As if being the First Lady isn’t good enough, Michelle Obama will grace the cover of the fashion Bible–Vogue!

The magenta dress she is wearing for the cover shoot was designed by 26-year-old  Jason Wu, the same designer that created her beautiful white one-shoulder stunner she wore for the Inaugural balls. Inside the issue she dons a black Narciso Rodriguez dress.

Michelle is so incredibly chic, I can’t wait for the masses to snag their copies of Vogue from the newsstands! Make sure you get yours!

There is no denying the magical feeling in the air thanks to the fact Barack Obama is our new president! And fashionistas, can I get an AMEN for the fabulous wardrobe choices made by our First Lady (and First Daughters) on Inaguration day?? Read the full story

Want to be invited to the hottest holiday parties in town? Are you black? Then you have a fighting chance!

I just have to share with you some of the foolishness that has been the byproduct of Obama’s historic presidential win. The article attached below is from Gawker.com and outlines the lengths that some are going to get “acceptable” black folk to their parties this season.   Read the full story

Our favorite Caribbean songbird, fashionista and rebel with a cause–Rihanna, has teamed up with Gucci for their white Tattoo Heart Collection, which benefits UNICEF. Gucci will donate 25% of any sale from the collection to support UNICEF programs for orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. Read the full story

So, our favorite diva Beyonce was spotted sporting these flashy shades on the set of her new video. Wow!

I must say, that I’m a fan completely based on looks….since they are clearly not functional. They push the envelope and make a statement. it’s hard to stand out from the crowd sometimes and these shades will definitely fix that. However, I’ll venture to say that these puppies will probably run you one months rent! Yikes!

Fierce or Forget It???

It’s that magical time of year…no, not the Holidays….Sample Sale Season!

Two times a year–a few months after the Fashion Weeks have wrapped, our favorite fashion companies purge their warehouses of samples and overstock for fabulous prices. This time of year is especially exciting because Christmas is right around the corner, and who doesn’t love a killer sale when gift shopping! Read the full story

As I mentioned in one of my last post:I live and die for accessories! A super high and strappy sandal causes my heart to skip several beats…a delicate charm necklace makes me swoon…and the perfect bag is enough for me to contemplate blowing my rent money and moving back in with my parents. Believe me, I’ve thought about it. Sad, I know.
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Happy November! Most of you might not know that November is actually National Diabetes Awareness Month. Read the full story

The European Fashion Weeks have wrapped! From London to Milan and finally to Paris, our favorite high fashion designers have given us a lot to be excited about this coming spring. So, as we all reluctantly pull out our heavy brocaded coats and fur stoles from storage (we may be in a recession…but that doesn’t mean we have to dress the part), rest assured that come spring we will be shedding those layers for some fierce and fabulous pieces!

The plummeting stock markets couldn’t hold down the opulent, imaginative and decidedly hopeful designs pouring down the runways overseas. Here, just a taste of what you can expect (dresses, dresses and more dresses!):

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The handbag guru, the founding editor of BagTrends.com and one of the most fabulous women I know–Pamela Pekerman–is throwing a party called ARM CANDY that you won’t want to miss! Read the full story