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**

Excerpt from 'Upscale Hype': 'Justin Bieber June 2012 GQ Photo Shoot'

*This is an excerpt from Upscale Hype. By the way, I'm liking Justin Bieber's blazer (above) and that Bruno Mars-inspired hairstyle. The bike is BOSS, too*

GQ suits Justin Bieber up in this Dolce & Gabanna Blazer ($1,645), shirt ($345), and tie ($175) for his “Style Spurt” photo spread. The Style Authority attempts to characterize the 18-year old “boy sensation’s” growth by putting him in “full-grown man’s” clothes. He also wore a Biker Jacket ($2,925), shirt ($345), tie ($195), and khakis ($325) by Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint-Laurent Desert Beige Malibu Sneakers ($525) and Flat Large Black Sunglasses by Super ($147). What do you think of Bieber’s new look? See more pics below.

Pic: Upscale Hype

Rapper-Turned-Model ROMEO MILLER Dubbed PEOPLE"s 'One Of Sexiest Alive' (I Can Do That, Too) ; Photo Shoot Video Inside!!

This video here may have some wondering why I would post a so-called SEXY (YouTube said it, not me) video of Romeo Miller up, but it's with good reason. I do inspire to be one of the sexiest people alive (I just got to really get my body together, although I'm proud of the six-pack I already have).

This video also portrays just a glimpse into what I do for a photo shoot. The backgrounds, photographers, stylists, blah-blah....

Pic: YouTube/ Google

Derrick Rose in GQ Spread for May 2012 Issue

Derrick Rose plays ball of course, but he can play in the fashion field, too. Even though it's more than likely that GQ stylists styled Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, but he can dress himself quite well off-court.

Derrick has done a photo shoot for GQ Magazine for the May issue, and there are some cool looks here, except for that real tight outfit I just can't... uhh... mesh with. I don't know what one of the stylists were thinking... but it's whatever...

This is the one I DON'T like... too tight! The shirt is forgivable, but not the pants!

Cool shoot, Derrick could pass for Model....

Pic: GQ

Beauties of The Weekend: MEGAN FOX in Jalouse Magazine and CASSIE for Wonderland Magazine

Two different looks.

Two different worlds.

One BEAUTY circle.

Check out Megan Fox photo shoot for Jalouse Magazine (liking the angular lines of the pose above) and Cassie's mohawk and simple pose). Definitely undeniable beauties.

Pic: Jalouse/ Wonderland/Tumblr

For The Ladies & Aspiring Fitness Models: ROMEO MILLER For BRAVE Magazine

I thought I'd post this for the ladies: ROMEO MILLER.

I posted this because I thought about doing a shot like this; it's very natural, laid back, but at the same time draws female viewers, a target of those who love to SHOP. If I could do a shoot like this sometimes this summer, it may be a good draw to my new necktie and bowtie line, 'Vintage Ties by JAIDEN Detroit'.

On the other hand, this post is not only for the ladies but for the guys who need a template of how to look as far as FITNESS before doing a shoot like this. I'm getting there as far as my workout regimen so instead... you'll be looking at ME. *LoL*

Pic: MTO/ BRAVE

SOFIA VERGARA's Sizzlin' Esquire Cover (Rated PG, for more see ESQUIRE)

Sofia Vergara is really killing the game of many 20-somethings.

Check out Sofia on what has been dubbed one of the hottest Esquire shoots and covers YET. I'll keep it PG on my blog, the pic above is borderline PG enough because I call the pose 'ART.' The background against Sofia's toned skin, relaxed locks, the 'V' form of Sofia's knee and elbow joints with the smooth arch of her torso with the lingerie: ARTISTIC PERFECTION.

See more at Esquire.

Pic: Esquire

SOLANGE KNOWLES' Amazing High-Fashion Photo Shoot

Sweater by Frankie Morello, Atsuko Kudo top and skirt, Prada heels

Solange Knowles is a WORLD away from her sister, Beyonce. while Bey is an international superstar, Solange is a D.J. and a WELL-CERTIFIED model, even BETTER than her sis Bey.

I love the way Solange does her photo shoots; it's just PURE ART. Hair, makeup, poses, WHOO!!!

See more pics below:

Bra by Nina Ricci, LANVIN earrings, Vanessa Arizaga necklace

*Don't drop that BOWLING BALL!!!*

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS of 'Girlfriends' and 'Reed Between The Lines' Does A Moving Photo Shoot! U Must See...

I LOVE THIS!!!

So interesting to see a moving photo shoot (multiple pics together to make moving images). By the way, Tracee Ellis Ross is firing up the BET network with her re-runs of 'Girlfriends' and her new show 'Reed Between the Lines'. Now she's doing more in this photo shoot for Uptown Magazine.

Tracee is seen wearing these nice and short coveralls with Isabel Marant sneakers (has a concealed pump inside). She also sports this natural but gorgeously-styled, thick red hair; it's messy, funny, just a ball of fun!

Boy, do I love this moving photo shoot :-)

Pic: Necole B***hie

Jennifer Lopez Channels her Inner 'TOUGH BRONX GIRL' for V Magazine New Issue

This is a huge turn-away from Jennifer Lopez's glamorous and sensual looks (i.e. 2012 Oscars and prior) as she sports a more TOMBOY-ish look on the latest cover of V Magazine. Jennifer Lopez is seen here channeling her 'TOUGH BRONX GIRL' image as she wears a men's jockstrap, boxer robe, training gloves, and a rolled-up white beater.

Very interesting take on a 'woman's toughness'. The background is also a nice play-in with the boxer robe and makeup.

Pic: Necole B***hie

Beyonce On Feb. 2012 Magazine Cover (But Pre- Baby Blue Ivy) + RECENT SPOTTING Of Bey and Jay-Z At Nets Game!

Take a brief lookback at Beyonce's February 2012 magazine cover for DT (above) which was pre- baby Blue Ivy. If this looks familiar to you, then yes, the picture features the same dress and hairstyle Bey had worn for her music video, Best I Never Had.

And below is a RECENT spotting of Beyonce and Jay-Z at a New Jersey Nets game. Jay-Z looked his cool, natural self with a sweater, khaki jeans, and Timberlands. Bey rocked it HOTT in her yellow blazer, black jeans, and embellished gold/black Christian Louboutin platform heels. Nice to see them out and enjoying each other...

Pic: Necole B***hie

Beauties of the Weekend: SOLANGE KNOWLES and WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON from BET's 'The Game'

Just a few pictures I want to show you for this weekend. I'm watching Whitney Houston's Celebration service televised live on BET, and I didn't want to leave y'all hanging, so here's a few pics.

I have Solange Knowles from her recent photo shoot, I love the denim and the tiny scarf she has on her neck. Perfection.

And here's Wendy Raquel Robinson from BET's 'The Game,' aka 'Tasha Mack' or 'Pow, Pow, Pow!'. She's a stunning and sometimes vicious actress who embodies beauty for her person her age. Go COUGARS! ROWR!!! LoL

Pic: Necole B***hie

The COLOR-BLOCKING Nicki Minaj: Photo Shoot for PAPER Magazine

Color-blocking is a fashion term used for when a person wears clothing items in contrasting colors that usually have no business being together, but somehow it WORKS. It takes a true skill to pull that off, and Nicki Minaj does have that skill (or her stylist does) in this PAPER Magazine photo shoot.

Take a look at some of the interestingly-colored pics ... see the ART in all of this, put on your fashionista cap :-) :

Pic: PaperMag / FBD

Even Football Players Know Fashion, Too: TOM BRADY and Wife Giselle Bundchen

In light of the Superbowl XLVI, I want to feature Tom Brady and his wife Giselle Bundchen here for fashion. Tom can take a couple pretty good pictures, too. Take a look at a few that I thought were interesting:

Now for the uber-successful supermodel Giselle Bundchen, who is not just some trophy wife, but she carries her own weight, seriously:

Pretty cool lives for this SUPER-COUPLE, yeah?

Pic: Google/ Various

GWYNETH PALTROW In Racy Cover of Harper's Bazaar

More magazines and more photo shoots with more SKIN showing. Unfortunately, while there are so many models who have BRAINS, beauty usually trumps all of that when the 6-pack pops out or long, slender thighs peek out a gown like Gwyneth Paltrow's (above).

Gwyneth Paltrow did a photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar which was... quite ARTSY, SKIN-ny, and RACY. Her dress has got to be by far the one with the highest split I've ever seen. But from a model  or photographer's perspective, this whole look is a testament to artistic nudity and capturing a look of otherworldly elegance and sensuality.

Great way to express that, Gwyneth...

Pic: OMG!

The Most Fashionable EXes: Rihanna and Chris Brown (Y'all Asked For It So...)

I usually don't like to group Rihanna and Chris Brown together because that would make me right along with the rest of the folk that fueling the flames of the still-smoldering 2009 issue of the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident. Coming up is the 3-year anniversary of that and I seriously wish it would go away. PEOPLE keep it alive.

But anyway, I keep track of my viewers (yes, many of you) and it's very clear that the tag 'CHRIS BROWN' is the highest sought-after name on my blog search and is the main drive of traffic to my blog. But here's the kicker: 'RIHANNA' is the name that is one of the most sought-after... RIGHT AFTER viewers are finished searching blog posts for 'Chris Brown.'

BUT... they are EXes now, even though they were spotted at the same lounge, Greystone Manor. So without further ado, here are a few pics of the most fashionable EXes alive: Rihanna and Chris Brown:

So whaddaya make of this? I don't see anything but TWO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (as Chris would say). Do I want Chris Brown and Rihanna back together? No. Move on.

*Wink and a smirk... then a SMH*

Pic: CBreezy, Google, Vibe, Rolling Stone

Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis (From 'The Help') For W Magazine

I found these great photos of Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis, actresses from the acclaimed movie 'The Help', and they've both done a photo shoot for W Magazine. Photos via Fashion Bomb Daily.

The objective of the shoot was to just capture a very simple, moment-in-time essence of these two beautiful balck women. I'm liking Octavia's (above) dramatic hair and mysterious emotion, as well as Viola's (below) mixed elegance and sensuality.

This photo shoot was truly art in human form.

Behind-The-Scenes of a 2012 Dolce & Gabbana Men's Photo Shoot for Prestige Mag (NSFW)

Check out the 2012 Dolce & Gabbana photo shoot for PRESTIGE MAGAZINE of Hong Kong, provided by FashionTV.

The video depicts a very interesting 'Journey To The East' vibe, where freedom to be expressive publicly can be quite limited. So a great photo shoot of guys in Dolce & Gabbana couture versus guys who pose artistically nude definitely captures attention of the viewer; I think it's an interpretation that in such a binding world, we are still allowed to be 'artistically expressive (nude)' and unique in ANY corner of the earth, which is what Dolce & Gabbana aims to convey.

I'll stop talking. Check the video.

Video: FashionTV ; Pic: Google