A New Tango…Tangerine

Did any body know that we have an official world authority on color? 


Well we do…Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, is the world-renowned authority on color founded in 1963. The latest and greatest official color as dictated by, is Pantone 17-1463, better known as tangerine tango. Described as a spirited reddish orange or a rich shade of orange with subtle hints of red. Pantone says its a, “Sophisticated, but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it." I think it’s a warm, refreshing nod to the color and energy already seen with the color blocking trend of 2011.


Tommy Hilfiger, Nanette Lepore, Cynthia Steffe by Shaun Kearney, Elie Tahari and Adrienne Vittadini are all officially reported by the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2012 to be incorporating tangerine tango colors into their spring collections.


Work this color into your spring 2012 looks. And it has just enough warmth that tangerine tango will be a great color to extend into fall. Here are some looks that I hope will inspire you to add a little Pantone 17-1463 to your world.


Tangerine blazer: makes a great mix and match piece that would work with denim, a pencil skirt or leggings. If you are on a budget look for accessories with Tangerine Tango [Pantone 17-1463] scarfs, earrings, bags, rings, necklaces, etc. 

Winsor Orange Scarf

Cutaway Jacket

J.Crew Hacking Jacket

Dice as Nice Dress

Draped Wool Jacket - Blood Orange

Bonobos

Stellar Awards 2012 - Highlights

The 27th Annual Stellar Awards, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, was held on Saturday night. The Stellar Awards honors some of the best entertainers of the Gospel community. The show highlights the best of the gospel community and brings to light some of the praise and worship done by professional entertainers.

Here is a list of winners at the Stellar Awards  and check out the Photos of the entertainers on stage performing and picking up their awards.

• Artist of the Year: Vashawn Mitchell- Triumphant
• Song of the Year: Kirk Frankllin, I Smile - Hello Fear
• Male Vocalist of Year: Vashawn Mitchell - Triumphant
• Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year: Kim Burrell - The Love Album
• Group/Duo of the Year: Mary Mary - Something Big
• New Artist of the Year: Y'Anna Crawley, The Promise
• CD of the year: Kirk Franklin - Hello Fear
• Choir of the Year: Ricky Dillard & New G - Keep Living
• Producers of the Year: Kirk Franklin - Hello Fear
• Comtemporary Group/Duo of the Year: Mary Mary -Something Big
• Traditional Group/Duo of the Year: The Rance Allen Group - The Live Experience
• Contemportary Male of the Year: Vashawn Mitchell -Triumphant
• Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year: Smokie Norful -How I got Over Songs that Carried Us
• Contemporary Female Vocalists of the Year: Kim Burrell - The Love Album
• Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year: Beverly Crawford - Live from Los Angeles
• Contemporary CD of the Year: Kirk Frankly - Hello Fear
• Traditional CD of the Year: Smokie Norful - How I got Over Songs that Carried Us
• Urban/Inspirational single or performance of the Year: Vashawn Mitchell - Noboby Greater
• Music Video of the Year, Short Format: Vashawn Mitchell - Noboby Greater
• Music Video of the Year, Long Format: Deitrick Haddon -Church on the Moon: Part one
• Traditional Choir of the Year: Mississippi Mass Choir
• Contemporary Choir of the Year: Chekinah Glory Ministy
• Thomas A Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award Honoree: Vy Higginsen
• Ambassador Dr Bobby Jones Legend Awards Honoree: Dorothy Norwood
• James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree: John P. Kee

GET BOOTED- Winter 2012 [Gents]

A revival of the past has now been achieved. From long before when only western cowboys had been seen wearing leather boots. Now again a man can wear ankle-high and bring it on with jeans, now many fashion designers and clothing brand has involve their selves in making that perfect boot for the modern men can wear.

So we’ve put together a few of our favourite styles for this year. Here are few options which we feel are must haves for the snow days ahead, those casual Saturday or the fashion forward gentleman.

SOREL 1964, PAC™ T, $75 Available at ZAPPOS

 TRETORN, Skerry Vinter, $75 Available at TRETORN

TRETORN, Årsta Vinter, $75 Available at TRETORN

SPERRY, Cloud Logo Authentic Original 7-Eye Boot, $140 available at SPERRY 

J.CREW, Rugged twill MacAlister boots, $135 available at J.Crew 

TIMBERLAND, Heritage Dardin Hiking Boots, $83 available at PARK & BOND 

Puma, Hawthorne XE Suede, $42 Available at PUMA

 Bkc + Tricker’s Boots Honey, $550 available at The Brooklyn Circus

JOHN VARVATOS, Chukka Dress Boot, $298, Available at PARK & BOND

JOHN VARVATOS, Barret Leather Boot, $275 Available at PARK AND BOND

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!!

It's The Holiday Season!

Hey Everyone =)

As you've probably realized already, GU is taking on a NEW LOOK for the holidays!! =) We just wanted to spice things up to celebrate this Christmas Season!

The season entails soooo much! It's the season that we give, that we gather close to our friends and loved ones, and it's also when we begin to think about goals for the new year!! We know that a lot goes on during this time, and we want to know what is going on with YOU!

We would like to open our blog to people who are interested in writing! This is a great opportunity for you to show us what this season means to you! Write a poem, share your favorite holiday recipe, tell us what Christmas means to you...ANYTHING! We'd really love to open the opportunity up to all who are interested.

If you fall in this category, please email all submissions to unplugged.gospel@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you and HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY! =)