Solange for H&M Mexico

Sometimes it pays to speak another language other than English and since I speak fashion in several languages, I often find what I want. Not only did our favorite Afrolista, Solange Knowles dodge Hurricane Sandy, she was "en Mexico" for the inauguration of the new H&M store opening.

Things were getting so bad since there was no Solange sighting that old photos of her were being reblogged on Tumblr, so expect these three to pop up today on the sites that are supposed to be her so called fan sites.

Photos: LFT

SOLO STAR: SOLANGE KNOWLES FOR ELLE SOUTH AFRICA

Almost every blog that I follow had readers who were filled with excitement when they found out that Solange Knowles would be on the cover of the November 2012 issue of ELLE South Africa. We waited and we watched for any news we could find on this epic feat until the day the magazine would come out. Solange may not be a bigger star like her sister Beyonce, but she has proven that she's her own woman and that's why we love her style and her sense of individuality.

Solange has had her fair share of magazine covers and editorials and each and every one of them was equally  stunning , but this is ELLE Magazine and it doesn't matter if it's the South African version or not.

I can't believe that she hasn't graced the covers of any major American magazines, including Essence and Ebony with her growing popularity and fan base especially since they seem to go by those requirements when they consider cover subjects for their magazine covers. Oh well, it is what it is.

With Solange being the cover and editorial subject, she introduced an even bigger audience to several South African designers with these printastic looks.

So far the November magazines are celebrating some diversity on their covers: Halle Berry is on the cover of InStyle and Naomi Campbell is on the Cover of Harper's Bazaar Russia, Naomie Harris is on the cover of InStyle UK, Hunger Magazine and the October issue of G.Q. Turkey. 

Photos: ELLE SOUTH AFRICA /Justin Polkey

Le Look Du Jour: Actresses Viola Davis and Danai Gurira At The 19th Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Event

My two favorite beauties: Viola Davis and Danai Gurira attend the recently held 19th Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Event. Both ladies look equally stunning and beautiful in Calvin Klein. It seems like now that Danai is in the spotlight certain individuals are now taking an interest in her when they had the opportunity to promote her way before the mainstream media did.

Photos: Getty Images

Her Royal Fierceness...Miss Naomi Campbell for HARPER'S BAZAAR RUSSIA

The November magazines are coming out slowly but surely and this time Miss Naomi Campbell fronts the November 2012 cover of HARPER'S BAZAAR RUSSIA. I just might have to buy this one because she can be on the cover a million times and I'd never get tired of seeing her. Rock On Naomi!

Photo: Harper's Bazaar Russia

Solange Knowles for ELLE South Africa NOV-2012

The cover that we've been waiting for: Solange Knowles graces the cover of ELLE South Africa. I can't wait to see the rest of the editorial.



Photo: ELLE South Africa

Need To Hear: Josephine Oniyama

Looking for something worth listening to instead of whats on the radio these days? Something original? Well, let me introduce you to Manchester, England based singer Josephine Oniyama. Josephine is not a "Pop Tart" as are most of the singers out there today, she sings from the soul and that's what we need to hear more of these days. Josephine's new album "Portrait" will be released on 16 Oct 12 on iTunes and amazon.com, singles are available now.

What we need more of are lyrics with a message, with feeling and song along with beautiful music. Hopefully this beautiful woman won't get obscured by the over hyped singers out today who don't have any real talent, but just the right look and a gimmick.

Josephine Oniyama is a beautiful Afrolista.

To learn about Josephine Oniyama click here and here. Follow her on You Tube.





Photos: Josephine Oniyama

Le Look Du Jour: Oprah Winfrey's Stunning November Cover of O the Oprah Magazine

Oprah Winfrey does it again by wearing her hair in another beautiful Afro inspired hairdo on the November issue of O the Oprah Magazine. Photographer Ruven Afanador captured Oprah in a stunning red dress from Alexander McQueen, with just the right touch of gold colored accessories and those banging red "killer heels" from Nicholas Kirkwood.

After reading the positive responses from many of her readers, Oprah seems to have inspired some of her readers to embrace their hair in it's natural state. In this issue, Miss Winfrey sits down for one-on-one interviews with both presidential candidates, President and Mrs. Obama and Mr. and Mrs. Mitt Romney to bring readers an intimate look at both sides of the election.

Photo: From My Handy Blackberry