M.I.A.

I know, I know, I have been M.I.A. for a LONG time.

I had to take some time to get myself together, but during that time, I became a fashion writer for the Atlanta Examiner.

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Back off my Lady

Even though the nit-picking of the nation's First Lady Michelle Obama's fashion choices have died down for a week, I have to address the scrutiny that she has received for not wearing sleeved clothing.

The First Lady showing her perfectly-toned arms has created so much fodder. Even the lady who does my eyebrow waxing said she thought she should have covered up during the President's recent Capitol Hill prime time press conference.

I thought she looked divine in the eggplant Narciso Rodriguez ensemble she wore. Purple is definitely her color.

Anyway, I think it is fantastic that she is toned, in shape and is daring with her fashion choices. I think also that people are just now realizing so many things. Black women are stunning...new style and trends in the White House are refreshing...and SO WHAT! I think we as a nation need to release the tight grip of tradition that we cling to, and accept that fashion is about making statements, turning heads and most of all being comfortable and having fun.

I have been pleasantly pleased with Mrs. Obama's fashions. I always wonder what she is going to wear next. I think she covers up when appropriate, and if it does not bother her, why does it bother US so much.

Aren't there more pressing matters to talk about???

(By the way, Mrs. Obama is wearing Michael Kors in her White House photo, Kai Milla in her green cocktail dress, Narciso Rodriguez in the third photo and a Jason Wu stunner in the fourth photo. All photos courtesy of Associated Press.)

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Oh the Oscars

So, this post is a month late, but fashionably late (wink).

My favorite looks at the Oscars (just off the top of my head)

1. Taraji Henson in Roberto Cavalli. She looked like a vanilla dream, and I loved the punch of color she had with her red clutch.



2. Anne Hathaway in I believe Armani Prive. Glamour!



3. Marisa Tomei in Versace. Those cuts, that asymmetrical design...just daring. What a comeback from her swashbuckling look at one of the last Awards shows!




4. Sarah Jessica Parker in her minty princess Dior Haute Couture gown. Did she not look dreamy?



5. A tie between Angelina in her black Elie Saab gown...



and Natalie Portman in her petal Rodarte.

Jennifer is Back...oh and a Grammy recap

We got a taste of her fabulousity during her rendition of the National Anthem at this year's Superbowl.

But, last night Jennifer Hudson rocked and slam dunked the Grammy's. What a comeback, if that is the appropriate word.

Unfortunately, I do not know at this moment what design she was wearing last night, but the black and white cocktail dress was stunning and so flattering. She also shook up her look with wearing blue pumps, taking a cue from our nation's First Lady Michelle Obama.

I also adored her shimmery, cap-sleeved sheath dress for her performance. I had to fight back tears. I don't know where that girl gets her strength from.



My other thoughts about the Grammy's:

I'm appalled by the allegations surrounding Chris Brown and the "accident" that Rihanna was involved in...hmmm.

I am kind of taken aback by some of the wins last night, but then again I have to remind myself that the Billboards determine the wins for the most part, I think.

M.I.A. really was to bold come out looking like a Smurf in her VERY pregnant state. I don't think I would have been gyrating and bouncing around on stage for millions of people to watch like that on my due date.

Kanye...Kanye...Kanye, I am really not digging this Full Force, 80s', throwback look now.

I really wish Jay-Z would keep her hair cut. I miss the "low-cut Caesar with the deep waves."

Whitney looked smashing...until she opened her mouth (sigh)

Where was my diva, Beyonce?

A random rant

Okay, now that the fanfare of the Inauguration has gone, I can now speak on the travesty that was a fashion faux pas.

What was hip-hop, swaggalicious, businessman and thug-turned-paparazzi-fave Jay-Z thinking?!!!!!

So-So SAGs

Sorry for the late blog on the 2009 red carpet of the SAG Awards. I was thrilled to see Meryl Streep win Best Actress and Sean Penn Best Actor.

I also have been preoccupied with writing stories for a new gig of mine. I am the Atlanta Women's Style writer for the Atlanta Examiner.

Anyway, back to the SAG's. I was not in love with a lot of the looks this year, but I will say I am anxious to see what happens at the Academy Awards.

I noticed that there were a lot of one-strap dresses. I think First Lady Michelle Obama might have started that trend. There was also a lot of white dresses this time, which for me is always refreshing to see.

First up:

I liked Anne Hathaway, who was a vision in white. The Azzaro gown she wore was embellished with a crystal neckline and bodice. This Grecian look sure did turn heads. She also dazzled with her jewelry in where she wore a half a million dollar of Cartier diamonds. Way to bling it out!



I liked Penelope Cruz's look with the black Azzedine Alaia halter gown.



She seems to chose black often and it really is a great look for her. What made me take notice was her jewelry. I loved the touch of red in the Chopard diamonds that she wore.




I really liked Christina Applegate's red carpet look in the draped, emerald Emmanuel Ungaro gown. I really liked the add of the Lorraine Schwartz diamond chain. Sometimes going through a personal health issue, like breast cancer and a double mastectomy like she has, really shows a reinvention of oneself. In her case, she looks better than she ever has to me.



I am SO proud of this red carpet beauty, Academy Award-nominee Taraji P.Henson. She looked like a doll in the hot color of the evening white, donning a Herve Leroux gown. White Hot!



I think my favorite look of the night went to Kate Winslet. This girl is on fire lately snagging up all of the awards all the while looking stunning. Her pick of a electric blue, Narciso Rodriguez Gown and Chopard jewels was just breathtaking.




Other honorable mentions are Freida Pinto, of Slumdog Millionaire fame, in a soft, periwinkle Marchesa gown.




Finally...Teri Hatcher in a dreamy, creamy white Monique Lhuiller. The dress looked like a origami surprise.