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August, 2006

Catherine Malandrino Guest Judges This Weeks PR Challenge



Ok, this recap is going to be my fastest ever, so follow along with me, will you, as I recap last night's Project Runway episode in about 5 seconds...
Challenge: Design an outfit for a "Jet-setter", a "World Traveler".  read more »

CHANEL I Like...



I was never really a huge fan of the iconic fashion institution that is CHANEL.  read more »

1 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina...



It was one year ago today that Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Region here. Now I know I run a style and entertainment blog, but I am also a Louisiana resident, so this anniversary hits pretty close to home for me. We weren't directly affected as we live an hour outside of New Orleans and a couple hours away from the Biloxi, Gulfport Mississippi regions, but we were affected nonetheless. Because Baton Rouge (the capital of Louisiana where I live) was so close to the more devastated areas, we, as a city, experienced a population swell of 100,000 to 125,000 people in the span of 2 days. In my household, we also experienced a "population swell" of 8 family members who lost homes in the 9th Ward, New Orleans East and Gentilly areas. Our family members stayed with us literally up until a couple months ago, and their rebuilding process is still ongoing.  read more »

Style Verdict - Steve Madden or Payless?



When I saw these two almost identical shoes in two separate ads, I immediately thought, what's the difference? One is the Steve Madden "Cristan" (bottom) and the other is Payless "Knotty" Stacked Wedge. Both peep toe with a stacked heel.  read more »

The Very Unexciting 2006 Emmy Awards Red Carpet...



The 2006 Emmy Awards taped tonight in Los Angeles, and I gotta tell you, I wasn't moved by the red carpet style this year. I mean the whole red carpet scene was literally a great big yawn.
Or maybe I needed a nap...

I guess Tyra looked ok enough... she looks a little plastic in her close up shot though...  read more »

Hot Fall TV Roundup!



America's Next Top Model Season 7 begins Sunday Night October 1 on the New CW Network! And the new girls look to be not the cutest a very diverse mix this season! ANTM has also cast its 1st set of twins! Woo-hoo! I can't wait!

Photo Source: Four Four

Dancing with the Stars 2 hour premiere airs Tuesday September 12 on ABC. Check out pics from the new line up (Photo source: Dlisted):
Emmitt Smith.
Joey Lawrence. Yes that's Joey.
Vivica Fox.
The rest of the Dancing with the Stars lineup:
Tucker Carlson (MSNBC News Anchor), Monique Coleman (Disney Channel Actress), Sara Evans (Country music star), Willa Ford (Pop singer), Harry Hamlin (Actor, and husband of previous Dancing with the Stars dancer, Lisa Rinna), Mario Lopez (Actor), Shanna Moakler (former beauty queen), and Jerry Springer. I know... I don't know half these people either...

The Amazing Race! Yay! It's premiering Sunday September 17 on CBS...

The Amazing Race holds a special place in my heart because I LOVE, LOVE, LOVETY, LOVE to travel! I could totally win this show...  read more »

Project Runway Quickie Recap



What fun! This week designers had to design for the "everyday woman". Little did they know that the show would bring in their very own Mother's and Sister's! But ya'll know there was a twist. Designers could NOT choose their own relatives! *bummer* But as you know of course, designers had to "Make it Work", follow along with me, will you, as I recap the episode in about 15 seconds...  read more »

Mac Minister Set to Go on Trial for Murder



The rapper Mac Minister, whose real name is Andrew Dow, is set to get underway on September 11th in Las Vegas. Dow, who made national headlines when he was featured as a fugitive on America’s Most Wanted, stands accused of the double homicide of Kansas City, Missouri rappers AnthonyFat ToneWatkins and JermaineCowboyAkins in May of 2005.  read more »

Cute, Not Cute: Weekend Edition




Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke attended the 58th Annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on yesterday. Now, anyone who has watched Dancing with the Stars knows Cheryl, and those people that know her, KNOWS that she is nowhere near as plump as she appears to be in this dress. It's that blasted satin fabric! Such an unforgiving fabric on even the most petite frames. Like I told you guys before, satin is NOT your friend. Final answer? While Cheryl is cute, the fit of the dress is NOT.


Oh boy. Aiesha Tyler. *sigh* But wait a minute... is that.. VELVETEEN??? No flippin' way! Aiesha, for such a tall and beautiful girl, you can show up to people's red carpet rocking some of the fugliest attire. If your stylist picked this, she needs to be popped in the head. Hard. If YOU picked it, well you just need to call me, STAT! Final answer? This velveteen (it's summer!), schoolgirl, puritanical, pilgrim bowed frock is definitely NOT CUTE.

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Idlewild Soundtrack listening party, Aug. 19
Shaun Robinson, Malinda Williams and Omarosa.
Cute... cute... let's just keep it moving, K?...  read more »

Young City Appears In Baltimore Court, Bail Set At $75,000



New Orleans Rapper Young City, formerly known as Chopper, attended a hearing yesterday (Aug. 18) in Baltimore County Circuit Court for armed robbery charges dating back to September of 2001.  read more »

Style Verdict - VS Coveralls?



I know, I haven't really done a style verdict in a while, so when I got my new CURRENT Victoria's Secret catalogue last weekend and saw these cropped coveralls by Level 99 inside, I was speechless. It was time.  read more »

Janet's Promotional Thing Continues...



Janet Jackson continues to promote for her upcoming album, "20 Years Old" as she makes the cover of the August 21 issue of Life & Style magazine on newstands tomorrow...

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Project Runway Quickie Recap...



That Michael is on a roll isn't he! 2 in a row! I said that he would be the one to watch didn't I? Anyhoo, this weeks challenge was to create designs from recycled paper and garbage and other crap that people throw away, follow along with me, will you, as I recap this weeks episode in about 10 seconds...  read more »

Fashion No No...

COMPLETE - MILA J



What is it with pretty long hair singers overriding the hell out of this You Are Everything sample? They say Mila J is the new Cassie but she should know that being compared to Cassie is NOT a compliment.  read more »

IDLEWILD - OUTKAST

Happy Birthday Halle!!!



I almost completely forgot that today was Halle Berry's birthday... her 40th! I am going to be just like her when I grow up!!!  read more »

FANBLOG CONTEST WINNER IS ANNOUNCED!



Is it ME! Am I the WINNER??? no. But I'm not mad, and I'm not sad, can't say that I'm GLAD (sorry, couldn't resist that one) as I was honored to even be chosen as a finalist. I am going to just keep on keepin' on... air kisses and hugs to everyone who threw their support my way... I sincerely felt the love... no time to dwell, as I am already looking forward to what's next... until next time ya'll!  read more »

AMP’D MOBILE launches DUB.AMPD.COM featuring Exclusive Content From THE DUB MAGAZINE AUTO SHOW & CONCERT TOUR!!



Who: Amp'd Mobile is the first integrated mobile entertainment company for youth and young professionals. Amp'd brings a more relevant, personal experience to the wireless lifestyle with unique music, video, community, entertainment, sports and gaming offerings divided into various channels for quick and easy access. Amp’d Mobile is proud to be the official wireless sponsor of the Dub Magazine’s 2006 Custom Auto Show & Concert Tour, the nation’s largest automotive festival.  read more »

Michael Wins One For Foxy Brown...



It's about time!!! The Project Runway judges finally woke up from their naps (because they have SERIOUSLY been sleeping on Michael...) as Michael wins this week's Icon challenge! His first individual win! And it was a big one! The winner of this weeks challenge would receive a spread in ELLE Magazine with the styling done by Tresemme. Michael should have won a few more of the previous non-team challenges as well, but I'm over that now, so I'll just move on... Designers were hit hard with not being able to choose their models this week, as the models were asked to choose the designers. And if that didn't scare them (the designers) enough, the models were also asked to pick the style icons that the designers would have to use as inspiration for their designs. Follow along with me, will you, as I run down the rest of the Project Runway style icon episode...  read more »

Heidi Klum - Pregnancy Perfection...



Heidi shows the world that you can be knocked up (for the 3rd time) and still fabulous as ever! Do what you do Heidi!

Heidi promoting the new Victoria's Secret Bra "The Body" today (Aug. 9) in New York City (left photo, headed to CBS The Early Show & right photo at NYC Victoria's Secret Store in Herald's Square)  read more »

Silly Candy...



This Snickers commercial is HILARIOUS everytime I watch it! If you haven't seen it before, prepare to be amazed at the silliness of it all. And if you have seen it before, laugh at it again and again like I do. Classic stuff indeed. And the voting is finally closed on the Project Runway fanblog contest, thanks to everybody who voted for me... I'll let you know what happens!  read more »

Last Chance to VOTE + Brandy, Lauryn & Kim...



Thanks to everybody who already cast their votes for me in the Project Runway Fan Blog Contest! I appreciate it! And if you haven't yet had the chance to cast your vote, guess what? THERE'S STILL TIME!!! You can vote for me today! Thank bunches!  read more »

The Girls of Summer: Must-haves for every playlist



Cocoalounge Girls of Summer

Coming to an iPod near you! Five of the most promising talents this side of the Billboard Hot 100...

Emily King 1. Emily King

J Record's best kept secret is doing damage to our iTunes playlist with her empowering scorcher, “Walk in My Shoes.” Check Emily King out!





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Hair Etiquette...



I first learned of this clip on Anovelista.com of Barbara Walters clearly crossing the line of personal space during 2 separate tapings of "The View". In the first part of the clip, she is touching guest host Brandy's hair, without permission, and tugging and pulling Tanika Ray's hair in the 2nd part! Why does Barbara feel entitled to do this? Nichelle over at Anovelista does a whole PSA on the subject of Not touching a Black Woman's hair Ever, and I must say I agree with her wholeheartedly, you really shouldn't put your hands in anybody's hair, unless you already know them really well. But watch the clip and judge it for yourself, I want to know what you think...  read more »