Grammy Highlights and Lowlights

So last night was the grammy's. and I must say I was disappointed. For the most part the fashion was boring. (come on usher, you looked like you were going to the mall.) Bieber looked adorbz in his White tux. And of course Rihanna wore some eye popping monstrosity that had heads turning. I was most disappointed in Lady Gaga, who not only looked a whole hot mess, but gave a very lack luster performance. I expected so much more from her after her MTV awards antics and stellar performances. She half redeemed herself with the insane half suit jacket half leotard ensemble paired with thigh high boots, and this hat I LOVED!!!! but still GAGA you have failed me.

Katy Perry brought along Grandma who was killing it with her bedazzled cane, and valentino dress and bolero. Katy was very valentine's themed with her hearts and glitter "firework" performance and the cupid wings she rocked on the red carpet. Nicki Minaj had Leopard hair...yea. Solidifying all the reasons why I love her. Snooki and drake had a interesting flirtatious moment on the carpet. Then she asked him if he "smushed" Rihanna. His face = priceless. (p.s Drizzy. CUT YOUR HAIR!!, you had the freshest cut in the game. PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME REGRET LOVING YOU LIKE I DO.)

I have no words for the following people. Ceelo (Tucan Sam) Green, Janelle ( I only have 1 suit) Monae, and Dr. (It took me 30 minutes to peel this leather jacket on) Dre. I will say that Janelle is starting to grow on me. She still irks me though.

Biggest upset by far had to be that the Biebs walked away empty handed. There was a resounding "WHO????" that echoed throughout numerous households when Esparanza Spalding walked away with the coveted "Best New Artist" award.

My FAVORITE PERFORMANCES go to (In this order) 1. Joleen (Dolly P. tribute) performed by Nora Jones, John Mayer and Keith Urban. 2. Bruno Mars- Grenade ( HE HAS GOT TO RELEASE THAT VERSION!!) 3. Justin Bieber & Jayden Smith (ITS JUST SO MUCH ADORABLE-NESS!!!) 4. Christina A, J-Hud, Martina McBride, and Yolanda Adams Aretha Franklin Tribute. Christina gives me goose bumps, even if she doesn't know the words to the national anthem....and finally, 4. Rihanna & Eminem ( while it was great, Im just really OVER that song.)

My "REALLY?!?!" moment came from Lady Antebellum's "Tribute" to Teddy Pendergrass. A tribute which included the chorus to "If you don't know me by now." .....then ended. I like Lady Antebellum, "Need you know" was my jam. But singing 1 line of a 1 line chorus does NOT constitute as a tribute!! so.. REALLY LADY ANTEBELLUM?!?! REALLY!!?!?!?. And thats all I have to say about that. (Forrest Gump voice)

All in all, this years Grammy's was a #FAIL.

The Emmy's is up next. I can't say I have high hopes. I guess MTV is running the award show game these days..... #sigh.

Bow Tie Me Up

This is the coolest thing I have seen in a while. I modern twist on something classic. Executed with precision and an obvious passion. I'm talking about The Art of EMJ. I was introduced to this duo of charisma during my time at the NOLCHA fashion lounge yesterday. I was blown away by how much I LOVED this creation. Leather bow ties. Doesn't really sound like the almost awesome thing ever. But it is. I found myself wondering why I hadn't seen these in GQ. They're AMAZING! I want to buy one for every man I know. I'm even thinking about getting one for myself and turning it into a bracelet :). I respect the comeback of the bow tie. Especially if the Guys of EMJ are the ones ushering the comeback. The founder and creator Eric M Jenkins is this polished, chic, urban powerhouse of confidence. (Think Common meets Fonsworth Bentley with a light coating of Kanye) His Bio is impressive, I encourage you to read. The Brand representative that accompanied him, Vito C. Williams has equally as much presence. I feel a bow tie revolution coming on.

Follow @TheArtOfEmj & check his blog. Its pretty fantastic. http://theartofemj.wordpress.com/

My Boss is Cooler Than Yours :)

Do you hate your internship? Well I feel bad for you because I know absolutely NOTHING about that. Because I work for the lovely talented bubbly adorable miss JESS ZAINO . If the name rings a bell your cool. if it doesnt, well get like the rest of us. MY fabulous boss will be hosting the 2011 Nolcha Fashion Lounge In NYC this upcoming fashion week. deets are as follows:"(NYC, New York) Now in its ninth season, Nolcha will host the Nolcha Fashion Lounge, a pop-up showroom exhibiting independent fashion designers; including complimentary pampering for fashion week-goers and an industry networking party.
The showroom setting will offer editors, buyers and stylists the option to browse the designers at their leisure or to book a Nolcha Style Tour, hosted by celebrity stylist, Jess Zaino, fashion expert for Style Network, TV Guide Network, VH1 and many more.

On the Style Tours, Zaino will provide direct introductions to each brand and pull various looks, demonstrating how to mix and match within the collections while discussing fabrics, price points, and what’s on trend. “The Style Tour is like a one-stop shop for what’s hot on the independent fashion scene, highlighting what’s in theme with what you’ll be seeing on the runway this season,” says Zaino.
Shameless self promotion? Check!

Babydoll...OUT!

Also check her out on Glamour.com's YOUNG & POSH blogger network. Her lastest post has caused a bit of controversy....

http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2011/02/these-boots-are-made-for-walki.html

Girl Crushing

No i'm serious! I.want.to.be.her. How fab is she? Amber Riley is my fav character from GLEE. She has a dynamite voice and shes just so cute! Derek Blanks really hooked up her photoshoot, and in March she is gracing the pages of ESSENCE.

I want her hair, I want her dress. I want her shoes. ( Hide yo kids Hide yo wife just popped into my head.) Some dude on twitter just said she was "slaying it"in this particular photoshoot. I dont think I could have found more appropriate words :)

MAKING LIVES SWEETER WORLDWIDE

Born and raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Megan “Cupcake Meg” Schmidt always had dreams of one day contributing to the world in a big way." That is the way the Bio portion of CupcakeMeg.com begins. I was first introduced to this fundraising initiative via twitter through mutual friends of Meg and my own that attended Hampton U in VA. So in my exploration of what CupcakeMeg really was I found myself admiring this girl who is the same age as me, who's main goal in life is to help those in need. Specifically children in developing countries. What first drew me to the site were these adorable T-shirts my friends had begun wearing. At first I went to the site because I really wanted a T-shirt. But after I read what it was all about I had a renewed sense of pride in my generation. That there are still good people in the world who care about people other than themselves. I am waiting for the "SHOP" section of the website to become up and running so I can buy myself a Tee. But if you live in New York, the next time you are in Brooklyn, stop by Swagger360 (887 Fulton Street btwn Vanderbilt and Clinton Avenues) and cop yourself a Tee for a good cause.I say thats not to shabby for a girl from brooklyn who hustled cupcakes from her dorm...not to shabby at all. I'll be sure to post me in my Tee when I get it. :)