Italian Vouge Finalmente (Finally)

Well I FINALLY got a copy of Italian Vogue! My goodness what a task! The MD/DC/VA area sold out quickly and a good friend of mine in CT. sent me a copy & a Soror from Philly is also sending me one! The Barnes & Noble in Baltimore's Inner Harbor MAY get a shipment of the reprints. Most of the other locations in this area sold out on the first day and then sold out on the re-prints. My advice if you have a good friend out of state call in a favor and see if they can get you a copy but as a backup I put my name on the wait list with the Inner Harbor Location!

Well for the good and bad stuff... Oh the good side OH MY GOD they all look simply gorgeous! I mean stunning, glamorous, and breath taking! You can say what you want about Noami Campbell but she is a baddddddddddddddddd.... woman! She looks flawless in every shot! A nice surprise was "plus-size model" TOCCORA!!! from America's Next Top Model and later Celebrity Fit Club fame! She looked GREAT! She was in a 12 page spread for Champagne Furs. Steven Meisel shot her as well. She looked great...small but voluptuous which which is why I guess she is considered "plus size" she looks great though! My 2 fave shots here...

For the bad...well when I heard the buzz about an ALL BLACK VOGUE... See I thought that it would actually be ALL BLACK! LOL... The cover is great! The inside flap black and beautiful then I shift to the right and I see a very pale young lady in a Valentino ad...hummm...turn the page and there is another, turn again, yet another, then I see the light of PRADA but she's not black either...Turn again... ohhh ahhh Gucci (more to come on their new line they just sent me the email!) but there again and she's blonde...Turn page...Dolce & Gabbana...nope not black...Then Dior... yeahhh maybe Latina...but not Black... Turn again.... Chanel...*sigh* nope...not Black... Surely MCM would have a Black model... well no, no she wasn't... Well my salvation came in Page 50 where Michelle Obama was featured she is sooo classy!

Things pick up around page 74 then on page 94 Naomi's Pinko Ad begins and then things really take off towards the end. The shots are very beautiful, eye catching, alluring and encompass the beauty, passion, and essence of black women. Bene fatto, buono lavoro Vogue Italia! L'amo!

Its definitely a keepsake!

Last night!!!

I have a thang for Jay Z... I have for years... well last night he did not disappoint! He is a GREAT performer! He is funny, talented, and well Jigga. He performed for about an hour and a half. John Legend was wonderful. He has a new song coming out in October on his new album called "Good Morning" listen out for that its a sweeeeeeet song.

The Fashion was off the hook. Nigeria designer Fati Asibelua, showcased her work at the festival, she founded her boutique line Momo in 2000. Her 2009 line was amazing! I hope there is a way to see them in our area!


Another great designer was jeweler to the stars Chris Aire who showcased $450 million dollars worth of fashion & jewels!!! Off the chain!!!




Here is an article about the event~~> Africa Rising Brings Its Runway to DC & another ~~> Jay-Z, Alek Wek, John Legend And More
At the ThisDay Africa Rising concert in Washington D.C

I had a GREAT(!!!) time!!!

Music & Fashion

Well my sister with the keen eye got us tickets for the THIS-day Music and Fashion Festival. Another important element of Freston's book is that we must have fun! Its weird but in our busy lives we forget to make time for fun! There's work, school, gym, family, friends, and life is just so hectic so I am excited about tonight!

Jay-Z (love of my life!) and John Legend will headline a star-studded lineup from the world of music when THISDAY, Africa's leading daily newspaper and multi-media resource presents the Africa Rising Festival. "Africa Rising" was first launched in 2006 under the direction of THISDAY's Editor-in-Chief, Nduka Obaigbena. Its mission is not only to reflect the culture and positive attributes ofAfrica's social, political, and economic progress, but also to reach out to the continent'sdiverse population as well as the Diaspora and international communities.The show will also feature a major fashion element, as creations by such legendary internationaldesigners as Deola Sagoe, Chris Aire and Momo are showcased by top models Tyson Beckford, Alek Wek, Liya Kebede.

I am so glad I get to go I can't wait! Jay Z always makes everything alright! The event will be held at the Kennedy Center in Dc its not to late to get tickets for tonight! A great time and a good cause what more could you ask for!

Italian Vogue...Where are you???

Well with all the hoopla about the all Black July issue of Italian Vogue you would think someone would have told the local bookstores! I have searched high and low but who knew Italian Vogue is the least popular of all the editions in print, even German Vogue can be found at the Barnes & Noble in Owings Mills. Alas I found 2 stores that actually carry Italian Vogue but the July issue is not in yet... I will keep you posted! Here is a slideshow of some of the historic images.

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/06/18/style/0619-BLACK_index.html

Welcome

I enjoy blogs so much I said let me make (another) one! The other one I have is about my Weight Watchers journey I still post but my journey has evolved to more than just weight loss although weight loss is still very important to me. To kick things off I have 3 raves one is about Food: Newman's Own Lighten Up Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing

Of all the places I found this at McDonald's !!! They have a great Asian Chicken Salad and I really love this stuff!! Its only 1 point for 2 Tablespoons you can't beat that!

My second rave is about Fashion: In a word...Aldo! I was in a pinch and needed a fly red bag (yes AKAs look good in every color including reddddddd!) and I went there and I found THE bag its so cute I was stopped at least 5 times that day and about that bag! The online store has more options but I must say I really like their stuff good prices, good style, what more can a girl ask for? Aldo

Now everyone knows AKA's Boule is coming to DC and Aldo must be on the payroll! Check it out Sorors!

http://www.aldoshoes.com/eng/storeSection/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/style/productDetails.cfm&itemID=68524855&&var=d&itemCategoryLevel1=321&ckey=US&colorid=55

http://www.aldoshoes.com/eng/storeSection/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/style/productDetails.cfm&itemID=67002246&&var=d&ckey=US&colorid=55

http://www.aldoshoes.com/eng/storeSection/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/style/productDetails.cfm&itemID=68827012&&var=d&ckey=US&colorid=70