HAUTE GELE

"This Beauty Should Be On Your Walls"

"The December Issue of VOGUE Gioiello Goes "Haute" Gele in this Editorial"

I LOVE IT!

Facts: The "Gele" is a Yoruba {Nigeria, West Africa} word for a female head-wrap. A "head-wrap" is a long piece of cloth that you tie and tuck on your head to create this magnificent creation of beauty!

Note: It's nice to share. If you're going to use my photos at least have the decency to link back...Thanks a zillion!

Lauryn Hill Serenades Brooklyn!

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Afrogasm

Absolutely Stunning!

When I saw this magnificent Afro I had to have it!

"Gotta love the Afro in all of it's magnificent glory."

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Woman of Style: Angeline Chidowore

Who: Angeline Chidowore, Manager-FENDI Boutique NYC.

Where: 12th Annual Winter Wonderland Ball, held at The New York Botanical Garden.
Photos: Patrick McMullan

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays To All Of You!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my family to yours!

Man of Style: Alex Cuba

Alex Cuba, is a Cuban born,Canadian based singer-songwriter who sings in Spanish and English. He has won two Juno Awards for World Music Album of the Year: in 2006 for Humo De Tabaco, and in 2008 for his second album, Agua Del Pozo. In 2010  Alex Cuba won the Latin Grammy for best new artist.

The Look of The Day: Yaya Dacosta and Elizabeth Mathis at the Tron Legacy Premier

The high tech adventure TRON  Legacy will land in theaters on Friday, but Disney decided to win new fans for the film (which became a cult in 1980 and now earns a continuation and remodeled with 3D technology) releasing all sorts of products with its futuristic look. In partnership with the stores

Opening Ceremony , they created a collection of coats, jackets, shirts, pants, leggings, dresses laser cut neoprene boots and bags that cost between 230-575 dollars. They come in colors from neon orange, yellow, blue and black pieces. The line is also for sale at Lane Crawford in China and Colette Paris.

                                                                               

Who: Yaya DaCosta

Where: Tron Legacy Premier

Wearing: Disney's Collection for Tron Legacy

Elizabeth Mathis

PHOTOS: CHRISTINA RADISH

Ajak Deng For The Banana Republic

Leave it up to your kids to check the mail-box... here I am thinking that all I received in the mail today was a book that I ordered. After making a few errands, I looked up and saw a magazine crammed into my mailbox. And what a pleasant surprise to see on the back of my daughter's Self magazine is an advertisement featuring "Super Model" Ajak Deng for the Banana Republic. Talk about gorgeous! The woman simply rocks!

Need To Listen: Georgia Anne Muldrow "VWETO"

Totally loving Georgia Anne Muldrow's album cover.

Being that as music lovers who are constantly bombarded with every singer who's based on a scale of popularity and who really can't sing, it's refreshing when to hear real music. Many of today's more popular singers just have the image and no voice, which leaves the über talented singers being ignored by the music industry and out of building a possible fan base. All I can say is that the music industry sucks and I'm going to make it's my life's duty to seek out the underrated and hopefully get their music in the hands of like minded individuals. And Georgia Anne Muldrow is one bad... singer who many of you are missing out on because of the way things are.

I love her music- plus I love her vibe. Her latest offering "VWETO" (which means 'gravity' in Swahili) will be available 12/14 on iTunes and released on Amazon.com on January 11, 2011 is a mind blowing instrumentalist sojourn of beats that will put you wherever you want to be, in your own Utopia. Show your love and support this artist and many more like her by buying their music.

I find it always best to block out people who want to box you in and put a label on you. Labels only serve to limit us because we were born to soar. ~ Divalocity

Photo:Mello Music Group

Chapter 4 : Lady Dior : Lady Grey : Marion Cotillard

SHOWstudio - Tribute to Alexander McQueen by Nick Knight, music by Björk

One of McQueen's Last Masterpieces

Alexander McQueen

As one of the worlds most innovative and talented designers, McQueen had established himself as a household name forever changing the way women dress. Every season McQueen's collections were just as inventive as they were revolutionary, sadly his vision shines no more, but his name will live on forever.

In a powerful homage to this brilliant designer, Film-maker Nick Knight presents a breathtakingly beautiful video honoring his legacy. Alexander McQueen was posthumously awarded at this year’s British Fashion Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design. This special award celebrates his achievement as a designer whose work has impacted the world. Check out this beautiful video brilliantly styled by internationally known stylist and fashion director, Edward Enninful.

To Lee, With Love – Nick Knight’s tribute to Alexander McQueen featuring: Ajak Deng, Anais Mali, Flaviana Matata, Jeneil Williams, Joan Smalls, Kinee Diouf, Quack, Rose Cordero, Sedene Blake, Trissan all  dressed in Alexander  McQueen's most beautiful creations. Enjoy and be inspired!

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Photos: Getty Images
Video: Show Studio

The Military Trend Done Right

The Military Trend Done Right by Vonmiwi Culvera featuring a lace skirt

When I saw this stunning photo of model and philanthropist, Lydia Carlston wearing a long black tulle skirt, a military inspired jacket, I couldn't help but notice how she stood out from all other well dressed women at a recent event.

I've kept many of my BDU's when I got of the military, not only to do my yard work, but to also wear those cargo pants and jackets just to make a fashion statement because this is a look that never goes out of style. Now if I could just transform my Dress Green uniform into a glamorous ensemble.

Photo: Hannan Saleh

ELLE South Africa Magazine’s Fresh Face Talent Winner: Alexandra Robertshaw

ELLE South Africa's Fresh Face Winner Alexandra Robertshaw

Robertshaw and the other stylish contestants.

ELLE Magazine’s Fresh Face Talent Search winner will receive a prize includes a R20 000 ($2,894.63) gift voucher from Woolworths as well as the April ELLE cover and in the latest Woolworths ad campaigns. ELLE collaborated with Woolworths to find a young woman with style and substance who best represents South Africa and Alexandra was sellected the winner. Along with her other prizes he also receives a two-year contract with BOSS models.

                                                                         
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The Way We Wore...

...and still can wear the clothes from the past in which some call vintage-I call them the classics. Case in point icon and "Super Model " Pat Cleveland at the world premiere of Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston which was held during the TriBeCa Film Festival this past, April 2010 wearing Halston.

You'd have to be under a rock if you claim to know fashion and not know that Pat Cleveland was one of Halston's muses and friends along with other greats, Billie Blair, Dalma, Naomi Sims and other Super Models of the '70s and '80s.

Photo:Patrick McMullan the other one scanned by me from my huge collection of magazines that I refuse to part with.

Yaya DaCosta For The Gap

Yaya DaCosta in an advertisement for The Gap

While surfing the web I came across this advertisement of Yaya and quickly clicked on the ad to see what The Gap had in store. OK, it was the usual, but what disturbed me even more was that there was not one model of color featured in that online catalog. Sorry, but I don't shop where I'm rendered invisible and neither should any of you. Advertising and money dictate fashion, but we spend a helluva amount of money on clothing too. Isn't it time we see the truth and speak it with our dollars? Exactly who are The Gaps customers? Retailers need to rethink how they do business in this country in order to stay afloat.



The Season's Top Picks To Give & Get

'Tis the season with a few of my favorite picks.

A Design From the Frank & Myrrh Jewelry Collection

Give yourself or that special friend the gift of "WOW" this holiday season with a few of my favorite top picks that I have compiled that exemplify some of the best out there. From beautiful statement pieces of Frank & Myrrh Jewelry, above, to the captivating artwork of critically acclaimed artist, Dawn Okoro, below, there's a gift idea for everyone.

A Beautiful Print From Artist, Dawn Okoro

Delicately playful, yet simple and sophisticated are the cutest crochet earrings from Afro Martha that will add that bit of whimsy we're all looking for.

Sugar, spice and everything that smells so nice is what Yum Yum Candle Company has to offer us that will fill our homes with the luscious scents from their wide array of soy candles.

Beauty Products From Karen's Body Beautiful

Discover beauty's best-kept secret in Karen's Body Beautiful, a collection of beauty products that not only smell great, but leave your hair and body looking great!


                    Beautiful Accessories from Mar y Sol

Clutch Culture Handbags and Accessories

Who says that a woman has to spend a fortune on what they deem is the latest "It Bag?" Not me, when I can get a grip on these elegant clutches from accessory brand, Mar Y Sol or from Clutch Culture. These bags are the perfect finish for evenings out or just that added boost of color for that LBD.

The elegant home collection now available on Aphro Chic is the perfect addition to your home. Her elegant pillows and other home accessories make great accents for any favorite place in your home. Her Brooklyn Toile de Jouy is the ultimate must-have for the stylish lady on the go who knows exactly how to make her place a home. Check out AphroChic for more of this stylish selection of gift ideas for your humble abode.

Everything has it's place and I love the shimmer of a crystal tray, so what better way to store your favorite things on an elegant Lucite tray from iomoi.com. They have a wide selection of items that you can personalize for those on your gift list or something simply just for you.

"Practice Makes Perfect" by Artist, Frank Morrison

Still not satisfied? Then check out the wonderful gift selections available at the Black Art Depot like the painting above. Here you'll find a huge selection of art prints and figurines by some of your favorite artists. Click on the links to these fabulous websites and be inspired. There's always the gift of charity and volunteering in your local community which is the best gift of them all that always gives back.