“We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.”
-Marilyn Monroe
Gabrielle Union is a breath of fresh air in this goregous Bill Blass gown at the Atlanta premiere of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. *applause*
Image via YB&F/G. Paras Photography
A Word to the Wise
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again gentlemen: leave the candy-colored zoot suits and Kool-Aid gators at home. Break out a seersucker, grey or tan suit this weekend instead. Play it understated, or have fun with a checked shirt and coordinating tie, a la Steve Harvey (no, I can’t believe I’m using him as an example either) at the Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man premiere this past week. (Click on the photos to enlarge them.)
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You’ll thank me later. And check out The Sartorialist’s take on how a suit should fit (this won’t apply to those of you who like a fuller cut).
A note on footwear: classic lace-ups or wingtips look great with a suit in a solid fabric. And by all means, wear bucks with your seersucker.
Images via KRC Apparel and G. Paras Photography
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
Okay, the ’80s weren’t so bad after all. As seen on People.com, chokers, bared midriffs, cropped denim vests and waist-tied blouses are back. The ’90s were a bad decade for me: Bongo denim outfits, Guess jumpers and column dresses, berry lipstick and (*shudder*) bangs. I’m not enthused about seeing the era remixed.
Absolutely not.
I don’t care if Salma’s choker does have a “YSL” embellishment; please stop trying to make them happen.
Really?!
Waist-tied shirts and “grunge chic” have also been spotted. But somehow it looks just as sloppy as it did in the last century. Leave it there.
Side note (and proof that the ’90s weren’t a total fashion disaster): Guess? turns 30 this year! And to celebrate, they featured Claudia Schiffer in a remix of their iconic ads. Be sure to check out the photos! Our favorite?
Images via People.com and Huffington Post
Wells Fargo Hosts ‘Double Victory’ Screening
Here’s what’s haute: hearing the inspirational testimony of individuals who broke barriers and made history. Last night was an evening to remember as Wells Fargo hosted guests at a reception and private screening of The History Channel documentary Double Victory, followed by a panel discussion with a Tuskegee Airman (moderated by Fox 6’s Steve Crocker). As a sponsor of both the Lucasfilm production Red Tails and Double Victory, Wells Fargo recognized its own Red Tails, Col. George S. Roberts and Col. James Walker, who were employed as personal bankers with the bank after retiring from the military. Wells Fargo also presented the Tuskegee Airmen with a donation to further their educational programs.
The documentary features commentary from George Lucas, Red Tails cast members and numerous Tuskegee Airmen who spoke with candor about their experiences. The individuals who served fought a dual struggle against fascism abroad and racism and discrimination in the United States, setting the stage for the civil rights movement. Double Victory captures what Red Tails director Anthony Hemingway calls “an American story” about individuals whom George Lucas identifies as “the knights of the contemporary age.” Listening to the gentlemen speak with pride about their place in history and their ability to excel despite the many difficulties and indignities they faced brought history to life.
Guests then had the privilege of hearing remarks from retired Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Herbert Carter (who has received both
the highest honor France bestows as well as a Congressional Gold Medal) and Col. Roosevelt Lewis, Jr. (who helps connect youths to the field of aviation and serves as President of the Tuskegee Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen). Lt. Col. Carter served as both a squadron maintenance officer and pilot, flying 77 missions and 125 combat hours. It was a delight to see the gentlemen’s eyes light up and gestures become animated as they vividly recalled the glory of flying P51s, and to hear Lt. Col. Carter recall the 68 “wonderful” years he spent married to his wife Mildred (who was also an accomplished pilot). The audience rose to acknowledge the men with a standing ovation at the evening’s end.
One could only be left to ask the same question Wells Fargo Regional President (Mid-South Region) Leigh Collier posed: “What took so long for us to honor these men?” While Lt. Col. Carter expressed that he feels the respect due the distinguished Airmen is coming and referred to previous efforts to preserve the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, it was noted by an audience member that the group has never received their own ticker tape parade. Guest Beth Jerome described the documentary and evening as “humbling,” and if there are any take-aways from last night they are: watch the documentary and visit both the national historic site in Tuskegee and the exhibit at the Southern Museum of Flight. And if you ever have the opportunity to hear a Tuskegee Airman speak in person, don’t miss it!
For more information on Tuskegee Airmen, click here.
Watch a clip of Double Victory:
Images via Wells Fargo and Lucasfilms
What’s in My Purse?
It was late, and I was tired. When I finally sprawled across the sofa after a full day’s work, plus evening errands and arriving home to cook dinner and confront laundry and a full dishwasher – how does one person generate so many dirty clothes and dishes in a week? – I was exhausted, and I had a pounding headache.
“Ahh!” I remembered. “I have Blue Oil!” I scrambled (okay, slowly roused) myself up and dug down into my purse for the vial.
Just what is Blue Oil, you ask?
In one word: magic.
In more precise terms: it’s a “balancing concentrate” from Aveda that combines blue camomile and peppermint into an acupressure and massage therapy aid. When applied to the temples, middle of the forehead, and back of the neck, its soothing aroma and cooling effect promote stress relief. A helpful salesperson at the Aveda store at the Summit offered it to me during one particulary harrowing shopping experience (around the holidays; the less said the better) and it has been a lifesaver. A little dab’ll do ya, and purchasing a rollerball for yourself might be the best $15 you ever spend.
I don’t leave home without it, and it helped me sleep last night. (I’ll worry about the laundry later.)
Aveda products can purchased online at aveda.com or at various locations in the area, including the Aveda store at the Summit. For more on its holistic approach and earth-friendly mission, click here. Need more time to relax, relate and release? Be sure to check out the spa packages at the local Aveda Institute!
Image via aveda.com
Same Chic Different Day 