Lupita Nyong'o is the New Face of Lancome!

Congratulations are in order! Actress and performer Lupita Nyong'o, known for her role in "12 Years a Slave", has just signed on to be the new face of Lancome.

This year has been huge for Lupita! 12 Years a Slave did very well at the Box Office; Lupita's role in the movie helped her win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Her style and grace immediately became popular with the Hollywood crowd and she has landed several major projects as a result.

Of the Lancome contract Lupita says: I am truly honored to join the Maison Lancôme, a brand with such a prestigious history that I have always loved. I am particularly proud to represent its unique vision for women and the idea that beauty should not be dictated, but should instead be an expression of a woman's freedom to be herself."

Her campaign with Lancome will premiere in September 2014. 

Congratulations Lupita! You are inspiring brown girls everywhere!

Lil' Kim is Pregnant!!!!

 

Kim debuted a very obvious baby bump during fashion week at The Blonds NY runway show. No other details are known at this time.

Congrats Kim!!!!!

TREND ALERT: Drop Waist Dresses

Nene Leakes

Michelle Obama

Octavia Spencer

Drop waist dresses are one of the latest trends to come back on to the scene. This look, originally emerging in the 1920's, is characterized by placing the flare of the dress at the hip instead of the waist, where most dresses/skirts usually flare.

Once upon a time drop waist dresses had a boxy, almost baggy look that was not flattering to any woman's figure. Nowadays designers are updating this style by making the dress more soft, flowy, and romantic:

Etro Spring 2012 RTW Collection

A drop waist is great for women with short torsos because it helps to elongate the upper half and appear more balanced! But since this style doesn't flare at the waist, be warned that it can be very unforgiving because it doesn't hide any imperfections of the midsection. IE: Your rolls might show!

To avoid this problem, make sure you do the following:

1. Pick a skirt length that works for you

Drop waist dresses come in all lengths and styles, so it's important to pick a length that does make you feel comfortable but doesn't make you look like you're being swallowed up. Here, Jennifer Lopez is wearing a more conservative drop waist dress that hits the knees. Perfect length for her!

2. Make sure the dress is made of a forgiving fabric

Let's be real here. Most of us don't have perfectly smooth bodies! If you wanna rock this trend, make sure you pick a heavier fabric that has a little stretch so it can suck in any imperfections. Ponte fabric (a Rayon, Polyester, Spandex blend) holds its shape, doesn't wrinkle, and washes easily. Porsha Stewart's dress is made of a similar fabric and it hides all lumps & bumps!

3. Make sure the flare is right for your body type

Not all drop waists are made the same! You have to get a dress flatters your curves. Jennifer Lawrence, an actress that is known for her curves, shows us that this style is possible for any woman as long as the cut is right!

Can you see yourself rocking this trend? Fashion always comes back so it's not the last time we'll see this look!

The Top 5 Trends for Fall 2013

Fall 2013 is just around the corner! We want to make sure you look fly ALL YEAR ROUND, let us be your go-to guide for what's hot in Fall.

Here are the top 5 trends that are dominating the runway this fall:

ALL GREY EVERYTHING

Nina Ricci

Marc Jacobs

Grey layering

Grey has been everywhere on the Fall 2013 runway. This color may seem boring, but it comes in so many shades that you can create a whole outfit without duplicating your look. Grey matches everything so no matter how you wear it, it always looks appropriate.

Asos

For the budgetnistas out there, you can recreate this trend by rockin a cool grey dress like this one from ASOS. You'll look effortlessly chic. Be sure not to wear the same shade from head to toe, or you'll look washed out.

A NEW TAKE ON LACE

Jason Wu

Zac Posen

Lace print dress

The lace trend has been around for a bit but this season it's taking on a whole new life! Designers are expanding the types of lace (see the velvet lace from Zac Posen) that they use and they are using more lace-printed fabrics as well (like Keri Washington's dress).

Lace is a feminine, romantic style that works for all occasions but be careful not to go overboard, you'll end up looking like your grandmother's tablecloth! This look is best achieved when worn as a separate, like this top (above) from Express.

FURRY COLLARS AND POCKETS

Jason Wu

Phillip Lim 3.1

Fur collars

This season fur is exclusively used on the collars and the pockets of coats. It creates a luxurious look that's not too over the top, plus it adds a cool urban flair to your ensemble.

A nice coat can make or break your outfit! The key to this trend is simplicity, make sure that your coat is the standout piece and nothing else competes for attention. Both Kim & Kourtney (above) have simple outfits underneath their coats with clean lines without crazy patterns. Take note!

PAJAMAS

Marc Jacobs

Phillip Lim 3.1

Head to Toe Pajama Look

I'll admit, the pajama-inspired trend has outworn its welcome.

If you fell victim to the pajama look when it first came out, you can make this look hot by wearing the top and bottom separately. Pajama pants, when worn alone, can jazz up any boring outfit (see Phillip Lim's pajama pants). They actually look pretty cute!

Keep in mind: the pajama style is SUPER hit or miss. When rockin this trend, make sure you find something that's not too literal but has a pajama-inspired look like these striped trousers from Forever21 (above).

LUG SOLE SHOES

Prada

Ann Demeulemeester

Doc Martens

Remember those Tims you used to wear back in the day? You might wanna pull those out again because lug-sole shoes are hot right now! There are a ton of options when it comes to this trend because it's so practical in cold weather! Plus, you can wear these shoes with pants, leggings, or a dress.

For an everyday Fall look, pair these Timberland's with some striped trousers like the ones we showed in the pajama section. They create a cool rocker look without sacrificing comfort or style.


That's it! Those are the top 5 looks that (we think) will be in high demand this Fall.

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A helpful point to remember is that fashion is always recycling and reinventing, so make sure you spend wisely. No matter what, be sure to keep classic pieces in your closet because they are timeless and will never go out of style! Take note from Mrs. Obama...she has a classic style that complements her body type. Take a look:

Well, that's all for now folks! Enjoy.

Congrats! Cynthia Bailey & Peter Thomas Expecting First Child Together!

It was confirmed today that the supermodel and reality tv star Cynthia is expecting her first child with husband Peter. This will be her second child as she has a daughter with actor Leon. I’m sure the Bravo camera crews are currently filming the newly pregnant Cynthia as she lets the cat out of the bag.  Cynthia is 44 years old so it will be interesting to see how she handles this pregnancy...Congrats again!!!

STYLE WATCH: Nike's Fall 2013 Lookbook

Take an early look at the Nike Women's 2013 Fall lookbook. As they transition into the world of style and fashion, Nike uses the lookbook as an opportunity to promote athletic wear for the upcoming season.  Although Nike stays true to its athletic roots, you'll notice that many of these clothes could serve as daily wear too, especially if you live an on-the-go lifestyle.

Nike stays on trend by incorporating patterned tights and neon colors in the line. Athletes are photoed in dynamic poses, illustrating the athletic versatility of the line.

To view the complete lookbook CLICK HERE.

With clothes this cute we may be motivated to go to the gym a little more often!

What do you think of the styles? Would you wear any of this gear during your workout? 

Lil Wayne Releases the 'Spectre' Sneaker with Supra

After MONTHS of promo, Lil Wayne's shoe has finally released! For those of you that are not familiar Wayne has teamed up with Supra, a brand of skateboard sneakers. He has created his own shoe line called the 'Lil Wayne x Supra Spectre Chimera', a shoe that will be available in any of the following colorways: Black/Red, Grey/Pink, and White/Red.

Lil Wayne says his goal is to create a silhouette that is completely unique. No word on the cost yet.

Take a look at the pics:

Some promotional footage:


Is this shoe is a game changer? They kinda look like Air Yeezies (a little bit)...

STYLE RECAP: The 5 BEST Dressed at the Billboard Awards

We told you the five people whose outfits were least impressive, but what about the people that made the show stop?

5. Miguel

Despite the drop kick, we thought that Miguel’s look was clean and simple. Miguel wore a white tuxedo jacket with black detailing; very on trend for 2013. The boots, the pointy lapels, and the tie all had a subtle cowboy vibe that made the outfit a little more modern and unique. Miguel did indulge in the recent Harem/Hammer pants trend, but they weren’t too exaggerated so we’ll let it slide.

Sidenote: Does anyone see the height of Miguel’s heels?! Damn!

4. Taylor Swift

The dress that Taylor wore offstage was BANGIN! Taylor has always struggled finding dresses that were age appropriate. She’s finally dressing like the young starlet that she is! The length, the color, and style are just right for her slender figure!

3. Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum only graced the stage to present an award, but her dress perfectly accentuated her curves. Emmy was able to keep the focus on her dress by styling it with an updo and a simple pair of earrings. The mesh cutouts were put in all the right places and made her look like a coke bottle! This is the perfect example of showing skin without looking trashy.

2. Celine Dion

Just when we thought that Celine had fallen off the face of the earth, she showed up at the Billboard Awards looking like a million bucks! Celine came in a simple yet flatting gold sheath dress and she had a plunging top that accentuated her slim build.  Ms. Dion wears her age so well…Madonna, take note!

1. Jennifer Lopez

J. Lo’s performance outfit ALMOST made the list for Worst Dressed, but her red carpet dress was our favorite! With a romantic style that reminded us of old Hollywood glamour, the gold color perfectly complemented her skin tone and the mesh blend gave the illusion of the dress blending into her skin. There were a few minor styling details that could be tweaked, but all in all this was a BEAUTIFUL dress. Redemption!