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Guest Fashion Editor - LaShawn Houston


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 10:00 a.m. March 18, 2011
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GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LASHAWN HOUSTON

Soon-to-be newlywed and community volunteer LaShawn Houston knows what she likes when it comes to her wardrobe. The Booker Middle School assistant principal maintains traditional and professional clothing styles but also loves to add some color and sassiness to her looks.
"My style is very versatile - I especially like to wear bright colors because they look good on my skin tone." - LaShawn Houston
ANNE KLEIN SHOES
ANNE KLEIN SHOES "The silver allows me to wear these wedges with many things, but I usually wear these with jeans."
ANTONIO MELANI DRESS
ANTONIO MELANI DRESS "I can dress this up for evening; it's great for going out or to a party."
B. WEAR JACKET
B. WEAR JACKET "I found this in the junior's department at Macy's, and it turned out to be one of my favorite pieces."
CATWALK STUDIO TOP
CATWALK STUDIO TOP "I love any type of cardigan or wrap. This one is special to me because I'm a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, so I wear this to functions or when I'm casual."
FRANCO SARTO HANDBAG
FRANCO SARTO HANDBAG "I carry this often because of the color. It lends itself to being worn with various attires."
HENRY 
GENERATION JACKET
HENRY GENERATION JACKET "This is my favorite jean jacket - it's so versatile. It's stylish and chic and a great addition to my wardrobe."
LONDON TIMES DRESS
LONDON TIMES DRESS "I wear bright colors as much as possible."
LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAG
LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAG "The red scarf accent is a fun addition to a traditional look."
MICHAEL KORS HANDBAG
MICHAEL KORS HANDBAG "This is a great travel bag and the style accents anything I'm wearing."
MICHAEL KORS SHOES
MICHAEL KORS SHOES "Because I'm in a professional environment, I dress up for work. So, when I'm off work and going out with the girls, I like to dress down but still classy. I especially love to wear fun shoes."
PEARLS
PEARLS "I absolutely love pearls and am known for wearing them. They are great to dress up or down."
RAMPAGE SHOES
RAMPAGE SHOES "These purple shoes perfectly accent my many purple dresses. They spoke to me when I first saw them."
WHITE HOUSE 
BLACK MARKET 
BRACELET
WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET BRACELET "This is the perfect accessory when going out for a fun night with my girlfriends."
WHITE HOUSE BLACK 
MARKET SUIT
WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET SUIT "I like the black-and-white style because it's so diverse and I can accent the jacket with different pants or a different skirt. I get a lot of use out of these types of suits."

 

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