This morning, the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer died at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer according to TMZ.
The singer was trying to keep the extent of her illness under wraps which is why it sounds extremely sudden.
Let’s remember the 5-time Grammy winner her with her greatest hit:
If you’re a huge Victoria’s Secret angels fan like myself, you are sure to love Bluefly’s newest Closet Confession featuring Chanel Iman! Not only is this model gorgeous, but she has killer style and unique pieces that travel everywhere with her. Even though she is always on the road, she makes herself feel at home anywhere she goes with her clothes and the ambiance she creates in her room.
She has collected such an interesting array of clothing that I can only swoon over. (I’m jealous of her biker jacket–so tough and chic!) Since she has walked in a show for just about every designer, she has built a relationship with them and they gift her such cute pieces! It’s adorable how much she treasures her clothing!
Take a look at the vid on Bluefly!
Last night was the Oscars of the East Coast — the annual MET Costume Gala — with fashionistas, celebrities, power editors, and designers all under one roof. This year, we were lucky enough to catch the red carpet via live stream on Vogue.com. Here’s who we deem the best dressed! Let us know if you agree!
Best Dressed Women:
Amy Adams (wore Giambattista Valli Haute Couture)
Beyonce (wore Givenchy)
Jessica Stam (wore Dior)
Karolina Kurkova (wore Rachel Zoe Collection)
Leighton Meester (wore Marchesa)
Rihanna (wore Tom Ford)
Sofia Vergara (wore Marchesa)
Solange Knowles (wore Rachel Roy)
Best Dressed Men:
Jonas Brothers — (Kevin wore Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, Joe wore Calvin Klein and Nick wore Richard Chai)
Justin Timberlake (wore Tom Ford) – with fiancee Jessica Biel in Prada
All images courtesy of Getty Images
Michelle Obama with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in Strasbourg, France on a trip planned for NATO Members' spouses in April 2009
I have to admit ignorance about the particulars of French politics, but when French President Nicolas Sarkozy conceded the election this weekend to Francoise Hollande, I felt a pinch of sadness that I’ll no longer see images like this one of Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, partially because it will mean less coverage of international politics on fashion blogs and sartorially-focused news sites.
The last five years have been a magical time for news junkie style folks. Between Michelle Obama’s oft-documented impact on the fashion industry, making household names of niche designers and brands like Jason Wu and Zero Maria Cornejo, and injecting relevance in formerly fading retailers like J. Crew, Anna Wintour hosting fundraisers for Obama, and blogs feverishly cataloging the sartorial choices of Michelle Obama, Bruni-Sarkozy, and that of Duchess Kate Middleton, style coverage has extended (albeit tangentially) to substantive issues.
Yes, Michelle Obama was wearing a Balenciaga sheath, for instance, but more importantly, she was wearing it at an event for Girls, Inc., an org committed to equipping young girls with all they need to be tomorrow’s leaders. Suddenly, my favorite fashion blogs were covering the G8 summit. People.com cared to explain the blinging poppy brooch Kate Middleton’s been wearing is a symbol of the Royal British Legion Charity, much like the pink ribbon is to Breast Cancer awareness. Of course, this was the case when Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were in the White House and when Princess Diana was using her celebrity to bring attention to charitable causes around the globe including landmines, but the glam trifecta of Michelle, Carla, and Kate has brought triple the attentiveness.
Hopefully, this crossover coverage won’t suffer with the inauguration of France’s new First Couple Francois Hollande.Even more hopefully, the coverage will become deeper than what they wore where, but expand to the issues that are important to fashion like how KORUS will negatively or positively impact the textile sector. I just Google Imaged his partner Valerie Trierweiler and she’s not too shabby a dresser either.
[photo courtesy of Getty Images]
image courtesy of US Weekly
It finally has happened! After what has seemed like the never-ending pregnancy, Jessica Simpson has given birth to a baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson, in L.A. I’m sure she and her fiance Eric Johnson are thrilled! According to US Weekly, little Maxwell weighed in a 9 lbs. 13 ounces.
Congratulations to Jessica and Eric! Hope they enjoy their little girl!
Congratulations to the more than lovely royal couple! This weekend marks one year since they wed (April 29th is exactly 1 year) and it has gone way too fast. I hope they have many many more anniversaries to come!
Happy Anniversary weekend!
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Kehinde Wiley paints African-American men in traditional Renaissance scenes
Kehinde Wiley rose to prominence in the art world painting exclusively black men in the traditional poses and settings that characterize Renaissance art. Now women will get the Wiley treatment thanks to a genius collabo between the artist and Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci. Calling the series “An Economy of Grace,” Wiley will paint his subjects in gowns Tisci designed exclusively for the works. While no peeks of the paintings or gowns have been leaked, Art Info says Wiley and Tisci sought inspiration from the collections on show in the Louvre Museum’s galleries. In a statement, Wiley said the paintings are his way of reconciling gender depictions in art history. “This series of works attempt to reconcile the presence of black female stereotypes that surrounds their presence and/or absence in art history, and the notions of beauty, spectacle, and the ‘grand’ painting.” Can’t wait to see what the brilliant duo have come up with!
image courtesy of people.com
Even though we didn’t need clarification, Beyoncé is officially the most beautiful woman in the world according to People.
She told them, ”I feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt because I’ve given birth,” she says. “I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a sense of purpose on this earth.”
How adorable! So glad everything is going great!
We love Beyoncé!
image courtesy of People
Yes, it is true! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are finally engaged! According to People, Pitt’s manager Cynthia Pett-Dante says, “It is a promise for the future and their kids are very happy. There’s no date set at this time.”
WOOO!!!!!! The power couple will soon be official! When do you think it will happen?
