Sep

First Person Fabulous: 95.7 JAMZ’s Ms. Nu York Talks Fashion

Ever wonder what some of the most popular voices in radio are wearing? Same Chic Different Day went behind the beat to talk with the very fab Nu York (cohost of the Roy Wood Jr. Morning Show on 95.7 JAMZ) about her eclectic mix of “Big Apple meets Magic City” style.

On dressing for success:

Nu York: It depends on the day. I wake up at 4:30 a.m. so most of the time when I’m leaving people are just getting in. So, they really won’t see me unless I have other work to do. [The] majority of the time I dress casually; however, recently I’ve been dressing up. Only because with my job, you never know who might drop by the studio.

On how both Alabama and New York have influenced her style:

Nu York: Sometimes New Yorkers can over accessorize an outfit which can look really loud, however Alabama has taught me to tone it down a little bit. Sometimes less is more. Alabama has a laid back sense of style. Lots of tee shirts & shorts. Flip flops. You will almost never see that in New York. Not unless it’s in the hood [laughs out loud]. And in New York you will almost always see big pairs of gold earrings. New Yorkers loooove jewelry.

On her worst fashion moment:

Nu York: My worst fashion moment would have to be when I first moved here from New York & I was trying to transition to the “Southern” style. I wasn’t used to wearing make up, as most New Yorkers hate doing, and I wore eye brow make up for the first time. I didn’t know how to apply it so as a result I looked like a clown/Geisha.

Fashion DO’s?

Nu York: Do wear eyelashes; [they doll] you up. Do keep powder on you in case your face gets shiny. Always keep a set of back up clothes in the car in case you spill something on it. And do dress to impress, even if it’s a trip to the grocery store.

Fashion DON’Ts?

Nu York: No improper lace fronts. Socks and sandals/flip flops equals what the heck were you thinking?! Leggings do not look good with everything. And DO NOT bootleg name brands, they are so easy to spot.

Nu York mentioned that her go-to outfit is a Bebe dress, and that she can’t wait to try feathered accessories for fall. Her final piece of fashion advice?

“There is always a sale going on somewhere! You don’t have to splurge to buy high fashion clothes/apparel.”

Catch Nu York on the Roy Wood Jr. Morning Show on 95.7 JAMZ weekdays from 5-9 AM.

Image courtesy of Nu York

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Sep

The September Issue

My writing career and love of glamour started with this magazine. Sort of.

I’ve loved the world of beauty since I was old enough to sneak into my mother’s clothes, jewelry and Fashion Fair cosmetics – yeah, the old school plum lipsticks and frosty shadows – and stumble around in her heels. I’ve loved writing since I was old enough to scribble what I thought was my name across our dining room walls. By the time I attended my first ever fashion show (yes, the Ebony Fashion Fair), I knew a life of glamour was the one for which I wanted a front row seat. And when my Letter to the Editor was published in the issue you see pictured, I knew I wanted to be a writer.

Unfortunately, Fashion Fair no longer rocks the runways of small towns and major cities. Tastes change; what was out last season makes an appearance the next. But celebrating aspirational, yet accessible and affordable style? And documenting it in the world around us, in the people we see every day? That will never go out of style.

Same Chic Different Day‘s aim is to celebrate chic people, places and things. Looking for what to wear? Want to know who was “there”?

Fab people, fun times, fierce style. Glamour at your fingertips?

You’ll find it here.

Welcome.

~AEB

Image courtesy of Ebony archives