Givenchy X Erykah Badu X Spring 2014

Erykah Badu is one of my favorite artist, visually, vocally and physically. She embodies originality and never being afraid to push the limits of society and the music industry. She has teamed up with Givenchy for their Spring 2014 line. 

The shirt above I need to have in my life immediately! Between Erykah's' influence on fashion and her neo-soul music their is no surprise creative Director Riccardo Tisci wanted to embody her in their Africa-meets-Japan inspired collection. 

The French line has pushed the envelop featuring a transgender model, an albino model and chic mother-daughter duos. Tisci believes their needs to be more diversity and embracing of different cultures and ethnicities even on the runway.

Work, Ms. Badu (if ya nasty)!

View one of my favorite live performances and songs, "I Want You"

Top 5 Summer Must-Haves X Style

Summer by far takes that cake as far as style and simplicity.  It's not only about coordinating and not matching unless your'e going for a monochrome look, but making it look easy with less layering than the fall or winter would call for. It's best to be stylish (not so much trendy, classics with key pieces) and staying cool (not naked).

Here are the top five looks to up do your summer wardrobe!

Top 5 Summer Must-Haves by nikgold featuring dkny tote

Issa london dress
$315 - theoutnet.com

American vintage
my-wardrobe.com

Topshop body con dress
topshop.com

Topshop mesh top
topshop.com

Zara floral blazer
zara.com

Roksanda Ilincic full skirt
stylebop.com

Topshop
topshop.com

Coco s Fortune maxi skirt
$46 - rarelondon.com

River Island black skirt
$34 - riverisland.com

Lacing shoes
$170 - nelly.com

Givenchy leather handbag
mytheresa.com

Kelly wearstler
kellywearstler.com

Dkny tote
forzieri.com

Envelope clutch
$20 - newlook.com

Madewell
madewell.com



1. Maxi, tank dresses and bodycon dresses, catch some air and can be stylish all in one. Color, print and texture lets you play this look up or down.

2. All white, have fun with freshness of summer but be careful to keep it clean and classy, a simple white crop top, tank, jeans and purse will go off with the right accessories and shoe game.

3. Full skirts, from ombre'd maxis, to color blocked and printed wide legs you can have fun and catch that fresh air while keeping it simple and stylish!

4. Accessories can make or break a look, with the right clutch you can have an easy breezy summer!

5. Floral is so much fun and can also be a sharp look added with the right bottoms, shoes or tops! Go for River Islands black floral skirt with straps, a funky floral blazer or floral accessories to bring summer everywhere with you.

Whatever you wear have fun and keep it clean!