Tamu McPherson for Net-A-Porter Magazine

While checking out the latest styles on Net-A-Porter.com I came across one of the best dressed women in the world, blogger extraordinaire Tamu McPherson of All the Pretty Birds and Grazia.it. Tamu's style is impeccable with just a touch of whimsy thrown in for good measure and I always love to see what she's wearing next. There's nothing more beautiful than seeing a woman living well.

Photos:Net-A-Porter.com

Preserving Our Image: Artist Renee Cox

Artist and Activist, Renee Cox

As a lover of all things beautiful and also controversial, one can not but truly admire the beauty and courage of artist and activist Renee Cox. Renee is another one of those artist that loves to push her audiences buttons and to inspire them with her thought provoking works of art. She presents the truth which oftentimes is hard for many people to handle even though they're in a perpetual state of denial. To learn more about this magnificent woman click here.

Below are some of my favorites:

"Liberation of Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben"

"Mother Of Us All"

"Chillin With Liberty"

"Mother Land"

Photos: Renee Cox

Amazingggg Grrraceeeeee!

Amazzzzzingggg Grrrrrace! Grace Jones has been “Defining Fabulous” for over sixty years.

A Work Of Art: Nicola Vassell For Avenue Magazine

Woman about town and former model, Nicola Vassell graces the cover and the pages of the May issue of Avenue Magazine. Avenue  Magazine is one of Manhattan’s oldest society magazines, and one of the first publications in the United States that highlights the exclusive access to Manhattan’s elite, their affluence and influence by offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on the people and their lifestyles. 

I've written about Nicola before, since she is a major player in the NYC area and global art world who's not only known for her edgy and impeccable style, but is also known as the woman who single handily made The Deitch Projects as one of the worlds best galleries. Town and Country magazine has also named her as one to watch and meet in 2011. Nicola Vassell is now the director of The Pace Gallery in NYC where she will continue to make waves with her keen eye for talent.

Photos: Juan Algarin

A Fashionable Life: Tamu McPherson

"Standing Tall"

Tamu McPherson is one of fashions favorite street blogger's and she's also a favorite of mine who proves that fashion isn't just for the birds. As the writer and photographer of her blog, "All the Pretty Birds," Tamu is a stylish inspiration herself and personally, I find her just as stylish as many of the subjects she's known to photograph.

"Chic Enough to Beat the Cold"

I love her style because she has that air of sophistication and elegance about her that shows a simple yet elegant style without a logo intact unless it's an easily recognizable designer handbag or back pack.

Tamu not only catches the styles and trends of Europe before they hit the states, she is a subject all by herself often introducing a modern woman's view of fashion from ladylike luxury, to glamorous masculine tailoring. As a trendsetter she's known to inject pops of color into neutral palettes here and there with fabulous finishes. Tamu never disappoints.

Jamaica born, and New York bred, Tamu now lives in Milan with her husband and son.

You can learn more about Tamu here and here.

Photos: Mr. Newton|Tommy Ton|Hanneli Mustaparta