Ashley Graham 1st PLUS SIZE MODEL On Cover Of Sports Illustrated! #PlusIsEqual

Pic: The Huffington Post

Congrats to ASHLEY GRAHAM, the 1st plus size/full-figured model to be featured on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover! I'm letting you know that I'm a big (no pun intended) supporter of plus size models who know how to flaunt their curves on or off the runway. As long as they know how to work their bodies right for a photo shoot, like this one above... fully clothed or tastefully unclothed, they are good in my book ALL DAY...

I do photography too so I think I'm inspired to re-create a similar shoot... HMM.... 

Anyway here is what Ashley Graham posted on her Instagram:

Truly speechless!!! This cover is for every woman who felt like she wasn't beautiful enough because of her size. You can do and achieve anything you put your mind to. Thank you so much to the entire @si_swimsuit team! I'm so excited to be a part of your family. I love you all!!!#siswim #beautybeyondsize 

RIHANNA Pays Tribute To Lionel Richie In Sheer Dress W/ $1M Worth Of Diamonds/Gems... And Sneaker Heels

Pic: Pop Sugar

SOOO.... Check out my girl Rihanna paying tribute to Lionel Richie, wearing a Marc Jacobs couture gown-- with a reported $1 MILLION in diamonds and gems -- and Marc Jacobs pointed sneaker heels. Sneaker heels?? Sounds like a grand detour from the expected ritzy heels that could compliment this sheer gown... but Rihanna CAN pull it off. 

I wonder what she will wear for the 2016 Grammys... Let's stay tuned for that...

Pic: Vogue 

How I Would Style MICHAEL B. JORDAN For A High Fashion Photo Shoot

Many of us know that Michael B. Jordan either has an eye for fashion or his stylist (s) know what exactly will make him look good for the magazines, red carpet, wherever.

Well... I've taken on the honorary role of 'hypothetically' styling one of my favorite actors, Michael B.  Jordan, say... for a high fashion photo shoot or edgy RED CARPET look. And even though I say hypothetically, that may or may not be too far out of reach ;-)

Back to the high fashion photo shoot. I do see that Michael is often photographed in suits, so I wouldn't stray too far from the norm, but I want to add a little more edge, a little more of what CREED would wear (that was such a good movie). Take a look at some of the pieces I've picked:

 

1) BALMAIN    2) ALEXANDER WANG   3) BALMAIN

I can even style in a nice black bomber jacket, black turtleneck, red velvet fitted trousers, and black  loafers or wingtips.

High end fashion MEETS athletic. But what about what's going on under the clothes? A man can't model or take care of his business without good undergarments. There are so many underwear brands  out, seasoned and up-and-coming, there that can compliment looks like this. When looks are FITTED, BULK is not needed. There are form-fitting, figure-enhancing underwear brands ranging from Hanes to Dolce & Gabbana, to a cool brand I recently heard of called Tommy John (http://tommyjohn.com )  .

I would definitely have to plug my own products: BOWTIES! Michael would definitely rock my 'Vintage Ties By Jaiden' bowties so well... Think a black leather collared shirt with one of these.

http://VTJCOLLABO.com 

Last but not least, SHOES

Only one type I would pick for this high fashion photo shoot... To be continued...

**More editions to come**

FLOTUS Wows Tokyo In Custom KENZO Paris Dress

Pic: Fashion Bomb Daily / Google

I think it is safe to say that our FLOTUS killed this KENZO design! Although the print was somewhat questionable, it has grown in me because it suits Michelle Obama's skin tone and the dress is perfect for her silhouette.

Such a modern-day fashion icon, a present-day Jackie O.

Who Did Serena Williams' Makeup??! So MAD... But Congrats On The VOGUE Cover!

Pic: Fashion Bomb Daily

Serena Williams grabs up the coveted VOGUE Cover for April 2015... while all congrats goes to her, I must say... WHOOOOOO did her makeup?! While the pic is beautiful, the hair and makeup looks unflattering. While Annie Leibovitz is usually known for taking excellent and timeless photos, I just wish maybe she had a little more input on the overall look (whoever did that makeup, though.

Those eyebrows and unflattering facial features... Just NO. I know Serena is strong in the face, but CONTOURING goes a long way. It should be used for such a prestigious magazine cover.

But congrats!

Rihanna At Giorgio Baldi In Dries Van Noten Overcoat And Cutoff Shorts-- EFFORTLESS!

Pic: Fashion Bomb Daily

Not only is Rihanna 'BAE', she just seem to put her own twist on style... the kind where it would look awkward and ugly on other folk but a work of art on her. Hopefully some of you lady readers can pull this look off... I want you to. LOL

Rihanna was stepping out of her favorite restaurant Giorgio Baldi (wow, she must've been there at least 200 times... I'm sure they have her favorite dish waiting for her when she comes) wearing this Dries Van Noten Rolanda coat, cut off shorts (daisy dukes), and DSquared2 black lace up sandals.

Like it or not, I'm just feeling this EFFORTLESS style, not to be confused with messy, but sometimes you don't have to dress like you're TRYING to dress, know what I mean?

John Legend in BALMAIN Jacket and Balenciaga Shoes; Every Man's Style Must-Have

Pic: Upscale Hype

Browsing fashion sites, I catch John Legend's look here. I think that this should be every man's go-to. Doesn't have to be this BALMAIN jacket (retails for appx $5,000) or Balenciaga sneakers (appx $600), but if you guys fit the silhouette, then you're good. Which reminds me, I need to pick up to midrise leather sneakers and a thigh-length spring military jacket :-)

Case in point?? Always bet on BLACK.

Justin Bieber Sports A Phresh Exit from Bad-Boy Look With 'Girl Rocker' Look...

Pic: Upscale Hype

Searching through various sites to find some fashion inspiration or hit and misses, I spot Justin Bieber (photo'ed in Hollywood) on Upscale Hype in this sort of... pardon me... 'GIRL ROCKER' type of look here. The best way I can describe it. Justin wears a Nic Fouquet suede fedora hat, Fear Of God L.A. striped tank, BALMAIN jeans, and Saint Laurent bandanna shoes.

It looks executed in a sort-of not-so-executed way, as if these items were found laying around in Justin's bedroom and he's just going to the corner store for some eggs. Maybe that's the beauty in STYLE sometimes.

DRAKE As 2014 Espys Host; Wears Several Hmm Outfits But One Snazzy Opener Suit

Sooo... a lot of folk were skeptical about Drake hosting the 2014 ESPYs...

But he did a pretty good job. Outfits he wore will be uploading soon.