Misty En Pointe: Ballerina Misty Copeland for GLAMOUR Magazine December 2015

"Misty Copeland is one of GLAMOUR Magazine's 25th Women of the Year Awardee's"

Photos: Mark Seliger

Fashion Editor: Jillian Davison

Artist Elizabeth Catlett Mora (April 15, 1915 – April 2, 2012)

Thank You Elizabeth Catlett for having inspired the world and may you rest in peace!

Her legacy will live on forever...............

"FRO'S" WE LOVE: Art Curator/Advisor Ingrid LaFleur

As an independent curator and art advisor she focuses on contemporary art from Africa and the Diaspora. She has a B.A. in Art History from Spelman College and completed her M.A. from New York University with a concentration in Museum Studies.

Ingrid with trendsetting stylist, Lysa Cooper.


To learn more about this inspiring and beautiful woman click here.


Photos:BFA.Ingrid LaFleur

Le Look Du Jour: Solange Knowles and Janelle Monáe Turn Up The Vibe @ Art Basel Miami

Two of my favorites bring the style and the vibes to heat up Art Basel Miami.

Solange on the ones and twos.

Photo: Getty Images

Preserving Our Image: Artist Tim Okamura

My walls can't hold enough of our beautiful images and they certainly can't hang all of the beautiful paintings that Tim Okamura creates of the beauty that he see's around planet Brooklyn. Check out Tim's work here and be inspired.

The Alluring Vanity Black by Antonio Wingfield

The daring adventures of Vanity Black is about a woman or the women who have conquered society here and abroad with their striking style, innate creativity and who captivated their audiences with their undeniable beauty even when society tries it's best to render them invisible.Vanity Black lives in all of us. I'm a lover of art and Antonio Wingfield's art captured my every gaze because every illustration is beautiful. The video is thought provoking and worth viewing.

The artwork is exquisite! check out Antonio Wingfield here.

Artwork: Antonio Wingfield

Preserving Our Image: Artist David Cowles

Actress Angela Bassett

Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice

Singer India Arie

Alicia Keys, President Barack Obama and Will Smith

President Barack Obama

Tyra Banks

I've been collecting images of David Cowles for some time now for a blog post about his work. If you haven't seen some of his iconic caricatures of celebrities you're missing out on an artistic treat. David Cowles is a highly noted caricaturist, illustrator and cartoonist. Cowles' work has appeared in Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, Vibe, Time, Newsweek, Playboy, People,Money, Worth, Fortune, The New York Times,and other prestigious publications. To check out more of his work click here and here.

Actress Pam Grier


Photos:David Cowles

Preserving Our Image: Raúl Guerra

I came across these beautiful prints during my search for global beauty and style and found these beauties by artist, Raúl Guerra. These prints are from Guerra's "Wrapped In Pride" series.


They live me saying, "Love Thy Head Wrap."

Source: Raúl Guerra

Objets de beauté: Collages By Michael Roberts

Maybe you've seen him sitting front-row at many of the worlds runway shows or you've read his witty and oftentimes humorous column for Vanity Fair, Michael Roberts is a very talented man. Vanity Fair's fashion and style director, Michael Roberts' illustrations and camera have been everywhere lately and he can count me as a fan of his work.

               Michael Roberts Presents One of a Kind Intricate Cut Work Collages in Wooden Frames.

I had no idea that he has branched out into delivering one of a kind art for sale until I saw these beauties while perusing Couture Lab to see their latest arrivals for Spring. Not only does he have an eye for style and the gift of the pen, Michael Roberts has also published four books of illustrations: The Jungle ABC , Mumbo Jumbo , Snowman in Paradise , and The Snippy World of New Yorker Fashion Artist Michael Roberts. I love these!

Photos: Wire Image/Couture Lab

SHALA STYLE: EIGHT LOOKS

"She didn't make several international best dressed list for nothing. Love her or hate her, the woman is living out her dreams and I don't see anything wrong with that. Real style Rules!"

For me, it's all about real style or nothing else. If you see a celebrity highlighted here it's because he or she isn't receiving the same kind of shine or recognition as their peers. Now that I know that many celebrities wear borrowed clothing and jewels to many events, I can't get all excited about "faux glamour." *Diva Shrug* :)

SHOES: THE MUSICAL

Just when we 'shoe-a-holics- thought we'v seen it all, now theres a London based play dedicated to shoes. They should have cast me in this. LOL! Shoes was written by award-winning playwrites Richard Thomas and Stephen Mear and choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Aletta Collins. Shoes-The Musical is at the Peacock Theatre from 8 Feb 2011 - 3 Apr 2011.
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Photo: Manuel Vason