Yeezy is a BELIEVER

I think Dallas is going to take on a whole new meaning in the coming months....It's about time.

CHEERS to THAT!

Let us all toast the new appointment of Somalian supermodel, Liya Kebede, as the face of L'Oreal cosmetics, shall we? First round is on me.

I have been mildly obsessed with the woman since her catwalk debut in the early 00's, and am happy to see more beauty companies are recognizing the diversity of beauty.

I'm sure folks will start chattering about her coloring being an issue in 5...4...3...2...1, but screw 'em. The woman is gorgeous and apart of a larger idea of what (Black) beauty is.

So pass the Dom and a crudite: there's another reason to celebrate being beautiful, Black, and oh so flyyyyyyyyyyy.

HOOTIE who!

Say, whose the bird, Maxwell?! 'Cause she definitely ain't me.

STAY in your LANE

I don't mean to be a traitor to my generation and all, but what is it with this recent upsurge of rappers and professional athletes who believe they are bonafide hipsters? Legit style icons?

So their pants don't sag: this does not a fashionista make. You don't get points for that. You did not reinvent the wheel, but instead fixed a wedge in its spokes.

At first I thought it would be a great representation of the diverse menagerie of Black male style. Pharrell hit it on the head, Yeezy, too. But Dwayne Wade? Carmelo Anthony? Ha! I can barely count on them to dribble correctly, let alone pull a non-overstylized ensemble off.

It all looks so forced with the two athletes taking in the shows and sites of Pitti Uomo this week, going backstage to take photographs with designers and the like. No real sense of personal style emanating forth, just well tailored suiting (which is always appreciated, however).

Dwayne, the jig is up: Marc Jacobs doesn't know who you are. Nor should he at this point. You have not shown him, me, or anyone else for that matter how you diverge stylistically from the rest of the league. What sets you apart? What makes you different from say, Amar'e Stoudemire (who by the way has the backing of Anna Wintour)? Take a page from Pharrell and Kanye, and learn about this industry rather than self-anointing one's position in it.

No thanks!

Last week you were crying in the lockerroom and now you're gunning for the GQ cover (at least in your head you are)?! Mixed messages, son. Mixed messages. This is not to suggest that you could never be a style star, but until I see some personal introspection on your style, character, and resolve, I would suggest you stick to dribbling in your lane.

ARM candy

An unidentified Prada-clad bicep. Yum.

SNAP judgements: PART deux

My dear readers,

Apparently my snips and snaps at the styles and tribulations of modern starlets pulled on your heartstrings and tickled your bellies oh so much, that I'm back with more--much to your amusement and the chagrin of pretty much everyone else. My big mouth is flattered.

Kate Winslet in Victoria Beckham
And she's dating a male model!? Sam Mendes, this is what "happily divorced" looks like.

Anna Paquin in Versus
Sookie, if you're reading this than you already know what I'm thinking....

Jennifer Lopez in Lanvin
Although that headdress looks like the makings of a turban, I'm going to look the other way on this one. She's wearing Lanvin... in the desert, so she's kind of a beast.  

Hailee Steinfeld in Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti
My, how the Juniors department has changed since my heyday. I'm not mad though. However, a little girl with this much swag? She's bound for homeschool. The public school system just isn't ready.

Olivia Palermo in Victoria Beckham
Olivia, who?! Eat a sandwich and stop trying so hard. It'll do wonders on your metabolism and wardrobe.  

Evan Rachel Woods in Dolce & Gabbana
Tomboi swag on a hundred-trillion! The openly bi-sexual actress has seemingly channeled her inner  stud...and how!

Liv Tyler in Stella McCartney
Stealing Beauty, indeed.

Sienna Miller in Ralph Lauren
We're just gonna go ahead and call this a fail.

SNAP judgements

As one of my favorite pastimes is silently judging the ensembles of others, I thought why not share some of my running commentary about the styles and tribulations of modern starlets? It's not all snippy, off the-cuff comments on the ill-fated execution of one's attire, but a lot of it is.

It's not fair...it's not right...but it sure is fun.

Nicki Minaj in who knows...
How Queens Plaza of you, dear.

 

Beyonce in Helmut Lang
Wait...I like this. How odd. A little indie cool for the queen of mainstream. Color me impressed. 

Kirstie Alley, in what appears to be Roland Mouret
Say word, Kirstie?! I'm not mad. 

Julia Sarr-Jamois in Rodarte and Prada
       Oh, Jules...I study at your feet.                                                         

Diane Kruger in Alessandra Rich
"Eich bein fly!" I love you, Diane--your Deutsch self stunts on 'em everytime!

Jennifer Lopez in Herve Leger
What the world needs now is not another forty-something year old in a bandage dress, but I'm willing to let that slide if J tells me where she got 'dem shades! Niiiiice!