19

Dec

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words…

Sheree Whitfield and Miss Lawrence were on the couch for Bravo‘s Watch What Happens Live Sunday night, and while I usually have nothing to say about him (that’s Miss Lawrence) I have to say his ensemble was a little bit of everything!  From the turban to the leopard pants to the Louboutin Fall/Winter 2011 Collection Puck pony booties he gave us LIFE, chile.  But I’m a little perplexed by the bejeweled accessories decorating his face and think keeping my opinion to myself is best…your thoughts?

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13

Dec

Don’t Let This Be You: The Shiny Dress Edition

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Dear God. 

First the HoneyBadger struck it platinum, and now Paula Patton has been spotted at Germany’s Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol  premiere in a remnant from the Star Trek costume closet.  What is it with these space-age fabrics?!  The gentlemen may disagree, but as much as we envy Mrs. Robin Thicke’s post-baby body (and we haven’t even had a baby yet), this super short AND tight AND cleavage-baring metallic mini is doing the most. 

Ms. Patton, you are the newest CoverGirl Queen Collection ambassador, and you are too fab for this!

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05

Dec

Nicki Minaj is Now a Real Barbie Doll

We don’t know whether to clutch our pearls or give her a slow hand clap.

In your life imitating art imitating life news of the day, Billboard’s 2011 Rising Star, Cash Money multi-hyphenate Nicki Minaj will now be immortalized in plastic as a “Her Minajesty” Barbie doll. The Divine Design Pink Friday  doppelganger is being produced for a charity auction through charitybuzz. com and will benefit Project Angel Food, which delivers over 700,000 free meals a year to people suffering with life-threatening illnesses in Los Angeles County.  Bidding, at a $1000 minimum, began December 2 and will conclude on December 19.

We can’t knock her hustle…er, enterprising skills.  Nicki’s MAC Viva Glam line launches in February and her OPI Nail Lacquer will be out next year as well.

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16

Nov

You Either Own a Pair…

…or you know someone who does.

If I see one more person in these earrings I’m going to scream….are we all shopping at the same Asian jewelry cart in the middle of the mall? And don’t side-eye me, because I know you’ve seen these larger-than-life hoop earrings with a million glittery balls strung through them.  Seeing them on a Basketball “Wife”,  a Real Housewife and a random person in Wal-Mart all in one night cured me of my desire to own a pair.  I like them – as I love all things sparkly except pink ice – but are these getting to be a bit overdone?

And I would be remiss if I failed to mention that NeNe Leakes is attempting to parlay her catchphrase into a tee shirt line.  Per Ms. Leakes’ Twitter feed yesterday, for $150 you too can wear her new money mantra and continue to line her pockets.   I would also be remiss if I failed to share a finer point of etiquette: it’s bad manners to run around proclaiming that you are now part of the 1%, especially when your veneer game is not up to par.  Do better! #TeamSheree

Sigh.

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07

Nov

Best Dressed: Black Girls Rock!

We have to give it to Tracee Ellis Ross, who co-hosted the show with Regina King.  Ross, who also stars in BET’s Reed Between the Lines, rocked a floor-length Dolce and Gabbana gown bedazzled within an inch of its life.   It also served as a nice counterpoint to the all-white, floor-length Calvin Klein she rocked earlier on the red carpet.  View the slideshow below for other looks of the night from Regina King, Melanie Fiona, Taraji P. Henson, Jill Scott, Black Girls Rock founder Beverly Bond, LaLa Anthony (wearing Alessandra Rich), Elle Varner and Erykah Badu.  Only Erykah Badu (pictured with BGR recipient, revolutionary woman and Birmingham native Angela Davis) could pull off the bedazzled shoulder pads.

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And in other “haute” news: SCDD (@SameChicSouth) got retweeted by BET during the broadcast!

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04

Nov

LaLa Keeps a Child Alive

Newsflash: Halloween is over, children.  Put your Arabian Nights-inspired headpieces away!

LaLa Vasquez Anthony showed up to Alicia Keys’ Keep a Child Alive Foundation’s Black Ball in hers last night and gets a major side-eye from us…wonder who told her that’s what hot in the streets?

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Double fail.

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26

Sep

Harpo, Who Dis Woman?

We’re surprised our friend (in the head) over at WTForever21 hasn’t covered this crime against fashion.  Yes, the 1970s/Annie Hall look is back, with palazzo pants, flowy blouses and floppy hats.  But wear this flammable, unsubtle disaster masquerading as pants from Forever 21 and you will look like an extra from the Miss Celie’s Folkspants scene in The Color Purple.  And no, we don’t mean that in a good way.

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This is the last time palazzo pants worked (around the 0:23 mark).

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22

Sep

This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Turban

June Ambrose

This turban is to die for! So chic! June Ambrose, stylist extraordinaire to the celebs (and soon to be reality starlet), has worn them as part of her signature look for some time and is now launching a line to spread the fabulousness. 

I haven’t worn a turban since my Erykah Badu phase in college, but I’ll definitely rock one this fall.   These are just the thing to boost a bad hair day, or to stand out in a crowd of oh-so-average berets and cloches when the temperature decides to take a permanent dip. Make sure you have your MAC-game tight before rocking this fierce look and beware: if you look like you’ve tied your hair up for bed or to clean house, you’re committing a fashion crime. 

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14

Sep

Haute or Not? Pi Nappa Kappa

In cased you missed it, Leola Anifowoshe has founded Pi Nappa Kappa, a sorority for women with natural hair.  The group is tied to Anifowoshe’s Natural Healthy Hair Society and not any college or university.  Membership simply requires that one sign a pledge which supports diversity and promotes  a “culture of respect.”  The controversial group, which Anifowoshe claims is all about “sisterhood,” has outraged some African-American members of traditional Greek organizations.   Our take is that PNK’s nomenclature is simply a marketing gimmick designed to grab attention among the many individuals looking to capitalize on the natural hair phenomenon.  While we agree with their mission, we’ll pass on pledging. 

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13

Sep

You may not have the Flux Capacitor or the Hover Board, but bid on these 2011 Nike MAGs (proceeds go to Parkinson’s research via the Michael J. Fox Foundation) and you will be the envy of everyone at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance. 

Seriously, these limited edition kicks are pretty awesome.  Bidding ends this Sunday; you can find out more here.

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