This whole weekend was dedicated to the NBA All-Star game and events.While most people were looking at the game and events that took place I was looking at the fashion.It may have  been about the game for some but for others like myself it was also a fashion show.Here are some of the pictures from the parties and events:

 

 

Beyonce @ Jay-Z's All-Star party

She wore a beautiful but simple black dress.Although I love the dress,I'm not crazy about the purse long straps just don't do it for me.When it comes to dresses and shoes she is one of my favorite people,I always look to see what she is wearing. Beyonce takes risks and that's what fashion is all about...taking risks.

 

 

Tocarra Jones @ Michael Jordan's XX2 party

I love Tocarra!As a full figured woman she has talked about having a hard time finding clothes that fit her correctly,but she always seems to figure it out.This ensamble fits her perfectly it hits right above the knee and shows just enough leg,another important thing about what she is wearing is that there are no bulges anywhere.

 

 

Solange @ the Celebirty Pool Challange

Solange Knowles wore a simple black dress just like her sister but of course her was a mini as she so often wears now.I must say that Miss Knowles has come a long way from that youn seventeen year old girl with the honey blonde braids.

Later on...

Solange @ Jay-Z's All-Star party and met up with her sister

 

 

Megan Good @ Jordan's XX2 party

I know that all of these celebirties are on vacation so we can't expect them to always walk around looking glamorous,I'm not so sure that's eve possible.But never I repeat never should you wear a Velour sweat suit in Vegas and the tops it off with a wool hat,I just know that she is hot.It can't be too cold she is wearing the sweat suit with no shirt and showing off her mid section,come on now.

Later on...

Megan showed up at a party where the singer Kelis

was performing.

I guess she finally realized that it was hot outside and stopped off at the hotel to change clothes.I wish she would have put on a dress that fit her at the top a little better.But all in all the dress is pretty.Now I am a purse fanatic but that bag reminds me of my momma's purse in the early 90's.

Mary J Blige and Melind Williams

There isn't really much I want to say about these two.The got it right,I love Melinda's top and jeans and I love how simple Mary's outfit it,a fitted dress and a leather jacket,simplicity at it's finest.

 

 

Ciara @ XX2 Party

What can I say?I love the shirt and big belt look,it's a really good look light now, this also works with a dress and a big belt.

 

 

 

Kelly Rowland

I saved the best for last,Kelly Rowland looked beautiful in this all white pants suit everything about this is right from the hair,to the purse,all the way down to the shoes.

So there you have it NBA All-Star game 2007 fashion watch.Some hit it out of the park while others hit road blocks but I'm pretty sure they will make up for it next Sunday during the oscars.

 

 

 

So the Grammy's were last Sunday,and although I think the show needed some work the fashion was  great.Here are some of my favorites.

 Beyonce wearing a soft pink Armani dress

Corrine Bailey Rae wearing a strapless black dress(this dress was very simple yet very fitting for this event)

Fergie looking G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S in her sequined grey Bagdley Mischka dress

Jennifer Hudson in a red Roberto Cavalli dress

Mary J Blige in a gold Michael Kors dress

And the fashion No No award goes to:

Imagen Heap!

I don't have the faintest clue as to who she is but her fashion was so bad, I just had to mention her.

Nicole Richie

@ The Victoria Secret Fashion Show last week

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon

@ The Victoria Secret Fashion Show

Ciara @ The Victoria Secret Fashion Show

Scarves can be your bestfriend,when you wake up in the morning and don't feel like doing anything to your head wrap a beautiful scarf  around your head and call it a day.I'm not talking about a scarf that you sleep in I'm talking about a long elegant silk scarf.

My Choices

These are my favorites.Triangle head wear with ethnic heard work and embrodery mirrors.

$3.50@www.headscarves.org

$12.00@www.shopscarves.com 

Kerry Washington at the gala dinner at the Palais du Festival

 

Kimora Lee at the amfAR benefit

Rosario Dawson at the amfAR benefit

Noemie Lenoir at the amfAR benefit

Beyonce @ a photoshoot for 

Dreamgirls promo pics  

Monica at The Living Legends Foundation’s

13th Annual Dinner

I love shopping for purses and totes.The perfect purse will make your outfit stand out.Everyone has their own style,I for one can't see myself walking around with a purse that has a long strap.If the purse can be placed over your neck crossing your body the strap is too long.If you strive to be different I have two words for you,Own It.

My Choices

Medium Tassel Bag

 Dooney and Burke

$245.00

Coco
Studded evening clutch bag

$1,150.00

 Jimmy Choo

 

Mahdi
Shiny leather and suede handbag

$1,895.00

Jimmy Choo

 

Cosmo
Silk satin evening bag with jewel buckle$895.00

 Jimmy Choo

Affordable Choices

13.99

Target

Large Canvas Bag

58.00

Gap

Canvas Satchal

54.99

Gap

Also Visit 

Gap

Jimmy Choo

DKNY

Target

Bluefly

If you are anything like me then you love,love,love glasses.I don't care if the sun is shinning or if it is raining cats and dogs if my outfit calls for a pair of glasses then you will see me in the street with them on my face or on my head being used as a headband.Some say I'm cheap I say I'm frugal,why pay $200 for a pair of glasses when you can go to the mall and find some just like it for $10?Name brands aren't everything,they don't make or break your outfit.There is one rule I stick to when wearing glasses that don't posses a name.Always wear them with confidence.If you don't believe in your outfit then no one else will.

Celebrities and their sunglasses

 

 

Mary J. Blige

  

 

 

 Alicia Keys

 

 

 

Beyonce

   

My Guilty Pleasure

 

 

 

 

 

 Beyonce at the UK Hall Of Fame 

Gabrielle Union attended the Carolina Herrera boutique opening on Melrose Pl. in LA.

Kerry Washington attending the Martin Luther King Jr. National Dream Dinner Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

Tracee Ellis Ross back in September at this year’s Spring fashion week in NY.

Mood: Creative
Listening to: TV

If you're like me you aren't too fond of big heavy jackets so I suggest the crop jacket.It's light but keeps you warm and it allows you to reveal a lot more of your outfit.

$224.99www.bluefly.com

 

La Rok ivory cropped mariner jacket bluefly:  $148.00

clearance:  $109.99

 

BCBGirls denim 'Simone' cropped shortsleeve jacket $54.00   BCBGirls black cotton trimmed cropped military jacket bluefly:  $60.00   Stores/Websites To Visit:Targetbluefly.comForever 21Wet SealBCBG

 

 

Celebrities of today have great style, but I think sometimes we forget that the people who dress them are inspired by celebrities of yesterday. The trend setter such as Dorothy Dandridge, Billie Holiday, Diana Ross, and Josephine  Baker are now honored by other entertainers. Beyonce, Halle, Zoe Saldana, and Sanaa Lathan are just a few of the celebrities that  transform into the women of yesterday and I must say these women of today definitely do the women of yesterday justice.

The Transformation 

 Josephine  Baker                    Beyonce'

  Dorothy Dandridge                      Halle

Yesterday

                                              Dorothy Dandridge

                                        

                                                                Billie Holiday

                                    

                                                                     Josephine  Baker

                                      

Today

                                                    Beyonce'

                                        

                                                           Sanaa

                                 

                                                             Zoe Saldana

                                      

                                                              Halle

                                

                                   

I've been looking at different blogs and I haven't seen any that cater to the plus size woman.I'm not saying that they aren't out there I just haven't seen them.Just because you are plus size does not mean you can't look just as good as the model walking down the run way for Dolce and Gabana,Gucci,DKNY,etc.

Jeans,Skirts,and Trousers

Premiere Bootcut Jean $49.95

(Go to www.avenue.com to find a store near you)

Skinny Jeans $49.95

(Avenue)

Whipstitched Denim Capri $29.99(Avenue)

Herringbone Wide Leg Trouser

$44.95(Avenue)

Faux Suede Skirt $34.99(Avenue)

Shirts and Sweaters/Pullovers

Swiss dot cold shoulder top $39.50(Lane Bryant)

Embroidered Crinkle Blouse $39.95

(Avenue)

Metallic Kabuki Sweater $39.95 (Avenue)

Thermal Henley Sweater $29.95 (Avenue)

Long Sleeve Stitched Lightweight Sweater $29.95

(Avenue)

*If this sweater looks a little familiar you've probably seen the shirt in Mariah Carey's We Belong Together video.*

For the plus size woman some of the best stores are:

Avenue

Macy's

Robinson's May

Lane Bryant

Target

KMart

Tempest Plus

Accessories are essential when pulling together an outfit. The wrong accessories can take away from your outfit. I can count the number of times I’ve seen someone wearing a cute outfit but instead of my focus being on the outfit, I was looking at the earrings, watch, or purse that didn’t fit in with the great ensemble.

Sterling Silver Floral-Etched Heart Locket with Chain  $29.99

Crystal Multi-Chain Heart Necklace  $26.99

Fancy CZ Key and Lock Pendant  $25.49

Sterling Silver Heart Bangle Bracelet  $39.99

Silvertone Crystal Hoop Earrings  $19.99

All of these accessories can be found at Target.More to come...

The trench coat is a timeless fashion piece. With the right outfit and accessories you can’t go wrong with a trench coat. Many remember this piece being worn by Jackie O but now celebrities such as Sela Ward, Beyonce, Halle Barry, and even Oprah can be seen wearing a trench on the red carpet. I for one think that it’s a great fashion statement and makes a good outfit look great.  

Jackie O

Oprah

My Picks

DKNY Women's Wool Trench Coat

$159.99

Double-breasted Trench

(LA REDOUTE PARIS)

$44.99

 

There is always a new shoe that's "in",for me that shoe is a wedge shoe.I find these shoes to be comfortable and very unique.Celebirties wear them all the time Kimora Lee Simmons,Naomi Campbell,and Beyonce' are three of the many celebirties that I've seen rocking wedges.

Beyonce Knowles

Naomi Campbell

 

Wedges I find to be most comfortable

Steven by Steve Madden 'Maritime' Wedge(Nordstrom)

$128.95

Studded Mules By: Baby Phat

$80.00

(If these look familiar you've Probably seen Kimora Lee Simmons wearing them)

Kenneth Cole Reaction 'In The Bank' Wedge

 $88.95(Nordstroms)

Juicy Couture 'Beverly' Pump

$300.00(Nordstroms)

Outrageous prices I know,but if you want this look for a better price here is a list of stores to visit:

Target

KMart

Payless(doesn't it feel good to pay less?)

Kohls

All of these stores or store similar to these are great places to find Wedges at a bargain price.There is nothing wrong with shopping on a budget.

Skin care is extrememly important to me.People always think that as soon as your face begins to look bad it times to run to the dermatologist.That's a good idea when the situation is extreme but when it's a pimple or uneven skin you're worried about,there are other options.

Visibly Even Foaming Cleanser

$7.19 (Any drugs store)

Visibly Even Foaming Cleanser is a dermatologist tested facial cleanser that gently exfoliates to refine skin texture for a more even-toned, radiant complexion as you cleanse. 

It's great facial cleanser to use before applying make-up and to take it off.It's affordable and helps even out your skin tone.

  Neutrogena Visibly Even Daily Moisturizer

$13.09(Any drug store) 

It's a well known fact that before you apply make-up you are to use a Moisturizer  Neutrogena Visibly Even Daily Moisturizer is the way to go.It's not oily,sticky,it protects you from the sun,and it get's the job done.

Remember make-up can make you look flawless but when all of that comes off at night,you have to face the harsh reality that your skin isn't all that perfect.Make-up can be your best friend but it can also be your worst enemy if you don't take care of your skin.