Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Who Got Style > Chris Brown, Tyga & Swizz Beatz

As you may know by now my life is full of muses. Whether it's fashion, style, television, photography, or music - I get pumped about the littlest thing. So naturally I have to share with you guys.

While discussing with a client about how to structure a future music and fashion interview he came across this video with Chris Brown, Tyga, Swizz Beatz, Big Sean discussing what they like to wear and describing their style.

Check out what inspires them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

MILK + HONEY a new series from Idris Elba

Former Miss Howard U, together with her mentor Debbie Allen, Idris Elba and Lance Gross have created an excellent TV series Milk + Honey. Idris and the Brown Paper Dolls company (Chicagoans and Spelman, Howard U & FAMU grads Dana Gills, Asha Kamali May, and Jeanette McDuffie) have been working on this series for over 3 years. The show was created to showcase diverse images of women of color that are rarely seen on the big or small screen,and also to create more opportunities for black actors.

The series stars Lance Gross (Our Family Wedding, "House of Payne"), Faune Chambers (Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Bryce Wilson (Beauty Shop), veteran actress Debbie Allen and introduces Asha Kamali.  Also newcomers Yaani King, Shauntay Hinton, Charles Divins, and Rob Smith.

The "Milk + Honey" scripted series is looking to get picked up by a TV network. HERE'S THE STORYLINE: Nia, an aspiring actress on a quest to climb the Hollywood social ladder, tries to remain faithful through it all. Harper, the classic Black American Princess, shakes things up in the agency world. Samirah, an Ivy league educated free spirit and DJ, wants nothing to do with "the life." Conversely, Farrah, a socialite wild child siren and heiress, is constantly looking for love and acceptance on the scene. The fifth character is the Los Angeles landscape--its culture, music and fashion.

They need 1 million views of the trailer. Get a VIPeek of the trailer & be sure to spread the word. Trust me you will thank me. Leave a comment after you watch and let me know what you think!

Kudos to Marci from HeelsAndHightops.com for the heads up email!

MAKING THE COVER: Vanessa & Angela Simmons in FASHIZBLACK February 2011

You gotta love a magazine like FASHIZBLACK who dedicates every issue to African Americans. I am happy to see them grow. I've been following them since the beginning and I send the editors huge congrats on booking celebrity powerhouses Vanessa and Angela Simmons. Booking celebrities puts any magazine in another bracket.

How sick with gorgeousness are they! Check out the fab behind the scenes.


[images >> fashizblack.com]

Former Plus Model Crystal Renn for Vogue Germany February 2011

Let's have a toast. Well two to be exact. One, to Crystal Renn for achieving a leveling of Supermodeldom that we never thought she could. And two, to her curves - because they are GONE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Her most recent shoot for Vogue Germany:

Out of the Blue
Vogue Germany February 2011
Shot by: Knoepfel & Indlekofer
Styling by: Nicola Knels
Model: Crystal Renn

Here's a pictorial journey of Crystal Renn:

I just hope and pray that she's keeping slim the healthy way. What do you think of Crystal Renn and her weight battle?

Monday, January 17, 2011

Muse Monday {@GritAndGlamour}

When I started blogging I never imagined I would be in the company of such humble great bloggers. Truth is they are everywhere and not even hard to find. A lot of my days I spend blogsurfin for new bloggers or bloggers my readers say I should be following. Often times I stumble upon a great one.

Grit & Glamour is a fashion and lifestyle blog by Vahni Georgoulakos (say that 3 times real fast). But everyone knows her as V. She writes with wit and prides herself with honesty. I find myself getting tons of blogger tips from her blog. I love reading her personal style posts because she's not a size "double negative". It gives me hope for a good style post of my own.

If you've never heard of V I highly recommend spending an hour or so on her site - you need to catch up!

Check out more of my Muse Mondays.

Versace Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

Versace booked supermodel in the making Abbey Lee Kershaw for their new Spring 2011 ad campaign.

The images were shot by photographer Mario Testino.

I love these images - have a peek...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love this campaign. It screams Spring with the bright vibriant colors. I could have used a more masculine arm piece though. Your thoughts?

(images/versace.com)

VOTE: So Haute or So Not {Sandra Bullock at the Golden Globes}

Sandra Bullock in Jenny Packham Spring 2011 Collection

The blogs have spoken and most say that Sandra looked uber dreadful at last nights 2011 Golden Globes. Although I may agree with them (especially about the hair) I fell in love with Jenny Packham last season.

I have a feeling that this designer will get some bad reviews based on how it was styled so I wanna show you why I love Jenny Packham.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the runway view of the dress. I remember sitting in the front row (thanks to many who did not awake in time for the 9am show) thinking this is beautiful. I definitely would have pulled Sandra's hair up into a messy bun and brighten her look a bit with a bold lip and heavy smoked out eyes. But they didn't call me?!

Check out of few more other Jenny Packham favorites:


  • You're right, it's uber fab! (4 votes)
  • Nope it's still dreadful! (1 vote)