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Supermodels Tyra Banks, Iman, Kimora Lee Simmons and Alek Wek cover the September issue of Ebony Magazine. Where is Naomi? I guess they didn't want a potential catfight on their hands. You know how jealous she gets.
This issue of Ebony celebrates the influence of Blacks in fashion, including models, fashion designers, etc.
It will hit the stands on August 13th.
Girlfriends will never be the same after the character known as "Toni" exited the show. The fabulous girls recently did a photo shoot to promote the new season.
  
Tracee Ellis Ross been preserving the sexy lately. I wonder if she is still seeing Chris Webber.
Things that make you go hmmmm
The new season of Girlfriends jumps off on October 1st.
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- "I hope that when girls see my clothes, my shoes, or my outrageous jewelry collection, they feel the thrill of wanting more for themselves too. I love what my friend Andre Leon Talley said, 'If you are successful, people want to see it. They want to share in your dream." Kimora Lee Simmons, "Fabulosity"
If you've been reading this blog for a while, you're probably quite familiar with my obsession with Kimora Lee Simmons...  ...or at least my love of her book, Fabulosity. I think it's smart, funny, and full of great advice...everyone should own a copy (I won't judge!). Though I was slightly embarrassed by my adoration of a woman who some could say is little more than a super-trophy wife, moves that she's made in the past and present have helped me stand by my convictions. So today I decided to give you: Top Ten Reasons Kimora Lee Simmons is the Bomb. Let's get to it: 1. She has her own reality show.  I was in the Bahamas for the premiere of her show Life in the Fab Lane this past Sunday, but from the looks of the trailer... ...ish is about to be good! Please believe I'll be posted up this Sunday with a bag of popcorn! 2. Homegirl has a Barbie Doll.  You know you've reached Diva status when Mattel wants to emulate your likeness! 3. She puts everyone to work--even her kids!  Julee Greenberg reported in WWD last Wednesday that the two tikes would be the inspiration and partial creative directors of a children's collection, Ming & Aoki, in collaboration with Kimora's Baby Phat Girlz label. The girls are seven and four and they're already making their own dough! 4. She knows how to 'Let it Go' a la Keyshia Cole. When her marriage with rap mogul and international playboy Russell Simmons went sour, she didn't leave in a huff. She simply said, "Next!" and got herself a hot new piece.   That's right, girl! 5. Again, Fabulosity.  I go back to this book for reference every couple of months for career, life, even relationship advice! Get it for as little as $11 here. 6. This 2005 Vanity Fair Article. Yes, it was two years ago, but this article *never* gets old! And I quote, ""I will beat a bitch's ass!" Kimora says of any woman who dares flirt with her husband, the famous Russell, a hip-hop icon for 25 years. Russell and Kimora are hip-hop's Ozzie and Harriet, or perhaps Ozzy and Sharon, a pop-cultural institution. And yet that doesn't keep "the bitches," as Kimora calls them, from trying to make moves." Love. this. article! 7.Her unabashed, unapologetic pursuit and attainment of gilded, gorgeous things.   ...from the maid to the homes and the nannies, sometimes you think...is she serious?!? Part of you is sickened, and part of you is like...alright, she's just...fabulous! 8. Her fun, over the top Baby Phat shows. If, even for a second, you didn't think I was a complete fool, then refresh your memories with these horrible videos: Lol! I'm working on getting a new recording device for the shows this season! Promise! Oh, and no singing. 9. Her cute kids!   How can you hate a woman with such gorgeous offspring?!? 10. Most importantly, her business sense with KLS and Baby Phat  Baby Phat started as an offshoot of Phat Farm, but has eclipsed Phat Farm by far, reporting millions of dollars in sales each year. I'm personally not a Baby Phat girl, but there are tons of women who are! She's the bomb y'all. I'll be sure to be checking into her show every Sunday on the Style Network. Will you? Smootches! PS Want to read more? Check out this 2006 NYMag article by Phoebe Eaton called "Kimora Lee Simmons, the New Queen of Conspicuous Consumption." PSS Need that Barbie? Preorder it for $60 here. Need a look that's says innocent yet chic? Try the following:
Top Row: Milly Cowl Neck Shift Dress, $285, www.intermix.com; Fendi Zucca Spy Bag, $2,000, www.eluxury.com; Diane von Furstenberg 'Revolution' Stretch Charmeuse Top , $198, www.nordstrom.com.
Middle Row: Sutton Studio Exclusive Tweed Dress, $129, www.bloomingdales.com; MICHAEL Michael Kors Oversize Round Sunglasses , $80, www.nordstrom.com; Geo Tweed Jacket, $118, www.whitehouseblackmarket.com.
Bottom Row: Silk Charmeuse Tie-Neck Top, $59, www.spiegel.com; Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy 35 , $645, www.eluxury.com; Dolce Vita York Lace Up Pump, $138, shopbop.com
NeoBoogie.com Weekly Feature 08/13/07
ALMOST BLUE is a perfect example of what it means for a band to be more than the sum of its parts. Formed in 2005 by longtime friends, this Atlanta-based quartet is offering up a fresh dose of originality amid the current flood of derivative mediocrity. With an array of musical influences ranging from jazz, blues, funk, alt rock, and even hip-hop, you might expect the resulting tracks to present a less than cohesive sound. Contrarily, ALMOST BLUE have honed their influences and experiences into something truly note-worthy and memorable. There is a sincerity and heart driving ALMOST BLUE that comes across in not only their recorded tracks, but more notably, in their live performanceâ€"something lacking in many of the over-produced bands of the digital age. If its the true pleasure of the groove you seek rather than the endless and soul-less pursuit of 'cool', look no farther than ALMOST BLUE. You'll not be disappointed.
Raptillion, who use to be a secular free style rapper became a Christian in 1991 and made the decision to yield his gift of rap back to the Lord. In 1998, he was signed to his first record label, M.O.M.R.I RECORDS of Beltsville, MD where he released his first album entitled, To God Be the Glory with the group Eternal Crew that he founded. The song, Still Going Strong, won most requested song on Altared Lives Holy Hip Hop & Urban Gospel Radio. He released his second album in 2004 entitled Holy Warz with the group Damascus Click which was also founded by him.
Raptillion has been doin' his thang since 1991. This kat has been featured on many compilation such as, "The Battle Is Already Won", hittin it off with artists like Az Riel, Daughters Of Jerusalem, K-Lee, Tha Psalmist, Moose, Kaboose, Ethek, Focus, Lex, & many more! Raptillion was also featured on several of FISNO Record's compilations like, "Holy Warz," and "Destination Heaven." He has recently been featured on Missle Record's compilation, mixing it up with Q.Sic Crew, Gifted, Zeeda, Anointed, B.E.R.I.D.O.X, Neophyte, Promise, A.Z.Y, Emcee One, Prozper"D", G.O.D, B.Wright, B-Phraze, Bau Down, CED Enough, Brainwavezz, and Ice 4 Christ. In 2006, his was featured on C.H.A.N.G.E.S. Record's compilation entitled, "Making Changes For Jesus," bangin it with some of today's hottest upcoming artists, such as Ice4CHRIST, Loc Saint, Overcome, and Lyrix..
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