Jordin Sparks rocked her LBD to the Avon Foundation Hope Honors event (also in NYC):
I usually like Jordin’s style because she wears things that suit her fresh, young personality but not quite sure about this dress. But I do love her makeup and skin–like she’s glowing from the inside out!
Speaking of feathers Kim Kardashian fluffs up for her Vegas cover shoot in what looks to be the Elizabeth & James Jacket worn with a bejeweled belt: Cute!
Hey Guys!
So I think my first week in Paris must’ve been an anomaly because I stepped out yesterday and caught many instances of Real Style!
I saw this young lady near the Musee de la Mode(Museum of Fashion):
I’d been been trying to go to the Musee since I touched down, and finally made it there only to find it’s closed until November 20th!!?!?! So while kicking rocks outside, I caught sight of this young lady who was running late and trying to catch a cab. I liked her laid back chic style, which was offset by her designer dress, boots, bright red lipstick, and stylish Ray Bans (I’m pretty sure she’s wearing this D&G Dolce & Gabbana Plaid Shirt Dress. I LOVE IT!)
After making my pitch in French, I realized she spoke English. When asked what she was doing in Paris, she said, “Just living life, being inspired by art, beauty, nature.” Sounds like me!
What do you think of her style?
Bisous!
Sephora’s back with their annual Blockbuster palette and it’s one to make your head spin: 71 eyeshadow shades, 60 lip glosses, and 5 blushes, along with lip liners, brushes, and eyeliner.
A beautista’s total dream bargain at $48 (and Sephora offers free shipping online for orders $50 and over)! Pick one up at your local Sephora or online at their site! Adriana
Hey Fashion Bombers!
Adriana here with a Breaking into Fashion post on writer, celebrity style consultant, television personality, and founder of the Dinner with Bevy enterprise…
…Beverly Smith!
As one of Fashion’s presiding Renaissance women, there are few areas of style, media, and culture Beverly Smith hasn’t touched:
Starting as a receptionist at an advertising agency, Beverly climbed the ranks with her razor sharp chic barometer, holding postsas Fashion Advertising Director and Fashion Editor at Large of Vibe Magazine, Senior Fashion Director of Rolling Stone, Contributing Editor of Latina Magazine, freelance writer for Paper Mag and Interview, and TV personality on BET, E, Oxygen, and VH1. I sat down recently with Bevy (as we call her) at Melba’s in Harlem to get the 411 on her experiences in fashion, advice for breaking in to the field, and some of her Favorite Things!
On Breaking into the industry, Bevy says, “Study the art, craft, and business of fashion and you will go much farther than someone who just looks the part. Knowledge gives you the freedom to explore many facets of the business! We don’t need any more fly young people carrying Goyard, wearing Lanvin but can’t tell you who Madame Grès, Charles James, or Patrick Kelly are.“
Bevy, whose favorite fashion memories include her first Vivienne Westwood Parisian show and Tom Ford’s after party for the Met Costume Ball (in the Gucci era), contends that the key to maintaining confidence in the cutthroat world of couture is to, “Find something beyond fashion to believe in: look to family, friends, spirituality. Don’t be afraid to be unique; in fact, celebrate what makes you different! “
Bevy’s golden rule for success? “Be confident in who you are and what you bring to any situation. Also, know your worth: having worked in fashion for 20 years, I’ve built up quite a wealth of knowledge and contacts, which makes me unafraid to enter any domain.“
Snaps!
Of course I had to ask this fashion maven about a few of her favorite things! She says, “I love my Gucci bandage dress from Tom Ford’s third season, and my Dior “Frankenstein” platforms that I was photographed in by theNew York Times. My two best assets are my cheeks and lips, so I love blush by Nars (Orgasm and Taj Mahal). Lips must be bright and shiny so a combo of a bright M.A.C. lipstick and a Wet ‘n Wild gloss in gold does the trick!“
Try a Bevy essence with the following: Herve Leger Zip Front Reversible Bandage Dress, $1,390. Nars Blush in Orgasm, $25. Dior Couture Suede Cutout Sandals, $925. Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss, $2. M·A·C Lipstick, $14.
The divine Miss Smith has spoken!
Learn more about Bevy at www.dinnerwithbevy.com!
~Adriana
Franca Sozzani, edictrice of Italian Vogue is at it again! Robin Givhan of the Washington Post reports that Madame Sozzani plans to publish an all Africa issue for the November l’Uomo Vogue to trump the July “All Black Issue” that caused quite a global furor: Half of all the November issue’s advertising revenue will be donated to Africa-related charities. Perhaps this is a response to the oft heard complaint that the ‘Black Issue’ lacked actual diversity in the advertisements?? About the issue, Sozzani says, “Fashion is not only about clothes.…I do this from my heart and my stomach…not with my head.” Hopefully other fashion mags will follow her lead. Read the rest of Robin’s article here.
Happy ‘Forever 21’ Birthday to my fabulous, inimitable mother!!! You’ll always be as young and beautiful as you are in this picture! Gros Bisous! Yes that’s my mamma rocking a Pucci Swimsuit!
1. Personalized Gold Square Bamboo Earrings, $290. 2. Swarovski Door Knocker Earrings, $154 3. Tear Drop Door Knockers, $25
More subdued sirens love feathers in black, whether fringing a jacket over leather leggings, adding a frou frou hem to a black cocktail…
Or moonlighting as a chic vest or skirt for nights on the town:
Feathers hold allure even for the tame, popping up as hot hair bands:
Or even more typical accessories like necklaces and earrings:
However you wear ’em, they’re a fly trend that’s worth a try!
1. Elizabeth and James Plume Feather Vest, $595. 2. Marni Necklace, $635. 3. Elizabeth and James Feather Fringe Long Jacket, $765. 4. Yyigal Asymmetrical Feather Jersey Dress, $450. 5. Anna Sui Feather Hat, $81. 6. Jay Godfrey Feather Stretch Silk Dress, $495. 7. Givenchy Women Open Toe Platform Bootie, $965. 8. Eugenia Kim Silk Feather Headband, $105. 9. Christian Louboutin Rosazissimo Satin Sandals, $760.
1. Charlotte Russe Black Feather Earrings, $4. 2. Betsey Johnson Wire Fringe Charm Necklace, $60. 3. Peacock Earrings, $18. 4. Bebe Marabou Cape, $129. 5. J’adore Headband, $45.
Cute!
I sat down recently with Bevy (as we call her) at Melba’s in Harlem to get the 411 on her experiences in fashion, advice for breaking in to the field, and some of her Favorite Things!
Herve Leger Zip Front Reversible Bandage Dress, $1,390. Nars Blush in Orgasm, $25. Dior Couture Suede Cutout Sandals, $925. Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss, $2. M·A·C Lipstick, $14. 
Herve Leger Zip Front Reversible Bandage Dress, $1,390. Nars Blush in Orgasm, $25. Dior Couture Suede Cutout Sandals, $925. Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss, $2. M·A·C Lipstick, $14. 
Robin Givhan of the Washington Post reports that Madame Sozzani plans to publish an all Africa issue for the November l’Uomo Vogue to trump the July “All Black Issue” that caused quite a global furor:
Half of all the November issue’s advertising revenue will be donated to Africa-related charities. Perhaps this is a response to the oft heard complaint that the ‘Black Issue’ lacked actual diversity in the advertisements??
You’ll always be as young and beautiful as you are in this picture!