“WHEN HARLEM CAME TO PARIS” RETURNS TO ENTERTAIN WASHINGTONIANS

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 8pm, the headquarters of The Alliance Francaise de Washington will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance. LiL SoSo Productions in partnership with The French Alliance bring “When Harlem Came to Paris” (WHCTP), a theatrical cabaret celebrating [...]

Ok, I hate to admit this…just a teensy bit…I’m tired of Fashion Week.  Maybe I’m just tired of seeing surreal style worn by size minus two models.  I have become much more interested in the style of the average person—the person who I see on the street, in the office, on the train, etc….who takes [...]

I am always on the prowl for anything that will make me look a bit more fab than usual.  That extra pop…you could say. Well, I must not have been that far off when I tried on my Kymaro Body Shaper for that extra added “under” pop—because pop star Lady Gaga wears hers as an [...]

Mo’Nique had the look of a winner Saturday night as she collected another award for her role in the movie “Precious”. In a nude gown with embellished sleeves and understated but beautiful makeup she was a red carpet hit. As impressive as her appearance was it paled in comparison to her graciousness while accepting her [...]

Congrats to Monique on her Golden Globe win!  I saw Precious….and loved-ed it *with In Living Color two snaps*!  She was a monster as Mary Jones and it was a beast of a performance.  On to the Oscars!
Keep it strictly fab!

If you are looking for a new look this year, enter to win in Vogue’s makeover contest below. The only caveat:  you have to purchase a subscription, but if you are a fan of fashion…it won’t hurt that bad…
Would you like the once in a lifetime opportunity to win a makeover with the editors of [...]

Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel creative director,  is  a man of many trades.  which now includes film-making (Tom Ford must be rubbing off on his fashion peers).  Check his short film, Vol de Jour, Check out the Chanel motorcycle.  Fab!!

Keep it strictly Coco!

Every year, I  aim to go and grow.  Since I have firmly placed a foothold in the fashion world, it’s high time to learn more about my fashion forefathers…and foremothers.  This year,  I will post DAILY about Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, better know as the unforgettable Coco Chanel. She has single handedly influenced the most influential [...]

Holidays can bring a great deal of joy…and an equal amount of stress.  As I get older, the pressure is on for me to either create a sumptuous holiday feast or to simply contribute a dish to a family potluck feast.  Well, as luck would have it, I have only had to contribute dishes and [...]

I always like to be on the edge when it comes to the latest fashion trends.  I tend to make my own…I don’t know how to play follow the leader well…
Anyways, when I want to get the most scrumptious looks for less, I always check out Gilt. Click on the fab pic below for more [...]