Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Iggy. Do it biggie.

"Tell 'em keep sendin' bottles, I'ma pop 50"


The hottest chick on the streets right now is DEFINITELY Iggy Azalea (not to be confused with Azealia Banks!) If you don't know who this girl is, you should get acquainted real quick! 
She's an Australian native who busted her ass to get where she is. Leaving Australia without her parents and moving to America (because it's the birthplace of hip-hop) on her own at just 16, Amethyst Amelia Kelly was determined to become a rapper.
Her videos on YouTube are grabbing attention from everyone, most importantly they grabbed the attention of the King of the South, T.I. (Iggy signed to Tip's record label, Grand Hustle, in 2012.) She's already released two mixtapes, Ignorant Art and Trap Gold. She's the first female, as well as the first non-American, rapper to make the annual XXL Magazine Top 10 Freshmen cover issue. 


Not only is she sick on the mic, she's absolutely stunning! Tip isn't the only person who noticed this beauty, Iggy is also represented by  Wilhelmina Models





Talk about a triple threat; she raps, she models, and her hair is freakin' REAL (yes, that is an important factor! ha!) Her debut CD is set to release sometime this year, and I really can't wait to see what's next from this girl.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Miley Cyrus is So Damn Hot.

Okay, people, it's time to face facts here; Miley Cyrus is definitely not Hannah Montana anymore. Critics may try to bash her but this girl is freakin' awesome, and she is back on top! Only this time Miley's at the top as herself, and not a Disney character. Introducing Miley, the hot, young woman.


photo from article in Cosmopolitan March 2013

We've all known her almost her whole life, yet it feels like we're meeting a whole new young woman. It's been two years since Hannah Montana, people. She is not a little girl anymore. Miley took these past years to really live her life and get to know herself, and to know love (in case you live under a rock somewhere, Miley is engaged to Hunger Games hottie, Liam Hensworth.) She's got a much buzzed-about album releasing (hopefully) sometime soon, as well as a buzzed head that I could just die over! Plus she's planning a wedding, and she's recently teamed up with (my idol) stylist of the Gods, Rachel Zoe! If I may quote Alicia Keys, this girl is on fire! I really can't wait to see what she's got next for us, and I am so, so, soooooo excited for her new album. She's going to blow your minds, watch. 

She's already been blowing minds on the red carpet! I'm not saying she hasn't always had a cute style, because she really has. But this collab with Rachel Zoe... it's a gift from heaven! Miley has been killing it, red carpet after red carpet.



Here she is looking totally friggin' amazing at Rachel Zoe in Rachel Zoe during fashion week.



What a woman! She looks totally gorgeous at the Elton John after party after the Oscars. Miley's wearing an Azzaro dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewels (of course,) and Givenchy shoes. Yes, bitch.


Tuesday, February 26, 2013

The Oscars 2013: Best and Worst


The most fabulous night in Hollywood may have passed, but we still can't get enough of the stars fashion choices! Everyone who is anyone was at The Oscars on Sunday, and we've got all the must-see's.

Naomi Watts may not have won Best Actress for her role in "The Impossible", but she definitely wins Best Dressed for her role on that red carpet! Naomi absolutely stunned in a sequined, super chic Armani Prive gown. The cut, the color, the sparkle, her makeup, her hair.... everything was absolute perfection! She was exactly what you picture a true movie STAR to look like in 2013.

(I am completely and totally OBSESSSSSSSSSSSSSEDDDD with this dress!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!)

Some other more than honorable mentions:

Kelly Rowland. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Kelly definitely made a name for herself in the fashion world this past red carpet season. She amazed us all at the Grammy's, and brought the heat once again at the Oscars. You better work, babe!

Zoe Saldana
Ms. Saldana glowed on the red carpet, wearing Alexis Mabille. The gown flowed gorgeously at the bottom, and she was too chic with that belt! I cannot wait to see this beauty in her new Star Trek film (in theaters May 15!)


Jennifer Lawrence
Now, I'm not exactly sure how this Jennifer Lawrence/Dior love affair came to be, but I am most certainly happy that it did! The young starlett took home the little gold man for Best Actress for her role in "The Silver Linings Playbook" (which I heard is an incredible movie and I cannot wait to see it!), and she wowed in her Dior Haute Couture gown. We can't wait to see what this talented young lady has next for us. 


Daniel Day-Lewis
The real man of the hour was Mr. Day-Lewis. He won Best Actor for his role in Lincoln (can you believe that was him playing Honest Abe?!) But before he got to that reward he strutted the red carpet looking absolutely dapper in a midnight blue Dominico Vacca tuxedo. I love a man who isn't afraid to take some fashion chances, I love him even more if he can make it work. Daniel definitely made it work.


And now, the worst (in no particular order):

Anne Hathaway
Anne was wearing Prada instead of her usual choice of Valentino... She should have stuck with her Valentino. The front of the dress is awful, the weirdly high slit under her bum was awful, and her showing nipples were just awful. I just didn't like it.


Selma Hayek
Selma wore an Alexander McQueen gown, and an up-do that was much too young for her. Her makeup was plain. I'm thinking maybe with a bolder lip she could have made it work, but overall I have to give her a thumbs down.. or two.


Kristen Stewart 
I gotta give K.Stew credit, she's a trooper walking that red carpet on crutches. However, I am not a fan of this dress. The color washes her out, the ruffles at the bottom are confusing, this dress is just an all around no for me.


Keri Washington
The coral color of Keri's Miu Miu gown was gorgeous on her, but I mean, c'mon. This is the OSCARS, not PROM.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Gucci in Milan, it's gotta be perfection.

The fashion industry has been addicted to Gucci since 1921, and they continue to deliver still today in 2013. Creative director, Frida Giannini, took a different approach on sexy this year and I have a feeling it's going to be big.




See, I'm not sure about y'all, but I hate being cold. It seems as though every year as it starts to get colder, I am faced with a dilemma: to be fabulous, or to be warm? Well Gucci has decided no longer should women have to choose, because now they can have both! Giannini was inspired by 60's British artist, Allen Jones. Jones is famous for taking fetishism from behind closed doors to gallery floors (I'm such a poet, eh?) Gucci has a new idea of sexy: no bare skin... well, some bare skin, but hardly any. Their fall/winter 2013 line is so Italy: strong and sexy, and is both without being overbearing. There were long sleeve, body-con jersey dresses, paired with knee-high boots hitting above the skirt lengths. Only a few deep-v dresses and coats were spotted, but (of course) they were all done extremely tastefully, and there was a ton of leather! It was all done in perfect dark tones: army green, navy blue, burgundy, brown, and, of course, black. 



The evening wear was to-die-for! The combinations of prints and fabrics were absolutely captivating. I fell completely in love with the polka-dot lace and feathers! This whole line is haute, head-to-toe sexy, without the cleavage. I love the idea of women being covered up as sexy, versus the typical ideal of baring it all. Very well-played, Gucci.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Tom Ford's London Fashion Week Debut

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The reasons I adore Tom Ford are extremely clear in his Autumn/Winter 2013 'Cross Cultural Multi Ethnic' collection.






Couldn't you die?! Talk about attention to detail, hello!



JUST LOOK AT THE PRINTS! Stars, Florals, Chevron stripes, Cheetah, Zebra, patterns freakin' galore!!! Tom Ford came hard to London's Fashion Week 2013. His collection was the definition of perfection, and is definitely going to set the standard for the fall/winter style we will see this year. Furry bombers, TIGER (yes, tiger!) trousers, and (although usually I would be 100% against them) sexy zebra shoes! He ruled this year. Tom stepped outside of his usual, yet still gorgeous, gowns and showed us that he can really do it all.
Hats off to you, Mr. Ford. Truly stunning.

Keep or Toss: Gladiator Sandals

Remember, about five years ago, the gladiator sandal was HUGE? Not even gonna lie, I had a couple pairs: gold & silver. Well it seems as though the trend has made it's way back, and it is bigger than ever.


It was spotted all over New York in midst of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Designers have revamped the gladiator sandal into a full-on gladiator boot! How friggin' haute is that
My, what a controversial shoe! You either hate it or love it. 
Me? I love it. If you've got the right legs, I say show 'em off, baby!
The gladiator heels are the perfect way to do that. Wear that sexy mini dress, throw on your gladiators and be the hautest thing not on the runway.



So what do you think? Keep or toss?

Monday, February 11, 2013

My Official Breakdown of the Grammy's 2013

TOTES HAUTE:
Rihanna in Azzedine Alaia


photo cred: http://www.justjared.com/2013/02/10/rihanna-grammys-2013-red-carpet/

Taylor Swift in J. Mendel


photo cred: http://www.fashionncare.com/taylor-swift-take-a-shot-at-ex-harry-styles-during-grammy-awards-2013.html



Kelly Rowland in Georges Charra Couture

photo cred: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/grammy-awards-fashion-2013-gallery-1.1260312

Nas in Brioni
photo cred: http://www.tmz.com/photos/2013/02/10/grammy-awards-red-carpet-fashion-photos/images/2013/02/10/grammy-red-carpet-fasion-photos-044-jpg/




Pharrell in Lanvin

photo cred: tumblr



Justin Timberlake in Tom Ford


photo cred: http://socialitelife.com/photos/justin-timberlake-grammy-awards-2013-red-carpet/the-55th-annual-grammy-awards-arrivals-14


TOTES NOT:
LL Cool J in Armani


photo cred: http://au.launch.yahoo.com/galleries/g/-/16106478/2013-grammy-awards-red-carpet-and-show/16109662/
His jacket doesn't match his shirt and it was WAY too obvious.

Kimbra in Jaime Lee Major
photo cred: http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2013/02/grammys-2013-red-carpet-vote-f.html


I mean, just look at it. No.

Lupe Fiasco in.. I'm not sure but wtf was he thinking?



photo cred: http://www.take40.com/news/37693/grammy-awards-2013-best-and-worst-dressed-list----photos

HE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE ON SHOES!!!!!


Kindaaa.... no:

Carrie Underwood in Roberto Cavalli


photo cred: justjared.com

It's not terrible. She's a beautiful woman, the dress isn't ugly..... but it's just okay. The necklace should have never been added and her hair should have been up.

Jennifer Lopez in Anthony Vaccarello


photo cred: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/10/jennifer-lopez-grammys-dress-photos_n_2612091.html

I have to admit I am so disappointed... I expected so much more. 2 thumbs down for dress, 5 million thumbs up for the diamonds (get it? because she had $5 million worth of jewelry on)

Beyonce in Osman
(oh, I know yall hate me for this one but hear me out!)


photo cred: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/grammy-awards-fashion-2013-gallery-1.1260312

She looks gorgeous, right? The bodysuit is fly... but this is NOT right for the Grammy's. C'mon, King Bey; you know you could've gone harder. Disappointment.


I adore Janelle Monae and her unique style. I want to point out to the rest of the world how fly she really is... and she's a COVERGIRL!!!!!!!!!!

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