Happy Birthday To Diana "The Boss" Ross!

On this day on March 26, 1944, Diana Ernestine Earle Ross who is also known to the world as Diana Ross was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Thank You Miss Ross for all that you have given the world!

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS DIANA ROSS!!!

"THE BOSS MISS DIANA ROSS"

 Today is the 67th birthday of Miss Diana Ross née Diana Ernestine Earle Ross (born March 26, 1944)  an American singer and actress...Former lead singer of The Supremes...Living Legend...Style Icon...One of The Worlds Greatest Entertainers...Mother to Five Wonderful Children and a grandmother to one, who all simply adore and love her...Inspiration...Businesswoman and Yes, you have earned the right to be addressed as Miss Ross and then some!

If being a Diva is classified as a woman who cares about demanding respect from people who happen to be in her presence, then that's what I'll be.

I love you and thank you so much for everything that you've inspired a whole lot women to be...The Boss! You are the epitome of class, grace, style, beauty, glamour and dignity and may GOD continue to bless you with longevity because "Our World Would Be Empty Without You!"

ELEGANCE PERSONIFIED!

DEFINING FABULOUS: SHOWSTOPPING MARSHA HUNT

"Afrolicious Marsha Hunt!"

 

In the late '60s and '70s, only a few Afros were as powerful and majestic as singer, model and actress, Marsha Hunt's. The Philadelphia-born beauty made a bigger name for herself in London, when she began starring in the British production of  the ground breaking musical "Hair," instantly becoming the toast of London. Hunt's beauty was so stunning, it left Mick Jagger smitten enough to fall in love with her and write, "Brown Sugar."

From the pages of VOGUE UK.

After a decade of modeling, acting, and singing, Marsha Hunt became a writer, releasing novels and memoirs, including "Repossessing Ernestine: A Granddaughter Uncovers the Secret History of Her American Family," a recount of her search for her father's mother, a free woman of color who was mysteriously banished to an asylum for 50 years. In 2004, Marsha Hunt was diagnosed with breast cancer, and after a complete mastectomy, she celebrated her survival by recreating her 1969 cover pose for British Vogue on the cover of her book titled, "Undefeated."

Some only remember Hunt for posing nude for the cover of British Vogue's January 1969 issue (below), she was much more than that iconic cover which eventually introduced her to a whole new legion of admiring fans, Marsha held Europe in the palm of her hand. Today, Marsha Hunt still calls London home, along with she and Mick Jagger's daughter, Karis where she still holds London in the Palm of her hands and she's still a beauty icon.

One of my favorites: Oh, no! Not the Beast Day.

Marsha Hunt as she is today, and just as beautiful as ever.

Photos: CV/GUK

Naomi Campbell Is Still Fabulous!

Photo: Getty Images

Preserving Our Image: Photographer Matthew Jordan Smith

Matthew Jordan Smith's beautiful photo of actors Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett
along with their adorable and precious children.

I've been an admirer of Matthew Jordan Smith's photography ever since I saw his work in various Essence Magazines and other publications over the years. I consider Matthew an innovator of sorts when it comes to presenting the best of our imagery especially when it comes to depicting our beauty and so far he's never missed a beat.
                                                        Actress Vanessa Williams

My father was a photographer, so he introduced me to the world of art and beauty and I'm a woman who rarely leaves home without my trusted CASIO EXILIM and my companion Blackberry, because one never knows what beauty they may encounter. I've got my two CANNON Cameras, but I save them when I want to do my best work. The Casio is small and compact and fits easily into my handbag. Matthew has a blog dedicated to photography and believes in reaching back by teaching us the various tricks of the trade. Be sure to follow him and learn from one of the best photographers in the world. 

Photos: Matthew Jordan Smith

Le Look Du Jour|The Look Of The Day: Ajak Deng For Lanvin Fall/Winter

Top Model Ajak Deng for Lanvin.

WHO WHAT WHERE: PURE LEGENDS

WHO: PURE LEGENDS/STYLE ICONS
WHAT: WEARING ALL THAT MAKES THEM FABULOUS!
WHERE: STEPHEN BURROWS 2011 FALL/WINTER RTW

Journalist and newly appointed E-I-C of ESSENCE Magazine,
Constance White at the Stephen Burrows Fall/Winter 2011 runway show.


Legendary Super Model, Scholar and Author, Barbara Summers


ESSENCE Magazine Fashion Director Celeste Harwell


The Glamtastic Legendary Super Model Pat Cleveland


Glamtastic legendary Super Model and Editor at Large, VOGUE Black, Bethann Hardison.

Photos: Darryl Calmese Jr.










Photo: Darryl Calmese Jr.

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!

I AM LEGEND: BETHANN HARDISON

What becomes a legend most?

I've been saving the best photos for last and I'm not done yet. Some call her a revolutionary. Some call her a activist. I call her an American "Herstory" maker because she continues to make "Herstory" on a regular basis. Along with supermodel Iman, Bethann Hardison co-founded the Black Girls Coalition, an organization that has pushed for greater inclusion and visibility of Black models and models of color in the fashion industry, one activity that even in this day she's still fighting for.

Today, the former runway model is now the Editor-at-Large for VOGUE Italia's-VOGUE BLACK Website. Long gone is Bethann Management Company, Inc., which was once the international modeling and talent agency headed by Bethann Hardison. Never one to leave a challenge and create newer opportunities in the world at large especially in the fashion industry, Bethann is still a pivotal force in organizing Black models around such issues as equitable Black representation in fashion magazines, runways and catalogues. Bethann is an inspiration and a vision of women's empowerment.

I Salute You, Bethann Hardison for being a major influence to women all over the world by showing the world that we do exists and will no longer tolerate being rendered invisible. And may God continue to bless you with the vision and longevity to continue to empower others!

NOTE: Photos: Runway photos are from my own collections of fashion books
with the exception of those photos belonging to NYM and Getty Images. Share the love by linking back. Thank you.
Divalocity.


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A Moment In Afro Her-story: Super Model Pat Cleveland

Living Legend Pat Cleveland

Pat Cleveland: Daughter,Mom, Icon, Living Legend and Super Model...Inspiration. Muse of the creme de la creme of designers from Halston to YSL. The walk, legendary, elegant...regal. The style...impeccable. I present you a bouquet of flowers for gracing the world with your beauty and elegance. Salut!

(Photos from my own personal archives of magazines)