Britney wrote, “Where can I find the wedges Mary J Blige performed in at the BET awards??”
According to reader lvme4me, Mary was rocking with this $130 pair of Steve Madden Abigayle Wedges:
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The canvas shoes feature a cork platform and simple laces. Do you love?
If so, get ‘em plus other similar looks below:
What did you think of MJB’s performance?
I wrote a quick article for Vogue.it on black fashion filmmaker and artist Marcus K. Jones:
The cinematic mastermind co-executive produced what’s sure to be the next must-see fashion documentary, The Tents. The film captures the last two season’s of fashion week at Bryant Park and includes interviews with Isaac Mizrahi, Fern Mallis, Donna Karan, and more.
Check out the trailer:
The Tents Trailer from Marcus K Jones on Vimeo.
An excerpt from the article, “Fashion filmmaker Marcus K. Jones is easily one of the industry’s best-kept secrets. In his several decade long career the NYU alumnus has edited videos for Omega, Bedat, and Christian Dior Perfumes, and produced original content for Elle, Interview Magazine, and In Style.”
Read more at www.vogue.it.
Happy Monday!
The 2011 BET Awards went down last night and I totally missed it trying to catch every last second of this weekend outside. But from the looks of things—well, you’ll see for yourselves because girl…
Nicki Minaj‘s facial expression in this pic is the same exact one I had on my face when I noticed she was wearing blue contacts. Chile, I can’t take colored contacts. And this Ramona Quimby Age 8 hair though.
Toni Braxton has one of my favorite voices and the woman is sooo drop dead gorgeous. I love the honey brown hair and her makeup looks great, too. Not sure why she decided to go with auburn brows though. Darken the brows and Toni has another hit look.
BET Ultimate Fan winner Tiffany Greene rocked the red carpet in glowing skin paired with minimal makeup and soft pink lip gloss. I’m digging the side bun (which you can’t really see in the pic) and I’m totally going to ignore that enlarged Barbie necklace.
Shaun Robinson is such a beautiful woman—her makeup is perfectly applied and is perfect for summer. But girl, this hair hat? Hmm…
Wait…was there a 2-for-1 sale on hair hats? It’s like when bad wigs happen to good people, but also like Groundhog’s Day because this seems to always happen to Kelly Rowland. Kelly, WHYYYYYYYYY? You’re so much better than this.
Michelle Williams on the other hand is rocking a perfectly coiffed head of hair. Makeup looks good, too. Hot!
I just don’t get Meagan Good‘s love of such full coverage foundation when it appears as if she has pretty nice skin. The waxy finish of her face and the dramatic brows age the young star.
L-Y, L-Y-T-E (MC Lyte) rocked the party with a shaved sides blonde natural. I like the hair but those lashes are too long and her brows are a bit Paper Thin. Love me some Lyte though!
Lola Monroe is another fan of the “too much foundation” club. I don’t get it—you can tell she has pretty decent skin, too. That hair is FIRE though—love it!
I’m loving Kimberly Nicole‘s natural! The shape and color suit her well. I love the green shadow, too but would opt for a more natural looking brow.
Kerry Washington is giving “I’m cute and I know it” with this pose. I know it, too Kerry girl! Hot!
Oh, Keke Palmer. Such a cute girl and positive role model for both the kiddies and adults, but this ombre look isn’t your best, girlfriend. I also would have blended that shadow out a lot more.
I don’t even know what to say about Joyful Drake‘s look here. Well maybe I do—it’s A LOT of “look”. I would have either switched out the smoky eye with something more neutral to pair with the red lips or kept the makeup as is and did a more simple hairdo, or switched the red with a nude lip. Beautiful skin though.
Don’t you all remember loving everything about Eve‘s style back in the early 2000′s? And now…ugh. This whole look is giving me Prince Akeem before he came to Queens in “Coming to America”.
Psst…somebody tap Elise Neal on the shoulder and tell her them edges are showing…
Ashanti always looks cute as a button—her makeup is niiiiice here. I just wish the height on her side pony was shortened just a tad.
It’s like the side pony was a mini trend at the BET Awards. I like this rendition of it on Alicia Keys. Makeup looks good though I would have loved to see a little liner on her eyes and less lashes–the way they’re set here seems to make her eyes look smaller and more close-set.
And that’s that, folks! Chime in on the looks in the comments :)
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• John Galliano used a black model for each of his looks for his resort 2012 collection inspired by blues singer Jessie Smith . We wonder if this was strategic planning, since the collection dropped during his trial. See? He’s not a bigot, he uses black models! (Fabsugar)
• In more Galliano news, LMVH will not rehire the designer. The brand carrying his namesake will be led by newly- named creative director Bill Gaytten. Welcome to the recession, John! (The Cut)
• Marc Jacobs wears pieces from his women’s line on a retrospective for Industrie magazine. Homeboy is selling that fan indeed. Werk! (Industrie)
• Taking a page from Lanvin’s book, Versace has created its own childrens line, since kids understand the importance of designer labels. When your child wears Versace, she will definitely not smear chocolate all over her very expensive and expertly tailored tiered ruffle dress, or spill Kool-aid on her white denim skirt . (Fashionista)
• In Knowles News, Page Six is reporting that Beyoncé bought her sister Solange 25 pairs of designer shoes for her 25th birthday! Wonder what Bee will do when her sister turns 50? (Page Six)
~Jihan
While Fashion Bomb celebs and style stars were working the green carpet in Cali at the 2011 BET Awards, I was getting reacquainted with my old Brooklyn neighborhood at the Fort Greene Festival. Hundreds of cool and stylish folks gathered to listen to artists like Res and Mos Def in Fort Greene park. I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures:
I roused singer Raye 6 (www.raye6.com) from her picnic blanket to snap this picture on the grassy knoll. Her hair was simply mesmerizing, and her Dig Deep bracelets and African inspired earrings were scintillating and chic.
I next stopped Yvil Yves and E. Flux of Lifted Crew (www.liftedcrew.com) by the food stalls. The cute pair looked summer ready in retro shades and bright accessories. Their hairstyles were fun and uplifting.
Stylist Toni Renee (www.tonirenee.net) looked cute with her pooch and Moschino high waisted shorts. A Dickie’s top and red lipstick completed her summer ready ensemble.
Visual artist Nelson Caban (www.nelsoncaban.com) hopped onto the colored blazer trend in a pastel blue beaut over an artistic tee. His lemon yellow Converses added a nice touch.
Stylist Tiffani Moore (www.abittmoore.com) worked a reconstructed vintage dress of her design and a fly Forever 21 ‘glasses’ necklace.
Miatta and friend Unique lived up to their names in captains hats and funky wigs. Their outfits were from Buffalo Exchange and Hanes, but they made it work in their own ways.
Lastly, I ran into Jovel, who we featured in this snapshot. The blogger for www.the-no-names.com was rocking with an Altru tank, H&M cuff, Mayan Tamang “Stop Biting” fitted cap (New Era), Kooaman Cargo Pocket Cotton Pants, David Richard Ltd. Desert Boots, vintage belt, and thrift store frames.
Dope boy fresh.
What do you think of the style at the 2011 Fort Green Festival?
*Thx Margaret!
So it seems Kelly Rowland’s 2011 BET Awards dress has been on the carpet before!
Ashanti wore the same $334 pink ruffled Notte by Marchesa creation at the Lorraine Schwartz 2BHappy Jewelry collection launch back in November.
While Kelly Rowland accessorized with simple beige stompers, Ashanti paired hers with silver and black strappies and lots of Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
The 100% silk dress has a plissé ruffle embellishment down the front.
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Both ladies looked lovely, but the shoe choices weren’t ideal. Perhaps a metallic heel would have truly made the fuchsia pop!
If you want the dress, get it here.
Before hitting the Shrine Auditorium, celebs attended the 5th Annual Pre-BET Awards Celebration Dinner in Culver City, California.
Take a look at the gorgeous room:
Estelle, Hill Harper, Tika Sumpter, and Rocsi Diaz were in attendance.
Keri Hilson looked sharp in a white button down and black leather quilted mini.
Awards show host Kevin Hart posed with Ashanti, who looked pretty in a white strapless dress with a bow detail.
MC Lyte cheesed it up with Jessica White.
Tracee Ellis Ross worked a Prada lip print dress and matching red shoes.
Lala and Carmelo looked lovely in lace and a sharkskin suit.
And Tika Sumpter and Trey Songz were steamy with Tika in a white tux and Trey in brown leather. Cute!
See more pictures here:
Whose look do you like?
Source: Akpanudosen/Getty
While we were twirling in Brooklyn, the Swagger New York team was up by St. Marks in the city, snapping pictures of the uber stylish.
They caught up with the fabulous Faith, who was rocking a vintage jacket and a lingerie inspired dress from Urban Outfitters:
A caramel brown Afro, saddle bag, headphones, and boots accented her look.
What do you think? Does she have Swagger?
Read more and get an outfit look-a-like at www.SwaggerNewYork.com.
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