Category Archives: FASHION

FASHION NEWS: LA LA DESIGNS COSMETICS LINE, MOTIVES FOR LA LA / BLAIR UNDERWOOD LAUNCHES MEN’S TAILORED SUITS LINE

Watch out MAC! La La Anthony is coming for your cosmetics crown. That’s right, the television personality, star of La La’s Full Court Life, and soon to be actress has developed her own cosmetics line with the help of Loren Ridinger, senior vice president of Market America/SHOP.com, called Motives for La La.

The line will include lipsticks, eyeshadows, blushes, and foundations that emphasized shades for African American and Latina women. La La cites the lack of colors available for women of color in mainstream cosmetics lines as inspiration for her line’s offerings.

“Every girl always tries to find that perfect color or shade that suits their personality, and now she can do it easily and affordably.”

The line is set to debut next month at Market America’s 2012 World Conference which is an annual event to showcase the company’s newest initiatives. It’s expected to go on sale at the Market website shortly afterward.

BLAIR UNDERWOOD’S MEN’S TAILORED SUITS LINE

Actor Blair Underwood has partnered up with the K&G Fashion Superstore to launch the BU Collection, a premier line of men’s tailored suits. When asked what his intention was when starting his array of garments, Underwood mentioned affordability and giving men the self-confidence, class and the ability to become the ultimate YOU.

According to the official press release, his entire collection will be sold exclusively at K&G store location and will include an assortment of colors and sizes:

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Two-button and three-button 100 percent wool-vested suits:
The premier suit collection is designed with a modern fit and available in a rich palette of patterns and colors, including black, charcoal, grey, navy, olive, taupe, and brown. Each suit features burgundy lining and includes personal touches such as Blair Underwood’s family crest inside the lapel. The collection is also available in big & tall sizes. Continue

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FASHION: ISABEL MARANT’S HIGH-TOP WEDGE SNEAKERS ARE MUST HAVES FOR CELEBS

Fashion photographer Tommy Ton (GQ, Style.com) predicted sneakers would be the footwear of choice for this ladies this upcoming season, and if the current celebrity ‘it’ shoe is any indication, Mr. Ton knows what he’s talking about. The ladies of Hollywood can’t get enough of their Isabel Marant high-top sneakers.

Beyoncé famously rocked the shoes in her ‘Love on Top’ music video back in October, then actress Tracee Ellis Ross was seen wearing them during a shopping trip. Most recently, Alicia Keys wore the shoes to the Celtics/Knicks basketball game on Christmas day.

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END OF YEAR: BEST DRESSED FELLAS OF 2011

We’ve seen the best dressed females of the year, so now it’s time for the fellas. Fashion is typically thought of as more so for the ladies, but in 2011 there were several male celebs who proved that style does have purpose, ushering in a new era of interest in men’s fashion. In no particular order:

IDRIS ELBA

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Call him Mr. Suave and Debonair. British born actor Idris Elba has a sophisticated style that’s as classic as it is timeless. Suits tailored to perfection and worn with confidence are his style signatures.

Don’t let the all the smoothness fool you though. Idris, who sometimes moonlights as a DJ, isn’t above going for a a casual look of denim on denim. Even then though, there’s an innate level of sophistication he brings to any outfit that’s matched by no one else.

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END OF YEAR: BEST DRESSED LADIES OF 2011

Another year has quickly come and gone, and with it a slew of fashionably minded celebrity fashionistas have shared some of their best looks with us over the course of the last twelve months. There were several style standouts during 2011, but none were as consistent as the following five women who top our ‘Best Dressed Ladies of 2011′ list. In no particular order, of course.


MOST IMPROVED LIST:

SOLANGE KNOWLES

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While her big sis is redefining maternity style, Solange Knowles continues to effortlessly push the boundaries of fashion as only she can. Whether you love her style or you hate it, you can’t deny that Solange never met a fashion risk that she wasn’t willing to take. What defines her style is that she obviously wears what she likes, in the process setting trends, instead of following them.

A few Solange Knowles style staples include bold hues, bolder prints, and always, always a bold shoe to tie it all together.

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