Rihanna At TIME 100 GALA For 100 Most Influential; Homegirl is STUNNIN'!!!!

Check out Rihanna as she attended the Time 100 Gala. She has been dressing a little rock-ish, grungy, and '80s for a while, but when it's time to glam up, she does it exceedingly well.

The pink gown, the black, sexy, and glossy hair, the perfect makeup... *PLEASANTLY OVERWHELMED*

Pic: MTO

Beauties at the Essence Magazine Charity Gala: Jordin Sparks, Tatyana Ali, Kelly Rowland (Who Looked Best?)

The Essence Magazine gala celebrated notable women of color, and in turn raised money to sponsor charitable organizations. The women who were there were glowing and looking their best!

Three women I chose for this post: Jordin Sparks, Tatyana Ali, and Kelly Rowland. All were spectacular in their own way. Jordin (above) wore this sparkling black number which actually was fitting for her last name, Sparks. The matching heels are a nice touch.

Tatyana Ali, from 'Fresh Prince' and TV One's "Love That Girl', had worn this gold ensemble that came together very well, her glowing skin, the hair to resemble the glamour of the '20s, the modern slash in the chest of the dress to provide a little awe at the 'creative cleavage', the gold pencil skirt, and befitting heels. I WOULD SAY SHE HAD THE BEST LOOK.

GOLD is really coming in strong for this year. We're going to see a lot of women choosing GOLD to go out on such a nice night. The value of GOLD is going up.... so why not?

Kelly Rowland: BEAUTIFUL GOLD DRESS; So-So makeup. I don't like seeing plastered makeup.

Pic: MTO

MELANIE FIONA In High-Fashion Photo Shoot For ROLLING OUT Magazine; HOTT!

Check out pics of MELANIE FIONA in high fashion, in the February issue of ROLLING OUT Magazine. I like the grittiness of the backgound (below) in contrast with Melanie's beauty, long locks, and her high-waisted, 'futuristic' couture wear by Sergio Hudson.

It's just something about that contrast that meshes very well together.

Pic: Rolling Out / Necole B***hie

Quick Fashion Review and Trends for 2012: Rihanna's New 'YOU DA ONE' Video

There's a lot of CRAZY looks in Rihanna's new 'You Da One' music video that tie into fashion in a big way. A lot of the looks that was shown will be 'playfully' making its way into stores in 2012.

*LOL* at Rihanna's CROTCH-GRABBIN'... she loves to do that, doesn't she?

Let's FLY through it real quick:

I predict that an overload of BLONDE WIGS will be making its way to wig shops in 2012.

Full leather outfits won't be just confined to novelty & lingerie stores in 2012.

Lace and fishnet are not just for LINGERIE and STOCKINGS anymore; it's made for jackets, pants, blouses, even hats and shoes.

Black eyeshadow and heavy mascara is a MUST for 2012. Balance it out by keeping the lips FRESH with NUDE GLOSS.

GOLD JEWELRY? Nostalgic and BOSS for 2012.

NAILS? Keep it mixed and MINXED (0:57-0:59 mark).

Platform heels? STILL IN to STAY.

Ripped jeans? Medio y medio.

Soooo... those are THE ONLY JAIDEN 2012 trends and partial predictions (because just about everything in fashion I predict....hmmm.... HAPPENS).

BTW (by the way), I think the video is a nice little compilation and follow-up on 'We Found Love' and 2010's 'Rockstar 101'

Pic: NecoleB***hie

It's Either The Lighting Or Somethin', But What's Wrong With MARSHA AMBROSIUS' Face? She Looks 15 Years Older!

Check out this pic from the Soul Train Awards.

There's Cynthia from Real Housewives of Atlanta, looking every bit a model with the bold red dress, black-out stockings, black suede heels, and a gorgeous smile... and good makeup.

On the other hand... there's Marsha Ambrosius with her vintage black dress and hott stilettos... and there's one thing that's NOT SO HOTT, and that's Marsha's face!!!

What happened?? Is it the lighting or bad makeup, 'cuz Marsha looks SEVERAL YEARS OLDER!!

Ladies, apply your makeup right or you're in TROUBLE!!

You don't want a man to mistake you for a COUGAR when you just graduated from college!

Pic: Jasmine Brand