endless

Sperry Top-Sider, Shearwater short Boot, $138, available at J.Crew
Casual Boots

Very Volatile, Mugsy Boot, $88.50 at Piperlime          

Wanted, Maggie Bootie, $54.94, available at Endless  
 

Coconuts, Sagebrush Riding Boot, $159.95, available at DSW

Getting Dolled-Up Boots

SteveMadden, Pisstoll, $100, available at Piperlime 

NINA, Luela, $64.99, available at Ideeli

NINA,Luela, $64.99, available at Ideeli

Guess, Fantasy Boot, $149, available at Endless 

Colin Staurt, Stretch Boot, $39.99, available at Victoria Secret

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Your Fashionable Friends!

You've only got 3 more days to shop!! Fear not, I've got gifts for all budgets for your fashionable friends (and those who could use a bit of help in the style department!).

For the ladies:
Under $10: E.L.F. Makeup Palette comes with 32 great colors for your fashionista to either supplement her makeup collection with or to experiment with new combinations. For an added touch, include a nice eyeshadow brush to accompany the collection.
Under $25: Faux fur winter accessories to keep your friend super warm. This cute collar from H&M is available in US stores as well, and you can order cute earmuffs from ASOS next day delivery.
Under $50: A spa gift card is the perfect treat for your stylish friend. Everyone needs to feel good on the inside when they look good on the outside!

For the fellas:
Under $10: With the ease that guys lose these in the laundry, you can never go wrong with a set of dress socks so he can continue to wear his penny loafers in the winter.
Under $25: A year's subscription to GQ magazine is a great gift for your guy friend who's always dressed sharply, or for a guy who could use a few pointers.
Under $50: With everything becoming more and more streamlined, update your friend's wallet with a personalized money clip to hold all his cash and cards.

For anybody:
Under $10: A person with true style also knows the value of good hygiene, so a manicure set is a great gift to get any guy or girl.
Under $25: Fashion related books make for great reference and cute coffee table books. Hook up your female friend with this one, and your guy friend with this one.
Under $50: This leather iPad case will have your stylish friend crushing the accessories game, as technology is becoming a very important accessory that also needs to have its own style!

And remember the real reason of Christmas and give the gift of Jesus' love to someone!!

Designer Spotlight

New Jersey based JK Experience is an up and coming husband and wife designer duo with several collections of clothing that aim to uplift women of God. The I AM collection contains casual tops with affirmations of what God has called his children to be, such as "I AM... BLESSED" and "I AM... A CONQUEROR". The Armor Collection, inspired by Ephesians 6:10-17, features dresses inspired by the armor of God. I would definitely rock the Helmet of Salvation dress below!

For more information on JK Experience, check out out this article on their collection: http://www.newdmagazine.com/apps/articles/web/articleid/75454/columnid/default.asp.

You can also find them at www.jkexperience.com, jkexperiencefashion.blogspot.com, or on their Facebook Fan page JK Experience.

Know of any Christian clothing or jewelry designers? Let us know and we'll feature them too!

Fall/Winter Essential: Scarves

Scarves can instantly add excitement to a basic outfit in the fall or winter, while protecting your neck from random gusts of wind. Check out this great video below that shows 25 different ways to wear a scarf for both guys and girls!

Stylish Saints: Daryl

Stylish Saints will highlight the personal style of men and women who represent Christ while looking incredibly fashionable. Peep the breakdown of some of their looks, and find out how you can boost your wardrobe so you too can be a stylish saint!

Name: Daryl Wright

Age: 23

Location: Queens, NY

What inspires his style: "I just try to stay comfortable in what I wear because it's a reflection of who I am. Fashion to me is about letting your clothes say who you are without you having to. So I never want to seem like I'm trying too hard because then I'm not being myself. I dress to express, not to impress."

What I like about Daryl's style: Daryl's style definitely reflects a well-dressing veteran, not just someone who hopped on the style swag bandwagon a few months ago. He knows what works well for his look, and jazzes up common outfits with accessories that the common man probably wouldn't consider. Let's check out his use of accessories in the following pics:

Casual

Here Daryl pairs a red knit beanie with large readers for a nice casual fall look. The beanie matches well with his red plaid shirt, but the colors aren't overkill. The half-rimmed readers are less harsh on the eyes than full plastic frames, so if you look super geeky in every pair of readers you've tried on consider a half-rimmed pair.

Semi-Formal

Here Daryl keeps his color palette muted but adds excitement to his outfit in the patterns of his accessories. The band on his fedora has a similar stripe pattern as his vest, so they complement each other. Since he keeps his tie simple in a solid color, he's left with the choice to spice things up with a polka-dotted pocket square which adds flair to this muted palette.

Formal

Now I'll be the first to admit that I'm a sucker for bow ties. But this right here? This WINS. This purple and gold patterned bow tie is 1. in a wonderful color combination (purple and yellow are complementary colors) and 2. tied beautifully. If you are going to wear a bow tie, you have to tie it, because the imperfections in the tying method gives the look way more character than a clip on. And did you think I was going to ignore this bold pocket square?! The square is what takes this look to another level, and only someone with Daryl's confidence and (for lack of a better word) swag could pull this off.

Did you like Daryl's style? Check out some men's accessories to boost your look!

Daryl's Style by ieboh featuring retro shades

Would you like to be featured as a "Stylish Saint" or do you have a friend who you think should be nominated? Please send a picture of male or female stylish saints to unplugged.gospel@gmail.com for consideration.

Wet Weather Fashion

So I know you all were complaining about the blazing heat that seemed to last all summer, and because of all your complaints, the transition to fall has brought with it cold weather’s unfriendly cousin: precipitation. Just because it’s wet outside doesn’t mean you have to dress like all your clothes were destroyed by the hurricane! Dressing well in the rain can be tricky because you don’t want to ruin your nice clothes in the event that you’re caught outside and it starts to rain sideways, but it’s definitely doable. Check out the dos and don’ts of wet weather fashion below!

DO wear a simple outfit such as jeans and a casual top. Guys, make it fashionable by choosing a graphic tee or a button down in a muted print. Girls, you can get away with a pocket v-neck tee just by throwing on a statement necklace.

DON’T wear anything that might get ruined in the rain, such as suede or leather. Pretty self-explanatory.

DO have proper foot and outerwear. Rain boots or water-proof shoes are a must and come in assorted styles and price ranges for both men and women. For those who don’t like rain boots, duck boots are a less clunky option. Throw on a hooded rain jacket or even a poncho if you want. But your outfit will be a major fail if it’s fly but completely soaked.

DON’T go out with a flimsy umbrella. Nothing messes up your swag more than when your umbrella is broken and you have to pull one side down to shield your body from the rain.

DO invest in a tan trench coat. An American style classic, the trench will be useful on days where you’re dressed a bit more formally, and automatically adds a touch of class to any rain-appropriate outfit.

Peep the style inspiration below:

Rain gear by ieboh featuring a rain coat

Trend Watch: Crop Tops

Hey guys, it's Ije here and I'll be your Gospel Unplugged fashion correspondent! I will be writing about both men and women's fashion trends, outfit suggestions, and stylish saints so don't hesitate to ask if you have any fashion inquiries. Let's get started on today's topic: crop tops!

One of summer’s biggest trends is the crop top. While it might be inappropriate to wear a belly-baring top to a Sunday church service, you shouldn’t shy away from buying them. Crop tops aren’t for the faint of heart, so only wear them if you’re comfortable with your body. Before buying, try the top on and do the “hands raised in worship” and the “bow before the King” tests. Raise your hands as you would in worship to see how far the top rises, and then bend over as if you are bowing. If too much of your stomach shows, your crop might not be appropriate for church wear. You can also consider wearing a tank top underneath your crop top, either in a flesh tone color or one that nicely contrasts with the top. Once you’re ready to buy, here’s how to wear crop-tops without baring it all:

Hanging with friends/bible study:
Pick a crop top in a simple color but with a cool detail like embroidery, stitching, or a pocket. Try to find one with an asymmetrical hem that’s longer in the back. Pair it with your favorite pair of skinny jeans, and go for a high-waisted pair for even more coverage. Finish off your simple outfit with statement jewelry and jeweled sandals, and you’ll look super stylish without being forced.

Church picnic/midweek service:
Choose a skin-tight crop top, even a bustier top might work for this look. Keep the color simple, but experiment with different materials such as denim or lace. Pair it with a knee-length or midi pleated skirt in a bold color like yellow or red. Top off your look with a wide belt placed right where the skirt and top meet, and throw on a pair of wedges to finish it off.

Church service:
Find a crop top with a colorful print; try graphic prints, animal prints, or flowers, which are all on trend this season. Throw on your trusty black pencil skirt and pull it up as high as necessary so that no skin shows when you raise your hands. Complete the look with an envelope clutch in a contrast color and nude pumps. For extra protection, wear a long necklace which will keep your top close to your body in case the church fans are on overdrive.

Crop tops by ieboh featuring a geometric necklace

Now that you know how and where to wear crop tops, go and get yourself one (or a few) on an end-of-summer sale from your favorite store, or click any item above to see where you can purchase!