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Here are the essentials of my favorite DJ, Solange!
My Top: A silk white blouse.
It is for sure my most frequent purchase.
I have them in several different cuts and wear them with everything.
You know the famous scene in Forest Gump, where he names all of the different ways Bubba Gump can prepare shrimp?
I feel the same ways about all the different styles I can name of white silk blouse’s.
A sleeveless, a short sleeved, a quarter sleeved, a long sleeved, a spaghetti strap, a silk chiffon, a silk satin, oh the list can go on. I think they are so easy, simple, and comfortable.
My favorite is a sleeveless v-neck by Vince.
My Bottom: A printed pant.
I missed out on pants for way too many years of my life.
I was an avid skirt wearer from ages 13-22.
As a young girl, I made the common mistake of defining classic girly-ness and sexiness by showing my legs.
Since I found the right pants 3 years ago, it’s been hard to keep me out of them.
Opening Ceremony, DFV and Marni all make great ones in wonderful prints.
My Jeans: It is a rare occurrence that I wear jeans…but if I do denim, oversized vintage Levis.
My Evening: A simple silhouette dress in an amazing print or striking bright color.
Yellow and fuchsia tones are my favorite to wear.
I also love a nice clean white.
I’m extremely experimental with prints and colors, which I think draw me to a more minimalist design in terms of silhouettes and proportions.
My Intimates: Easy and comfortable American Apparel Tri-Blend Halter Romper in Gray.
My Coat: Anything in leopard. Somehow it just always seems to work with everything in my closet.
This past Fall/Winter I lived in my Malene Birger one.
My Bag: I have to admit, I’m not a big bag girl at all.
Maybe its because I don’t carry a lot of stuff, so the idea of buying this source to hold just my phone, keys, and wallet just doesn’t grab me.
It could also be that every time I see a bag I like, I see a shoe I like…and the shoe purchase wins over the bag one in my budget.
I do love a really funky clutch though, and often wear them during the day.
My Shoes: There’s not really any consistent measure of what I love in a shoe.
I really, truly, simply, just love shoes in general.
A beautiful designed shoe instantly sends my endorphins into overload.
The older my son gets, and his daily activities become a part of my life…the more I crave comfort.
These days it’s essential to have a sensible heel.
It would be absolutely a disservice to name one designer, as my closet really houses everything from Alaïa to Nine West.
My Accessories: Rings! Lia Sophia and Lorraine Schwartz are my faves. I love to stack them and pile as many of them as I possibly can.
I also live by my Aldo packs of simple studs. I go through about a pack every two months.
My Watch: I have never owned one.
My Glasses: I love Illsteva sunglasses. Super great shapes that frame my honker quite nicely:)
My Scent: Good ole deodorant and my hair butters and oils…See next question.
My Hair: Carols Daughter Monoi oil shampoo and conditioner.
I also use raw shea butter every day and pure Argon oil when its really dry (so pure, it makes me smell like a basket of nuts).
Once a week I set up a time where I wash and deep condition and very carefully comb out my hair, always starting with the ends first.
Yesterday was that day, and so I literally popped in a dvd (My Week With Marilyn to be exact)…sectioned off my hair with clips, and combed.
I usually sit under a heat cap to penetrate the conditioner and when it’s all clean and rinsed, I twist it with two strands of hair into twists.
When I take them out, I shower again …not getting the hair wet, but letting the steam frizz my hair up a bit more.
Occasionally when I am tired of this lengthy regimen , I get braids or wear extensions in the same texture as my own hair to give myself a break.
My Lip: Bright orange, orange red, or hot pink lipstick. It’s one of the few things that feels very essential to my beauty style.
My Skin: Epicuren skin products and Neutrogina daily moisturizer with SPF 30.
My Inspiration: My daily walks of life. I see inspiration in all alleys of my journey. The potato man my son made two nights ago, the super posh women I met in Moscow the other night, the street characters on Hollywood Blvd…. When it comes to what inspires me, God has created such a beautiful playground to explore and I want to see and breath every corner I can…
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This girl is amazing… like her sister => http://fut-il.com/il-shoote/557202.html
Elle est tellement fraîche et simple ! J’adore son côté simpliste d’une fille qui aime ce qu’elle fait et qui profite de la vie ! Tu connais son Tumblr ? Il est juste génial !
http://www.younglington.wordpress.com
I love this idea! Inspired me to do it about myself on my blog! Or maybe do one of you Garance!!!! xx
MAIALA
http://www.maialathel.com
LOVE SOLANGE, love this!!!
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Ouaou, elle dégage un truc génial ! Son style est parfait, très coloré et super féminin :)
Je retiens notamment la blouse en basique, c’est vrai que c’est très féminin et ça s’assortit avec tout !
Never owned a watch?!? How incredible! And I totally understand her obsession with white shirts, I’m like that with striped tops/dresses, haha!
xx
http://brigadeirochoc.blogspot.com
http://www.peutetremgazine.com
OMG Garance t’es pote avec la soeur de Beyonce ! Tu t’imagines au 1er rang des Knicks en train de boulotter des nachos cheddar avec Jay Z ? Mouahaha
Solange est très très belle.
Mais comment ca peut exister une fille qui est pas très sac !
She is fabulous and seems so down-to-earth.
Illesteva sunglasses are the best (I have the Frieda ones ones and are just amazing)… the new Cutler & Gross I think.
Solange is one cool girl.
Paola
http://www.ThePvdHJournal.com
Fun! She’s so cute and I love her adventurous sense of style. Also love how the bright lip seems so effortless on her. Great post!
http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com/
Her responses reflect interesting thoughts – I love the white blouse riff. ANd her natural hair is so flattering, natural glamour.
Elle a un look génial !
http://www.pose-mag.fr/2012/02/n10-en-ligne/
Thank you so much for doing this profile.
I love Solange’s style so much, she is totally adventurous, and sets all sorts of new trends.
But more than that, and I know it’s old news, it would be difficult to step out of the shadow of an older sibling, who is the biggest pop star in the world, and has a definitive glamorous look.
She could have been like those Karadashian sisters, each one indistinguishable from the next. But she didn’t choose to do that. She’s a total style original.
I really like her, and take a lot of inspiration from her.
xoxo
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
She look extremely gorgeous…and I lover her curly hair!
xoxo
http://sparklyfashion.blogspot.it/
What a great featue of Solange! Also beautiful pictures! Great Job Garance!
Great post Garance!
I love this girl, and I was really happy that I could meet her and take her picture at MFW. She is so sweet!
I think that you can even see that from her interview, she seems really laid back and not snob for a penny!
Ps: You forgot to mentioned that she has also a blog!! ;-)
http://mydamnblog.com/
xxx
Diary Of a Fashion Stylist..!
http://blog.valentineavoh.com
Love these “My essentials” posts! And Solange is so cool. Great choice. xxx
She is amazing, I love her style!
Gaby Lang,
http://gabylang.blogspot.com
Solange is an icon in her own right. I love these photos of her, so beautiful and natural. Nice job Garance! No matter how famous, you always manage to bring your subjects down to a real level. Much love from Shanghai!
wow, she doesn’t wear a watch? how is it possible? I can’t leave home without mine, and when I forget it I always feel like naked… the funny thing though, is that I hardly ever look the time on it!!
http://brandnewbyanna.blogspot.com
Solange is an icon in her own right. I love these photos of her, so beautiful and natural. Nice job Garance! No matter how famous, you always manage to bring your subjects down to a real level. Much love from Shanghai!
http://www.shanghaistylefile.com
I love that she really knows what works for her and she rocks it. Great sense of style and confidence.
xoxo
http://www.thewrittenrunway.com
aestheically she and her sis couldnt be further apart. But she is stunningly beautiful and yet rock n roll at the same time.
Despite her pedigree, she seeems so……so….so normal!
She is stunning and has wonderful personal style.
http://styleseer.blogspot.com
She put together a great outfit with the gray top, mustard skirt, leopard coat, and pink neon bag. It soooo doesn’t match but it all goes together. Very unexpected.
– Meredith
http://www.findingsoulbalance.blogspot.com
Moi aussi j’ai longtemps pensé que pour être féminine il fallait porter des jupes et des robes, mais maintenant je ne porte presque des pantalons et je ne me sens pas moins féminine !
http://maison-nuage.alittlemarket.com
Solange is definitely a style icon for me. She’s got that perfect mix of classic and funk that I find so appealing. Not to mention how talented and lovely she is.
j aime cette fille !elle est rafraichissante
http://missjayci.blogspot.com/
Neutrogena en crème de jour ? Bah ça alors…moi aussi !
Virgule est dans la place.
CANON!!!!
elsa
http://www.elsamuse.com
I love her energy and how she conveys what she loves…..
Her style is so her.. it really is an authentic voice that comes thru with how she dresses..
xoxo
m
I love Solange! She’s so natural and beautiful and seems like she has a wonderful spirit.
Super post! J’ai adoré :)
Xoxo
http://lauralexo.blogspot.com
J’ai le même régime capillaire que Solange!! Présentement je suis dans l’étape où j’en ai eu marre et je porte des tresses!
I love that she’s glam but very low key. I hope she stays that way :)
xx-Luce
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she is absolutely beautiful and so so chic. i want her wardrobe. you always capture the most fabulous people.
xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/
Cette jeune femme est absolument ravissante !! Fraîche et Spontanée, vraiment délicieuse !
http://en-mode-parisienne.com
Solange est une super inspiration pour moi, je la trouve très naturelle. Contrairement à elle j’utilise un parfum, UN seul, celui à la noix de coco d’Yves Rocher mais ça ne m’empêche pas comme elle de passer énormément de temps sur mes cheveux et exactement comme elle quand j’en ai assez je me fais des extensions. Je suis bien contente d’avoir lu la partie sur les cheveux je crois que je vais lui piquer son astuce même si ça me prend deux heures à le faire ;).
J’ai à peine commencé à me mettre du rouge à lèvres colorés, avant je ne mettais que du gloss transparent, j’ai trop longtemps été complexée par la grosseur de mes lèvres mais maintenant je n’hésite plus à me mettre un bon rouge à lèvres rouge pétant ou fuschia, oui en ce moment je suis dans le fuschia, quand l’été arrivera je crois que je me mettrais une couleur plus acidulé :). Super interview qui m’a rendu super loquace.
Garance comme toujours j’adore lire ton blog tes interviews et tes articles perso donnent à s’identifier très facilement même si on n’a pas le même portefeuille :D.
Shug’A’Very d’Incognito
http://www.thinkincognito.blogspot.com
Beau sens des associations ! :)
Garance je voudrai juste te dire MERCI pour cette interview de Solange, qui à enfin trouver sa voix et son style. Je suis heureuse qu’elle sois sorti de l’ombre de sa grande soeur!
J’espère me couper les cheveux en été et me faire une petite afro comme elle.
Mais vu son témoignages dans “Cheveux” je sens que ca va me demander du temps d’avoir les cheveux au naturel sans rajout.
Encore merci, et j’espère revoir sur ton blog des filles typé, que se sois noir ou asiat’ car j’ai constaté qu’il n’y en avait quasiment pas dans ton blog. En même temps le monde de la mode n’est pas encore très métissé!
O am such a fan of her and love her style! Xoxo
bonjour garance
wonderful post – fabulous girl! but ooohh – it would be so lovely to see another ‘pardon my french’ installment. i am hooked and hoping there are more to come soon!!!
sarah
Garance, j’ A-DORE CE POST!§ J’apprécie beaucoup cette fille, son style, sa manière de voir la vie, sa forte personnalité (parce que quand on a une soeur comme Beyoncé il en faut!!) alors quand j’ai vu que ton post traitait de ses essentiels, je me suis dit “good !!!”.
Une petite mention spéciale pour la partie sur les cheveux, je me sens directement vu la texture de mes cheveux, et je reconnais en certains points, par contre d’autres astuces que je ne connaissais pas sont vraiment bonnes à prendre.
Merci pour ce post ;)
G.
xxx
P.S/ Correction:
(…) je me sens directement concernée (…)
(…) je me reconnais en certains points (…)
(Pfiou, dur, dur le retour du travail! :p)
Bises!
Elle est belle, j’aime beaucoup son style !
Elle est incroyablement élégante et fraiche à la fois !
Vraiment une bonne idée cet interview!
http://jolicassoulet.wordpress.com/
“Jeans : J’en porte très rarement… Mais quand j’en porte, ce sont des Levi’s, oversized et vintage.”
La bonne idée :)
Je n’ai encore jamais vu de dame en LVC, mais j’adore le boyfriend style … Et une nana avec du selvage sur les chevilles, je connais des hommes qui seraient fans …
Alex
http://supra-quintessence.com
I love Solange’s style so much, thanks for this post
http://lavie-amonavis.blogspot.com
Amazing woman!
http://www.fotoestudio.es
Such gorgeous, easy style. Thank you so much for sharing!
I GENUINELY LOVE HER!
amazing blog :)
Elle est juste parfaite, son style est vraiment impec !
xo
http://caramelboots.blogspot.com/
Kudos to Solange. She is a (fashion) star in her own right. I really love her look and that she is adventurous.
x Peter @ http://low–couture.blogspot.com
Elle est belle ET naturelle!
Elle est magnifique et si inspirante. Merci pour ce super post !!! Les photos sont sublimes et j’adore ce genre de petit ITW que tu fais pour certaine personne :)
Xox
Wow, she seems very likable and down to earth – thanks for sharing!
You look gorgeous – love your look ;)!!
Love her eyebrows!
Solange rocks! I love her style, much more than her sister’s:)
I love the leopard print… great look!
Great post! I love her style and whould be curious about more fotos of her. The coat is fabulous and definitly will have one too as soon as it gets colder here. Patricia from Bolivia http://www.patriciayclea.com
What a beauty! I’ve always been a fan of Solange, so this interview is so interesting! Her style is spot on. Definitely a woman with strong style!
I LOVE Solange! The last bit about her inspiration really moved me- It’s so true. Thanks! Keep on featuring her =)
She is quite pretty, and her style is far more interesting than her big sister’s.
http://www.one-daysome-day.blogspot.com
She’s beautiful. I really admire her.
http://www.stylishevafter.blogspot.com
Cette fille est rayonnante! Merci de nous faire partager ses petits secrets!
Love this article! Where do you buy Aldo packs of simple studs?
Love this article! Where can I buy Aldo packs of simple studs?
Elle a l’air d’une vraie parisienne dans tes photos, Garance! Très bonne idée, ce post.
Très belles photos pour une très belle personne !
Je la découvre grâce à toi merci!
Solange ne voudrait’elle pas donner des conseils de style à sa sœur? :-)
Not owning a watch is so cool–on top of eveything else that’s cool about her. Like she’s more than pretty, she’s interesting to look at.
LOVE HER!!! How down to earth does she seem… What a breath if fresh air & a complete picture of natural beauty
c’est un très beau portrait, son look est incroyable!
wow I really love her style
As fabulous as Beyonce? Possibly, but in a very different way! She is one very, very cool girl. I love how low maintenance she is! And I have the same attitude to shoes/ bags….
Amy xxx
http://lanvinmyman.blogspot.co.uk/
http://lanvinmyman.blogspot.co.uk/
love her …music….style…
What a beautiful, natural woman. Great piece, Garance!
I’ve been waiting to see your blog post about Solange and I love it. Solange rocks!
Solange is such a stunning women. Her style, her face, they are effortless and amazing.
http://www.greeneggsandglam.blogspot.com
What an amazing, graceful lady! I’m sure Beyoncé is nice, but Solange seems very PRESENT and that’s rare for anyone in the spotlight.
Solange is so cool, I love her style, I hope we will have more cool girls sharing their fashion and beauty tips!
Garance tu es une vraie inspiration ;)))
http://lebazhaar.blogspot.com/
Clearly you know you’re a good lookin’ gem right.
Xo fab pics
-Art a la Rue
amazing style!
I am surprised to your talent to interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really like her lip shades, I’m wondering which lipstick bran she’s using….
i LOVE her. amazing interview!
http://www.dragonnfruit.com
I love her; she’s sweet, modest, adorable!
Grande classe, j’adore, elle a tout pour elle… Et je pique l’idée du shampooing au monoï, jusqu’à présent je ne mettais que de l’huile de monoï sur mes cheveux secs et bouclés…
J’adore ce genre de post!
I love her! So chic! And that hair…
Cette fille est une grande artiste et elle a un talent énorme!
En plus elle a du style, elle est simple, elle a l’air gentille, bref je suis JAALOUUUSEEEE!
Pas trop quand même promis!
Merci pour cette belle interview :)
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Cette fille est solaire !
J’aime beaucoup ce billet.
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cette fille a vraiment beaucoup de classe
so pretty!!!
http://bonnieclydemarni.blogspot.com/
quelle classe et quel style! et de façon si naturelle en plus! bravo!
http://happyme.skynetblogs.be/
she’s so gorgeous!! and i love that we have the same hair routine – down to the DVD watching lol
Interview géniale, cette nana est fantastique!
love it
and love your blog continue Garance tu rock !
http://leawiest.tumblr.com/
Her coat is fabulous and sharp!
I am 57 years young. I think the aspects of your style offers many options even for an older young lady. Your style is simplistic yet it speaks sophistication. You respect style. thank you
Beautiful photos but more than anything she just seems like such a genuine and lovely person.
http://withlovesofiaclara.blogspot.com/
It so rare to see a famous black woman wearing her natural hair.
I remember when Solange first did “the big chop” the comments about it were so cruel. Some people are crazy. I love her style and think she stands out more since dropping the weaves.
Solange is such an inspiring woman, just like her sister! Love this post.
xxx
Anna
http://choseducoeur.blogspot.com
I also love baggy vintage jeans! For both morning and evening!
http://sacredandprofanedesigns.blogspot.com
I love how she has her own personal style.
And not just another creation of a stylist!
Merci Garance!
She seemed to be not high maintenance at all!
http://kaloka.livejournal.com
Je la trouve géniale! Elle n’a pas peur de faire des choix et donne l’impression d’avoir une joie de vivre incroyable… Belle personnalité! So cool!
Solange is channeling Jody Watley here. I love how she has come into her own style that’s distinct from her family’s aesthetic.
Garance, thanks for second post of Solange! I have a huge amount of admiration for her aspirations and her style. A few of my essentials are black mascara, earrings, pink or nude lip gloss and scented vegetable bar soaps! I keep the soaps in bulk in the bathroom and in my closet to fill the air with the best combination of scents!
wasialife.wordpress.com
great post :) she’s adorable.
loved the hair tips…the way she described it, it is like you can almost touch her hair
i love shea butter!
xo dina
http://www.lifeofphi.com
Love the mix of texture & style ….it goes together perfect. Super cute and sexy.
Congratulations! Gorgeous photos! Solange’s style is amazing and she seems so comfortable with it and herself.
It is a rare but wonderful treat to see an African woman on your blog. More please!
Wonderful post)
I have been always in love with Beyonce. Last year I became aware that she has a sister. Now I follow Solange on twitter and I am in love with her blog and her pictures. The other day I read an interview on the Evening Standard about her, where she revealed her story since she decided she would be a singer till now. Such an amazing life. She is so honest with herself, she is a fighter, and she knows where she is stepping on. She is such an inspiration…different and unique. I just admire her. Thank you for this, Garance, Cristina
I follow Solange on twitter and I am in love with her blog and her pictures. The other day I read an interview on the Evening Standard about her, where she revealed her story. Such an amazing life. She is so honest with herself, she is a fighter, and she knows where she is stepping on. She is such an inspiration…different and unique. I just admire her. Thank you for this, Garance, Cristina
I was smiling the whole way through. What a lovely woman.
She looks gorgeous!
xx
m
http//mollyeeb.blogspot.com/
Solange… ce prénom lui colle à la peau, elle est belle et pétillante et je suis en total adéquation avec elle en ce qui concerne les chemises blanches!
http://www.ladycolette.wordpress.com
Lovely! I’ve been a big fan of Solange ever since you introduced her to us. So thank you for that! And for this, was a great read.
I’d love to read what the essentials of Caroline Issa and Marina Larroude are, too! I adore these ‘essentials’ posts, they’re very inspiring.
Elle est petillante Solange, le fushia et le jaune, j’adoore, tres jolie tenue ^^
olivia ** rosecalamine.blogspot.com **
Fab post Garance. Totally ‘dig’ Solange’s style (yes I just said ‘dig’ …lol) but somehow ‘like’ does not seem to do it justice!
http://www.withaplombblog.com/
J’aime beaucoup le style de Solange. Elle a énormément de subtilité et d’habileté dans le mélange des imprimés et des couleurs.
Merci de lui avoir consacré un sujet !
J’ai le même pantalon Marni que celui qu’elle porte sur la photo. Je confirme : les pantalons de chez Marni sont extrêmement bien coupés.
You, my dear, are an amazing photographer! Love your portraits, and your lighting, and your writing style, and the aesthetic of your site. I just happened to come here by way of Huffpo, and I’m glad that I stopped by! All the best!
http://www.cmediamktg.com
Oh how I love this outfit! As Sydney creeps slowly closer to Winter this makes me start thinking about the upsides of wearing a long coat: time for a leopard print number I think! The pop of pink is perfect and the grey V-neck T makes the whole outfit feel fresh and modern whereas without it animal print coats can veer towards Belle de Jour territory. Solange is a great example of someone who looks like they have a fun getting dressed. Yes, she knows what suits her but she isn’t afraid to mix things up with colour and prints and this brings a feeling of joy to her outfits. Ladies who always lean towards monochromatic clothes take note: you can do candy colours and cute prints (at the same time!) and still look tres chic.
http://www.fashion-sessions.com/
Naturally gorgeous !!
http://theloveshoot.blogspot.com/
the most i have taken from Solange’s inspirational personal style is when you are confident and comfortable in your own skin, your clothes just look that much better. you have to be confident and comfortable to wear the prints, brights, and hair & beauty styles Solange so effortlessly pulls off. She’s Dope … with a capital D.
the streets are watchin’.
This girl has great style and energy. It’s nice to see her featured here.
http://www.brownstonebeauty.com
love her style ….so chic
Finally !!! une fille noire dans ton blog !!!! J’adore, Solange est magnifique, son style me laisse sans voix.
Luv Solange, she truly is one of my style icons. A cool down to earth girl who loves shoes and prints. Would luv to see her in a colorful Modahnik dress!!
panther. spotted and dotted. amazing!
i can’t get enough of this girl and this is my favorite article that i’ve read on her. i love to know what she loves :) like her, i can’t get enough of white blouses.
Solange is a beautiful young woman I love how she amazingly transformed to her natural look and I like how she is comfortable with her style Thank You Solange you make me feel comfortable with my new transformation as well going natural is BEAUTIFUL
Garance, you have such a sharp style eye and you know who to look out for before anyone [everyone!] else does… Bravo!
But then, this comes from the fact that Solange, her music and her impeccable style are my inspiration essentials… Which is one of the reasons why I created this: http://aftertwofive.blogspot.com/2013/07/blood-orangetrue.html
:),
Jovana
I love Solange! Her style is so amazing, and I really loved this interview!
http://www.laurablogmode.com
WOW!! Thank you Atelierdore for sharing this awesome post really very Nice Post :-)