I <3 Fashion!

In the spirit of Valentine's Day coming up, I thought I'd share with you some fashion pieces I absolutely heart right now.

First up: See by Chloe's Daisy Rosette Dress, which I happened upon while searching for steals and splurges for my Hot Trend: Bold Print Mini story. I can't get over how gorgeous the colors are on this dress. Plus, the rosettes add another visually interesting detail in that they sorta blend into the multi-hued daisies, but when you notice them, you go, "Wow!" At $625, there's no way I'll ever own this dress, but a girl can dream can't she?...

UPDATE: I saw this dress at the mall today. Meh...it doesn't look as great in person : (

Next is Kenneth Jay Lanes's Multi-Flower Necklace. I've been loving this jewelry trend for a hot minute. The mix of the flowers and layered strands--so modern and fresh! I prefer the longer ones to the shorter versions. This necklace, in particular, will make a simple outfit look fab instantly! And even though it's on sale at $192.50, I still can't bring myself to spend that much money on a single thing.

I'm not into Juicy Couture, but I am a fan of cocktail rings, and this Garden Party Ring is to die for. (Yes, I realize I have a passion for flower fashion.) It reminds of the ones from Dior that my mom is obsessed with--but cheaper. At $88, I actually considered buying it BUT I can't find it for sale anywhere online...isn't that the way the cookie usually crumbles.

I am by and large a flip flops girl because one of my feet is bigger than the other and it's a real pain trying to find shoes that fit. But it's been so cold--and rainy--lately that I pretty much screw myself if I walk out my house in flip flops. I could use another pair of boots : ) and I love these Crochet Boots from LIVS. Finally! A non-flower item.

They look so comfy, quirky and, most importantly, low maintenance! I'm very weird about boots. If they get a scratch on them, I can't deal. I will put them back in the box and won't take them back out until I get over it, which tends to be a very, very long time. I don't think I'll have that problem with these. They're $132. I saw them late last year--and still haven't had the nerve to splurge on them : ( Maybe one day....

I love chunky scarves. They're just so easy and make any outfit feel special. Forever 21's Aspen Crinkle Scarf is very Missoni-esque. I love the colors. It's only $9.80! Hopefully I'll see it at the Forever 21 in The Americana 'cause I'm not down to pay shipping. Hehe...


I don't know about you, but I was practically drooling over the feathered hair accessory Carrie Bradshaw wore on her would-be wedding day until she pointed out it was a real bird. Well, I guess dead bird would be more accurate. There's no way I could rock a dead bird on my head no matter how--pardon the pun--fly it looked. Lol!

I much rather prefer Fred Flare's Deep Navy Feather Headband. It has so much drama and attitude. It's 28 bucks...I'm hoping it'll go on sale soon.

Electric blue anything. That color is so hot right now. I'm sure this Forever 21 Beaded Trim Knit Top will be marked down to $8.99 sooner or later.

I really, really like this Military Jacket from William Rast. It's so wearable--and perfect! That's a heck to the naw to the $407 price tag though.

Here's hoping I run into knockoffs of almost all of these : ) Cheers!

And Then There Were Two...

7:58: The season premiere starts in a couple min. Keep checking back for my take on everything that goes down as I do some live blogging!

8:00: Aww...the show starts off with Dawn, Aundrea and Shannon reacting to what happened the night diddy kicked out the bad apples. Shannon tells the fans to hang in there...and yet she didn't accept the invite to come back?! Just saying.

8:04: Now, it's about the boys. Hmm, I doubt I'd keep watching the show if there's no DK : (

8:07: Whoa, what is up with Robert's faux mohawk and check scarf? Someone's been jocking Ye's fresh. Lol!

8:11: Ugh, Making His Band? Really? That's why none of your artists can stay afloat, Diddy--'cause you wanna be all up in the videos, all on the records...lol

8:15: The boys talk about the DK break up. Go ahead at Q for calling out Aubrey. Robert's speaking the truth. I wouldn't give it up either!

8:16: Oh, Donnie...Diddy's saying to be the male version of Aubrey, basically! It's okay to be that way 'cause you're a solo artist.

8:22: Lovin' Dawn's boyfriend-style outfit!

8:23: Damn, when did Diddy put on the artist hat for Making The Band? Ugh! He wants the spotlight on his damn self. Is that Dawn I hear on the track...?

8:25: Lol @ Dawn's Michael Jackson voice! I never noticed that before, but it's so true!

8:26: Shannon isn't returning Dawn's calls : (

8:28: Ooo...I would've loved to see Diddy call every one of the girls! Haha...

8:32: Donnie's getting emotional with his mama. Dang, his mama look like she's not one to be messed with. Lol, Donnie looks like a little boy right now.

8:37: There go Q and Robert...after he went on about not jeopordizing the dream.

8:41: Dawn's such a cutie...maybe the girls will call her after seeing this?

8:45: Sorry...I can do without Day26...

8:52: Aww, I miss seeing DK in concert. Will we see another?

8:58: Yay, Aundrea's ready to get back to work!!! Fight, fight, fight! Ooo...Looks like there's hope!

8:59: Damn, Q and Brian...dra-ma!

Happy Birthday, Brocka!

Before I forget, I want to say Happy Birthday to my favorite singer of all time: Brandy. She turned the big 3-0 today. Here's one of the performances from earlier on in Brocka's career that made me fall head over heels in love with her voice. And to think, she was just a teenager.

Good night!

Auburella Strikes Again!

I originally wanted one of the lasts stories of the night to be one that PURELY hyped up tomorrow's season premiere of Making The Band. But instead my plans were tainted when I saw these screen grabs of Aubrey's pictorial for the March issue of Playboy. Way to make a name for yourself, Aubrey--not to mention capitalize off DK's demise, which you had a lot to do with.

Her...What? Herpes!

No, those aren't new pics of Rihanna in public covering her badly beaten face. They were actually taken early last month when her and Chris Brown were overseas in Dublin. With all the "reasons" floating around about why Chris released his inner monster on his Disturbia girlfriend, I was reminded of these images, which were originally posted on YBF.

At first, it was speculated that it must've been extremely cold, and that's why Ri Ri was literally all wrapped up. Days later, she was spotted with her boo minus the scarves.

Do like Chris in the second pic and look closely! That's a cold sore on the songbird's lip. My friend and I were talking at work today about the whole herpes rumors. He gave it to her. She gave it to him. After which, she did some research--thank you, 'cause I hate seeing related-search term pics pop up on Google--and pretty much said that's definitely herpes. Yikes!

What kills me is that the couple still partied like it was 1999. So, who cheated on who? With whom? Who knows? One thing's for sure: This shit is going to get ugly.

The Jonas Brothers Have a Shot at Tila Tequila

The Jonas Brothers may have a squeaky clean image, but over-sexed Tila Tequila believes it will be far too simple for her to turn these boys around!

"It's too easy, because I could just, like, take my clothes off, and, that's it, they're done," Tequila confidently told us over the weekend at the Cash Money Records Pre-Grammy Party to Honor Lil Wayne. "They'd jizz their pants before I'd even get started! I need more of a
challenge."

"I think I'm too much of a woman for them," the seductive reality star added. "I don't think they could handle this--sorry."

The JBs aren't the only people who are getting a piece of Tequila's mind...

The MySpace sensation who says her latest "goal is to win a Grammy," doesn't have much faith in Kendra Wilkinson's upcoming toned-down Girls Next Door spin-off show.

"Maybe if Kendra has like 3-ways with her husband and some other girls or some playmates, then yeah, I'll watch her new show," she said. "I need to see some action. I think when you become famous for a certain character, you still have to give the audience a little bit of
what you came from."

And while Tequila enjoys watching a little "action," something tells us we won't be seeing the virginal JoBros hopping on her action train anytime soon!

--Dahvi Shira, Contributing Writer

Kelly's Very Un-Birthday Suit

Kelly Rowland's surprise birthday party took place at Opera last night, and her DC BFFs Michelle and Beyonce were there to celebrate the occasion. As you can see, Kels' bandmates dressed down--practically the same, even--to give her the spotlight, and she needs all the help she can get! Girlfriend hasn't been seen or heard in the states since God knows when. Unfortunately, she fails to take advantage of the once in a lifetime opportunity, instead opting to look meh in an lbd and doo doo brown coat. Happy Birthday!