New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 : Jason Wu CNN Interview

Jason Wu CNN Interview for New York Fashion Week Spring 2010.

He is absolutely genius.

First Lady Fix: Michelle Obama Looks Marvelous In Moschino

First Lady Michelle Obama looked fabulous on the night of President Obama's controversial speech.

The First Diva wore a beautiful pink Moschino swing jacket with a bow front piquet. Jackie O? No, I think she is just trying to be Michelle. Is that okay?


Eat your little unfashionable hearts out. (This is for all of you who seem to think she wants to be Jackie O).

The woman is fabulous all by herself.

Iconic Fashion Quotes: First Lady Michelle Obama Thinks (And Speaks) Like A Fashion Icon

“For me fashion is fun, and it’s supposed to help you feel good about yourself. I think that’s what all women should focus on: what makes them happy and feel comfortable and beautiful. I wear what I love. Sometimes people like it, sometimes they don’t. I’m fine with that.”
-Michelle Obama

That thinking is the one true secret of all the fashion icons. This quote was taken from a recent interview Michelle Obama had with Women's Health Magazine. To read more from this fabulous interview, pick up a copy of the September issue of Women's Health.

Little Black Dress Edition: Taraji P. Henson at The 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' Premiere

The very beautiful (and my absolutely favorite actress) and Oscar nominated Taraji P. Henson recently attended the premiere of her upcoming film "I Can Do Bad All By Myself."

Taraji P. Henson looked absolutely stunning in all black and I can't help but think this little black dress is ultra fabulous.


The corset style dress is so chic and trendy I have been digging around the web all morning in search for the designer. No luck.

Taraji P. Henson completed her look with open toe pumps and a metallic clutch. She also went light on the jewelry opting for a stylish cuff bracelet and chandelier style hoop earrings.

Simple but fierce. But honestly, can you ever go wrong with a little black dress?

*Source: Getty Images

Supermodel Propers: Chanel Iman

So the uber fabulous Supermodel Chanel Iman was recently spotted at a cocktail party on behalf of designer Bensoni in NYC. And yes, she was nothing short of spectacular...



Looking chic in red, she wore a red mini with ruffled shoulders. Peep those shoes...

Why This Works: Shoulders are always sexy period...rather you bare them, make them sparkle, pad them up; ruffles are always the flirty and stylish way to go.

Love The Look?



Try this black Coal Keyhole Ruffle Sleeve Sheath dress from Chickdowntown.com for $ 345. Want a more affordable option?



Try this Ruffle Trim Gingham Dress from Forever 21 for $22.80.

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Propers: Hottest Looks of The Week

It's Friday...and time to give propers to this week's most stylish.

Let's get to it people...

Rather you love her or hate her, Beyonce did the damn thing this week.



She rocked this chic and flirty look for her taping on David Letterman. This color looks great on Beyonce and it is one of the hottest colors of the season. According to the Pantone color report for this season, the color is Palace Blue. Great shade.

And here she is leaving the show in a white and more glamorous dress...



Very diva. She looked fabulous this week in all of her appearances, but these are my favorite looks. With Beyonce's style, either it is a hit or a horrible miss. She truly deserves her propers for this week.

Oh yeah...her shoe game is on point. Pure fierceness.

Celebrity Fashion|1st Historic Health Summit Gala| Naomi Campbell,Kristin Davis, Jessica Alba

The 1st Historic Health Summit Gala recently took place, and of course the celebs came out to support and got all dapper for the occassion.

Naomi Campbell made an appearance...





She wore an all black, halter dress with ribbon detail. She accessorized with a pearl cuff bracelet and diamond studs. Can't say I'm loving the look...but she sure is glowing. I guess having a billionaire boyfriend will do that to you.




Sex And The City diva Kristin Davis also made an all black appearance. She looked fab in one of the hottest trends out right now...lace. Kristin always manages to dress just like her SATC character Charlotte: Classic and Fabulous.

Kristin has also joined SATC cast member Sarah Jessica Parker and has dabbled into fashion design. She has her own line of shoes and clothing. And from what I have seen so far...her pieces are absolutely stunning. Prices are kind of high, but I have been impressed with what I have seen so far and I usually don't do celebrity fashion lines.

Moving on...

And Jessica Alba cleaned up and looked stunning in white...



She looked gorgeous in her ruffled dress and used a belt to add some sass to the mid section of her dress. I am loving the make-up and I am glad to see she can still get diva when she has to. And you know what I am talking about...Jess has been pretty disappointing lately with her fashion choices.

Nonetheless, this calls for a double take...



Fabulous. Well work it out then Jessica.




Photos: Photo Agency

Celebrity Propers:Kerry Washington's Spring Look

I am sooo late on this post, but please believe me when I have a good reason for my tardiness.

On to the fashion...

Actress Kerry Washington recently attended an evening with Neil LaBute and friends at the New York Times Center. Always known for own unique and impressive sense of style, she looked fabulous and totally appropriate for the season.

Kerry Washington wore a sleeveless sheer white top, and a gorgeous mustard tiered skirt. In fact, this shade closely resembles one of the colors on the Pantone Spring 2009 report: Super Lemon. It seems as if the color report is pretty accurate this season. The floral print is beautiful, and the skirt is super trendy.

On to the accessories…





While I love Kerry’s ensemble, she should made some different choices when it came down to accessorizing. While diamonds and pearls symbolize class and elegance, it is something about these particular pearls that are really throwing me off. It appears as if the necklace has ribbon included in its design, and it looks too long and rather sloppy. I also feel she could have made a better choice in earrings; studs would have done the trick if she insisted on wearing the lengthy pearl necklace.

Otherwise, Kerry Washington looks fabulous, and she is still one of my favorite starlets to watch for on the red carpet. It’s always exciting to witness her every fashionable step, isn’t it?

Celebrity Fashion|Propers: Anne Hathaway At 'Valentino: The Last Emperor' New York Premiere

Anne Hathaway came out to the New York premiere of "Valentino: The Last Emperor." She looked fabulous in all white and totally classic.


I think it's safe to say that Anne Hathaway has on Valentino, and I am loving the white jacket and the dress. She looks really sophisticated.


Fierce.

Photos: Photo Agency

Christian Siriano Is A Recession Proof Fashion Designer

Christian Siriano isn't seeing a drop in sales due to the recession, unlike most fashion designers, he's actually seeing a huge surge in sales.

Siriano's sales have doubled since last season. Despite the enormous success of his shoe line that was exclusively sold at Payless, the increase in sales is more likely due to great price slashes and expanding his line into more locations.

Christian Siriano states:

“The good thing about my company is it’s really small and it’s growing, and we didn’t have to lay off a bunch of employees because I don’t have a bunch of employees. It’s crazy to think. You’re like, ‘Oh my God, you doubled sales in this economy?!’ But because last season was my first real season, my sales were small because I was so new. We had a handful of really good stores, and now this season we have ten great new stores.”

By the looks as some of Christian Siriano's latest collections and bold pieces, I'm not at all surprised by any of this.

Beyonce Does Vogue And Italian Vogue

Beyonce is everywhere these days, and now she has landed on the cover of Vogue...

The 27 year old superstar graces the cover of the April 2009 issue of Vogue.

In the issue, Beyonce talks singing for the Inauguration, being a role model, her superstar status, and those fabulous curves of hers.

On her influence on young girls:

“The amount of influence I have on these young girls is scary sometimes. But I also understand how lucky I am to have that.”

On loosing and gaining weight:

“It’s easy for me to gain weight. I’m not a naturally stick-thin girl. I’m not heavy but I'm not skinny either.”
On upcoming film projects:

"I've gotten three offers, but they are all filming while I'm away on tour. She lets out an ironic little laugh. I wish there really was a Sasha Fierce, because I'd send her on the road and I would go and do the movies."
Here are some of the fierce shots taken for the issue...








The April 2009 issue of Vogue hits stands March 24.

And in related news, Beyonce is also featured in the April 2009 issue of Italian Vogue.

Check out her spread...










I was feeling everything up until the Marilyn Monroe inspired photos. I am not loving that look on Bee at all. That shade of blond does not look good on Beyonce. Nonetheless, these are still great shots.

Propers to Beyonce for nabbing the April 2009 cover of Vogue, and a spread in the April 2009 issue of Italian Vogue.

Celebrity Fashion|Victoria Beckham At Dinner In Milan And Heathrow Airport

It's time for celebrity propers, and as usual, Victoria Beckham is the recipient.

Every since she has stepped into the competitive world of fashion design, Victoria has developed a great sense of style that would put her days as Posh Spice to shame.

Victoria Beckham was spotted recently in Milan having dinner with hubby David Beckham...

Victoria looked absolutely fabulous sporting one of the hottest runway trends as of late:

big and ultra-dramatic shoulders.

I love this look rather it's on the runways or pure street chic because it is so bold and it's the better part of 80's fashion.

I simply love this look on Victoria Beckham and I'm all for dramatic shoulders.


Tip: It's okay to get dramatic with your shoulders and shoulder pads achieve this look easily. But it wouldn't hurt to take a cue from Victoria Beckham as well as top designers and let dramatic shapes create the look.

And the other day, Victoria Beckham went the classic route while arriving to Heathrow Airport...


Victoria took it to the 60s in this stylish dress and big shades. And I am absolutely loving the bag.




Pure Fierceness.

Celebrity Fashion|Christina Milian YRB Magazine Fashion Spread

More proof of why Christina Milian should leave singing and all those producers alone...

Celebrity Propers: Lil' Mama

I am so proud and I want to shed a tear...

*Photos: Chris Polk *


Lil' Mama actually looked chic on the finale of America Best Dance Crews.

She looks really mature and dare I say it...

FABULOUS.

I never thought I would say that after this fashion disaster...



Oh wait, this one too...



All she needed was her sheep that day.

But back to the subject at hand, Lil' Mama looked great and I will be keeping my eye on her to see if she keeps this up.

In the meantime, work it out mama.

Source: SF Fashion Examiner

Celebrity Fashion|Victoria Beckham Gets Fierce At Lax Airport

Victoria Beckham, fresh from releasing her second collection of dresses, made a very fashionable appearance at LAX recently...


Victoria Beckham must be taking a page out of Coco Chanel's book, and using her own great style to enhance her own fashion designer credits.

She was looking smoking haute in a slate gray (one of Spring's hottest colors according to the Pantone color report) double breasted jacket, and slate gray pumps. It looks like Victoria Beckham has also been paying attention to the runways as of late because she is wearing one of the hottest trends right now-fashionable hats.

Her bag is chic and flirty and her shades are a perfect fit.

Chick was fierce as hell catching her flight at LAX airport.





Loves it.

Katie Holmes Does Glamour Magazine

Katie Holmes covers the April 2009 issue of Glamour magazine. This issue marks the 70th anniversary of the magazine, and Katie takes a break from filming her upcoming movie The Extra Man to talk about marriage, gossip, and motherhood.

On her marriage to Tom Cruise:

“As a woman, you make the transition from being singe to [being] a partner. I have a teammate.”

On motherhood:

“Becoming a mother has been the most amazing experience—in an instant you become strong. You have to be a little bit wiser; it’s the most important job you have in the world… We like to be together, so we use the house for our [business] meetings. [We] play Yahtzee, board games, Scrabble. We grill; have pool parties. We play ‘The Three Little Pigs’ and Suri is the Big Bad Wolf. [Tom] reads story books to Suri and we all laugh. When a good song comes on, he’ll break into dance. We’ll watch movies in bed—recently Madagascar and Cinderella, for Suri. We have a really good time.”

And on gossip:
“We were changing diapers. [Tom] said, ‘I don’t want you to get upset,’ And I said, ‘Well, I am upset.’ So we approached it together. But I definitely felt like—as a woman, as the mother of Suri—I want to handle this! My mom is very strong, and if anyone ever said anything about any of us, she would be, ‘Excuse me?’ That’s my family!’”

And of course she took some fierce shots as well...












She looked gorgeous and sexy in tights and absolutely stunning in a white strapless dress with blossom decor. Now if only Katie Holmes can awe me with her street style. *twiddling thumbs*

Freida Pinto Covers Vogue

Slumdog Millionaire beauty Freida Pinto graces the cover of the March 2009 issue of Vogue India...


Freida Pinto is wearing a embellished mini dress from the Spring 2009 Louis Vuitton collection for the Vogue cover.

The metallics of the dress work beautifully with Freida Pinto's dark and dramatic make-up and luscious soft curls. And I am loving the audacious statement jewelry, it's all perfect for the cover of Vogue.

Fabulous.

Celebrity Fashion|Eva Mendes At 'Live!' Rome Photocall|Eva Mendes Pictures

Actress Eva Mendes was spotted recently at a photocall in Rome for her upcoming film "Live!"...



Eva Mendes looked conservative chic in a pink v-neck sleeveless sheath dress. She completed her look with silver pumps.



Fab look from Eva Mendes. Chick has not failed me yet.

Photos: Getty Images