Note: The following pics do not necessarily reflect the views of The Only Jaiden; this is STRICTLY from a 'fashion' perspective.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

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

LIL WAYNE Is Spotted Wearing Yet Another Pair Of Leopard Pants!


Remember this from the 2011 VMAs? LIL WAYNE was quite notorious in the blogs, news, and fashion world for wearing women's leopard jeggings during his performance.

And that's not all WEEZY wore that stood out. He also wore bright VANS sneakers, Louis Vuitton color monogram belt, and a baby-blue G-Shock watch in a such a way that if his upper body were blocked out, you would think he was a FEMALE RAPPER.


Anyway, I've come to tell you that, according to Media Takeout, Lil' Wayne was spotted a few nights ago wearing yet another pair of LEOPARD PANTS. Whaaaat?!


Pic: MTO/ Google

Beautiful Ladies In Feud: KEYSHIA DIOR and EVELYN LOZADA


Nice picture, eh?

But these two women are in FEUD on a Secret Kisses lawsuit. Check it out on the next season of Basketball Wives. I'm loving Keyshia Dior's eclectic outfit consisting of eye-popping prints, yellow custom nails, blue lipstick (by her own Secret Kisses LLC), and KILLER hair.

Evelyn Lozada is on the other end of spectrum with a more toned-down but equally beautiful violet dress with a big ROCK for a ring and yellow feather earrings.

Pic: Necole B***hie

Friday, December 23, 2011

Nick Saglimbeni's Work On The Kardashian Sisters

Nick Saglimbeni (left)

Nick Saglimbeni is known for creating glamorous celebrity shots, and doing graphic images and backgrounds to enhance the effect of an otherwise nice but plain photo. Check out some of his work with the KARDASHIANS.

It's really good work.

Kendall Jenner

Kim Kardashian

KARDASHIAN FAMILY IN 3-D

Pic: Google/ Saglimbeni

The YOUNGEST Swag: Mason Kardashian (Disick)

Kardashian The Youngest Kardashian

I didn't know SWAG came in a package that small and young!

Check out Mason Kardashian (Disick) closeup looking FLYY in the Kardashian Christmas picture.

The loafers, slacks, suspenders, the pose, the FACIAL EXPRESSION... little dude got it on LOCK!!

Pic: Nick Saglimbeni

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Excerpt From COMPLEX Magazine: A Complete Guide To The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Sneakers

A Complete Guide To The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Sneakers

Check out this EXCERPT of COMPLEX MAGAZINE's Guide of all sneakers that Will Smith (FRESH PRINCE) wore throughout the tenure of the show. Very interesting, engaging, nostalgic article:

A Complete Guide To The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Sneakers

Air Jordan V Black/Black-Metallic Silver


Episode: #1 'The Fresh Prince Project', #2 'Bang The Drum, Ashley', #17 'The Ethnic Tip', #23 '72 Hours', & #37 'Something for Nothing'

Year (of Sneaker): 1990
From the very first moment Will pops up in the intro of the show, he dons a pair of black Vs. Throughout the first season it was obvious that William Smith/Williard Smith (his name on the show/real life) is a huge fan of Js including the nearly murdered-out numero cincos.

A Complete Guide To The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Sneakers

Nike Quantum Force

Episode: #6 'Mistaken Identity', #11 'Courting Disaster', #14 'Day Damn One', #18 'Young and the Restless', #25 'Working it Out', & #99 'The Philadelphia Story'

Year (of Sneaker): 1990
Stand out red joints like that? The Quantum Forces were a staple in the first season — seeing Will get arrested for racial issues, take over as captain of Bel-Air's basketball squad, scare the hell out of his little cousin Ashley, and catch the eye of Queen Latifah.

A Complete Guide To The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Sneakers

Nike Air Sonic Flight

Episode: #56 'Here Comes The Judge' & #60 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way Home From The Forum'

Year (of Sneaker): 1992
In '92 Nike switched up the Flight logo and started dropping the top on its kicks and going with mid releases more and more. A man of times, Will started donning the mids more versus the chunky high-tops which were a staple in his footwear collection throughout the first two season.


Pic: Complex Magazine (online blog)

RIHANNA's Behind-The-Scenes 'YOU DA ONE' Music Video; Check Out Her Customized Grill!




There's a whole lotta fashion going on in this BEHIND-THE-SCENES video of Rihanna's 'You Da One'. I'm loving it... it POPS!

Bold red lipstick.
Blonde bob.
Heavy mascara.
Gold jewelry.
BLACK, BLACK, BLACK clothing.
Outlandish boots.
Straight-up '80s.

Rihanna Slams Dutch Magazine for Calling Her the N Word

(Peep the GRILL in Rihanna's mouth)

The video is also a SNEAK PEEK at what models go thru in a photo shoot or music video. Even though it's only Rihanna, imagine if you were modeling and had to go through minor or major choreography, there's actually quite a bit that goes behind a photo shoot.

rihanna you da one behind scenes 02


Pic: Just Jared

BEYONCE Spotted Wearing What I Think Is One Of The Best Maternity Outfits Ever!


When is JAYONCE coming?

Beyonce was spotted out leaving a store (above) about a day after she was spotted by a surveillance camera in Vancouver, Canada. She reportedly FLEW over there (*side-eye* I thought pregnant women didn't fly... ANYWAYS...) to shop with just a few people. She was looking REAL BIG.

But in the above photo, Beyonce is noticeably trimmer but belly as big as ever. Beyonce's maternity fashion game is straight-up ILL (meaning Hott)!!! Check the oversized black blouse, leopard leggings, stilettos, and black leather jacket with tan lapels to complement Beyonce's golden locks.

Oh, and that crocodile purse is a PLUS, too.


Pic: MTO / Zimbio

Who Had the Best Photo Shoot: 'Basketball Wives' or 'Braxton Sisters'? Spot The Original!




Here's a double-take on PHOTO SHOOTS:

'BASKETBALL WIVES', a popular cable show featuring Royce, Kenya, Jen, Tami, Shaunie, Evelyn, Suzy, and Kesha had done the above photo shoot wearing black tank tops, fitted denim jeans, and an assortment of HOTT and sexy heels.

And then... there's the 'BRAXTON SISTERS', who had the same exact layout for their photo shoot, except the tank tops are BLACK LACE. Who did theirs FIRST???

'BRAXTON SISTERS' did theirs LOOOONG before. So I'm just wondering if the idea was JACKED by 'BASKETBALL WIVES'. If it is, you know better, Shaunie O'Neal!! :-)




I say BASKETBALL WIVES did the best photo shoot with the assortment of HEELS.

But there's always something about the ORIGINAL... it remains CLASSIC, and the BRAXTON SISTERS definitely have down their classic poses!

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