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#TBT Ice Queen

Our Throwback Thursday today is for our very own SS14 leather bodice gown which was featured in Runway Magazine back in 2014, this was our first collection ever which landed us on the map including participating in our first off scheduled fashion week show. The photo shoot was inspired by cruella de vil and our embellished gown with a black & white spiral print really conveyed the 101 Dalmatian's sinister enemy.  

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#TBT Ms. Dynamite Feat Sticky - Boo

Our Throwback Thursday is for the old skool classic raving anthem 'Ms. Dynamite & Sticky' - "Boo". The track was released in 2001 whilst the underground Garage scene was peaking and moving towards the commercial markets. The track was a club classic placing 'Ms. Dynamite' on the map and landing her a major record deal with Polydor Records releasing her debut album "A Little Deeper" in 2002. 'Ms Dynamite' is still releasing hit tracks such as "Dibby Dibby Sound" alongside 'Dj Fresh Versus Jay Fray' another classic club track for us to get down too. 

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#TBT Beyonce Met Gala 2015

Our Throwback Thursday is for the Queen herself 'Mz Beyonce' and the amazing 'Givenchy' gown she wore last year at the Met Gala. The gown was hand beaded with thousands of floral jewel embellishments and cut out back 'Bey' wore 'Givenchy' nude heels to compliment the sparkling masterpiece and 'Lorraine Schwartz' jewelry. The megastar turned heads with this elegant number sporting a girly ponytail serving us with complete extravaganza and taking haute couture to another level. 'Beyonce' always makes a grand entrance on the red carpet and last year this look was talked about for everywhere and on every major network, is there anything 'Queen Bey' can do wrong????? We think Not!!!

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No Doubt - Don't Speak

Our Throwback Thursday is from one of our favorite bands 'No Doubt's' hit track "Don't Speak" taken from their third studio album "Tragic Kingdom" back in 1995. The song was written by lead vocalist of the band 'Gwen Stefani' and was about her breakup with band member 'Tony Kanal'. The hit track stayed on the 'Billboard Hot 100 Airplay' for 16 weeks and gave the band international stardom reaching number 1 in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The song still gains popularity today and has become one of the bands most recognized tracks worldwide and an assured favorite of ours. 

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Lil Kim - Crush On You

Our Throwback Thursday goes to the original Queen herself 'Lil Kim' with the Hip-Hop classic "Crush On You" taken from the album "Hardcore" released in 1996. The song hit big on the 'US Rap Charts' peaking at number 1. The video however has gone down in history as one of the best videos of the 90's giving us a club vibe with various color changes including sets, lighting, costume and hair. 'Lil Kim' was notorious for supplying us with raunchy lyrics and videos and "Crush On You" was no different as the Hip Hop Queen struts around in lingerie and Fur coats displaying the life of a Hip Hop Boss. 'Lil Kim' has broken various barriers during her reign and has remained a household name throughout the years making her an icon figure in the music industry. 

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#TBT Alice In Wonderland

Today our Throw Back Thursday goes to the "Alice In Wonderland Movie". The childhood favorite hit our screens in 2010 staring 'Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Alan Rickman, Mia Wasikows and Helena Bonham Carter' directed by 'Tim Burton' the film was a huge success grossing over $1 Billion in ticket sales. "Alice In Wonderland" has become the 19th highest grossing film of all time becoming 'Tim Burtons' most successful film to date. The sequel to the hit blockbuster movie "Alice Through The Looking Glass" which is set for release in May 2016 is already creating a buzz and is set to most certainly break some records especially with the first movie being such a success.

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#TBT Shes All That

Remember the classic flick "She's All That" ???, well its our Throwback Thursday this week. The 1999 teenage rom-com was about a high school stud Zach whos popularity is in jeopardy when his long term girlfriend Taylor leaves him for a reality star Brock Hudson. being taunted by his piers Zach is dared by his friend to turn a high school geek into a beauty queen. The move stars 'Freddie Prinze Jr, Rachel Leigh Cook, Matthew Lillard, Jodi Lyn O'Keffe, Usher, Lil Kim Garbrielle Union' and many more. The soundtrack to the movie was also a big hit  "Kiss Me" by 'Sixpence None The Richer' was chanted worldwide and is still today one of the top favorite Love songs of all time. "She's All That" is still one of the most loved and critically acclaimed movies of the 90's with some of the most memorable scenes in move history which has also been adapted in various other comedy's. 

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#TBT Rihanna Loud Tour

Our Throwback Thursday goes to the super sexy, talented singer, actors, mogul and icon That is 'Rihanna' on her epic "Loud Tour" which kicked off in 2011 and was the third world tour for the bajan songstress. The tour had a total of 98 shows (61 in Europe, 33 in North America and 4 in South America) and was in support of 'Rihanna's' fifth studio album 'Loud'. The tour grossed over $90 million dollars and became the 7th highest grossing tour of 2011 with high demand for more shows a further 10 dates were added to 'Rihanna's' schedule in London alone making to whole tour a commercial success. 

'Rihanna' now back on a world tour with her "Anti album" looks like she will be breaking records again with a platnium selling album, a number one single and a jam packed world tour with our favorite 'RiRi' songs, amazing wardrobe set and soulful Caribbean dance moves so be sure that this will be one of the biggest tours throughout 2016, if you haven't got your tickets for the "Anti Tour" yet you truly are missing out on a out of this world experience.  

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#TBT Jourdan Dunn Vogue Cover

This time last year the beautiful and gracious British model 'Jourdan Dunn' graced the cover of  "British Vogue" and was the first black model to do so in 12 years. 'Dunn' shared this comment on her instagram page after the spring edition was published "I'm so Happy to finally say I'M ON THE COVER OF BRITISH VOGUE!!!" "Thank you @britishvogue,Patrick Demarchelier and Kate Phelan for making this happen and also thank you all for the Love and Support it means everything to me #2015YearOfTheDunn." 'Jourdan' is one of the worlds most sought after models and her career does not seem to be slowing down any time soon, having been the face of Balmain, H&M, and Victoria Secret and many many more established brands as well as appearing in 'Beyonce's' "Yonce" video this young, fresh trendsetter is living proof that the world is her oyster and anything she touches turns to gold. A true beauty and a fashion icon in the making 'Jourdan Dunn's' evolution has shown great strength and empowerment to many across the globe, a class act. 

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#TBT Vogue December cover 1990

Today our Throwback Thursday is the 1990 edition of Decembers Vogue cover which featured model 'Christy Turlington'. 'Christy' wearing Versace unitard featuring beaded vogue covers. Shot by 'Patrick Demarchelier' this cover oozed high glamour at its finest and was the first Christmas cover of the 90's era. Supermodel/actress 'Christy Turlington' has graced the cover of Vogue since the 80's and is a reoccurring face up to the present date her last cover being July 2014.

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#FBF Boney M - Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord

Today our Throwback Thursday goes to the incredible 70's group 'Boney M' with their classic track "Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord". The group rose to fame in the late 1970's after being discovered by record producer and song writer 'Frank Farian', the name of the group came from watching Australian detective show "Boney". Their Christmas single "Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord" was released in 1978 and dominated the UK charts during the Christmas spending 8 weeks at No:1 The hit Christmas single went to No: 85 in the Billboard Hot 100. The notorious Christmas single is a worldwide classic receiving airplay every year throughout the seasonal period and reminding us of the magical aura Christmas brings. 

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#TBT Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas 

Since were all getting in the festive spirit we wanted to make our Throwback Thursday an iconic one with the iconic "All I Want For Christmas" by 'Mariah Carey'. The 1994 classic was written by 'Mariah' and 'Walter Afanasieff' and was released as the first single from her first Christmas album titled "Merry Christmas". All I Want For Christmas became an annual anthem receiving radio and television play as well as live performances from the queen herself. The mesmerizing Christmas hit has become the most popular and played Christmas song of the decade in the United Kingdom; Rolling stone also ranked it fourth on their greatest Rock n Roll Christmas Songs making this classic Christmas jam one for the history books. 

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#TBT Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation

The perfect way to bring the week to a close , 'Janet Jackson's' Rhythm Nation is our Throwback Thursday with this classic dance floor track. The 1989 cult classic was taken from the album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1849" which was 'Janet's' fourth studio album. 'Janet' was from this point considered a role model concentration on issues such as racism, substance abuse and poverty throughout her lyrical content on the album. The album became 'Janet's' second consecutive album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 and was a certified six times platinum by (Recording Industry Association Of America). Today this classic hit, amazing choreography and military costume still holds relevancy and has been sampled in other music videos/performances/Halloween costumes and dance routines which just goes to show why 'Mrs. Janet Jackson' is and always has been an icon.

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#TBT Halle Berry

Halle Berry Oscar's Speach

Remember when 'Halle Berry' won her first Oscar in 2002. The Hollywood actress won the award for Best Actress for her performance in the epic movie Monsters Ball, making her the only black woman to win the award for best actress to date. 'Halle berry' was one the highest paid actresses during 2000's making her one of the most sort after actresses of her time landing her impeccable movie roles and endorsement deals. 'Halle' gave an emotional acceptance speech also making her congratulatory win one of the most remembered and recognized acceptance speeches of all time.  

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Bjork (It's Oh So Quiet)

Today our Throwback Thursday goes to the 90's classic music video by 'Bjork' (It's Oh So Quiet). This was 'Bjork's' third single from the album "Post" as still remains her biggest hit scoring her over 400,000 copies worldwide. The video which was shot in San Fernando Valley California was based on 'Jacques Demy's' 1964 film Les Parapluies De Cherbourg and featured a very theatrical performance from 'Bjork' and co-stars. 'Bjork' won the "MTV" video music award for best choreography, as well as various nominations from the "Grammy's, MTV" and many more. This video has become one of the most iconic videos of all time and has inspired many videos we see in today's pop culture. 

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Our #ThrowBackThursday goes to Big Brothers 2015 contestant Adjoa Mensah. Adjoa wearing an Ashley Lloyd dress is a talented model and  amazing Big Brother contestant; check out the Big Brother Live final tonight where you can see model/contestant Adjoa.

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Todays throwback thursday goes to Jennifer Lopez. In 2000 Jlo amazed the world wearing an exotic gren Versace silk chiffon dress to the 42nd Grammy Awards. The tropical leaf and bamboo pattern with studded crotch and low-cut neckline received complete global coverage, and is still one of the worlds most remembered outfits to date. The Versace gown is currently on display at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

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