Betsey Johnson.

Betsey Johnson 'Bebop Betsey' Tote Bag

Love this tote from Betsey, I think its fun & functional. Sometimes Betsey Johnson pieces are a little too funky for my blood - but I can rock wit this one; plus its on sale from $425 to half off!!!

Get your Bebop Betsey bag here.

Time For A Shape Up?

Tyson shows off a little skin, and a lot of hair! I didn't want to offend by throwing the full bush up here on your screen, but if you're interested click HERE to see the full set over at DListed. Don't break your neck, no meats, just the 'fro down below.

Berry Cute Baby!

Here are the first clear pictures of Halle Berry's little cutie pie, Miss Nahla Ariela.
I must admit, I was interested in seeing this particular baby. Some people say that two attractive people don't make a good looking child, but Nahla seems to have disproved that theory so far. I was afraid I might have to give up my handsome honey for fear that I would be cursing my future children!

It's Shoe Time!

I absolutely love these Giuseppe Zanotti boots. I think they are perfect for Falls tough, dark, sleek look. They also look perfect for kicking boyfriends when they get out of line, Angel Matos style. "Oops, upside ya head!"
I would probably just stick to the patent leather version myself, but if I was more adventurous, I'd wear the studs in a heartbeat.



What do you think of this feather business Givenchy is putting out? Too much? I'd probably wear the first ones with the right outfit, maybe a black pencil skirt...something very subdued, you gotta coordinate that mess. The second ones lost me.

Back to Zanotti, these baby's are on sale! That ankle strap will provide support and the heel looks nice and sturdy, plus metallic colors are super versatile. These look like dance all night, and still comfy enough to hit The Diner at 4am kinda shoes. Gotta love that.

All available at Zappos Couture

Last Update on the Sol-Angel

Okay, so I think this is going to be my last post on Ms. Solange Knowles for quite a while. She's been getting too much post time as it is already, but what can I say... the chick is funny. Kamilah already provided you all with the clip of her BLASTING the Fox news anchor (in error I might add). It's been announced that Solonge suffers from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), so maybe this was a direct result of her not paying attention. Below is a video that she released apologizing... Oh wait she didn't apologize, so I guess she's just trying to clear things up. Do you buy her story or was it actually ADD?

Here's the video, you decide:


Also for your listening pleasure are a few more clips of Solange showing her personality. She seems to be a cool chick, she just needs to get used to being compared to her sister and having to live in her shadow until forever or sooner. It all depends on her.

Click on the Links to listen
Soloange speaks on her best date ever
Solange clearing up rumors
Solange on beating a bi*ch ass for her sister

Jewelzed Up.

Big costume jewelry is everywhere this fall. To make this trend your own, try a couple pieces from these hot, up and coming designers who think outside the box.

Cubannie Links is a fave among stylists, you've definitely seen her work in magazines.
Love the bracelets in this pic. Purchase them at Cubannie Links


Melody Eshani's pieces are loved by Erykah, Rihanna, and Alicia (Keys) just to name a few. Even Nas has worn her 3 finger rings, so your guy doesn't have to feel left out. She also does custom designs, which I love. Melody Ehsani

Somebody Got Up On MY Side Of The Bed...

Dear Alicia,
Why is "your girl" Solange so cranky?
Please get her some chamomile tea for her next Bday.
Thanks,
Kamilah

Solange somehow managed to get quite confused during an interview with FOX News Las Vegas. Nothing happened, but homegirl still wasn't having any of it.
See the clip HERE

Get Your Big Brown Bag On!

Cute dresses on SALE at Bloomingdales now!

Jay Godfrey Scoopneck Tank Dress with Ruffle Bottom Now $212.50

Nanette Lepore Women's Ribbon Reef Cotton Pique Dress Now $168.00

Plenty Frock By Tracy Reese Strapless Silk Hannah Dress Now $161.00

Details of the "alleged beat down", I'm going to have to Get me a copy of this book!

As Kamilah already introduced in her Soon as I get home post, here is another snippet from Faith Evan's book. This time she is giving expounding details on the beat down that she gave to Lil Kim. I have to admit, I was entranced for just a minute. Let me find out some stuff is about to pop off between Faith and Lil Kim...all steming from dirty laundry being overturned.

For your reading pleasure:

I don’t know what got into my head. But I decided that I needed to know once and for all what Big was really trying to do. On that night before Christmas, I drove to Big’s house on a mission to find out where I really stood.


The security guard at the gate just waved me in when I pulled up. It was Christmas Eve and she’d seen me come into the complex with the kids, so I guess she didn’t think anything of it. I parked in the rear of Big’s town house and walked up to the garage. It was locked. I hadn’t been over to Big’s house a whole lot but I did know that you jiggle the garage door a certain way and unlock it.


I got into the garage, where there was an elevator that would take me to both floors of Big’s duplex. There I was, rocking a black skully cap and a heavy goose-down jacket, tiptoeing into the elevator and pressing the button to go up to the second floor, where his bedroom was located. I got to Big’s bedroom door, turned the knob, and went inside. As soon as I saw a small lump next to Big’s large frame, I flew into a rage, ran over to the side of the bed, and pulled back the covers. I grabbed some chick out of the bed and started beating her ass. At some point, the chick’s wig came off in my hand; It was a short, cropped wig. I stopped throwing punches for a minute to get a good look at the chick I was beating up. It was Lil Kim. She was completely butt-naked, yelling as I pushed her around the room.


“So you not fucking her, right?” I screamed at Big. “Yeah, you not messing with her anymore,right?”


When they heard all the commotion, Cease, D-Roc, and Gutter came running into the room. ‘Oh shit!” they yelled in unison. “It’s Faye! How the hell she get in here?”


Big sat up in bed and pointed at Kim, who was standing in a corner of the room, trying to cover her naked body with her hands while I was still yelling at Big. “Yo, get her outta here,’ Big said. They led Kim out of the room and she screamed and cursed the whole way.


It was absolutely crazy in that house. Kim was naked and being led somewhere to get dressed. I was still screaming on Big. Damion, Cease, and Gutter were laughing in amazement that I would be so bold. And Big looked like he was just too through with all of us. He sat up in bed shaking his head. Kim left the house and I stayed, talking to Big about why he couldn’t be honest with me about her.


‘I thought it was all about Tiffany?” I asked. You still messing with Kim, too?” Big had nothing to say.


I have to say I actually felt some pity for Kim. Big had a wife, and she settled for messing with him. Then he started dating Tiffany and Big had a wife and a mistress. And Kim still settled for being other other woman. It seemed pretty sad to settle for that.

When I left a few hours later to get the kids, I noticed that Kim had taken my key to my Land Cruiser and scratched up my entire car, from the hood to the back bumper. Even though we ended up having sex that day, at that point I decided I was 100 percent through. I was not going to be a ride or die chick, always going to lengths to show Big how I felt. I was the mother of his child and his wife. But I was going to have to let go.

Hot Damn! This is too comical. Truly.

What do you guys think, Another Hit or Slip?

I previously came across the video stills for this song "Miss Independent" and was throughly interested in seeing the end result. I have to say that I am truly satisfied with the outcome. From the moment Ne-yo stepped on the scene, he's been hitting us with hit after hit. Whether they be ones that he penned and sold or ones that he sang himself, they've all topped the charts.

This video is probably going to be no exception, the cameos from Gabrielle Union, Keri Hilson, and Lauren London was an exceptional touch; not to mention a good look. I totally love the song and appreciate anything that celebrates the independence of women. Jill Scott once said in an interview that she thinks that "Ne-yo definitely knows the key elements of what a great song comprises." Do you agree?
Take a look and tell me what you think.


P.S. - Did you peep Tre Songz in the video? Wasn't there a rumor going around that him and Ne-yo had beef? Well looks as if they squashed it if they did indeed have problems.

Denim Sample Sale.

Looking for jeans? The Warehouse Sale is having a denim sample.
Check out the details below and RSVP ASAP if you are interested!

NEW YORK, NY TWS - New York Friday, September 19
TWS - New York Saturday, September 20
TWS - New York Thursday, September 18

Metropolitan Pavilion
4th Floor - Gallery
123 W. 18th St.
New York, NY 10011

RSVP Now for FREE admission
$5 Admission without RSVP


Friday September 19, 2008
11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Makeup Forever High Definition Powder

Avy and I are mind melding today, because I just bought something from the Makeup Forever HD line yesterday. I usually don't wear liquid foundation, just concealer, and either translucent or colored powder. So I only got the High Definition powder. Its translucent, and it's supposed to be for all skin tones, but seems to me as if it may come across ashy if you have darker skin.

Maybe I'm not getting the full effect since I'm not using the full set of primer, foundation and powder, but I'm not super impressed. Its a nice powder, but I don't think it makes me look better than any other powder. I could have swept baby powder over my face and gotten similar results as far as the way it looks.
It feels great though! Very, very finely milled and silky, my skin feels great and its very light, as if I'm not wearing anything. Also my skin tends to get oily and shiny and I think its cut down on that so far.

Here's a camera phone pic of me today. I'm wearing Fresh Absolute Concealer under my eyes, and the HD powder all over my face.
I'm also wearing MAC blush in Sunbasque, MAC lipglass in Cultureclash and Bare Escentuals eyeshadows in Bubbly and Drama. I know, a whole lot of nothing, right?

Your T.V. ain't the only thing going HD.

Now your makeup is HD also. Makeup Forever brings us High Def products that are supposed to give you a perfect complexion whether in person or in photos, video, or where ever your beautiful image has been captured. ;) This line of products is oil-free and light and completely natural looking. The HD Microperfecting Primers correct your skin by filling lines and wrinkles, and smoothing the texture so that your foundation can be applied smoothly and evenly.

The HD Invisible Cover Foundation works with the HD Microperfecting Primer to give you a flawless finish. You can start with light coverage and work your way up to medium coverage. The oil-free foundation will hide imperfections without giving you a cakey look. It will make you look naturally flawless even in the harshest most unflattering lighting. If you are the kind of person who is worried that it looks like they are wearing makeup then this is the makeup for you - and remember, it's oil-free so it shouldn't clog your pores. The site doesn't recommend using a sponge to apply it because sponges are too absorbent, so I would either use a foundation brush or your [clean] fingers. :)

Shop for Hi Def makeup here.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Women's Skinny Ponte Pants

The super skinny look is still hot for this fall, especially with this whole grunge-rock-noir theme pervading fashion at the moment. Unfortunately finding great jeans can be difficult especially when you're curvy, and so leggings have become the easy way to get the skinny look without having to squeeze yourself into some booty squashing jeans?
But now that your booty is de-squashed, what you gonna do with all of that?!
I know some of you will wear those leggings with a short shirt and show off ALL your assets. But leggings are not jeans, and I am not daring enough to let the booty loose in that thin material.
This is why I think pants like this are a great option. The material is a heavier weight, so they become more like pants than tights, still stretchy enough to show curves, and slim enough to work the skinny look, plus they have a high enough waist so that you're not selling crack every time you sit down.
Available at bloomingdales.com

Bare Escentuals Smoky "V" Eye Tutorials Kit

Was just out shopping, and I saw the Bare Escentuals Smoky "V" Eye Tutorials Kit.
I would have bought it, but I had just bought some shadow that was very similar to the colors it came with, Pacific Heights, and 1990's glimmer.
What I was intrigued by is the "V" brush, check it out in the above picture. The V shape is supposed to simultaneously line your eye and shade your crease, for a foolproof shadow application. Bare Escentuals is the only company to create a brush like this, and it is patent pending.
The colors are in the purple family, and that is a hot shade for fall, so if you need colors like that in your makeup aresenal this may be a good way to go.

Cherries Noir Collection

Laura Mercier's new Cherries Noir Collection is a softer approach to the deep Fall colors we are seeing everywhere. The drama-filled hues for the Fall are fun, but sometimes you need neutral shades for work and for your daytime look. This collection makes it a little easier to incorporate the "in" colors of the season without looking too dramatic. These tones are rich and warm; and perfect for a sophisticated everyday look.

Browse the collection here.

Akasha Spinlash

SPINLASH™: INTERACTIVE MAKE-UP BY AKASHA™
MASCARA THAT LINES, COATS AND CURLS

It’s not the size of the brush, it’s the motion of the potion.

While all the other cosmetics companies rely on new formulas and brushes to improve their mascaras, cosmetics company, Akasha has taken its innovative new mascara, SPINLASH, a step further! Not only does SPINLASH™ gently rotate to remove clumps, coat and separate with every turn, it also applies a liquid line of eyeliner. It applies mascara, eyeliner, and curls your eyelashes all at the same time!

Eyeliner can be difficult to apply – especially the hot, liquid liner look! Now SPINLASH™ let’s you apply eyeliner without the hassle of attempting to draw a perfect line on your eyelid.

Patent-pending SPINLASH™ utilizes a gently rotating synthetic brush that simultaneously combs and coats – creating perfect lashes every time. And for women who use eyeliner as a part of their beauty routine, there is now one less step with SPINLASH™.

You can use Spinlash with the mascara that it comes with, or if you have a fave mascara already, feel free to stick the spinbrush in that.
Available at Target for $14.99
For more info check out Spinlash.com

Aveda Follow Up... A Bit Hair Obsessed.

Hello ladies,

So I have to come clean; I sorta kinda have OCD. Just ask my sis how many times I have complained about my hair being damaged or fried AND I think I am addicted to getting my hair trimmed :-/ The longest that I seem able to go without a date with the clippers is about 4 months. I was trying to go for 6 months this time around but I cracked on Sunday... I almost had the shakes on Saturday calling every salon in the area to see who could squeeze me in... ok ok I have some issues.

The thing is I abuse my hair and its just not as healthy as it use to be. Of course I probably notice my crispy split ends more than anyone else, but I have to say [as I have posted previously] that Aveda seems to quite literally reverse the damage.... my hair is noticeably softer and there is no more crisp!

Here is the recipe for healthier hair; and look at that - it's won some awards:

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Get Some Damage Remedy.

Champagne & Eyelashes with Jane B.

I told you about how wonderful Brazil Bronze Glow Bar is for faux tans a few weeks back; but this week they are having a special eyelash event - yay! This Thursday don't miss Champagne & Eyelashes with eyelash guru Jane B. who will be giving eyelash makeovers. They also do airbrush makeup and make house calls which would be fantastic for girly time or before an event!
How much fun is that!?!
;)

Call (212) 431 0077 to schedule an appointment.

Cassie - Official Girl

Cassie Feat. Lil' Wayne - Official Girl [New]
by Yannicklord

Yeah, so this song is pretty much unbearable. I'm only posting it for I told you so purposes.
Check out the shots of her boots at the 00:23 or 00:33 second marks. Remember I told you about those Givenchy toe crushers HERE
I know my shoes. Fuck wit me!

Soon As I Get Home...

I will beat a bitch down! Faith Evans has a book coming out, where she dishes all the dirty details about BIG's wandering eye (and penis). She basically decided that beating down every chick she even thought was after her man was the way to go. She would travel the country delivering good "old fashioned" ass whuppings, and even allegedly beat the brakes off Li'l Kim.


FAITH EVANS had a brutal way of extracting revenge when The Notorious B.I.G. cheated on her. The R&B songbird hunted down his lovers and beat them to a pulp. "I thought maybe kicking some ass would get the word out that chicks better think twice before messing with my husband," Evans writes in her new autobiography, "Keep the Faith." Once, she hopped a red-eye to Virginia, where Biggie (real name Christopher Wallace) was touring, and found a young hottie in a plaid school uniform in his hotel room. She writes: "[I] jumped on top of her and started beating her ass . . . 'Yo, Ma you need to chill!' Big said, 'I didn't even [bleep] her!' I mashed [her] in the face and then kicked her. 'Yeah, well, you should have,' I said." Another time, she found a cutie's photo and number in Biggie's car, traced her to a Bronx apartment and, together with a male pal, gave her "a brief but thorough beat-down."
-New York Post

Well, I cannot advocate this type of behavior, but sometimes these YAMPS are really asking for it, are they not? And RIP BIG, god bless the dead, but I hope she smacked him in his mouth at least one good time. Sometime a man fi get kuff!

Don't Miss That Deadline!

Make sure you have your situation straightened out when it comes time to vote.
Are you registered? Have you moved recently or gotten married? Anything you can think of that might make things difficult when it comes time to cast your ballot? If so, the time to clear that up is NOW. Click HERE to view the Rock The Vote page for state by state voter registration deadlines. Don't get caught out there.

And check out these cool T-shirts available at Karmaloop.com

Last Day To Save!

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/common/coupons/lt_082208_coupon.pdf

Click on the above link to print Lord and Taylor coupons. The more you spend, the more you save, but today is the last day!

Clothes Call.

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Zenith Blue Rolling Rings Dress

M MISSONI Tulip Knit Maxi Dress

PLENTY BY TRACY REESE Cycle Jacket

BCBGMAXAZRIA Black "Stella" Skirt

All available at Chickdowntown.com

BCBG MAXAZRIA Sandals on Sale

Now that summer is coming to an end you can get some cute sandals on sale.

I came across these and thought they were cute.These come in gold, which is my all time favorite neutral

I wear gold with EVERYTHING! lol

Get them before I do!

These are flats with an edge and love the gold of course. :)

Check em out here.

OUCH!

After being disqualified from his bronze-medal match, Cuban taekwondo athlete Angel Matos goes on a rampage, kicking a referee in the head and pushing a judge.

Making calls at the Olympics is getting to be some dangerous shit. I suppose when you have to crush someones dreams and life's work, you should be prepared for them to want to rub their bunions all up on your teeth. HI-YA!

Cool Stuff From Chanel.

Invest in a statement piece. You can't go wrong with a classic handbag.


Love this chunky bracelet.

I tend to shy away from "loud" fashion choices, but I thought these shoes had really interesting use of the Chanel name and logo.