Style File: Grammy's Edition

So, this post was originally going to be a best dressed post...but I honestly wasn't in love with anyone's choice of dress last night, so I'll just show you what all the lovely bombshells were wearing instead. I didn't really hate anyone's dress either, none of them struck me though. Such a disappointment.


Alicia rocked a deep blue Armani gown, and for some reason she chose that berry colored clutch. I can't say I hate her dress, but it's not my favorite.


Beyonce Knowles showed up rocking a fresh new hair-do, a shorter length and more of her trademark blonde. She wore a shimmery, Elie Saab dress. She looks great as far as hair and makeup go, but this dress didn't do it for me either. I can't decide if I like it or not. I thought it was her usual look, shimmery.


Rihanna disappointed me this time around. She's usually always put together so well, but this time someone dropped the ball when they put her in this blue Zac Posen dress. It does nothing for that amazing figure she has. I do like the shoes though, and her hair and makeup are both on point. Love the new hair cut.


Keyshia Cole rocked a new 'do on the carpet as well, shedding her signature platinum tresses for a much darker hue. Its either too light or too dark with her. This time she went a tad too dark for her skin tone, but I like the change. I'm not sure how I feel about her Mark Bauer dress though. Her makeup is on point, and the shoes are alright.


I love Corinne Bailey Rae, I think she's adorable and an amazing talent. I wasn't in love with her dress though. Big surprise right? I do like it more than I liked any of the other dresses I saw last night, but I hate her choice of shoes! I would have loved to see her in a pair of metallic silver heels to pick up the shimmer of the over-sized sequin flowers. Anyway, her hair and makeup both get thumbs up from me.


Fantaisia rocked a nice gown on the carpet, it flattered her shape nicely. She's one of the many who decided to go with a new 'do on the red carpet as well. I don't know what exactly inspired the new punk hair do, but after I've seen it a few times its started to grow on me. Go figure! I know I'm probably completely alone in that too, but its fine. I'm always for people marching to the beat of their own drum.


Lastly we have Toccara, a former America's Next Top Model contestant. She went with a slinky black dress that didn't do much for her new, thinner figure. It didn't look Grammy worthy at all either, but at least she wore it with a smile. The shoes are alright, as are her hair and makeup.

I think we saw somewhat of a trend on the red carpet last night at the Grammy's. The banded, sort of embellished waist seems to be a hit among stylists and artists alike. Be on the look out for an emerging trend ladies.

Style File

Style File is just a chance to check out what your favorite bombshells are rocking for the month. Throw your two cents in and say if you like their looks or not.


Rihanna was spotted in London last week arriving at Amika wearing this curve hugging, cleavage showing criss-cross dress paired with a pair of black pumps and fishnet stockings. I think she's teetering on the fine line of sexy and trashy...hmm, I'm undecided. The color looks wonderful on her though. I will say that.


Earlier this month, the beautiful Tia Mowry was at the HELP Group's Annual Teddy Bear Ball. She looks absolutely lovely in this white, strapless, belted dress paired with a simple black clutch and a pair of strappy gold sandals. I love her simple accessories, the gold bangles and the drop earrings. I wouldn't have went with those shoes but...she still seems to pull it off. Her hair and makeup are most definitely on point as well.


Alicia Keys performed at Z-100's Jingle Jam very recently, and she was sporting the comfortable, laid back look. A colorful twist on rockstar chic. Miss Keys is wearing a green leather jacket, purple tank, a pair of fitted black jeans and a pair of metallic gold peep toe pumps. I have no idea how Alicia pulled this off because if I wore a green leather jacket and a purple tank...it would not be pretty. I love her use of colors here though, that jacket is very cute and she pulls it all together with the metallic shoes. I love it!

photo credits:
alicia-zone.net
oh-rihanna.com
tia-mowry.org

Stay beautiful ladies!
xoxo

Best Dressed

The American Music Awards went down last night and these three ladies topped my best dressed list. Ashanti looked radiant in her soft yellow strapless dress, Beyonce was another showstopper in a very lovely gold, mermaid cut gown, while Miss Keys sparkled in her black shimmering dress with the plunging neckline. Bravo ladies! You all looked beautiful!

Celebrity Fresh: Rockstar Chic

Sorry for the lack of posts, unfortunately I haven't been feeling well at all. I feel a little better right now though, so on with the posting!
Many brown bombshells have been rocking this fabulous rocker chic look lately. When it's executed properly, this look has wonderful effects. It can give you a very euro trendy look without making you look like you're dressed for a funeral. Check out these four beautiful ladies sporting the rockstar look perfectly.


from left to right: Lauren London, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Cassie



These are a few key items that you can't go without if you want to pull off that celeb fresh, rockstar chic look. Notice how black on black is a good thing here!

1. Lame Leggings; americanapparel.net, $40.00
2. Sequin Cami; wetseal.com, $10.00
3. Level 99 Straight Leg Pants; shopintuition.com, $105.00
4. Black Lace Tunic Tank; torrid.com, $24.00
5. Via Spiga Patent Zip Jacket; bluefly.com, $299.00


What would a rockstar be without her shoes?! Check out these very unique finds.

1. Stuart Weitzman Chainto Pump; nordstrom.com, $299.00
2. Betsey Johnson "Willa II" Boot; nordstrom.com, $305.00
3. Christian Louboutin Ankle Bootie; bergdorfgoodman.com, $760.00
4. Jimmy Choo Patent Leather Bootie; bergdorfgoodman.com, $870.00
5. Dior Cannage Patent Bootie; eluxury.com, $690.00

Go find your inner rockstar!

Style Evolution: Alicia Keys

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In 1998 Alicia Keys signed to Clive Davis' J Record, and the rest is history. This brown bombshell has been singing songs to our souls ever since. She first captivated our ears with a unique voice over melodic piano keys on the song Fallen. Miss Keys was an instant favorite in so many hearts after that. We have all watched this young woman blossom in terms of talent, grace and of course style. I know you all remember her signature braids that she often paired with jeans of some sort. Through the years though, she's taken a mature turn towards straightened hair and romantic curls coupled with stunning dresses and gowns. Alicia Keys has grown so much in her sense of style that I'm even willing to forget this catastrophe...
She has definitely evolved as an artist and as a beautiful brown bombshell.

Watch Alicia's new video for "No One" right here...



photo credits: Alicia Keys Online

Oh No Honey: Alicia Keys

(photo credit: aliciakeysfan.com)

What in the animal print hell, possessed Alicia Keys to walk on somebody's red carpet looking like this?! This is not cute, not in the least honey. Miss Keys decided to rock this 80's inspired Cheetah Girl dress by Just Cavalli, to the New York screening of The Nanny Diaries. Why, is the question that I'm sure we all want answered. And are those fishnet stockings I see? Girl please...