Pretty and Pregnant Jourdan Dunn

s: Vogue UK website

Wearing Dolce & Gabbana Resort Collection at a Topshop event in London. What is she? Seven months along by now? Her face has filled in beautifully.

Thandie Newton Wears Matthew Williamson Resort

s: Rosemary/State of Bliss/Style.com

I wouldn't wear this dress myself but I think Thandie looks good in it. I can't decide if I like the shoes or not.

Model Face-Off: Arlenis vs. Jourdan in Alberta Ferretti

s: Marpessa

Arlenis Sosa donned the same Alberta Ferretti look that Jourdan wore on the runway last night at the Met Gala. Which model sold the look?

Round 2: Jourdan vs. Oluchi in Oscar de la Renta

The Costume Insitute Gala 2009: The Model as Muse

Sadly, there was no Naomi this year because of the Azzedine Alaïa boycott but there were still plenty of pretty brown folk in attendance.

Alek Wek was a stunner in her brightly colored cocktail dress and Iman was glamourous as usual (even though I feel like I've seen this style of dress on her a hundred times before.) Ciara went the demure route which was fine (but a bit dull in my opinion.) Tyra's hair reminds me of a cinnamon roll, Kanye and Amber were all smiles and while I generally love her look, I think her dress looks a little too snug. Meanwhile post-Chris Rihanna bit Janelle Monae's look hard. Andre Leon Talley? Well he and his massive tunic were there too.

I'm still looking for pics of Joy Bryant, Kerry Washington, Liya Kebede, Arlenis Sosa, and Halle Berry.

ETA: Joy, Rachel Roy, Kerry Washington, Karen Alexander, Liya, Sessilee Lopez, and Arlenis added!

ETA2: Jourdan Dunn


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Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson @ The SAG Awards

photo source: Lipstick Alley

I think both ladies hit it out of the park this time around. Viola, who's beautiful looks always seem to be downplayed in the movies, is looking quite glamorous in this yellow David Meisterat and Taraji looks so sultry in this white Herve Leroux gown that I've already forgotten how annoying I found her character in "Baby Boy." I cannot wait to see what they wear at the Oscars.

Raven Simone in YSL RTW Fall 2008

Source: Style.com and Lipstick Alley

Designers generally ignore the full figured ladies when it comes to sizing but Raven does her best to pull off this YSL look. I think shortening the dress a bit and dumping that awful corset style belt would have been an improvement. She just looks so pinched and uncomfortable.

The Golden Globes Post

Anyone else watch The Golden Globes last night? I'm wondering how model Alek Wek scored the best seat in the house. I'm not wild about the dress but the Dior jewel tone number looks beautiful against her skin on television.



Gina Torres always looks so regal to me. I guess it's fitting then that she went with a purple gown. Sigh... I still miss "Firefly."



Taraji P. Henson is really accumulating an impressive collection of red carpet pics. I like this J. Mendel dress a lot but I think the dark colors and ruffles looked a little drab on television.



Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez both looked great in my opinion but I think they should have switched dresses. Both of them have sported similar looks in the past.



Viola Davis looked so pretty sitting at her table, I was hoping she would at least get to present an award so I could see her dress. She went with darker tones too but I think she still looks very glamorous here.



I'm just not feeling Shaun Robinson's gown. At all.

ETA: Rutina Wesley just looks flawless.

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Zoe Saldana in D&G

The dress itself isn't my personal cup of tea but it is a fun look. Accessories are key here and I think Zoe's slicked back hair, earrings and black pumps kick it up a few notches. The confident pose doesn't hurt one bit either. I just don't get the pairing of this dress with gladiator sandals on model Jessica Stam. It makes the dress look like a middle school sewing class project.

The holidays are fast approaching and once again, I will be going to the land of no reliable Internet access so I probably won't be posting again for a short time. Please everyone be safe and enjoy yourselves this holiday season whether you celebrate them or not!

pics: zimbio and style.com

Beyonce in Zuhair Murad

I kind of like this dress. It definitely flatters Beyonce's curves but I'm not too wild about how she wore her hair with the look. I think the way the model is wearing her hair shows off the neckline a bit more which is nicer and a little more romantic.

This dress should really be worn by the sexiest vampire at the party but Beyonce's expression and posture just say Miss Congeniality 2008 to me.

Pics: Lipstick Alley and TFS (masquerade)

Kerry Washington in Missoni S/S 09

I go back and forth between liking and not liking this dress and I think it's because of the pockets. Kerry looks a lot better than the model here in my opinion. The model just looks like she was sent here from another galaxy to enslave our planet one maxi dress at a time. What do you think? Also, how do you feel about non-casual dresses with pockets?

S: Lipstick Alley/Style.com

Sasha....I Mean Beyonce in Armani Prive S/S 08

I am in full support of Beyonce wearing clothing not designed by her mother. She's been mixing it up lately sporting a few looks by more avant-garde designers like Gareth Pugh. She doesn't always pull it off but it's still fun to watch her try. Here she is in a more accessible Armani Prive top. What do you think?

S: Style.com and ONTD

Estelle in Versace Pre-Fall 2008

It looks a little snug on Estelle but the color is beautiful on her. I also love what I can see of her jewelry. What do you think?

S:Fashion_Girl22, zimbio, style

ETA: Vivica Fox in Dior 

I haven't alway been a fan of Aunt Viv's personal style but lately she is looking glamorous and age appropriate. Does anyone out there watch her VH-1 show about stylists? Is it worth tuning in?

S: ConcreteLoop, Dior.com

Halle Berry in Calvin Klein @ Calvin Klein 40th Anniversary Party

No contest here. Halle wins.

source: ONTD & Style.com

Elise Neal in Betsey Johnson S/S 2008

I think Elise looks better than the runway model but stripes and polka dots just seem a little too cutsey for my taste.

Photo credit: Style, Wireimage and miss_nyc/TFS