Black Girls Rock!... Yes We Do!

Regina King, DJ Beverly Bond and Estelle

Kenya Moore and Veronica Webb

Malinda Williams and Vanessa Williams

Iman and Sylvia Rhone

Teyanna Taylor and Erykah Badu

June Ambrose and Sylvia Taylor

Last night, New York played host to VH1 Soul's 3rd annual Black Girls Rock extravaganza! In attendance were honorees singer Estelle, as well as actress Pam Grier, and 70s models Bethanne Hardison and Iman. Other guest included singers Faith Evans, Teyanna Taylor and Erykah Badu; actresses Malinda Williams, Vanessa Williams, Kenya Moore and Regina King; and Veronica Webb, June Ambrose, Susan Taylor and of course DJ Beverly Bond. See the pics above for red carpet shots of all our favorite divas. My personal favorites are Ms. Moore's and Veronica Webb - work it ladies!! If you want to feel like the fabulous sista that you are, click here to buy a "Black Girls Rock" t-shirt.

What Say We?... Yay or Nay?!

Malinda Williams arrives at the First Sunday premiere at The Cinerama Dome on January 10, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

Come on now Malinda, we can do better than this. This Grace Jones throw-back dress, that Ms. Williams decided to rock at the premiere of "First Sunday," is almost as awful as the movie itself. The cut doesn't flatter her petite shape, the hood looks awkward as it's almost falling off and don't get me started on the intense, blue eye make-up. A bonified NAY, Malinda!

Read My Lips: Scarlet Siren

Beyonce, Rochelle Aytes and Malinda Williams turn heads in foxy red lips.

1. No 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in Cherry available at www.boots.com; 2. Crushed Velvet Lip Creme in Crimson Corset by Revlon; 3. Tinted Lip Balm in Rose Petal, $17, www.bobbibrown.com; 4. Lip Pencil in Redd, $12.50, www.maccosmetics.com; 5. Just Bitten Lip Stain in Blood Orange by Revlon; 6. Benetint Lip Balm, $20, www.benefit.com; 7. Lovely Rouge Lipstick by Bourjois, $14 available at www.sephora.com; 8. No 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in Gay Geranium available at www.boots.com

Wearing red lipstick is a statement. Whether you’re full of confidence or “preserving your sexy,” red is the color of choice. Whilst wearing red lips can seem intimidating at first, the key is to pick the right color for your skin complexion. Those with red/pink undertones will look better in plum shades, while those with yellow undertones should try warmer and bronzer reds. Now if you already possess a red lip color that you don’t like, mix it with other shades until you find a color that suits you. Use the back of your hand as a palette. Novices should start with gloss then work their way up to lipstick. When all else fails, try Benefit’s Benetint Lip Balm (pictured, No. 6) or a lip stain for “just bitten lips” (See No. 5 above) for softer red lips.

I Love My Beanie!

Cassie appearing at MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on November 16, 2006 in New York City.

Kelly Rowland out and about in NYC on July 11, 2007.

Malinda Williams attending the Lionsgate screening of "Pride" on March 19, 2007.

British singer Leona Lewis outside The Ivy Restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calfornia on August 3rd, 2007.

If your grandma still knits you “clothes” this would be a good time to ask her to make you something you’ll actually wear. These crochet beanies or berets have been around since the beginning of time. The first time I saw one was on my friend who told me she bought hers in Jamaica. Not strictly for winter, these cozy hats finish the ultimate “I just threw this together” look to any outfit.

Let Purple Reign...

Rihanna inside the 8th Annual Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre last summer in California.

Kenya Moore arriving at the premiere of Screen Gem's "Stomp The Yard" at the Cinerama Dome on Monday night in LA.

Angela Bassett arriving for the Film Life's 2006 Black Movie Awards at the Shrine Wiltern Theater on October 15, 2006 in Los Angeles, California.

Malinda Williams and Niecy Nash attending the launch of the dramatized audio recording of "The Bible Experience" held at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ on last November in LA.

Jada Pinkett Smith inside the “Will and Jada Smith” party honoring Grammy nominee Mary J. Blige held at at Boulevard3 last month in Hollywood, California.

Why should only royals and the artist known as Prince get to prance about in purple garments? Nothing says “look at me I’m special” like a jewel-purple dress paired with gold heels and diamonds. The ladies above are already enjoying the benefits of this regal hue. From violet to plum, every variation is bound to make you shine. All you need now is your crown…

Style on the Go...

Kenya Moore arriving at the premiere of Screen Gem's "Stomp The Yard" at the Cinerama Dome on Monday night in LA.
Jennifer Hudson arriving for her David Letterman appearance two nights ago.
Malinda Williams attending the 33rd Annual People’s Choice Awards last night in LA.
Meagan Good attending the premiere of Screen Gem's "Stomp The Yard" at the Cinerama Dome on Monday night in LA.
Tia Mowry arriving at the premiere of Screen Gem's "Stomp The Yard" at the Cinerama Dome on Monday night in LA.

I couldn’t pick just four people so I threw in an extra celebrity. Jennifer Hudson has really impressed me these last couple of weeks. Granted she’s lost a lot of weight but that is not what I’m referring to. Her style choices, or perhaps her stylist’s, have vastly improved. I think she looks so elegant in this black, knee length dress that she wore on Letterman… her stock is really on the rise.

Meagan Good, Kenya Moore and Tia Mowry were all at the “Stomp The Yard” premiere (I might actually go to see this movie for the dancing). All the aforementioned ladies looked fabulous, especially Kenya Moore who looked STUNNING in her plum colored dress. Tia Mowry had the best accessory of all. She brought along her cute fiancé Cory Hardrict and made sure the paps got a good pic of her rock! Congrats to her.

Finally, Malinda Williams channeled the 1930s with her short, wavy hair. The dress is a little awkward in the front but the color is perfect for her. Look out for Malinda in Tyler Perry’s next movie “Daddy’s Little Girls.” Until then peep her personal site here.

Catwalk Copy…

Cassie, Tracee and Malinda Williams all rock the Diane von Furstenberg 'Kipper' Blouse in their own style

I’ve received 5 emails from readers asking me where to find the shirt Tracee is wearing with her pencil skirt in the 'Just Pencil Me In' post below. I couldn’t find the exact cut as the ladies above, but I did find the a shirt with the same print (Diamond Confetti) at Nordstorm. It costs $198, but see below for some cheaper alternatives in red, much like the other 'Kipper’ shirt Diane von Furstenberg showed during her Fall 2006 runway show.
Left to Right: Pattern Tie Waist Blouse, $10.00, www.wetseal.com; Anson Top, $29.99, www.gojane.com; Charmeuse Poet Sleeve Top, $24.50, www.wetseal.com

2006 Black Movie Awards continued...

Chante Moore & Elise Neal
Shaun Robinson & Keke Palmer
The Soul Food Crew: Darren Henson & Vanessa Williams and Rockmond Dunbar & Malinda Williams
Tyler Perry & Oprah and Jill Scott – Three of my favorite people!

The 2006 Black Movie Awards took place on Sunday night, the event is only on its second year but it already knows how to bring in the A-listers. Oprah, Angela Bassett, Tyler Perry, Spike Lee, Lynn Whitfield, and Jill Scott were all in attendance. I have to say the older ladies won out over their younger counterparts in the style stakes. Angela, Oprah and Lynn Whitfield looked STUNNING! If I look half as good as they do at 50 I’ll be happy. As for the ‘young ones,’ Tracee and Lauren London held it down, both their dresses were divine. But where were the usual suspects, Gabby, Sanaa and Vivica were all M.I.A. And as for the men, Shemar Moore and Tyler Perry looked delicious… It’s time for another AMEN!

Credit: Concrete Loop for ALL the pics :)

Style on the Go...

Malinda Williams at the preview screening of "Idlewild" in Los Angeles last Thursday.
Eva Pigford at the movie premiere of ‘Idlewild’ last night.
Kelis spotted outside CBS studios after filiming an episode of 106 & Park today.

Seeing these pics makes me want to cut all my hair off! Malinda Williams looks great, can't wait to see her in 'Idlewild' which i'll be watching this weekend. I love Eva Pigford's dress although I think it may be a little too casual for the red carpet. Kelis' glasses are far too big, but in true Kelis style she's working it anyway!

I Think I'll Pass!...

Malinda Williams arriving at the premiere of "Get Rich Or Die Tryin''

Jessica Simpson, Gabrielle Union and Nicole Richie are all channeling 'Alice in Wonderland' with this look

I haven't worn a headband since I was six! Behind my ears would always ache after wearing one for an hour, but I digress... It seems i'm the last one to catch on to this trend and even though I don't think i'll purchase one myself, I thought i'd spotlight the trend for those of you out there who are feeling them :) Shout-outs to Malinda Williams who is such a cutie!