Monday, May 28, 2012

A Glamtastic Flashback: Iman, Gail and Peggy for Revlon's Polished Ambers Collection 1978



























Revlon's Polished Ambers Advertisement, circa 1978, featuring Iman, Peggy Dillard-Toone and Gail Kendrick.


While looking through a stack of Essence magazines from the 1970's, I came across these beautiful Revlon ads featuring some of my favorite models from that era. Every one is familiar with the iconic Iman and some may know of Peggy Dillard-Toone, but I'm sure there aren't that many who are familiar with Jamaican born beauty Gail Kendrick, unless of course you too are from this era and admired these women. I did a little editing to give them an artsy edge, enjoy!

















The iconic Iman.

Photos: From My Own Archives

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Le Look Du Jour: Solange Knowles At the 2012 MoMA Party In The Garden Benefit

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 22:  Solange Knowles attends the 2012 Party in the Garden benefit...

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 22:  Solange Knowles attends the 2012 Party in the Garden benefit...

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 22:  Solange Knowles attends the 2012 Party in the Garden benefit...

The super fabulous Solange Knowles attends the 2012 Party in the Garden benefit at the Museum of Modern Art. I'm loving this entire look by designer Flaminia Saccuci.


































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Photo:Theo Wargo/Getty Images/BFA

Happy Birthday Naomi Campbell!!!



May has been a phenomenal month so far and what a great way to celebrate some of my favorites who have inspired me most of my life with a shout out on their birthdays. I didn't post Grace Jones birthday, but I send out a belated greeting to the queen of  individuality and "Feroshness" who turned a fabulous 64 years old on May 19. Naomi Campbell turns a fabulous 42 years old today and I can honestly say that both women are O40&Fab!

Happy Birthday to one of the most stylish women on the planet!


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Akuol De Mabior for Annabelle Magazine-Switzerland

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Akuol de Mabior on the cover of Annabelle magazine
Leave it to Europe for being a trendsetter when it comes to embracing our beauty by not following the trends of American magazines with the celebrity covers. Rising model Akuol de Mabior landed a cover and editorial in the Swiss magazine Annabelle for their take on African inspired fashion featuring looks from Prada and Burberry Prorsum among others.

Akuol Rocks!

Akuol de Mabior for Annabelle Magazine.

Akuol de Mabior for Annabelle Magazine.











Photos:Annabelle Magazine/Sune Czajkowski 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

The Ad Campaign: Model Nur Hellman for United Colors of Benetton

Spring/Summer 2012 United Colors of Benetton Woman Advertising Campaign. Image:ss12_campaign_5


Nur Hellman is steadily building an impressive portfolio and her ad campaign for United Colors of Benetton's SS 2012 Campaigns are just some of the icing on the cake. Expect to see more from this German born beauty.

Spring/Summer 2012 United Colors of Benetton Woman Advertising Campaign. Image:ss12_campaign_13









“In this image: Slip (3BGZ1U068); Knickers (3MC11S1CI). Spring-Summer 2012 Undercolors of Benetton underwear collection.”

“In this image: Bra (3AOD1R17T); Trousers (pyjamas, 3K2Y3P1DQ); Bra (3K0Y1R18D); Knickers (3K0Y1S1AW). Spring-Summer 2012 Undercolors of Benetton underwear collection.”
Check out the site for fabulous clothes and accessories.



Photos:Benetton/Giulio Rustichelli/FABRICA

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Costume Institute Gala:The Met Ball

Tomorrow is the Costume Institute's famous Met Ball and I'm sure we all want to see what some of our favorite moguls, celebrities and models will be wearing to this prestigious event. The Work of legendary designer Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada will be celebrated this time at the Met, so expect to see plenty of vintage Schiaparelli gowns or Prada and Miu Miu cocktail dresses.

The Cut Blog has added a list (see at end of post)  of the designers and their dates and if it is like anything like last year some people just might get cut out of photos and ignored. I'd love to see what Beyoncé and Solange Knowles will be wearing this year since they both attended last year.

I vividly remember when top model Jourdan Dunn was famed photographer Mario Testino's date last year and they absolutely cropped her out of photos and didn't highlight her at all.

See her in the background?


Here's another shot of her in the background in her gorgeous Burberry gown. Hopefully it won't happen again, but we all know that it will since everything is based on rank and file or popularity in the media.


Desiree Rogers was also there with her ex-husband John W. Rogers and since she had resigned from the White House there was not one mention of her even attending the event. Anyway, I'm sure Jourdan will be photographed this year possibly dangling on the arm of Jason Wu or some other designer and if it is Jason Wu she can wear one of the gowns that I've highlighted below from his SS 2012 RTW collection.


Jourdan Dunn for Jason Wu Fall 2012 RTW.

My fantasy wish is that she's Jason Wu's date and is wearing something stunning from his SS 2012 RTW Collection. See the beautiful gowns below:

Like this!


Or this!


Or this!


Or even this from Jason Wu's Fall 2012 RTW.

Amazon.com is also a sponsor this year and you can also watch the live action on their website and VOGUE.com from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, May 7th.

Who's Bringing Whom?
• Alexander Wang and Azealia Banks 
• Balmain's Olivier Rousteing with Joan Smalls
See the rest here.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

2012 NOLA Jazz Fest

Ziggy Marley at the New Orleans Jazz Fest
Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marley at the New Orleans Jazz Fest
It's that time of the year again when warm weather means fun times and plenty of outdoor concerts, regional festivals and of course, the NOLA Jazz Fest. The Jazz Fest had another impressive line-up and this year the lovely Esperanza Spalding wowed the audience with her soothing jazz renderings and her iconic beauty. Performances by a stellar list of some of the worlds best included the legendary Bruce Springsteen to Ziggy Marley who simply made their fans forget all about NOLA's tropical heat.
Esperanza Spalding at the New Orleans Jazz Fest





Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Spalding: Radio Music Society performs during the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Day 4, at the Fair Grounds Race Course on May 3, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Spalding: Radio Music Society performs during the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Day 4, at the Fair Grounds Race Course on May 3, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Spalding: Radio Music Society performs during the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Day 4, at the Fair Grounds Race Course on May 3, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Rocking Esperanza Spalding 

Mia Borders at the New Orleans Jazz Fest
Mia Borders

Janelle Monáe on Gentilly Stage, Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Janelle Monáe

Cee Lo Green at the New Orleans Jazz Fest

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Cee Lo Green


Photos:NOLA

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