Afternoon Hot! or Hmm… : Rihanna, Taraji, Genevieve, and More!

The celebrity style just doesn’t stop!

Rihanna was spotted in NYC in a white suit accented with a chiffon leopard print top and a bright red lip:

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Her Dolce & Gabbana choice at the Costume Institute Gala might have been a Hmm…but this look is hot! She demonstrates exactly how to wear a menswear inspired outfit with an ample dose of style and femininity. Rih Rih strikes again!

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Taraji P Henson also flaunted her femininity in a Herve Leger dress with a plunging neckline. Taraji is usually so sweet and demurely hot, but this gets a Hmm…her goodies are way too out there (and I’m not a huge fan of the hair).

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Socialite Genevieve Jones opted for sheer simplicity in a forest green frock topped off with pink and green stilettos. What can I say? She looks classic yet unique, and those shoes are definitely hot!

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Last in our afternoon round up is Cici, who has been making the promotional rounds for her album in jeans, leather, and thigh high boots. Her casual allure is sauced up by the appeal of her thigh high boots…very hot!

What do you think?

*See more celeb style pics at Young, Black, and Fabulous!

Video of the Day: Bag Lady by Erykah Badu

Today I had to lug my laptop plus my oversized purse to the office!

I was a literal bag lady–I’m so glad to be home and rid of all that excess weight!

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Though this song is more metaphorical, the message is the same. Whatever’s weighing you down, let it go, let it go, let it go!

Enjoy:)

*And even if you don’t have baggage, aren’t the colors so pretty?

Who Wore it Better? Rihanna vs. Monica in Marc Jacobs Spring 2009

Rihanna and Monica both have impeccable stylists, witnessed by their choice of the same Spring 2009 Marc Jacobs jacket:

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Rihanna wore hers (sans belt) with ripped jeans for a night on the town, while Monica kept the belt on to shoot the video for her song Trust (featuring Keyshia Cole).

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It’s a lovely jacket, I kind of prefer it with the belt.

Who wore it better?
*Pssst, peep the video for Trust Here:

Splurge of the Day: Streets Ahead Gold Studded Waist Belt

I was up late last night watching Sex and the City, and now have Carrie Bradshaw on the brain!

If you do too, get her chic cinched look with this $145 Streets Ahead Gold Studded Waist Belt:

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You’ll spend a pretty penny, but imagine the fashionable combinations:

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Sell your gold to a reputable online dealer who allows clients to sell used gold jewelry online.

Beyonce Covers The June Issue of Marie Claire

Beyonce stans rejoice!

Your favorite diva covers Marie Claire’s June issue in a one shouldered sequined number:

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The girl loves her sequins!

Pick up this issue to enter for a chance to win Beyonce’s Luxe House of Dereon wardrobe! Don’t everyone rush to the newsstands at once.

Get behind the scenes action at www.marieclaire.com.

Hot! or Hmm… : Beyonce Shopping in Paris + Sequined Minis

Beyonce and Solange are in Paris! Weee!

Solange will be performing in a few days, and Beyonce, Julez, and family are here to support. I haven’t seen them around my neck of the woods, but who knows…

Beyonce was spotted leaving the Balmain store in this outfit:

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OK, aside from a short hemline, I think Beyonce looks hot! I love the casual rocker chic vibe she has going on…snaps for the leather jacket, soft cotton t, statement necklace, and Ray Bans. And of course she’s wearing a sequined mini skirt. It’s Beyonce!

What do you think?
If you love sequined minis, try one of these on for size: