As many of us sat glued to our TV screens last night awaiting the final results of the Miss USA 2016 pageant, my heart was immediately filled with warmth and gratitude. Not only was the pageant quite a show-stopped, but I realized ALL three top contestants (Miss District of Columbia, Miss Georgia, and Miss Hawaii) were women of color. While that was enough for me to be content, I literally screamed when Deshauna Barber, aka Miss District of Columbia, was crowned Miss USA 2016.

Deshauna Barber is a lot of things to a lot of people. I can’t help but admit I have a soft spot in my heart for her simply because she proudly reps my city of Washington, D.C. Aside from being a Washingtonian, she is also an HBCU graduate, woman of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and an active member in the US Army. Talk about Black Girl Magic!

As someone who has many family members who have actively participated in the military, army and various reserves, seeing a Woman of Color represent herself so gracefully yet with power truly fueled me. However, she didn’t just glorify the work that those who risk their lives for us every single day do, but she also spotlighted the internal and systemic damage that can come from it. Hearing her platform and what she aims to do with her crown and title, I was enthralled almost to the point of tears. Her platform focuses on PTSD treatment for soldiers and suicide prevention efforts among those in the armed forces.

When you exercise that black girl magic, it’s not just for you to shine. It’s for your light to help others.

Congratulations to this beautiful chocolate Queen who has taught us, once again, that Black girls rock and that there IS a space for us to achieve our goals and make a difference. I can not wait to see what she continues to do.

What do you think of the Miss USA 2016 pageant results?

Nicole Kidman was on hand for the New York premiere of her upcoming film Genius while flaunting a fair amount of skin in a Rodarte Fall 2016 Sheer Draped Halterneck Lace and Sequin Top, a Sequin Embellished Sheer Lace Skirt and classic patent leather ankle strap pumps.

The elegant top was paired with a dark  lip, fishnets and edgy footwear. It boasts a one-sleeve feature and some bomb detailing.

Nicole’s skirt was also styled in a similar way but included an eccentric touch with a single leather glove and a matching buckle choker.

 

 

Hot! Or Hmm…: What do you think of Nicole Kidman’s ‘Genius’ New York Premiere Rodarte Fall 2016 Sheer Draped Halterneck Lace and Sequin Top and Sequin Embellished Sheer Lace Skirt?

You better werk, Nicole! Yes!

Hmmm, there’s too much going on.

Nahhh, the pieces themselves are awful. Next!

 

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Signing Out — Esmesha

Chrissy Teigen will not stop this slay train she has going on! For the Spike TV’s Guy Choice Awards, she donned a Dion Lee Fall ’16 metallic dress:The dress came down the runway with minimal accessories, boating a metallic shearling throughout, long sleeves, and a plunging neckline.

Along with her beachy waves and nude makeup, she finished the look off with a Jimmy Choo clutch and shoes .Sigh…Chrissy, you just continue to give me life. I love this look! What ya’ll think?

Hot! or Hmm: Chrissy Teigen’s Guy Choice Awards’ Dion Lee Fall 16 Metallic Mini Dress

Hot! YAASSSSSS

Hmmmmmmmmmm

 

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With the Governor’s Ball cancelled due to bad weather, KimYe and North West spent their time out and about in New York today. For the occasion, Kim wore a black and white lace Celine Spring ’16 dress:

The dress, coming down the Spring ’16 line, sports a very boudoir look and features white lace as a top, silk in the middle, and finishes with a black skirt with white lace hemming.   Let me just be the first one to say…I am NOT a fan of the boudoir trend. However, I’m diggin this look.

What ya’ll think? Ya’ll diggin Kim’s look?

Hot! or Hmm: Kim Kardashian’s New York Celine Spring 2016 Black White Lace Dress

Hot! Kim got this right!

Hmmm, oh Kim, sigh.

 

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Spike TV’s Guys Choice 2016 went down last night with Hollywood’s hottest in attendance! Mini dresses for the ladies and classic, neutral looks for the gents were on the menu.

Let’s see what they wore!

Chrissy Teigen posed alongside hubby John Legend in a Dion Lee LBD. The night’s best looking couple by far!

Gigi Hadid looked every bit the model in a perforated David Koma dress with velvet and sheer panels. She always gets it right on the red carpet.

Olivia Munn flaunted her toned gams in a Galia Lahav sheer mini turtleneck dress. Hot!

A white jumpsuit and pink fur coat were on the agenda for Andra Day.

Last, but certainly not least was Terry Crews who kept it simple and polished in black and white. I love his style!

Who had your favorite look of the evening?

Sarah Hyland showed out at the 2016 Spike TV’s Guy Choice Awards rocking a black Amanda Wakeley Spring 16 top and pants set:

The top and pants first made their appearance on the London Fashion Week runway, and features a sheer overlay, plunging neckline for the top, and a relaxed fit cut for the pants.

As someone who obsessively watches Modern Family and loves Sarah, I gotta say I enjoyed the look a lot, though I felt the makeup aged her a little bit…

Nonetheless, what do you think? Hot or Hmm?

Hot! or Hmm: Sarah Hyland’s Guy Choice Awards’ Amanda Wakeley Spring 16 Black Cut Top

Hot! She rocked that!

Hmm, pass

 

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Chanel Iman was a vision at the Fresh Air Fund 140th Birthday Celebration in a $341 Misha Collection White Cascata Sleeveless Overcoat, $301 White Pippa Wide Leg Pants, and $314 Stuart Weitzman Gold Sultry Sandals:

Her long-line coat features a sleeveless silhouette, hook-and-eye waist closure, side splits, and a cinched-waist.

Her soft crepe pants boast draped detailing, thigh-high slits, and a high-waist.

Her gold-tone leather sandals feature triple straps and 4.4″ heels.

Hot!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Chanel’s coat here, trousers here, and shoes here.

Thoughts?

Draya Michele showed off her sultry side at the Ladylike Foundation Scholarship Luncheon wearing a Joseph Fashion $265 Compact Viscose Tank and a $540 Poplin Stretch Ava Skirt also by the brand:

The directional, fine gage interlock sleeveless fitted tank features a fold-over design revealing strategic cut-outs, a high crew neckline, a reinforced central seam and zip fastening all in ultra-smooth stretch viscose fabric.

 

The knotted, wrapped, tied, ultra-lightweight cotton skirt is a demonstration of modern sartorial dressing. With its simple size zip fastening and flattering mid-length, the skirt is a timeless piece to incorporate into your Spring wardrobe.

Draya rocked a pair of Jimmy Choo’s on her feet and kept her accessories to a minimum.

You can purchase the top here for $265 and the skirt here for $540.

I’m here for this look!  Not something you’d typically see Draya in.  Hot!

What do you think?  Would you splurge on this look?