Ms. Knowles...

The Anti-Beyonce!!!

For those that know me, know I absolutely love Beyonce. However, Solange is slowly breaking free from being under her sisters' shadow. I love her ecclectic sense of fashion. She's a bit of rock-rebellion meets sexy-chic.

She is on her way to proving she can hold her own. Public response has been welcoming to her. I think people find her to be more relatable than her uber-mega star sibling. However, don't count on Solange to be secondary in success compared to Bey. She has a new album that is scheduled to be released on August 26, 2008. The debut single, I Decided, is brought to life by the video, which shows off her unique creative vision. The album also contains a song titled ChampagneChroniKnightCap, featuring Lil' Wayne, in which she sings about how great sex is when your high...(She claims she knows from experience..wink, wink)

I love her care-free attitude. She knows who she is and makes no apology for it. You go girl!!! I wish her much success!

He Won't Stop, He Can't Stop

I love this guy!!!




Sean "P. Diddy","Puffy", "Puff-Daddy"(am I missing one) Combs celebrated the 10th anniversary of his award-winning Sean John collection. This comes right on the heels of Mr. Combs welcoming Dawn Robertson as the new president. Dawn is the former president of the troubled Old Navy. Also Puffy has named Nelly as his spokes-model for his underwear line!!!(OMG---Yes, Yes, Yummy!)This man has definitely made his mark and is here to stay.




Just like the man himself, his collections over the years, have matured and developed character and sophistication.




I wish him well and many more successful years.
Happy Anniversary !!!

First Lady of Style

I know she's not the "First Lady" -----yet, but Mrs. Obama has "First Class Style". Her poise, intelligence, modelesque beauty, and fashion sense has definitely raised the bar for any future "First Lady". It's so refreshing to see some style in politics. Not since Jackie-O has any female political figure come close to setting any type of note-worthy fashion standard. She updates classic sophistication with modern-day elegance. Her take on the classic black sheath is to wear it in a trendy color with classic pearls. She is the perfect example of how to intermingle classic and trendy pieces.

I'm sure her style will be as legendary as Mrs. Kennedy-Onasis'. Michelle Obama defines "First Lady" style and sets an example for us all to follow. So get in line, follow, and take note from this modern day fashion icon.

Mr. Bentley

Fashion Role Model

I must say that I'm so glad to see, slowly, but surely, the days of the saggy jeans and Tims fading away. It's been a long time coming, but Neyo's album title says it best: this is "The Year of The Gentleman". Now don't get me wrong, clothing does not make a man a gentleman, but damn, it sure does help with his swagger. Hip-hop has such a big influence on today's fashion for the youth, so let's thank Diddy and Jay for making the suit sexy. I'm glad to see more rappers donning Purple Label suits, Japanese denim, sweater vests, and Gucci sneakers. Now, if we can get the ladies to cover up a bit more, we may be able to bring chivalry back.

With this said, I have to discuss my favorite male fashion role model. I love Fonzworth Bentley. (He's making light-skinned guys hottt again!!!LOL)Mr. Bentley, born Derek Watkins, really sets the example of how a modern gentleman should look. Thanks to him, Diddy advanced his swagger. Mr. Bentley has charisma, style, he's handsome, well-groomed, and can clearly articulate his point without saying, "You know what I mean?" He's best known as Diddy's personal assistant, but Fonzworth is quickly developing his own identity amongst the masses. Even though, I'm not really fond of his seemingly scripted G's to Gents reality show(I only watch to check out "The Bentley"), I can appreciate the idea of trying to broaden a man's perspective. Fonzworth has released a book, "Advance your Swagger", wherein he discusses how manners, style, and confidence can advance you in this game of life. He has been featured in several movies, commercials, and psa's. And now he is set to release his debut album C.O.L.O.U.R.S. (CoolOutrageousLoversOfUniquelyRawStyle). The single, which is available on iTunes, features Kanye and Andre 3000 called Everybody.

Mr. Bentley is definitely a man who is very confident in his own skin. He knows exactly who he is and is not afraid to be a gentleman in this age of wanna-be-gangstas and thugs. And with that said, always be true to yourself. We all have the potential to be fabulous!!! Happy Shopping!!!