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

It's Good to Be the Queen: Queen Latifah Cover's More Magazine's December Issue

The mailman came extra early today on my day off...so that definitely was a plus and seeing Queen Latifah on the latest issue of More magazine just gave it that extra oomph.

Elegant cover of the Queen

The elegant pictorial was shot by Peggy Sirota which highlighted an inspiring interview in this issue.

Fashion News:The Power of Mrs.Obama

Without a doubt, we can never under estimate the power and influence that Mrs. Obama has over the international fashion industry. From Jason Wu, to White House|Black Market, Duro Olowu, on up to J. Crew and now designer and COACH executive creative director,  Reed Krakoff can be added to the list of possible fashion hits and a designer in demand. Mrs. Obama has been seen lately carrying his ribbon tote bag, so I decided to visit the site to see what the news was all about and lo and behold, the teal colored tote bag is sold out. Mrs. Obama does have the power to generate sales for those in the fashion industry, no wonder why everyone wants to dress her. Rock the tote of your choice!

SITE: REED KRAKOFF 

Photos: Getty Images

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.
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