Homage To La Baker

Over the years many women have either tried to copy the style and beauty of Madame Josephine Baker. Few have succeeded and several have failed. I've got to give it to 'Super Model" Rose Cordero for being  a dead ringer, no pun intended, of Josephine Baker with her most recent editorial for Tush Magazine, shot by Ellen von Unwerth.

In my own personal opinion the only two models in the past who pulled off an identical Josephine Baker look-a-like have been former "Super Models" Pat Cleveland and Billie Blair, everyone else comes in a close second. Either way they looked glamorous while trying with their own personal spin on giving a tribute to the iconic Josephine Baker.

Happy Birthday To Naomi Ruth Sims...Super Model...Icon...!

Happy Birthday To Naomi Ruth Sims...Super Model...Icon...Author...Mogul!


Today marks the birth date of Naomi Ruth Sims. Naomi Sims was born on March 30, 1948 and graced this universe with her beauty, style, intelligence and business savvy, only to become one of the worlds top models, a highly successful businesswoman and author.

Naomi died on August 1, 2009. She may be gone, but she's never forgotten and as long as we say her name and celebrate her legacy she will never die in our hearts.

Glamtastic Flashback: The Legendary Pat Evans

When I sent this photo to legendary Super Model Pat Evans on Facebook she was glad to see it and wondered where I got it from? I need that beautiful lucite neck-wear she's wearing in my life.

DEFINING FABULOUS: SUPER MODEL & BUSINESS ICON NAOMI SIMS

" I intended to model and make a name for myself, then put

that brand name on a line of cosmetics" ~Naomi Sims

Naomi Sims...Inspiration... Supermodel... Beauty Icon... Fashion Icon... Entrepreneur and my Shero! We miss you and appreciate the beauty that you graced us with and the role-model you were to millions of little girls and women of color all over the world when you presented the world our beauty our way and proclaimed that "black" is indeed Beautiful!

DEFINING FABULOUS: TAMARA DOBSON

Tamara Dobson was an American actress and fashion model who was born in Baltimore, Maryland and received her degree in fashion illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Dobson was statuesque model who was 6 feet 2 inches of pure glamour and elegance. Tamara's imagery graced the pages of  Vogue, Glamour, Ebony, Jet and Harper's Bazaar magazines. Tamara was best known for her roles in '70s films, Cleopatra Jones and Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold, Fuzz, Norman...Is That You?, Come Back Charleston Blue and Chained Heat and also television numerous television shows. After modeling, Tamara became a commercial property owner and developer in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. Dobson died on October 2, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland. Today her iconic beauty lives on in those who celebrate her legacy.

Le Look Du Jour|The Look Of The Day|Real Style: Shiona Turini

Shiona Turini-Senior Accessories Editor of Teen Vogue

Photo: Darryl Calmese Jr.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

SEVEN EASY PIECES

There's nothing basic about wearing the color black just as long as you pay attention to the details. The texture of the fabric, silhouette of the garment, bold or simple accessories and style come into play when you choose a combination that allows you to be both comfortable and polished. A skirt or jacket of tweed, leather and even a sweater that can serve both as a tunic or dress will do. Add a shawl and belt it to create a look that's totally feminine, uncompromising and totally you.
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STRIKE A POSE: FASHION MAVEN JUNE AMBROSE

WHO: THE UBER FABULOUS JUNE AMBROSE 

WHAT: The Costume Institute Luncheon The 1973 Battle Royal at Versailles.

WEAR: Marc Jacobs Coat,YSL Dress, June Ambrose Turban, Hermes Birkin bag and Rodarte pumps.

Photo: Subjects Own