Style and Regalia

"Think pink, but don't wear it"

2011-09-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of Macy's

Just another day at the office for Jennifer Lopez

2011-08-31T15:50:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of Kohl's

Spanx Activewear at Neiman's!

2011-08-23T07:19:00.000-07:00

Love Spanx?

Well, Spanx has launched new active wear line available at Neiman Marcus. The brand claims that the garments are made with moisture wicking fabric while maintaining their famed imperfection hiding engineering.

Photos Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Alexander Wang + Sally Hansen = Nail Explosion

2011-08-22T16:52:00.000-07:00

Alexander Wang will join Prabal Gurung and Tracy Reese as the beneficiary of his very own nail color collection from Sally Hansen. The lacquers, Wang’s first official beauty effort, will debut at his Spring show and should prove as covetable an accessory as his studded It bags. Fingers crossed a few bottles are tossed into the gift bags.

Imagine the nail possibilities!

Courtesy of Sally Hansen

DKNY Something New York Project

2011-08-19T22:37:00.000-07:00

DKNY + Stylecaster tapped 5 real New Yorkers to style DKNY's Fall 2011 Collection in their own way.

Video Courtesy Of DKNY

The Art of Fashion feat. Drew Barrymore for Neiman Marcus

2011-08-13T12:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a behind the scenes look.

Video Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Jennifer Lopez Vanity Fair Shoot: Behind the Scenes

2011-08-08T17:12:00.000-07:00

Beyonce for Harper's Bazaar UK~September Issue

2011-08-06T00:34:00.000-07:00

Here's a few photos from Beyonce's Harper's Bazaar UK spread.

Behind the scenes

Photos and Video Courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

You Can't Fake Fashion

2011-07-13T06:25:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Lopez Attends the 2011 BAFTA Brits To Watch Event

2011-07-12T23:21:00.000-07:00

It's no secret that Jennifer Lopez is one of my favorite people. One thing I like about her is her determination. She was determine to get back on top, and she did. She was determined to get her body back after the twins, and she did. She was determined to look killer in her Emilio Pucci while attending the BAFTA gala, and she did!

The dress is from the Fall 2011 Emilio Pucci collection

featuring Joan Smalls

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Monica Feudi

You're a Fake!

2011-05-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

Scarlett Johansson For Moët & Chandon

2011-01-18T23:25:00.001-08:00

Photo Courtesy of Moët & Chandon

The Stars Are Aligned: 2011 Golden Globes Red Carpet Picks

2011-01-17T11:24:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Lopez~ Zuhair Murad

She changed for the after party!

Angelina Jolie~ Atelier Versace

Dianna Agron~ J. Mendel

Sarah Hyland~ Max Azria

Olivia Wilde~Marchesa

Elizabeth Moss~ Donna Karen

January Jones~ Versace

Eva Longoria~ Zac Posen

Anne Hathaway~ Armani Prive

Nicole Kidman~ Prada

Amber Riley~ Oliver Tolentino

Catherine Zeta-Jones~ Monique Lhuillier

Kyra Sedgwick~ Emilio Pucci

Naya Rivera~ Douglas Hannant

Vanessa Williams

Mark Wahlberg's Wife
(Hey, I'm not a journalist, so don't expect me to have ALL the facts)

Carrie Underwood~ Badgley Mischka

Emma Stone~ Calvin Klein

Shaun Robinson~ Oday Shakar

Jane Lynch~ Ali Rahimi

Photos Courtesy of Getty Images

Dita Von Teese For Cointreau Prive

2010-09-07T16:29:00.000-07:00

Dita Von Teese is collaborating with Cointreau Liqueur to open a pop up members-only club in Paris. The club will open on September 29th (Dita's birthday) and will serve her signature cocktail made of orange liqueur, apple juice, lemon juice, and violet syrup.

Photos Courtesy of Cointreau

It's Coming! Alber Elbaz and H&M Getting Married

2010-09-07T16:15:00.000-07:00

Bleu de Chanel

2010-08-28T10:40:00.000-07:00

Directed by Martin Scorsese

Featuring Gaspard Ulliel

You're.Welcome

Video courtesy of Chanel

You Know You Want It: San Pellegrino Meets Missoni

2010-07-21T23:08:00.000-07:00

Mineral Water
+
Fashion
=

Photos Courtesy of S. Pellegrino

Hermes Fall/Winter 2010 Ad Campaign

2010-07-21T22:01:00.000-07:00

Featuring Constance Jablonski

Photos Courtesy of Hermes

Dolce & Gabbana A/W 10/11 Ad Campaign feat. Madonna

2010-07-18T22:09:00.000-07:00

We Be Cubbin' : Bulgari, Julianne Moore, and some Cub-Love

2010-07-18T19:32:00.000-07:00

This is the new advert for Bulgari featuring Julianne Moore

In other Bulgari news...

Isabella Rosselli will be designing handbags for Bulgari.

She says, "My connection with Bulgari dates back to when I was a child and I’d accompany my mother to the historic shop in Via Condotti in Rome."

The collection will be called the Isabella Rossellini collection.

Dita Von Teese For Perrier

2010-07-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

Pony Up with Hermes: Fall 2010 Advert

2010-07-12T06:38:00.000-07:00

Photos Courtesy of Hermes

Miu Miu Fall 2010 Ad Campaign (print)

2010-07-11T22:34:00.000-07:00

Photos Courtesy of Miu Miu

Fall 2010 Couture

2010-07-08T01:11:00.000-07:00

Here are my picks.
Enjoy!

Chanel

Iris Strubegger and Baptiste Giabiconi

Jean Paul Gaultier

Dita Von Teese and Jean Paul Gaultier

Givenchy

Valentino

Christian Dior

Armani Prive

Photos Courtesy of Givenchy, Marcio Madeira, and Monica Feudi

Shakira's World Cup Costume (Closing Ceremony)

2010-07-07T18:16:00.000-07:00

In case you missed her performance for the opening ceremony.

Miu Miu Fall/Winter 10/11 Ad Campaign

2010-07-06T15:11:00.000-07:00

Enjoy!

Victoria Beckham Does Range Rover

2010-07-06T13:57:00.000-07:00

I know, I'm a few days late, but I was trying to find better pics to post. I've got video instead.

She's wearing her own design.

Photo Courtesy of Victoria Beckham

Her Majesty Loves The Bling

2010-07-06T12:52:00.001-07:00

Yes, that's Queen Elizabeth II wearing blinged out (in the letter "Q") 3D glasses while in Toronto.

Settle Down Kids: Fall/Winter 10/11 Ad Campaigns

2010-07-02T11:55:00.000-07:00

First up, Tom Ford Eyewear

Featuring Freja Beha Erichsen and Nicolas Hoult

Next, Louis Vuitton

Natalia Vordianova and Karen Elson look great.

Notice how Christy Turlington is about 10 years older than Karen, and 20 years older than Natalia and she blends right in? Like I've said in past posts; she's still got it.

Dior featuring Karlie Kloss

Giorgio Armani featuring Edita Vilkeviciute (say that 3 times fast)

Enjoy!

You Know You Want It: Scott Campbell for Louis Vuitton

2010-07-02T11:07:00.000-07:00

This is for Alden at Musings of a Chubby Male Fashion Whore.

Tattoo artist Scott Campbell was commission by none other than one of his best clients, Marc Jacobs, to do his magic on the Spring/Summer 2011 menswear accessories.

You can thank me later.

Photos Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Victoria Went Back to Long Locks

2010-06-27T22:58:00.000-07:00

At the last World Cup, Victoria Beckham was full length and blonde

She came to America and left her extensions behind and went for a
sexy, super bleached, short do.

She went back to her signature bob from her Spice Girl days
Got bored and went pixie
Grew it out and played with it
Now she's back to her extension
And yes, I am aware that I'm drooling over her ankle strap, platform Louboutin pumps.
Thank you.

Watch Your Man: Jenni Rivera "Por Que No Le Calas"

2010-06-27T21:45:00.000-07:00

Chanel Pre-Fall 2010 Advert

2010-06-21T00:25:00.001-07:00

A few shots from the Chanel Pre-Fall 2010 ad campaign shot by Karl, himself.

Doesn't Baptiste [Giabiconi] look like Karl in his early years?

Photos Courtesy of Chanel

If Gucci Can Go Green

2010-06-18T06:34:00.000-07:00

Shopping bags made from FSC Certified 100% recyclable paper.

Photo Courtesy of Gucci

Love Bunnies: Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez

2010-06-17T19:31:00.000-07:00

I love seeing these two together.

Here they are at the 2010 Apollo Theater Spring Benefit Concert
where they were both honored with a humanitarian award.

Having fun at the Samsung 9th Annual Four Seasons of Hope Gala

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Dita Does Virgin...Atlantic

2010-06-17T18:56:00.000-07:00

Dita Von Teese, Sir Richard Branson, and a pair of red Louboutins.
My kind of day.

Virgin Atlantic is celebrating their 10 years of service of non-stop flights
between Vegas and London.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Where Have You Been Eva???

2010-06-17T18:23:00.000-07:00

Dear Eva Mendes,
We haven't seen you in a minute. ¿Dónde has estado?

Here's Eva doing a photocall for the 9th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles.

Photo Credit: Getty

Design Inspiration: Kelly Wearstler

2010-06-17T00:51:00.000-07:00

I'm moving soon, so you know what that means. Time to decorate! I love interior design. It would probably be my third career choice. Current one is fashion, second is advertising. Anyways, I have in my head what I want this time around. The problem is finding what I visualize in my head. I needed proof that I am not insane.

My aesthetic is Hollywood Regency. Which is neoclassical with a tinge of contemporary. I've known about this move for quite some time and have really thought long and hard about what I want. I needed some photos to keep me on track.

Hey, you try going to the garment district and not segueing because you don't have a list to stick to.

So far, the only current interior design that shares my vision is Kelly Wearstler. I've snatched some photos of her work to keep me focused and sane. I'm sharing them with you because I'm so moved by them.

The plum bench is one of the colors in my color scheme.

The tufting...

I've always liked cranes, but peacocks are more appealing to me.

Photos Credit: Kelly Wearstler

Shakira's World Cup Costume

2010-06-07T22:59:00.000-07:00

Shakira will be performing Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) at The World Cup. Roberto Cavalli designed her outfit for the opening ceremony June 10th in Soweto/Johannesburg, South Africa.

Credits: Shakira.com and Roberto Cavalli

One of My Favorite Golden Girls Episodes

2010-06-03T23:09:00.000-07:00

Blanche tried to impress homeboy with fake boobs.

Fast-forward to the 7:00 mark.

My Favorite Golden Girl Is Gone: Rue McClanahan (1934-2010)

2010-06-03T13:49:00.000-07:00

Blanche Devereaux was my absolute favorite Golden Girl. Sure, Sophia was sharp, Dorothy was dry, and Rose was lovable. But Blanche had something. I was pretty young when The Golden Girls originally aired. I remember loving that southern belle accent. Her fashions. Her blatant hoe-ish-ness. She was a woman in control. She was having fun in her golden years. She was NBC's version of Samantha Jones.

Rue McClanahan owned this character.

She earned an Emmy and 3 Golden Globe nominations for her outstanding performance as Blanche. Her acting career spanned over 5 decades. She was married 6 times and survived breast cancer. She was also a mother and supporter of gay and animal rights.
It seems to me she lived a FULL life.

She will be missed.

Rue McClanahan
February 21, 1934-June 3, 2010

The Bump Is Coming Along Nicely

2010-05-30T19:45:00.000-07:00

Taking a mini break from the European leg of her tour, Paulina Rubio is seen at the beach in Marbella, Spain.

Word on the street is that Pau is going to name the baby Michelle if it's a girl, and Nicolas (after her husband) if it's a boy. I'm SOOOOO excited!

The Stars Are Aligned: LG's Night of Fashion & Technology Party

2010-05-26T23:09:00.000-07:00

Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham host LG's Night of Fashion & Technology party at West Hollywood's Soho House.

Eva's wearing Reem Acra. Vic is in a dress from her own collection.

Photo Credit: WireImage

See, Sports and Fashion CAN Coexist

2010-05-23T17:23:00.000-07:00

Venus Williams during her first round at French Open

You Know You Want It: Nooka Silicon Wallets

2010-05-21T14:19:00.000-07:00

I really like these silicon "Asset Organizers" by Nooka. I think they're so cute and fun. They are perfect when you want to condense your IDs and credit cards into a smaller purse for a certain outings such as concerts or the beach. Asset Organizers come in 10 colors and retail for $35.

Oh My Gosh! Pau Is Pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-05-07T17:43:00.001-07:00

It's true! She said it herself! Our Pau is going to be a mommy!!!!

I'm too excited to type anything coherent.
Check her Twitter: http://twitter.com/paurubio

Get This Look: Vintage Casual

2010-05-05T17:56:00.000-07:00

Not in the mood to dress like a fierce fashionista?
Well, I found that this simple, vintage-inspired look can cure your "I don't care what I look like today"blues.

Doesn't take longer than 5 minutes to think it about and throw on.
The rest of the world will think that you really took your time to look glam.

The Stars Are Aligned: The Met Gala 2010

2010-05-04T15:03:00.000-07:00

Anna Wintour and Oprah (along with The Gap's Patrick Robinson) hosted The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala. This year's exhibition theme is American Women: Fashioning a National Identity. The exhibit will run from May 5th to August 15th of this year.

Here are some of my favorites from the ball.
Enjoy!

Lady Gaga gave another one of her typically outrageous performance
this time wearing Giorgio Armani.

Oscar de la Renta & Oprah
in Oscar de la Renta

Anna Wintour in Chanel Couture & Bee Schaffer in Balenciaga

Naomi Campbell in Dolce & Gabbana

Andre Leon Talley & Whoopi Goldberg in Chado Ralph Rucci

Melissa George in J. Mendel

Donatella Versace in her own design

Amber Valletta in RM by Roland Mouret

Lily Donaldson in Marc Jacobs

Phillip Lim & Alexa Chung in 3.1 Phillip Lim

Demi Moore in Lanvin

Marion Cotillard in Dior

Alessandra Ambrosio in Versace

Kerry Washington in Thakoon for Gap

Nicole Richie in Marc Jacobs

Rachel Roy & Kiya Kebede in Rachel Roy

Eva Mendes in Dolce & Gabbana

Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera

Coco Rocha in Zac Posen

Jessica Alba in Sophie Theallet for Gap

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

Iman in Prada

Janet Jackson in Lanvin

Donna Karen in her own design

Christina Hendrick in L'Wren Scott

Jack McCollough, Chloe Sevigny and Lazaro Hernandez
in Proenza Schouler

Chanel Iman in Michael Kors

Emma Watson in Burberry

Sarah Jessica Parker in Halston

Stella McCartney, Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson
all in Stella McCartney

Tina Fey in Yves Saint Laurent

Viola Davis in Vera Wang

Vera Wang & Mila Kunis in Vera Wang

Photo Credit: Getty Images

There's Nothing Wrong With Trying New Things: Paulina Rubio

2010-04-30T18:40:00.001-07:00

Paulina Rubio was at the Latin Billboard Awards sporting a vintage look.
*Raised Eyebrow*
Mind you, I love vintage. I love Pau.
However, when I saw her personal pic (featuring Nelly Furtado) I was like, "Oh, my Pau!".

This is a different look for Paulina. She doesn't do red lips. She doesn't have real bangs. She usually lets her hair flow free and wears minimal makeup.
Then, I saw the official pics (with proper lighting).

Not so bad. Just different than what we expect from her. I think she should have done a different 'do for the gown she wore on the red carpet. An up do

Considering she changed for her performance, it's all good.

This is more what we're use to; micro dress and gapped legs.

Pau won for Causa y Effecto.

It's Coming! Sex In The Citty II

2010-04-10T12:51:00.000-07:00

Need.Oxygen.NOW!

Rie Rasmussen for Perrier-Jouet

2010-04-07T17:42:00.000-07:00

Danish actress, model, director, writer, photographer, horse whisperer (okay, the last one isn't true. Or IS it???) Rie Rasmussen is the muse and face for Perrier-Jouet's latest ad champagne. She's even rendered the three watercolor paintings below for the House of Perrier-Jouet.

Get This Look: Paulina Rubio

2010-04-02T22:18:00.000-07:00

Paulina Rubio is back to work for the second leg of her tour, The Gran City Pop Tour.
She was lucky enough to sneak in some shopping in Palermo Soho (Buenos Aires). Which is like Soho, but in Argentina. Great shops, great vibe. Nice relaxing day.
Our Golden Girl was looking casual chic and refreshed.

To Get This Look:

Does Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog) Hurt You?

2010-04-01T21:49:00.000-07:00

You'll hear instructors say that the downward-facing dog position is an easy one. It's a good resting position. If you have cruddy upper body strength, then you know this is pure bull.

If you want to reduce stress on your wrist and hands (the common complaint about this pose) you should press down with your fingers (index and thumbs in particular) and borders of your palms. Push the hips up and backward.

I personally find that if I do a good warm up (and not let all of the attention go to my leg and back muscles) I don't have The Flaming Arm.

A good yoga mat works too.
The extra cushy ones take a lot of the stress off your wrists.

Get This Look: Ashley Tisdale

2010-03-29T14:57:00.001-07:00

Pulling together another outfit with casual elements that can be dressed up with the right accessories.

Check out Ashley Tisdale at the L.A premiere of The Last Song.

To Get This Casual Look:

Photo Credit: WireImage

Get This Look: Working With What You've Got

2010-03-23T15:30:00.001-07:00

Is it Spring already???

You know what that means; time for a new wardrobe. Although it may be Spring, that doesn't mean the weather is reflecting such around the country. It's not quite time to break out your espadrilles and maxi dresses. Also, many of you are on a tight budget. Buying a new wardrobe for the season may have to take a backseat for a few months.

As I sat here thinking about what I should post, I thought about the trends from the last season. You got your appropriate-for-any-occasion sheath dress. You bought a biker jacket. You went crazy on the booties. Clutches were bought as if it were the Y2k mania again. You even got that statement necklace that kinda doesn't go with anything else because, well, you've worn it already. You were a good fashionista, and bought all this crap. Now it's time to buy more??? Don't fret. Just work with what you've got.

I basically threw together a bunch of items that I have in my closet to make a new outfit that works with the weather and one's budget.
This is a casual outfit.

Enjoy!

Aww Damn! Kate Winslet and Hubby Split

2010-03-15T14:45:00.000-07:00

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes announced their separation today. Talk about a being blind-sided. DID NOT see that one coming. I believe they had been together since the early 2000s.

Oh well! Roll in the next one!

It seems the two are splitting amicably, which is always cool. I hate when people fight dirty in the publics (yes, with an 's').

I wish Kate all the luck.

I'm disenchanted at the moment...

2010-03-14T18:12:00.000-07:00

This is a fashion blog, right? That's what it's suppose to be. I don't posts every day. Mainly, because I'm busy. It's rather time consuming to make a half decent post daily. I've had this blog for about two years or so. I started out super psyched about being able to have my own website with my own content. I even learned how to screw around with html codes so everything can be JUST how I wanted it to be. The blog was suppose to force me to stay in touch with the industry. Kinda like an electronic scrapbook. Or like taping magazine tear-outs to your walls as a teen. It was really suppose to be for me and whoever shared the same interests.

Then came the reality: No one cares about your blog!
I went to other blogs that had a strong readership. They were all pretty neat blogs, but they were in competition with one another. And the adverts! That made me feel some kinda way. I couldn't knock them, could I? They were blogging for money and free stuff. Great perks, but not my driving force. Sounds too much like a job.
I figured that I would stick to my plan, and just improve over time.
Besides, I already bought the url.

As time went on, I became more and more disenchanted with everything. Blogging. The industry. Everything! What was the point?! Pretty much anyone who gives a sh*t about fashion, has a blog. We're all blogging about the same sh*t too. The fashion weeks roll around, and thousands of blogs are posting the same damn picture. All of us! Before, I maybe disillusioned myself with the idea that posting pics from NYFW made me special. I wasn't REALLY special, because I wasn't there. Every fashion show I've been to, it's been backstage with me really wanting people to acknowledge my eye coming in contact with their elbow (I'm 5'2" flat on my feet. 5'6" in most shoes).
The last few season, designers are invited regular ol' girls to shows. This bothers me because a lot of them don't even work in the industry, or have a journalism background. What the fux?! There are girls, and guys, busting their hump trying to get legitimate work in fashion journalism. I don't have a problem with someone like Claire Sulmers, from The Fashion Bomb going to shows. She has the background. She's not a dabbler. But just random Jenny who copies and pastes like the rest of us??? I've never envisioned being at the shows unless I took the path of a buyer. Which I'm not really interested in (that's a whole separate post altogether). I prefer backstage. You actually get to SEE the garment.

Don't get me wrong. I know why designers invite bloggers. Money. But it just takes away from it's exclusivity. With the Project Runway, Top Models, and other tacky reality shows, everybody and their mama is into fashion now. You see them enrolling in school, only to drop before census week because they realize everything isn't solved in 60 mins with fewer commercial interruptions. They can't cut the mustard. And they don't like being challenged. They really just have great style, but not the talent. Which is okay, but they take up a lot of time and space.

Just dabblers!

*I'm using that word now after Barb's mom (from Big Love) called Bill a dabbler for wanting to bring on a 4th wife.

I Hate Disappointments

2010-03-12T14:05:00.000-08:00

I'm not a Gaga fan. I don't like her music and image overall, but I will give her credit where it's due. Bad Romance was a great song. The video was actually amazing. I wasn't going to download the Fame Monster album or anything, but I liked it.

When I heard Telephone, I was like, "Okay. I like this." Beyonce's part is really cool (I'm not a Beyonce fan, but I like her more of her work more than Gaga's).
They pumped everything up. The video is going to be great. Just wait and see. You won't be disappointed.

Video premieres. 3 minutes in, I forgot what I was doing. THEN, the music starts. I wasn't impressed, but decided to stick it out. I figured that part with Beyonce singing was going to bring it all back for me. It didn't. The screwed that scene up. The rest of the video was choppy. Moments of me not knowing why I was still watching this, and the music randomly starting again.

It wasn't innovative. It was predictable. Gaga wearing cigarette glasses? Not surprising.
Gaga hard kissing a chick? Not shocking. Didn't she say she was bi???
Easy choreography that club kids can pick up? Yep. Expected that.
Color damaged hair? Knew it was coming.
You already know the girl is going to do something crazy. It doesn't shock me. Not impressed.

I have a few questions.
1.
I know it's conceptual, but what prison you know allows the inmates to have high end ear-buds? And a cell???
2.
How come Lady Gaga said "motherfucker" and it wasn't bleeped. But when Beyonce said it after Tyrese killed over, it was bleeped? Methinks Beyonce is all for playing dress up, but she's not going to risk her money. We have to remember Gaga doesn't care what we think. Beyonce's success is dependent on her vanilla image.
3.
Was no one else grossed out by the cigarette glasses?

The Stars Are Aligned: The 82nd Academy Awards

2010-03-07T16:43:00.000-08:00

Favorites are highlighted in turquoise.
Enjoy!

Gabourey Sidibe

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony

Penelope Cruz

Carey Mulligan

Mariah Carey

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Amanda Seyfried

Helen Mirren & Christopher Plummer

Mariska Hargitay

Miley Cyrus

Molly Ringwald

Deborah Ann Woll

Nicole Richie

Paula Patton & Robin Thicke

Diane Kruger

Amy McAdams

Anika Noni

Sigourney Weaver

Virginia Madsen

Tina Fey

Elizabeth Banks

Sandra Bullock

Zoe Saldana

Beyonce Opens Beauty School For Rehab

2010-03-06T18:03:00.000-08:00

Beyonce opened up a beauty school. Yeah...it's offered to the patients at Phoenix House. Phoenix House is a substance abuse recovery center in Brooklyn, New York.
And she opened a cosmetology school within it...a rehab center.

Okay. This is the name of the school: Beyonce Cosmetology Center

Putting aside my feelings for Bey, the name is the most uncreative thing I've ever seen her come up with since that Sasha Fierce alter ego. Damn. At least play with the words a bit. You know how she's half Creole and always trying to throw in her Frenchness? She could've called it
Beyonce Cosmetologie Centre or somethin'.

Next. Let's keep it real; this is all Tina's creation. Just like that House of Dereon...stuff. Tina owned a shop back in the day before Matthew quit his corporate job to hock his kid out. Tina designed all those mammie-made costumes for Beyonce and her backup singers. I think the marketing strategy is to get the business going using Beyonce's face. Then, Mama Tina is the one running it, while Bey gives some input every know and again. Everything works out!

Anyways, Tina and Beyonce were looking great as usual.
To get this look:

Milan Fashion Week: RTW Fall 2010 II

2010-02-28T15:41:00.000-08:00

Etro

Gucci

Francesco Scognamiglio

Emilio Pucci

Photo Credit: FirstView

Milan Fashion Week: RTW Fall 2010 I

2010-02-27T09:39:00.000-08:00

Here are my picks from Milan so far.
Enjoy!

Versace

Blumarine

Alberta Ferretti

D&G

Just Cavalli

Fendi

Photo Credit: FirstView

New York Fashion Week: Fall 2010 I

2010-02-15T14:08:00.000-08:00

These are my personal picks (so far) from New York Fashion Week Fall 2010 RTW collections.
Enjoy!

Victoria Beckham

Costello Tagliapietra

BCBG Max Azria

Ports 1961

Ruffian

Rachel Roy

Herve Leger

Thakoon

Diane von Furstenberg

ADAM

Betsey Johnson

Yigal Azrouel

Vivienne Tam

Photos Courtesy of First Look

Laptop Down. Can't Blog From Mobile

2010-01-18T11:43:00.001-08:00

Fitness Challenge: Fast Food Temptations

2010-01-15T13:26:00.000-08:00

It's lunch time and everyone at the office is heading to KFC. You forgot to pack a lunch because you decided to watch Grey's Anatomy last night, and you kinda over-slept this morning.

You're starving. You're in the line, staring at the fluorescent lit menu. You want to stay on course, but you're already here. You have 2 roads to go down. Get something SOOOO good. SOOOOO filling. Or get a salad.

What do you choose?

Crispy Strips (3pcs) Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Biscuit

690 Calories, 1800mg Sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 2g Sugar, 39g Protein

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad w/ Italian Light Dressing Pouch

370 Calories, 1320mg Sodium, 18g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 8g Sugar, 28g Protein

I bet you'll pack your lunch next time.

Buscando Un Poco Amor (Looking For A Little Love)

2010-01-13T17:00:00.001-08:00

Thousands are displaced after yesterday's 7.0 earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Thousands are feared dead.

Donate to Yele here.

Donate via UNICEF here.

Pre-Fall 2010 Picks II

2010-01-12T11:57:00.001-08:00

Versace

Pringle of Scotland

Reem Acra

Vera Wang

Rachel Roy

Photos Courtesy of:

Pringle of Scotland,

Rachel Roy, Reem Acra,

Vera Wang, and Versace

Pre-Fall 2010 Picks I

2010-01-11T21:54:00.000-08:00

Instead of driving myself crazy every fashion week with the hundreds of photos from the runway shows, I've decided to only post my personal favorites. It's less stress on me and my poor laptop.

Enjoy!

Burberry Prorsum

Oscar de la Renta

Chanel

Nina Ricci

J. Mendel

Donna Karen

Louis Vuitton

Elie Tahari

Alexander Wang

Devi Kroell

Nicole Miller

Jason Wu

Michael Kors

Diane Von Furstenberg

Photos Courtesy of:

Alexander Wang, Burberry Prorsum,

Chanel, Devi Kroell, DVF,

Donna Karen, Elie Tahari,

J. Mendel, Jason Wu,

Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors,

Nicole Miller, Nina Ricci, and

Oscar de la Renta

Jennifer Lopez Elle Magazine Photo Spread

2010-01-11T15:53:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Lopez is Elle's cover girl for their February issue.

Here are some pics from the photo spread.

Photo Credit: Tom Munro

She's Still Got It: Claudia Schiffer for Chanel

2010-01-11T13:44:00.000-08:00

Claudia Schiffer is still a force to be reckon with as seen here in Chanel's Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign. The 39 year old (she'll be 40 in August) is definitely not in need of retirement any time soon.

Photos Courtesy of Chanel

You Know You Want It: Fendi Wine Cellar

2010-01-08T19:50:00.000-08:00

This 16 bottle wine cellar has a temperature and humidity controlled environment, the perfect conditions for maturing wines. It's available in black, ivory, beige or chocolate.

Photo Courtesy of Fendi