Thank You Ms. Davis

I only watched an hour or so of the Oscar presentation, but I watched the red carpet from 6:00 to the start of the show at 8:30. There were some gorgeous dresses and dashing suits, but what really caught my eye was Viola Davis' hair. Why you might ask? I am so happy that she has the confidence to wear her natural hair. Rock the fro! I feel like Hollywood can be so confining sometimes. I understand that actors need to be chameleons in order to completely become into a character, but I feel like everyone looks alike on and off the set. Most of the black actresses (at least the mainstream ones) have straight hair, either chemically relaxed or woven in. Don't get me wrong, I think if that's how you want to wear your hair then more power to you. But I find it very hard to believe that 100% of the black actors want the same exact hairstyle. The same. Exact. Hairstyle! Give me a break! I see so many people walking the streets with natural hair, you're telling me that none of those natural ladies lives in the LA/Hollywood area (insert side eye here). I've been natural for 8 years now, and my mom just went natural a year ago (her hairstyle looks like Ms. Davis') so I know we are out there. So kudos to you Ms Davis, and thank you. Thank you for bucking the norm and wearing your hair in it's natural state. Thank you for letting America know that straight hair isn't the only style that black women can rock. And thank you for just being the beautiful, stunning (I mean look at her bone structure and smooth skin!), phenomenal woman that you are.

P.S. Your dress (Vera Wang) was out-of-this-world gorgeous! :o)

Photo curtsey of Allure

Photo curtsey of Fashion Police

Closet Desires: Spring/Summer 2012 Edition

Never! It is never too early to think about the upcoming season. All the magazines have images of the spring trends and it seems like every show I watch is on vacation or filmed in a warm, sunny locale. So I've started to think about the things I'm going to add to my closet for the warmer months. I live in dresses in the warmer months, but I do want to update my look just a little bit. Here's my wish list.

Jumpsuits/Rompers

Joie Joleen

Jumpsuits and rompers have come and gone. (And come and gone. And come and gone.) Now they are back - I've been seeing them on my guilty pleasure reality shows on E, Vh1, or Bravo and every time I see one I think "I gotta get that!" They can run the gamut from easy-breezy to sophisticated to glitz and glam. Needless to say I am excited to wear one. Now the question is are they actually wearable? How does one go to the bathroom? Especially if it's not a tube top like the one pictured. Honestly, I don't even care - that's how bad I want a jumpsuit and romper, haha. I am excited! Now they are pretty hard to pull off fit wise, especially if you aren't the same size top to bottom or if you are taller or shorter than average height - both of which I am. The trick for me here will be to either find one with a long torso or a high rise. Either way I'm determined and oh so excited about this item.

High-Low/Asymmetrical Hemline

BCBG

Business in the front, party in the back. Who knew the mullet look could actually be so cool. This is another look that isn't necessarily new this season, but there are so many ways to interpret it. I like all versions of it - the extreme (like the one pictured from Nordstrom) and the less exaggerated versions. Both bottoms and tops have utilized this trend. I don't know why, but the asymmetrical hem top is just oh-so flattering. I already own a skirt, a dress, and numerous tops with a high-low hemline but a few more won't hurt :o)

Color Color Color

Gap "Always Skinny Flood Jeans"

Sam Edelman "Marina Pump"

I love all color - and it is so in this season from brights to pastels. Pants, dresses, skirts, accessories - doesn't matter what it is it'll just add a little pop to my wardrobe. I'm excited for the pinks/corals, greens/yellows, and of course my favorite color purple! And because the colors run the gamut everyone can wear this trend - add a belt or some fun bangles or go for the gusto and do it all over! I'm going to go the accessory route when it comes to bright colors (I love wearing a monotone outfit with a pop shoe). For the pastels I'll look for dresses and jeans. 

I Love Fashion Week

Fall Fashion Week has hit New York City once again and I was lucky enough to attend the Cynthia Rowley show for work. Unfortunately I wasn't able to bring the camera (poor planning on my part) so the next best thing was the iPhone - thank goodness for technology. 

Some of the highlights: mechanical jumpsuits, lady-like dresses with high-low hems, leather and sequin detailing, and lots of great jackets. It's amazing all the work that goes into a 15 minute fashion show. Enjoy this short snippet of the final walk and have a fabulous weekend!