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Other than black and white being the theme of the night, the sequins made famous by The Gloved One bka Michael Jackson also inspired a few outfits. Check out the major bling worn by Beyonce, Keri Hilson, and Alicia Keys. I love Alicia's look. She is wearing a studded sea-foam Jenny Packham dress with a Lucifer Vir Honestus cocktail ring and Ippolita hoop. For more on how to get the Michael Jackson, check out AOL Black Voices. Keep it strictly stylish! h! … [Read more...]
The 2009 BET awards were held last night in Los Angeles and the stars came out to shine. The show honored the legacy of the late great Michael Jackson...and I think that everyone got the memo to wear something in tribute to The Gloved One. Check out the fab celebs in black, in white, and other.... I love the back baring of Taraji's dress, but I don't quite understand the science of Medoly Thornton's dress. I know that every celeb wants to make an … [Read more...]
Summertime is high time for houseguests. Check out how to be a great host on my Etiquette Examiner site here. Be sure to subscribe to get weekly etiquette tips! Keep it strictly stylish! … [Read more...]
Okay, I just posted a great fashion piece about First Lady Michelle Obama serving her community in style. So, it comes as a total shock and surprise to me that she is being called "ghetto" by anonymous Martha's Vineyard residents in response to her impending August vacay with the Obama clan. For those unaware, New York magazine published an article written by veteran Black journalist Touré in its latest issue titled "Black and White on Martha's Vineyard." In this ode to the affluent Black … [Read more...]
The fashion icon whom we call Michelle Obama seldom does wrong in the fashion world. I love following her famous foray into the mixed world of haute couture and economic fashion sense...she can pair a J. Crew jacket with a Michael Kors sheath like no other! Take a gander at the first lady in action while serving her community in a yellow J. Crew cardigan, a Lanvin top, and Puma sneakers. She spoke at a United We Serve volunteer event at the Fort McNair fitness center in Washington, D.C. … [Read more...]
Swedish based H&M announced that its next celebrity designer collaboration will be with Jimmy Choo after the successful collabo with Matthew Williamson. The collection will hit the stores on November 14 featuring clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories. Normally, Choo shoes range from $600 to $1,200 but the H&M versions will start at $59. The selection will only be available in a few select stores. And There will even be a men’s collection! Jimmy Choo founder and … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Well looky here...Mel B took no time off to get her bod back in shape. She owes her fab post-baby body to her strict exercise regime and her "I don't diet" mantra. Even though she doesn't "diet", she does follow 30/40/30 eating plan...more info below. Until you hop to the "how-to," take a gander at the after photos: HER DIET "I have to eat," says Mel B., 33, who relies on the food delivery service Freshology for her daily dose of fish, chicken "and I'm … [Read more...]
HAPPY MAN DAY! In honor of all of the dads who work hard to take care of their families and to raise well-adjusted kiddies in these crazy times, Happy Father's Day! Here are some luxury gift ideas to show your thanks to dear old Dad. Louis Vuitton Conspiration Mask I absolutely adore these sunglasses! They personify understated elegance and luxury. I usually don't like any product that displays a logo or brand, but the LV logo is so subtle that is doesn't scream, "Look at my … [Read more...]
Helo fab readers! Essence has a great contest that ends tomorrow evening--so read the details quickly and enter to win! The esteemed magazine is looking for a new cover virtual model for their Makeover Magic tool that uses the Covergirl Queen Collection. The deets are below: Become the new face of Essence's Makeover Magic Tool! We're looking for one beautiful woman to appear on ESSENCE.com as the virtual model for Makeover Magic – the new "try on" makeover tool that takes the … [Read more...]
In honor of this blessed day, I am headed out for fun in the sun. In the meantime, check out these sites for fab fashion and lifestyle tips: The B-Life The Fashion Bomb Fab Sugar Even though I rarely drink, if you would like to have a birthday drink in my honor, have one of my favorites, the pomegranate martini. You find a how-to video and the recipe below (wait a few seconds for it to begin): * 2 tablespoons natural cane sugar * 2 tablespoons water * 2-3 ounces top-shelf … [Read more...]
