The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

*The Good: Amerie always brings a breath of fresh air to young hollywood with her sassy style and flawless looks. I am not a fan of stripes, especially with fitted sweater dresses and tights. It's such an easy way out for a stylist to work with, not creative or even fly at all. But Amerie looks really cute. Look below at Ashanti's unfortunate striped debacle.























*The Bad: I hate this whole look from the top to the very bottom. Personally, I feel that cornrows should only be rocked in the summer at a beachy type of setting. The sunglasses are way too dark and too large for her hair style. Lets scroll down to that damned striped sweater/dress. It really does nothing for her figure, it reminds me of something out of BeBe. Now lets take it down to the calf length tights. No tights for that 07'. I'm sorry, she should have just added the stupid high waisted belt that every high-schooler is wearing. I feel like I saw those boots in the window at Strawberry's. But with all that, I can say that I would definitley rock the handbag


















*The Ugly: This is ridiculous. Delishis is launching her own line of jeans called "D-Cut" Jeans. I'm all for big booty girls having a chance at wearing jeans without worrying about the "crack" showing. I just want Delishis to work on her marketing. She might sell something if she would just stop giving us the ass shots, DAMN!



















*Random: Enough!! Before we get sick of you like we're sick of Beyonce. Yeah! fans can be cruel.


















*The Ugly: Snoop was spotted in Paris shopping with his wife. Forget why he's holding a woman's bag, what the hell is he rocking on his head? Yes it's a Jerri curl cap and he made sure the braids with the "knockers" were exposed. I hate ignorance! I know the Parisians were having a field day with this one. Thanks Snoop! You just added on to the negative but sadly true stereotypes of black rappers, COONS!

Vivica A. Fox Released From Jail After DUI Arrest

(AP) LOS ANGELES Vivica A. Fox has been released from jail after she was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence in Los Angeles.

CHP Officer Leland Tang says the 42-year-old actress was pulled over about 11 p.m. Tuesday night after her Cadillac SRX passed a patrol car on the Hollywood Freeway at 80 miles per hour -- 15 miles above the speed limit.

Tang says Fox was arrested after failing a field sobriety test. She was taken to Van Nuys jail and submitted to two breathalyzer tests.

Fox was cited and released, and authorities will submit the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney's office.

Ms Ray

oh well...

ART??

DAMN THOSE HIPPIES!
There has been an awful amount of boring gossip floating around about Joss Stone. First it was the news about her dating the "soul crooner" Rapheal Saadiq, as if that's going to give her great publicity, and recently Dallas Austin simply shat on her whole parade by blasting video footage of him speaking about her sexual escapades with music producers in exchange for music for her new album.
I just wanna know when will Tony Toni Tone get back together. That's the real issue at hand!

Britney Spears Gives In To Federline

TROUBLED BRITNEY SPEARS will give KEVIN FEDERLINE nearly 20 million in a divorce deal.

The deal, which includes sharing custody of their sons SEAN PRESTON, 18 months, and JAYDEN JAMES, six months, was thrashed out before the star left rehab.

She was in the Promises Malibu Treatment Centre for almost a month before checking out yesterday.

Manager Larry Rudolph confirmed: "Britney has been released by the Promises Malibu Treatment Centre after successfully completeing their programme.

"We ask that the media respects her privacy as well as those of her family and friends at this time."

A pal said: “Everything changed when Britney went into rehab. She and Kevin started talking again and he’s been a tower of strength for her.

Under the out-of-court agreement, Britney 25, will pay rapper K-Fed, 29, a 2 million lump sum, plus half her earnings during their two-year marriage, and half the proceeds of the sale of their mansion in Malibu, California.

Ms Ray..
Wow! what a pay out!

Marc Jacobs Spring Collection 07

Marc Jacobs Hand bags

I love Marc Jacobs Hand bags.The soft leather of these bags feels so wonderful, you just fall in love with the bag it self.

I felt it was time to present the hand bags spring collection. Here are my Favorites. You can find them at Bergdorf Goodman. The Price is not bad either.





































Don't they look fabulous!!!!!

Ms Ray

Naomi Campbell starts cleaning duty

Fashionably dressed Naomi

After years of reports about her rage, Naomi Campbell had to pay the price yesterday, cleaning a New York City sanitation garage, and the model had a successful first day and reported again this morning for round two. Naomi Campbell is doing community service all of this week as part of her punishment for throwing a jewel-encrusted cell phone at her housekeeper, Ana Scolavino, over a missing pair of jeans. Naomi Campbell's week of punishment will end with two days of anger management this weekend and the model was also forced to pay Scolavino $391 in medical costs.(that's all she got $391 dollars, great lawyer)

The paparazzi were all over Naomi Campbell yesterday morning as she arrived at the NYC garage in high heels, as if she were more ready for a fashion show than cleaning duty. She changed indoors, but on her way out and on Campbell's way back in this morning, she looked like the model she used to be. She was reportedly carrying work boots and Campbell was forced to wear a work uniform when handling a broom or mop, which we've been told she will at least at some point this week, if she hasn't already. If Naomi Campbell refuses to do any of her assigned tasks, including cleaning toilets, she will be sent back to court.

Sanitation Department spokesman Albert Durrell told the press, quoted by Monsters and Critics, "Miss Campbell arrived on time. She worked with three others, talking and interacting fine. We have plenty of work for her over the next five days. She will be cleaning, sweeping, mopping floors and cleaning windows. If she does not do a good job, she will clean dirty toilets."

Ms Ray

Legs Are Going To Be Flying!

Heather Mills

The soon to be ex-Mrs. Paul McCartney has apparently signed up with ABC's Dancing With the Stars. Paul, meanwhile, is rumored to be inking a deal with Dancing With the Stars
( She is not a Star! ..Oh I forgot she is a Porn star, and that counts)

The Famous Gold digger!
Whether or not she considers herself handicapped, her appearance on Dancing With the Stars would mark a first as Mills' left leg is prosthetic from the knee down, the result of an accident she suffered in 1993 when she was struck by a police motorcycle.

I hope her leg doesn't fall off.( Or should I say break a leg) No body likes her, why are they placing her on the show? I love
Paul McCartney I met him two years ago and he was a sweet heart. She was a witch. (really!)


Heather "As much as everyone would love it to go flying, I'm sure it's not going to come off," Mills says. "It can, once it gets hot, start to slide and come off, so I've pulled a sleeve over the top, which doesn't look as cosmetically good."( I hope it goes flying into the audience)

Any Beatles fans should boycott her appearance on the show and indicate their feelings to the producers.

Mills says she plans to donate her appearance fee to Viva!


Ms Ray
but he was stupid for not having a pre-nup

Another Kid!, Another Kid!, Another Freakin Kid!!!

It's official: Angelina Jolie is a new mama(again) The Associated Press reports Jolie and her new addiction, 3-year-old Pax Thien Jolie, were formally united as mother and son Thursday in Vietnam.

Jolie filed adoption papers as a single parent because she and her partner, Brad Pitt, are not married.

I love Angelina Jolie andI think she is so beautiful, hot, sexy, great Actress, and just Fab all around. BUT!!!!!
What is this? the Rainbow tribe! I don't understand why she keep adopting more kids, are they accessories or something.



Why not the kids in this country, they need homes too?
She's adopting kids like they are bracelets. Continue to
Make your donations if you want to make a difference. Just say to your self you do not need to adopt every kid from every country?
What is this?



Celebrities like Madonna are making this
look trendy. I Think that's why I'm having a problem with this overseas adoption.

Madonna wants to adopt another kid also
( Does she really need a pair?) I guess an Air and a Spare.

Ms Ray

What do you think?
Do you think I'm being to harsh about this?

Enough Already!

Would You Pay A $1,000 For A Pizza?

NYC Restaurant Offers $1,000 Pizza

Nino Selimaj Unveils Grand Pizza Featuring Caviar, Lobster

This Pizza is made of warm crust, four types of Caviar, fresh Lobster and served cold. Heating the pizza would ruin the fish. You only get 4 slices.


Nino's
1354 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
WWW.NINOSNYC.COM

I'm hungry now.
Ms Ray

Yuck Couple Alert!

We all know b-list celebrities hook-up for publicity reasons or else they would not spend so much time trying to get hassled by the paparazzi. Although Chingy and Keisha are more like C-listers, supposedly they are trying to rekindle something.
It was cute at first. Chingy was another St. Louis rising star in the hip-hop game and Keisha was working on her acting career. I remember seeing them in the video and I was like, they're kind of cute. Now, his career has sizzled the hell out, and I don't even know what she's doing. The last time I saw her she was hosting a "what happened to celebrity kids" show on tbs. They both need to work on their career and get that shit straight before they decide to hook up again!
First hook up-cute! Second hook up-why?


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First off, who told Marques Houston he was the shit! And why is this the second time I have seen Omarion in this lame suit. This was taken backstage at the Soul Train Music awards. The Soul Train Awards are not that serious. O could have saved his church suit for another day! And it looks like Marques Houston could have performed, which further lets me know that I will be missing this award show!



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I have always been a fan of Mr. Saadiq. He has the whole "I'm a cool talented guy thing going on although I'm a b-lister". His style usually consists of a cool urban bohemian look with some sort of weird accessory, but did he have to wear that extra tacky accessory Joss Stone on his arm? She looks smelly to me. I am not feeling the whole Janis Joplin look either. The hippie look is tired and I can't believe Rapheal would allow her to come out of the house lookin' like that. He looses a lot of the coolness points that he once had with me! Oh yeah, they're a couple, even more gross!

Louis Vuitton $42,000 Hand Bag

Break-Out The Piggy Bank!!

Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag

Price tag $42,000
It's made out of recycled patterns, but don't call this Louis Vuitton creation an old bag or cheap on.

The French brand has created the most expensive handbag ever.
The bag is so exclusive that only 24 will be made. (Of course for the Ultra-rich clientele) Of those 24 only 4 will be coming to the U.S.

The Tribute is a medium-size shoulder bag with a gold chain that's made up of 15 favorite patterns from previous collection, all cut, patched, sewn and glued together. Spokeswoman said " This bag is definitely a piece of art. It's a collectible".

The Tribute is a medium-size shoulder bag with a gold chain that's made up of 15 favorite patterns from previous collection, all cut, patched, sewn and glued together. Spokeswoman said " This bag is definitely a piece of art. It's a collectible".

The bag was designed byMarc Jacobs, artistic director of Louis Vuitton along with team of executives.

Many critics find this bag extremely ugly and can't believe they consider this bag worth $42,000 .
What do you think?

Ms Ray
How much would you spend for this bag

Ok Louis Vuitton, You guys have lost your mind this time!!!

Star Jones New Look!!

I like the new look, I can finally take her serious now.
(Love it) What do you think about her new appearance?

NEW YORK - It looks like everything's coming up Star Jones Reynolds!

"The View", Star Jones Reynolds has returned to her legal roots. She will be starring in a new daytime show on Court TV. Her new show on Court TV is still yet unnamed, but will offer perspectives on current trials and crime stories. Reynolds will also be interviewing authorities involved in some of these cases.

What do you guys think about her new look? Love it Or Hate it!

Thumps up from me!

Ms Ray

Down in the Trenches: Classic Must Haves

I am always one for a good jacket or coat. People seem to neglect these important timeless wardrobe necessities. While working in the world of personal shopping, I have learned that every real woman should have a trench coat, no matter the cost. Whether it's $35.00 or $1800, a classical trench can take any basic outfit a long way.
Imagine going on a casual stroll in the cool streets of New York or L.A. Your outfit is effortless, styled with the classic rugged Levi's or Calvin Klein's with a fitted white cotton tee and a pair of Tod's sneakers. What's missing?
We all know how unpredictable the weather is with this global warming and all. So why not throw on a trench? And yes watches are just as important to women as they are to the fellas. Below are a few of the my picks from the trench coat all the way to a classic watch. Enjoy!

TOP- Shoes: Tod's (Saks.com), Watch: Hermes Cape Cod (tourneau.com), Sunglasses: Ray Ban
Below- Zara; Banana Republic; Burberry

" Grooming Him For Her" Book Signing

Grooming Him For Her
Book Signing

We featured this book back in November, and since then the book has taken off. The book now has a sequel on it's way

You are cordially invited to join
NeCee
in the celebration of her novella

Book Signing
7:30 – 9:00 P.M.
www.neceeonline.com/home.html

Hosted by Fresh Ideas Entertainment
Friday, April 6, 2007
Gibson Guitar
(Downtown Memphis)
145 Lt. George Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103

http://www.amazon.com
http://www.barnesandnoble.com
http://www.booksamillion.com
http://hubbooks.biz

Loved the Book
Ms Ray

Zac Posen "Spring collection 07"

Zac Posen

The Label

In 2001, designer Zac Posen was barely old enough to legally toast the immediate success of his start-up business—and at the time, was garnering almost as much press attention for his age as for his comely creations. A favorite of young Hollywood, Posen’s design style is not exactly trend-oriented; instead, his pieces have a timeless nostalgia to them, with bias-cut silhouettes, ruffled satin draping and fishtail hems that often mirror the mastery of Christian Dior and Madame Vionnet.

The DesignerBorn in Brooklyn in 1980, Zac Posen attended the St. Ann’s School for the Arts and Parsons School of Design in New York, and Central St. Martins College in London, but soon abandoned school to pursue his career.

Just a Sweetheart!




My Favorite!
Must Have!

Men's Spring Collection 07

Here are My favorite's of the Spring Collection for Men. I promised more men's fashion, so Voila'!
I hope you enjoy!

Spring 2007 Collection

Valentino

Spring 2007 Collection

Alexander McQueen

Spring 2007 Collection

Hermès

Fashion trends to expect for Spring 2007

Silver metallics was soooo last Fall, try to warm it up with solid gold to glitz it up for this Spring. Try wearing high volume at the top with a bolero or trench coat paired with a light skirt or a pair of shorts and you will have heads turning. I recommend wearing metallics for the evening. If worn in the daytime the sun will blind you and everyone else!





Elie Saab Spring 2007– The Night Life






















































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Sheek Casual wear for the day and evening are a must for the Spring. Comfortable, light, and modern is what you want to go for this year. Anything fussy and over accessorized can look like you're over doing it or trying too hard. Keep it clean, sheek, and sexy!
Check out the collection of Adam + Eve below






Adam + Eve
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Graphics are always fun when you're feeling bold and eccentric. This number Oprah wore to the Oscar's is a great example of a way to wear a graphic print to an event without looking over the top.

Hussein Chalayan- Graphics

Congrats to J Hud & Forrest Whitaker!

J Hud & Forrest Whitaker take home Oscars for Best Supporting Actress & Best Actor

It's exciting to see yet another year of people of color getting better roles, performing them well, and actually get recognition for it! Forrest has been in the acting game for a long time now and his role as Idi Amin was slammin'! If you haven't seen The Last King of Scotland, get your @$$ up and go see it. And, as for Jennifer, this has been an amazing year for her. Some people may argue that her role as Effie could have been done by anyone. While that may be true, for her to have no acting experience at all and make it this far is unbelievable. Not to mention her vocal skills are impeccable, I don't think anyone other than Jennifer Holiday could have sang "you're gonna love me" like her.

Slavery Ties Sharpton to Thurmond

NEW YORK (Feb. 25)
AP

Genealogists have revealed that the Rev. Al Sharpton is a descendent of a slave owned by relatives of the late Sen. Strom Thurmond - a discovery the civil rights activist on Sunday called "shocking."

It's chilling. It's amazing," the Rev. Al Sharpton reportedly said after learning that he's a descendent of a slave owned by relatives of the late Sen. Thurmond

The genealogists, who were not paid by the newspaper, uncovered the ancestral ties using a variety of documents that included census, marriage and death records.

Thurmond, of South Carolina, was once considered an icon of racial segregation. During his 1948 bid for president, he promised to preserve segregation and, in 1957, he filibustered for more than 24 hours against a civil rights bill. ond.



Thurmond's children have acknowledged that Thurmond fathered a biracial daughter with Essie Mae Washington-Williams' mother was a housekeeper in the home of Thurmond's parents.

Ms Ray
Wow!!!!