Posted by Tara Decoda on Jun 25, 2008 in
Award Shows,
Celebs,
HIT or MISS,
Red Carpet Style Like I promised, I am all over the red carpet [well not literally] at the BET Awards. There were some hits and misses in the fashion department, as for the show… let’s just say I’m glad there wasn’t too much hype surrounding it. Check out the red carpet though:
Solange has definitely been on her fab game lately but she kind of lost me tonight. Everything she had on was actually very nice but she should have let at least one piece take center-piece, too many distractions here. The feathered clutch bag was fab, so was the dress but the shoes were too laid back and the feathers on the bag and prints on the dress were fighting for the spotlight. MISS
*screaming* KERI! What are you doing? What is this? This satin with sequence look is hurting my eyes and I think the sun is afraid to shine. The jumper was wrong, the blazer was wrong and those satin platform shoes were wrong. MISS!!!!
Lil Kim (who wore a Versace dress and a Louis Vuitton bag designed by Marc Jacobs) has been getting her act together lately and while this look wasn’t all the way fab, I appreciate the effort and I’ll let her slide. My only issue is, that damn wig! Sooo… HIT or MISS?? Help me!
MISS. I don’t even want to talk about it.
While I love Keyshia Cole, I don’t think I’m feeling this effect. Her stylist usually knows how to balance her proportions [she has big breast and no hips/butt/thighs] and put her in something that flatters her body and evens her out but she definitely must have been in a rush. The dress she performed in was BEAUTIFUL though! MISS
I see those wigs have become a staple in her wardrobe. Trina rocked this simple look with a monogram Louis Vuitton bag. I HATE monogram LV bags, like there is so much more out there! She has nice legs though.
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Tags: Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Cassie, Eva Marcille, Fonzworth Bentley, Gabrielle Union, Janelle Monae, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Marie Jones, Jordin Sparks, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, Lauren London, Lil Kim, Lil Mama, Nelly, Rihanna, Solange Knowles, Tocarra, Trina
So after the recent “black-out” at New York Fashion Week in Fall 2007, the urge to give black models more jobs has become more of an outrage than an issue. So while everybody twiddled their thumbs wondering “Should we give these black models the job?” worrying about how poor they would do in sales, Vogue Italia did something about it! Their much anticipated July issue, which hits news stands in Europe next Thursday and will have a follow up in the U.S., features models Liya Kebede (who got the front cover), Naomi Campbell of course, teen sensation Jourdan Dunn, Veronica Webb, BET’s Toccara, Sessilee Lopez and run way retiree Tyra Banks.
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Tags: Jourdan Dunn, Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell, Sessilee Lopez, Tocarra, Tyra banks
Posted by Tara Decoda on Jun 14, 2008 in
Candids,
Celebs,
Cheap & Chic,
Shopping Okay, I do notice the void in the fashion world when it comes to plus size women and black models. Let’s face it…. it’s not there! With Whitney winning ANTM recently and Tyra never being the “skinny model”, why is it that big girls STILL get no love? We don’t live in a “perfect” world and not every one is a size 4 and light-skinned. This is one is for you… and no tacky fashions either! The hottest trends in your size.
White/Seafoam Ombre Silver Lurex Scarf $14, Torrid
I Love Love Love these scarf’s and it is definitely a hot trend right now!
Tripp Purple/Red Skinny Leg Twill $48, Torrid
Skinny jeans works with practically everything…. pumps, flats, ankle boots, knee-high boots, etc. I don’t know about stilettos though. Skinny jeans and heels? Nah! To check out more styles look below the cut….
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Tags: America Ferrera, Angie Stone, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Jordin Sparks, Marissa Jaret Winokuer, Mo'Nique, Oprah, Raven Symone, Tocarra
