WHEN DID SHE ROCK IT BETTER?: ALICIA KEYS
Tuesday, November 6, 2007

( Photos: Leanna Brooks / Splash News )
For this edition of ‘When Did She Rock It Better’ we have the talented Alicia Keys. A CL reader sent in a photo of Alicia performing at the Turks and Caicos Islands Music and Cultural Festival back in August wearing the same turquoise pants she had on while visiting the BBC Studios in London last week. As always, when did she rock it better?
A big shout out to Leanna for sending in the first photo!






89 Comments
1.
Mz Coko
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
London…
2.
BashyBoo
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
NEITHER, THEY ARE TORQUOISE JEANS FOR GOD SAKES!!
3.
sexy chocolate
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
She definately rocked it better with her leather coat!!!!!!!!!!!
4.
a.k.a new yorker
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
i’m sorry but she doesn’t have the body for pants that tight. she looks like she’s squeezing into them. i said the second one though (black jacket) b/c it looks like the pants fit her more
5.
Queen_Chrissee
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
She sure as hell rocked it w/ the leather jacket!
6.
Dame
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Those jeans are ugly but if I had to choose one it will be London.
7.
Valennea NYC
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
hell yeah, she rocked it better with the leather jacket. the blue pant has nothing to do with a gold top?!! It looks ghetto but in the second pic, she looks sexy and classy!
8.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
It looks better with the black jacket, shoes and scarf. Personally, I think the outfit was well put together. I’d rock it!
9.
ms. j
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
i dont really like the turquoise look, but it goes better with the leather jacket.
10.
1prettyb
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
What do all these concreteloopisms mean…smh? idc? and so on and so on. Please give me a clue to what the hell ya’ll are talking about. Or am I too old?
Licia Looks great as usual but I am feeling the black. This girl is gorgeous please give her her props.
11.
ANGEL
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
SMH = shaking my head
IDC = i don’t care
HAM = hot ass mess
imma have to add this close to the comment box. a lot of people have been asking about that. lol.
12.
mrs sands
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
My question is when the hell did Cross Colors come back in style???
13.
Ms. TANNA
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
10, smh = shaking my head. idc…that’s a new one. Might mean I don’t care. idk = I don’t know. stan = stalker/fan
I picked with the leather. She looks great there.
HER NEW ALBUM IS FIYAH! HEAR IT AT MTV.COM!
14.
EBZ01
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I despise the color of those pants but she rocked it best with the leather.
15.
aziajs
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
a.k.a new yorker, you took the words right out of my mouth!!!
16.
BigCed233
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
#2 i’m still crackin up at your comment ,,but I feel ya I hate that color
17.
Common Lady
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Call me tacky but I like the color of the jeans! Especially with the Gold top! I would wear that going out with the girlfriends…but in the summertime…..for the Fall and Winter season not so much………….
18.
bill
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
idc because I’m smh @ this ham
sike……
19.
Tonya
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I would definitely say she rocked it better in London. But it’s crazy how just a few months ago she was looking thick and in this recent picture in London she looks smaller. Make up your mind Alicia!
20.
Ms. Bmore
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
BashyBoo…you need some color and spice in your life…I love bright pants. I guess you are far from a fashionista. As long as they are not leather, there is nothing wrong with colorful jeans.
What brand are Alicia’s pants? I have the same figure..little up top..and i am very curvy in the hips and thighs..and i can’t not find jeans that fit me to save my life. and i have a big butt, also.
21.
Dame
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Lmao at Bill
22.
Diamonds & Girls
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Those jeans are hot just like Alicia…Anyone know where I can cop a pair? LOL…
…I’m serious.
23.
peacekeeper00
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I don’t see anything wrong with colorful jeans so the color is cool with me. I like she rocked it better in London
24.
Stacy H
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
those pants are horrible…why Alicia?
25.
Hi5 Codes
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
She looks much better in the 2nd picture for sure!
26.
charlee
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
what was she thinking wearing those colored PANTS with sum GOLD TOP….i mean really?….. dumb ass celebrities…lol..she needs a stylist asap
27.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I picked with the black leather jacket but I thought with the Gold shirt wasn’t bad either. I like the pants.
28.
kaykay
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
looks like some shit beyonce would put on lol
29.
Y Yes It's ME!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Not really feeling the colored jean look worn on ANYONE, I thought that style went out when I was in High School and everyone had that outfit from Lerner’s now known as New York and Co., you know the outfit with the colored jeans and the colored silk shirt to match…..LOLOL….I know I have 3 of those outfits, what in the hell was I thinking….anyway if anyone is interested in hearing her album before it comes out next week, MTV has it on their website and it is pretty good and solid R&B album.
30.
grlnva
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Love the jeans, but color is def. not in season.
31.
sean bassett
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
shout out to leanna brooks….but she looked better in london
32.
mrmuzik562
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
i prefer her wit no pants at all. sexy miss keys. lol…. shes looks good reguardless. mybae the leater jacket goes wit em better.
33.
mrmuzik562
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
*maybe
34.
Intrigue216
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Those pants are hideous! I chose neither. I need for her not to wear pants that tight again. She may have wide hips, but her booty is soooo flat.
35.
Nkki
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
neither, I wouldn’t wear those if you paid me!
36.
Vic Nice
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I’m loving it with the jacket and scarf much more than the outfit with gold top but for an island festival I appreciate the pairing.
Diamonds & Girls(#22),you can find similar jeans on urbanoutfitters.com or americanapparel.net
37.
Queen Tee
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
i like the gold shirt with it it looks sexier!!!
38.
Code Red
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
She rocked it better on the left picture. The pants stood out more with her shape on that one. She really had it goin on in that picture.
http;//coderedfashion.blogspot.com
39.
Timia Lynn
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
i’m gonna say both because it’s just about the same, but in the second pic the pants look a lil tighter like she gained a couple pounds, but i luv alicia and she can never be too big the thicker the better the wetter lmao
40.
Queshia
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
They were better the 2nd time around. It’s Alicia keys she could rock a bathrobe and someone would still buy her album.
41.
A.keys has cankles
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Neither she has ugly blubber legs! and Colored jeans only make it worse.
42.
nessnice
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
she rocked em the best the night i found them on my bedroom floor…
43.
CARLISSIA
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
SHE LOOKS FAT !!!!!!!!
44.
sxycarmel26
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I liked her in the Leather jacket
45.
foxxy380*Out My Socks
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
AK you my girl and all but you dead wrong for wearing those turquoise jeans with that gold top. I am going with the 2nd pic. She looks cute here.
46.
Timia Lynn
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Carlissa your a hater on steroids hunny, Alicia has never been fat, what are you a W girl? she is what you call thick, what beyonce tries to be but ends up on the fat side with her mother
47.
Kerry
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I’m gonna go with none for 200 Alex… Lol! Sorry, I love Alicia, but those pants are not flattering on her at all, AND they bright as HELL!!!
48.
GYP
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I LIKE THE 1 WITH THE JACKET BUT I DON’T LIKE HER HAIR STYLE WITH THOSE SHADES ON. OR IF SHE WORE THOSE SHADES SHE SOULD HAVE ROCKED A DIFFERENT HAIR STYLE. IF SHE ROCKED THAT HAIR STYLE SHE SHOULD HAVE ROCKED DIFFERENT SHADES. I LIKE BOTH OF THEM, JUST NOT 2GETHER
49.
get_me_bodied
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I LIKE BOTH LOOKS ACTUALLY. ALICIA HAS A NICE BODY, LEGS, HIPS AND ALL. A GOLD BELT, CUTE HEELS 2 MATCH HER SHIRT, AND SOME NICE ACCESSORIES, I WOULD OF WENT WITH LOOK #1. FOR NOW, I GO WITH LOOK #2, THE SHADES AND SCARF SET IT OFF!
50.
Reccy
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
How does she walk in them pants?
51.
O....OK
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Those pants are hot, just got the whole rainbow from Macy’s in the skinny jeans. Rocking the early 90’s look with colored jeans.
Alicia has such a nice shape rep for us thicker sistas.
I like it with the black. I hate spaghetti strap shirts with jeans, just seems like the seasons are off to me.
52.
yall_2damn much
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Sorry but neither it’s just not a flattering look on her. That’s my opinion and not hate.
53.
flash
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I’m loving the jeans, especially with the gold top. I would rock that outfit during the spring/summer time at the club or walking around south beach. I like to stand out.
You people have no style.
54.
ashleigh
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
i want those pants
55.
Diamonds & Girls
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
#36 Thanks!
#41 & #43 Ya’ll both need to grow up…blasted idiots…
#42 LMAO!
56.
ThinkAboutIt
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
2.
BashyBoo
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
NEITHER, THEY ARE TORQUOISE JEANS FOR GOD SAKES!!
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LOL - Ain’t that the truth….
57.
Trini_Bee
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
All’yuh have no sense of style! Attend fashion week… Pick up Vogue or any other fashion mag… Those jeans are HOT! Tthe fact that they are skinny jeans makes them more appealing.
58.
SHAN_SHAN
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I like the fact that even celebs re-wear some clothes..its nice to know that regular people arent the only ones who hav to wear their jeans twice..anyways the the leather is a better look…gold? smh
59.
MY2cents
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
ms keys is sloppy thick and that is not a good look. I love thick women ex: Beyonce, Lauren London, most of the video girls, ha ha) but they do it well. Ms. keys legs look like they are cottage cheese up. ha ha ha. man wtf i’m talking about I’d still hit it. ha ha ha
60.
embark
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
yeah #59 wtf ARE you talking about.? Alicia Keys sloppy? what the hell is the world coming too? But hell “If they just say no it’s just more for me.” - Devin The Dude
61.
ashleymichelle
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
@ 59 Please! Alicia is definitly not sloppy thick! And if anyone was, most of them video girls are…shes toned and has a great body wtf are you talking about?
62.
ashleymichelle
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
again @ 59…um Lauren London isn’t thick…you should go get your eyes checked asap
63.
CLEARMINDED
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
turquoise skinny jeans are not Alicia’s friend.
64.
Tonya
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Alicia is not “sloppy thick”. Are we even looking at the same person? Because if we are then clearly your eyes are decieving you Mr, or Ms. My2Cents.
Yes Alicia has hips, thighs, and thick legs but to me I think her body still looks good because she’s toned.
But this is CL. People will always and forever talk shit. I’d love to see how some of these people look who are constantly spewing out negativity.
65.
OH BOY
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
She looks great no matter what she wears. Shes the baddest chick in the industry
66.
Diamonds & Girls
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I couldn’t agree more with comments #60-64
Alicia ≠ Sloppy
67.
Diamonds & Girls
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
oops except #63 hehehe…
My point is Alicia is far from sloppy lol…
68.
Softest Place On Earth
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Definitely the 2nd picture with her rockin the leather jacket.
69.
LAfitz
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Alicia could wear a gasoline-soaked thong in Hell and STILL be cool! No, seriously, I am loving those turquoise pants somthin’ fierce. Especially with the gold top…like how she’s filling them out. Whoever said she’s “sloppy thick” is on crack. She’s awesome!! The way a woman is supposed to look.
70.
webmisslala
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Not really feeling either, but I like that Alicia has changed her style: she dresses a lot more classy and mature now. I can’t wait ’til she goes on tour; she has the best concerts!
http://rhetoricandy.blogspot.com
71.
Xavier
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
um…….
what is wrong with everybody!?!?!?!!?!?
she mos def looked better when she was performing with the gold top….
one should attempt to go beyond mere accessories…she looks so much more vibrant w/ the gold top
but I will give it to y’all … she looks good as hell with the jacket….but no….did anyone look at those shoes?????
72.
chillin in ny
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
The gold top is a much better look, but I’m just happy to see a celeb repeating their clothes. That’s keeping it real!
73.
cookaloo
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Both looks are horrendous-
I agree with some of the commenters, the pants make her look fat
74.
monie luv
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Yeah, the London look was definitely better. In that pic, her body looks proportionate. However, since she’s very bottom heavy, in the first pic, the top half of her body doesn’t even look like it’s supposed to be attached to the bottom part.
Still, Miss Keys is fabulous, regardless. And she, pretty much, is the only person that can make colored jeans logical. lol!!!!!
75.
EROTIKA
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
DID YALL NOTICE THAT SHE WEARS ALOT OF COLORED JEANS…
76.
Tatiana
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
I dunno what some people are talking about–her shape looks good to me in those jeans. Why make it like she’s a fat cow or something, or she has a muffin top going on with the jeans? (which she absolutely doesnt). If it looked really wrong I’d agree but I dont see the problem. And there’s nothing wrong with the color…maybe its cause thats one of my favorite colors, but I appreciated the contrast.
As for the pics, I think she rocked the London look alot better. I said it on the other post but its a cute-trendy looking outfit that I would wear myself. I like the entire outfit.
77.
KandiGrl3000
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 /
Alicia is putting REAL curves back on the map. Way ta go’ LiLi!!! Love your passion.
78.
Dlish
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I love the jeans in both pics. They’re hot and different, and in case u haven’t noticed, everything from the 80’s is makin a comeback, including colored jeans. And there is ABSOLUTELY nothin wrong w/ A. Keys’ body. It looks like most of the “normal” females I know. She has a very healthy body image, something little girls need to see MORE of!!!
79.
dg1234
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
Colored jeans are NOTTTT hot on anybody.
80.
SAY WHAT:O
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
the gold top for sure, the two colors complement each other.
81.
STVO
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
i’m feeling her in anything
82.
MZ.GRANDBERRY
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 /
SHE WORKED IT BETTER WITH THE BLACK ON
83.
chels
Sunday, November 18, 2007 /
I love a.keys colored jeans. Both pics looked awesome!!! I love her new style now and I wish I could have a body like her!!!
84.
divid
Thursday, November 22, 2007 /
she owns a nice voice…Oh, nice lyrics, it is awesome.i heard a similar one on . did u added the same one there? may be i need to check it…
85.
LIL MAMA
Monday, December 3, 2007 /
2ND PICTURE
86.
Diamonddiamond
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 /
Neither, that loud ass color
87.
Ashley
Friday, December 14, 2007 /
EWWW ITS ALL UGLY
88.
NAS
Saturday, December 29, 2007 /
The most important thing about all women is PROPORTIONS! All women can be beautiful, weather they’re thick or thin, if their bodies are healthy and proportionate. And miss Keys is very unproportionate. Everything seems out of place.
BUT I do not agree that she’s sloppy. Actually, Beyonce’s much sloppier. In beach pictures, her meat is saggy and then all of a sudden in awards she looks perky. Why? She wears a spandex suit. And I’m sorry but I respect Keys, who’s all natural, not fake ass Beyonce! As Keys said, a real man knows a real woman. And B is as far from real as Paris Hitlon’s nails!!
89.
kee kee
Saturday, February 16, 2008 /
honestly women with thick thighs look better in skinny jeans than these skinny bitches! nobody likes twig legs in skinny jeans its ugly, let us see some woman who ACTUALLY have a shape wear them emphasize the curves.