Think You ... Have What Takes to Be a SASSY DIVA?

FIND OUT HERE!!

Sassy Divas is a Las Vegas based clothing line that mixes vintage style with modern design. Timeless pieces with contemporary design to capture the silhouette of the female form are what you will find. These ready-to-wear fashions will take you from day to evening, from work to dinner, from season-to-season, and maybe even to a weekend getaway ... all in style!!

The Black Magic Spring Collection Spring 2009
The Spring Collection bridges the gap between traditional and modern shapes, combining minimalism with lines that accentuate the shapes and curves of a woman.

now featuring ... The Summer Breeze Collection 2009
This collection intertwines a retro-romantic mix of dresses, and separates with feminine details that accent the waist with wrapped sashes, empire bodices, and vibrant burst of colors.

Charm Dress: Claret/Silver White

Señora Halter Dress: Teal

Modern Vintage Caftan: Silver Blue/Black

Boca Top: Lemon, Cuff Shorts: Black

In case you were still wondering, Sassy Divas' women are confident, sexy, and elegant. Sassy Divas simply provides the finishing touches.

To view the Black Magic Spring Collection and see more items in the Summer Breeze Collection, check out the Sassy Divas webpage. All prices available upon request.

Video courtesy of iluvmeee88.

Revel Seven Organic

Revel Seven is a celebration (Revel) of living a conscious and sustainable lifestyle 7 (Seven) days a week.

The clothing line features 100% certified organic tees and handcrafted denim with soft feel and bright colors. Appealing to the environmentally conscious man and woman with high expectations of quality and style in mind, the Revel Seven Organic fall collection draws inspiration from casual American lifestyle while honoring the earth and its inhabitants.

The concept behind Revel Seven is to apply the latest methods of sustainable production and technology to a collection of stylish sportswear in an effort to create a better world through environmentally and socially responsible fashion.

Just like the cotton that was used to produce the first pair of Levi's, Revel Seven collections are produced without the use of cotton grown using chemical pesticides and fertilizers or the use of toxins in production, increasing durability without posing a threat to the community. Choosing organic materials and the designer’s strict adherence to a production ethic that seeks to create the least possible harm is Revel Seven’s contribution to minimizing the impact of these toxins on our planet. Be a part of the solution by choosing not to participate in the problem.

DENIM. Revel Seven is offering 3 fits in men’s, and four in women’s denim. In Men’s Revel Seven is offering a straight, a slim straight, and a boot cut. In Women’s - a skinny, a pipe leg, a boot cut, and a boyfriend. Washes include Raw, Rinse, Vintage, 10 year, and 15 year.

Revel Seven will launch Fall 2009 at better department stores and specialty boutiques, so be on the lookout!

Kanye West's "Paranoid" feat. Rihanna

I'll let the video do the talking. After watching this one, you too might be speechless!


Video courtesy of RirihFentyTV.

RETROspective: Marilyn Monroe

Celebrating the life of a Hollywood Glam Goddess

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on this very day nearly a century ago, Marilyn Monroe has been labeled as one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.

Seemingly an overnight success story, Marilyn Monroe's life was anything but easy. She spent most of her childhood in and out of foster homes and orphanages, as her father was estranged and her mother suffered from mental illness. Even so, Norma Jeane's family friend and guardian, Grace McKee, still believed in her, telling young Marilyn that she would someday become "...an important woman...a movie star." Prophecy fulfilled.

Norma Jeane was originally a brunette. But in order to get modeling gigs, she dyed her hair a golden blonde, proving that blondes really do have more fun!

Norma Jeane adopted the stage name, "Marilyn Monroe" after having been told that she reminded 20th Century Fox Executive Ben Lyon of Marilyn Miller. In place of "Miller", she used her grandmother's surname, Monroe.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Believe it or not, Monroe got her start in the Radio Munitions Factory. There, she sprayed airplane parts with fire retardant and inspected parachutes. After being photographed for an article in Yank, the Army Weekly, a magazine that was published by the United States during World War II, she was encouraged to take on modeling.

Marilyn Monroe is best known for her typecasted role as the "dumb blonde". But ironically, she was neither a natural blonde, nor was she dumb. She was actually very intelligent, witty, and good-humored.... She was passionate and very determined. Like most women, she wanted acceptance...she wanted to be loved for her true self...romance...a family...fame...all the things that little girls dream of....

"In Hollywood a girl's virtue is much less important than her hairdo. You're
judged by how you look, not by what you are. Hollywood's a place where
they'll
pay you a thousand dollars for kiss, and fifty cents for your
soul.
I know,
because I turned down the first offer often enough and
held out for
the fifty."

Marilyn Monroe has starred in numerous films, including one of my personal favorites, The Seven Year Itch, The Prince and the Showgirl, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Asphalt Jungle, There's No Business Like Show Business, Niagara, and the list goes on.... Marilyn Monroe's performances have earned her many awards and nominations. She has won a Golden Globe in the categories of Best Motion Picture Actress in Comedy or Musical for Some Like It Hot and World Film Favorite: Female.


Marilyn Monroe is often imitated, but never duplicated. There can only be one Marilyn Monroe! Actress, model, singer, comedian, producer--Marilyn Monroe is truly a legend that lives on through her legacy. And let me tell you folks--this blonde bombshell is a tough act to follow!

All photos courtesy of fanpix.net unless otherwise noted.

"Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga

"I'm your biggest fan...I'll follow you until you love me!!"

Sometimes infatuation can truly get the better of us (a sentiment with which I am all too familiar). I'm sure many of you can relate ... but even if you can't, there's one thing that I'm almost certain we all can agree on ... Lady Gaga is thebomb.com!! I might be a little biased since I'm a ready-made fan of her futuristic style, electronica sound, and over-the-top theatrics, but with the premiere of this video, she may have picked up quite a few more fans along the way....

Courtesy of CherrytreeHouseTV.

"She Got Her Own" Ne-Yo feat. Jamie Foxx & Fabolous

Courtesy of MuzicVideoTV.

African Princess Party

Courtesy of Royal Heritage.

In keeping with the theme of "Girl Power" ... Royal Heritage is sponsoring an African Princess Party! If you're in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, bring your little princess between the ages of 6-16 to the Greater Baltimore Urban League to celebrate her royal heritage! There, she will learn about real African Queens and Princesses, create her very own Regal Clothes Princess Head Wrap, discover her African Princess name, and learn some fun African dance steps! Your little princess can even get a souvenir photo in her beautiful masterpiece! Lite refreshments will be served. Here's the rundown:

Royal Heritage

DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2009
TIME: 10:00am -12:00 noon
LOCATION: Greater Baltimore Urban League
512 Orchard Street, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201
TO REGISTER: Bring Your Princess To This Unique Experience!

If you register by May 31st, the princess' name will be entered in a special prize raffle!

Don't miss out on this opportunity!! Empower our girls!!

Boys+Clothes Launch Party

On the eve of Memorial Day, Hope Lounge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn was the place to be!!

Here's what you missed.....

Guests were mixing and mingling on the huge outdoor patio and barbeque. The night was still young.

The pre-release celebration was for the Summer Edition 2nd Issue of Boys+Clothes Magazine, featuring Red Cafe, Rich Hil, B-Dot, + RSNY.

Courtesy of boysandclothes.com

For those of you who don't know, Boys+Clothes is a multimedia lifestyle brand that caters to the likes of the driven, opinionated, and fashion forward young urban woman--the Urban Fashionista. It's also a female-run publication!!

...assembling the Boys+Clothes Step-and-Repeat Banner

The Leading Ladies behind Boys+Clothes

A candid shot of Senior Market Editor, Keisha (left) and Fashion Director, Patrice (right) as they get ready for a photo opp!!

The Ladies of B+C were so nice...they even let me take a picture with them (I'm standing next to Editor in Chief and Creative Director, also co-founder of B+C, Teneille Craig...she's the one on the far left)


The gang's all here -- B+C Girls in full effect!!

Girl power at it's finest!! Congratulations, Boys+Clothes --keep up the great work!!

To learn more about Boys+Clothes...

Check out the website: http://boysandclothes.com/

Follow them on twitter: http://twitter.com/boysandclothes

Read the digital magazine: www.issuu.com/boysandclothes

Or order a printed magazine: www.magcloud.com/boysandclothes

Posh Swaps

ATTENTION ALL RECESSIONISTAS!!
(or fashionistas on a budget)

As we all very well know, swapping is the newest form of shopping that is sweeping the nation, but the difference is--it's guilt free! (which is why we love it) ... Haven't had the time to organize a swishing party? No problem! Now you can swap things with people from all over the world from the comfort of your very own home.

Check out the latest addition to the "home swapping network," POSH SWAPS: http://www.posh-swaps.com/index.php

Posh Swaps provides:

1. a fun and free outlet where users can swap, buy and sell second hand, vintage and recycled, restyled, reworked clothes, shoes and accessories both designer and high street and for men, women and children ...
2. insight on what you may not have otherwise known about swapping ... and ...
3. networking opportunities--get to know people who are a part of the Posh Swaps social circle.

To learn more about Posh Swaps, check out the Posh Swaps Blog: http://www.posh-swaps.com/blog/

Photo courtesy of posh-swaps.com.

Be sure to tell your friends about Posh Swaps!!

He Loves My Big Ego

The Queen Bey's at it again! Check out her latest video off her I Am...Sasha Fierce album! I present to you ... "EGO"


Video courtesy of WesternDigitalxD

I must say--I was expecting a little bit more from the "EGO" video (i.e. COLOR, more than two background dancers, male presence) but I think I see where Beyoncé is going with this one.... Sasha Fierce is very clearly a statement of independence, confidence, and liberation. It celebrates the strength of a woman. All in all, on a scale of Fab to Fail, I think that we can all agree: this video is FAB!

Double Cup Love

Move over Chris Brown--there's a new sheriff in town! Apparently, Rihanna's got a new beau. Here's what Page Six has to say about the new pair:

The Barbadian beauty showed up with a group of friends Monday at Lucky
Strike Lanes & Lounge on West 42nd Street, but spent most of the night
locking lips with Canadian former child actor-turned-rapper Aubrey "Drake"
Graham. "She was drinking whiskey and apple juice and making out with him
all
night," says a spy. "They were really cute together." Rihanna who's also
been spending time in town with Katy Perry, peeled off with Drake at about
midnight.

a sneak peek of the upscale bowling alley/lounge

If you still don't know who Drake is, this might ring a bell....

Drake is best known for playing Jimmy Brooks, the physically disabled character on the popular teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Both artists are sittin' on top of the world. This duo could take the world by storm! The next Hov and Bey? We'll see!

Have a listen at Drake's first chart-topping single off his latest mixtape, So Far Gone:

Best I Ever Had - Drake

Drake Performs at House of Blues Chicago

Video courtesy of hiphopmusicdotcom.

69th Annual American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala

Yesterday, the American Ballet Theatre, one of the world's most revered and innovative dance companies to date, celebrated the opening of its sixty-ninth season at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, New York. And you know what that means--the stars came out to play! The notable and talented Carolina Herrera (also the go-to designer of the evening) and Graff Jewelers sponsored the star-studded event, so just about everyone who graced the "red carpet" fell nothing short of fabulosity.

RED CARPET HIGHLIGHTS
These lovelies deserve to be on someone's "Best Dressed" list....

Lindsay Price and Coco Rocha sing the blues....

Lindsay Price in Carolina Herrera.

Coco Rocha in Carolina Herrera.

Iman and Renée Zellweger show us there ain't nothin' wrong with a little drama....

Iman in Oscar de la Renta.

Renée Zellweger in Carolina Herrera.

Rachel Roy and Veronica Webb exhibit chic simplicity with minimalist detail.

Rachel Roy in Designs by Roy.

Veronica Webb in Designs by Roy.

HONORABLE MENTION

Kim Raver in Carolina Herrera.

If given the honor to attend this year's Annual American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala , this would have been my gown of choice. Maybe next year!

All photos courtesy of Zimbio.

Just Blaze

To achieve timeless appeal, adorn your ensemble with an oversized blazer....

Photo courtesy of StyleCritics.

Keri's look is Urban Chic.

"...thought she'd be wearing heels, didn't you? Yeah, so did I! But in fashion, expect the unexpected."

As shown by Keri Hilson (above) and Rihanna (pictured below), The White Blazer is a great wardrobe addition, especially for the spring/summer season. Menswear-inspired, the oversized blazer is the perfect alternative to the trench coat, jacket, or cardigan.

Photo courtesy of RihannaDaily.com

**Add a touch of class to any wardrobe with a blazer.

Photo courtesy of POPSUGAR.

Rihanna portrays Rock Star Glam with her bright yellow LEATHER blazer (by Marc Jacobs) ... circa 1980's, we'll say ...

**Blazers put a retro spin on just about everything!!

The oversized blazer was borrowed from the boys, after all...but anything they can do--we girls can do better, right??? Kanye West and David Beckham show us how it's really done....

Kanye shows us his preppy side.

Photo courtesy of The Sartorialist.

"For a finishing touch, I wonder if he's wearing Converse Chuck Taylors...." (nahhh, maybe Air Yeezys)

Kanye models for his upcoming Fall 2009 (Pastelle Clothing) Collection.

Photo courtesy of PastelleClothing.com

David Beckham shows us why he's one of the best dressed men in Hollywood.

Photo courtesy of starpulse.com

On an ending note....

• The blazer look is not a difficult one to pull off. It's been done before, so why not try the look for size?! Fashion is all about taking risks, so take a chance, Fashionista!
• Solid color blazers can be so boring. If you should decide to sport a solid color blazer, turn it up a notch with underlaying prints. Not a print person? ACCESSORIZE!
• On the other hand, if your blazer is printed, it already speaks for itself. Turn down the volume with underlaying solids.
• TAKE NOTES!! Follow the leaders, i.e. Keri Hilson, Rihanna, Kanye West, and David Beckham.
  

Photo courtesy of mtv.com

"See, told you all the cool people wear blazers! Dig Chester French...."

For more tips on how to wear the [oversized] blazer:

WOMEN--click here:

http://www.self.com/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/2009/04/4-easy-ways-to-wear-an-oversiz.html

http://womensfashion.suite101.com/article.cfm/boyfriend_dressing_trend_for_summer_2009

MEN--click here:

http://www.esquire.com/features/ESQ0806GUIDE_55_2

http://www.examiner.com/x-340-Mens-Style-Examiner~y2008m11d12-How-to-Wear-a-Blazer-with-Jeans

Now go ahead and BLAZE the trail!!