Oscars: Best & Worst Dressed

NicoleAlexis reports on the Oscars: Who stole the show and who should've watched the show from home?

There were definitely plenty more red-carpeters deserving of the worst dressed list but these are just a few

Whoopi, Whoopi, Whoopi! lease give the cheetah back the spots, hun.






Miley Cyrus in the layered monstrosity by Zuhair Murad



Beyonce in Mama Knowle's drapes. B definitely wasn't the worst but I have seen better.







Amanda Seyfried should send this gift back to Valentino









Now for my favs
My absolute favorite was Penelope Cruz in the vintage Balmain. Simply stunning.

Close runners-up are Anne Hathaway adorned in an ivory crystal gown by Armani Prive and Tariji Henson Roberto Cavalli strapless layered gown, Fred Leighton statement necklace.

First Lady Fashionista

The cover of March issue of Vogue features a familiar, yet surprising face. Michelle Obama will grace the cover as only the second First Lady to do so.

Since Lou Hoover, every First Lady has been featured in the high-fashion magazine, but only Hilary Clinton and Michelle have been the face of Vogue. She appears wearing a magenta silk sheath dress by Jason Wu, the same designer of her inaugural gown.
In addition to discussing fashion (of course), Andre Leon Talley talks with Michelle about how she will balance being First Lady and First Mom AND also her new role as First Lady of Fashion. From hosting sleepovers for Sasha and Malia to her thoughts on what critics said about her election night outfit, Michelle has an open conversation Talley and took some great pictures in the process. Click here to read the online version of the article.
Confident in the decisions she makes to help her country, raise her children and what she’s wearing to her next event, Michelle Obama is more than ready for her role as our nation’s First Lady.

Clarisonic

This month’s featured product is the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush.

I’ve used the brush for nearly 3 years and swear by it. The bristles rotate to gently massage and exfoliate your skin removing excess dirt, makeup and dry skin that clog pores and create blemishes. It’s a little pricey, but in my opinion, an investment well worth it.

The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush is a system that uses frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth your skin. In just 60 seconds a day, the Clarisonic micro-massage action cleans more than twice as effectively as manual cleansing.

Benefits include:
• 6X more makeup removal
• Skin is soft and smooth
• Cleanses so well that products absorb better
• Gentle for use twice daily
• Reduces oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes
• Reduces the appearance of visible pores
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

OMG! Make Me a SuperModel

This is so random, but I am sitting here watching a rerun of the second season of Make Me a Super Model on Bravo tv. I am appalled. I am watching the contestant submission and cannot believe what I see...a girl holding up her crusty feet to reveal her "anklet" (uhhh, yes, she was on house arrest). She says that trouble always seems to find her, but is hopeful she will be free by the time the show receives her tape. WHAT IN THE WORLD? I had to share.

DC Fashion News Makeup Artist of the Month

DC Fashion News (is a new, free publication that features the cities latest fashion news, as well as, models, designers, boutiques, photographers, make-up artists, and hairstylists from the area and beyond.

DC Fashion News selects industry professionals who collaborate on a shoot and feature their work in the Industry Spotlight each month. Check out the Feb '09 issue to see my feature.

Copies are available for pickup at over 200 locations in the D.M.V. area, including select Giant's, CVS, Blockbuster, WaWa, as well as 55 Metro stations and several other salons, boutiques, etc.

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The Skinny.

The Skinny (for men). Hot or NOT?

“I can’t wear skinny jeans ‘cause my knot don’t fit” says Jay-Z in T.I.’s “Swagger Like Us”.

In my opinion, even if all you have is pocket change, skinny jeans for men are NOT, I repeat, NOT HOT.
Despite what the runway and entertainment culture is telling us, the average guy (that’s you) cannot and should not try to pull this off. I was glad to learn during my daily email convo with the girls that they all agreed.
A very “distressed” (her word, not mine), Shon, started the “Thought of the Day” with “Skinny jeans…Hot or Not? For regular men, not celebs”. The outpour of disapproving comments began:

Me: Not feeling it at all. Now, that does not mean they have to be falling off one’s behind either. There is a happy medium. Please find it!

Shon: I am noticing an alarming and disturbing trend and someone needs to set these men straight. First of all, they need to know that skinny jeans should not be junk-revealing. Nor should they cut off the circulation at your ankles…you should not see the entire outline of a man’s leg through his jeans—that is just wrong. Most men should stay away from skinny altogether as it is expert level difficulty to pull off.

Funny, but oh so true.

Nae chimes in: Just because it’s a fashion trend doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. If kilts become trendy will we have to look forward to men wearing skirts?

Thanks to my bff, Alli, here’s a rule of thumb- a man’s jeans should be one size larger than his dress pants.

There is a thin line between a finely fitted pair of jeans and a pair that could be mistaken for spandex. Whatever you do, don’t cross it!

Guys, here are a few questions you should ask yourself before considering this trend.
Should my jeans really be clinging onto my legs like spandex?
Am I risking infertility to follow a trend that has gone horribly wrong?
Should my jeans really be as tight as my girlfriend’s?
How long will it take me to get in/out of these things?
Will the world (and my groin) thank me if I don’t put these on?

At the end of the day, it’s all about personal preference. If you believe you are part of the small population of individuals who can pull this off and you can rest well with the answers to these questions, then by all means…skinny.

'09 Spring/Summer Trends for Women

If you're like me, you're so over winter; the dry skin, bundles of clothes, high gas/electric bill and everything else that goes along with it.
Hopefully, spring will come more sooner than later but to help make that transition- whenever it arrives, here are some of the spring/summer trends that hit the runway this year.

Color
While neautrals (black, white and nude) are staples this spring, a big runway hit are those colors that remind me of 2 of my favorite things--ice cream and makeup! From bright turquoise, yellow and fuschia to pale blush, peach and lilac (team these with greys)...I'm ready for the weather to break!

Accessories

Next season's accessories are all about making a statement...Bib-inspried necklaces, cocktail rings, big bangles and earrings do exactly that! I love it.

Ruffles & Bows
Ruffled dresses and bowed bodices. You can go big with these looks or keep them simple, subtle and sexy.

Patterns
The butterfly was probably the most prominent of the patterns on the runway. The key with this one is to remain elegant and sophisticated and not too girly. If you aren't into the butterfly effect, there are plenty of other patterns to choose from.


While I'm totally in love with most of the predicted trends, there are some that I'm not too fond of...

Mid-riffs


Apparently, exposing your stomach is coming back. Well, no matter how flat my stomach gets, I think I'll have to pass on this one. In my opinion, certain things are a lot sexier /classier when you can leave a little to the imagination. But hey, that's just me.

The boyfriend jean

Like the skinny jean for men, this one has the potential of going horribly wrong...They say you're supposed to be able to grab a pair of your boyfriend's jeans and throw them on. Not sure if they mean literally, but I tried it because I didn't have a change of clothes (funny, right? I'm lol too) and it was the most ridiculous sight I had ever seen.