FASHION NEWS: Rent The Runway Presents the 'Beyonce Boutique'

 

Who runs the world? MRS. BEYONCE KNOWLES-CARTER if you ask me! The Fab-Mommy, Singer, Fashion Designer and 'Grown Woman' has joined forces with Rent the Runway to pick her favorite dresses in her very own Boutique. The boutique is reasonable and affordable for all those girls that need a dress for one-night only. Although I've never personally rented a dress from Rent the Runway, I've only heard great reviews. Looking for a cute dress for a special occasion? Be sure to check out the Beyonce Boutique....Happy Shopping dolls! xo

 

 

ROCK IT OR KNOCK IT: Jeffrey Campbell "Malice" Shoe

 

Any Jeffrey Campbell lovers out there?! I'm a huge fan of Jeffrey Campbell for some years now and I must say that I'm loving what I see so far this season. I ran across these Jeffrey Campbell 'Malice' Shoes and I completely fell head over heels for them until I saw what they read across the gold detailing. I'm kind of conservative when it comes to saying and wearing vulgar language, that's just me but how insanely sexy are these shoes? Would you rock it or knock it?! I'm super curious!

 

 

Price tag: $148

Shop HERE!

Also, spied in White :)

 

BEAUTY FILES: M·A·C Fearless Femme

M•A•C captures the fearless, fashion-loving femininity of It Girls with beauty, attitude and cool to spare in an online-selection of shades for lips and nails. Get yours here!

"How to Stay Young" According to Girlfriends in God

Everyday I get emails from 'Girlfriends in God' and let me the first person to tell you that after I read their emails my heart feels complete, today especially. As women we go through so much emotionally so it's always good to find ways to get centered especially before the day gets chaotic. What is Girlfriends in God? Well it's a group of women who share daily devotions composed of a bible verse, story of application and a prayer.

 

 

 

I usually share what I read with my own girlfriends but, it seems like a majority of my girlfriends get the emails now, so from time to time we discuss it. Want to know how this relates to a Fashion Blog? Well, I know in this beauty & fashion industry we are always so caught up on "staying in the know/hip" and dare let anyone tell us we are getting old, we will have a major attitude...so the key is "Staying Young" of course! So, today I'm sharing the "How to Stay Young" email I recieved this morning from my 'Girlfriends in God' hoping that this resignates with some of my readers.  

 

How to Stay Young

1. Throw out non-essential numbers such as your age, weight and height.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. If you really need a grouch, there are probably family members to fill that need.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Just never let the brain idle.
4. Enjoy the simple things. When the children are young - that is all you can afford. When they are in college that is all you can afford. When they are grown, and you are on retirement, that is all you can afford.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. Laugh so much that you can be tracked in the store by your distinctive laughter.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person that is with us our entire life is ourselves.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it is family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies or whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health. If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Go to the mall, the next county, a foreign country - but not guilt.
10. Tell the people you love how much you love them every chance you get. Never assume they know.
11. Don't worry about things you cannot change or do anything about. Accept them and move on.
12. Read more and dust less.
13. Spend more time with your family and friends and less time working.
14. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. Recognize these moments now and cherish them.
15. Do not "save" anything. Use your good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped, or the next blossom of flowers you see.
16. Wear your best outfit to the market.
17. Don't save your good perfume for only special occasions. Use it even if you are going shopping or just to the bank.
18. "Someday" and "one of these days" should vanish from your vocabulary. If something is worth seeing, hearing or doing, go and see, hear or do it now.

 

So if you love me baby this how let me know...don't ever let me go, that's how you let me know baby.

Forever younnnnnng.

 

EVENT ALERT: The Womanly Curve Presents 'Fit Night Out DC' (May 23rd)

You have been invited to Fit Night Out DC - May 2013

Gather your girlfriends up and join us for a fit and sassy spin on "Girls Night Out". We have 3 fitness classes, healthy eating demos, skin care and hair care demos, health screenings and more! Oh and did we mention Ciroc will be teaching us how to drink responsibly with their lower calorie drinks? Love (the Club) 1350 Okie Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002 Thursday May 23rd 6:00pm - 10:00pm   For updates, photos and more, visit: http://fitnightoutdc-may2013.splashthat.com

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Beyoncé Peforms "Grown Woman" (Bercy, Paris)

It's was just a few weeks ago when "Grown Woman" Mrs.Carter debuted her new song to a crowd in Bercy, Paris. Dare I say I love it!!!! I love the confidence and extra sass that Mrs. Carter is bringing this time around. Check out her Tumblr page to see all the behind the scene footage as well her beautiful pictures from her travels (Cuba trip seen above) and of course her tour. Werk it Bey! 

See the live performance below:

They love the way I walk
'Cause I walk with a vengeance
And they listen to me when I talk
'Cause I ain’t pretending
It took a while, now I understand
Just where I’m going
I know the world and I know who I am
Bout time I show it

 

August can't come sooner! #MrsCarterWorldTour

TRENDSPOTTING TUESDAY: Overalls

The 90s is back in full swing so have you caught on to the latest trend of 'Overalls' yet? Well don't you worry, I'm here to hip you to the latest trend that celebrities have been trying. I can totally remember owning a few pairs of overalls and rocking them with tank tops and t-shirts with flip flops and sneakers, do you? This Spring/Summer you can expect to see Overalls making a huge comeback especially in leather and of course denim. From fashion to music, the 90s is back and with super mean swag if I might add. Check out a few of my favorite looks below:

Get Ashley's super cute overalls here!

Are you more of a girly girl? Try SWANK Blue for a feminine look.

 

 

Classic yet trendy!

 

 

Rihanna is rocking a deconstructed overall top and jeans from her own collection at Open Ceremony

 

Happy Monday!

Having 'Scandal' withdrawal already!! Eeeek.

Big hair don't care.

 

 

I know it's not throwback thursday but I found this old profile picture of me I took back in 2010! Hope everyone has a wonderful week :)

 

 

Solange 'Spins It' for InStyle Magazine, June 2013

 

 

Photographer: Kerry Hallihan
Styling: Joan Blades
Makeup: Karan Franjola
And her fabulous Afro was styled by: Dickey

 

BEST DRESSED: 2013 Billboard Music Awards

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards took place yesterday at the MGM Grand Arena in Vegas and the stars showed up for the momentous occasion. I got the chance to watch a few performances but my eyes were glued on the "Married to Medicine" season finale...eeek! Check out a few of my favorite looks:

Fab-Mommy, Amber Rose looked great in all black

 

Emmy Rossum also wore an all black Zuhair Murad gown for the occasion

Jennifer Lopez NAILED it again in a Zuhair Murad gown too

'Talk A Good Game' Singer, Kelly Rowland looked radiant in Rami Al Ali

My new favorite, Miley Cyrus wore a Balmain jumpsuit....LOVEE!

My other favorite, Selena Gomez choose to get a little bright in Versace

CHIC OF THE WEEK: Kerry Washington, Zoe Saldana, Monica & More!

 

I love love love Fab-Mommy of Two Kourtney Kardashian's style..this short suit is total LOVE!

Keeping up with Zoe Saldana this week has been fabulous...Sheer Perfection!

 

Ashlee Simpson got glammed up this week!

Beauties Iman & Kerry Washington looked fab at the ELLE event yesterday.

Michelle Williams went for a very suited look and dare I say, I love it. She looks amazing!

Cara turned on her model swag at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday...What a beauty!

Rihanna showed off her new goldie locks and legs while hanging with her bestie in NY.

 

Monica was all smiles in this beautiful gown, Congrats to the Fab-Mommy! She 5 months!

 

SONG OF THE DAY: "Dirty Laundry" by Kelly Rowland

It was just two weeks ago when Singer and Stylista, Kelly Rowland premiered the cover to her album "Talk A Good Game" set to drop next month. How beautiful is this photo? Her body is definitely going to be my motivation to my fitness regimen. But, in other news she dropped a new song entitled, Dirty Laundry that has everyone buzzing. I must say that it definitely pulled some emotional strings in my heart, the honesty and transparency Kelly gives us to undeniable. Needless to say, I'm excited to hear more from her album and see her on tour in a few weeks. Take a listen below:

 

"When you make pain look this good it never wears out....It’s dirty laundry, dirty laundry"

Solange Rises Up for Complex Magazine, June/July 2013

 

Side boob alert! 

That hair!  

all images via: Complex