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	It's Halloween weekend, y'all - and Miami's about to go crazy. If I make it out to South Beach this weekend (and that's a big IF), I expect to see more slutty outfits than usual. And it's already difficult enough to tell the club goers from the working girls, if you catch my drift. Have you all noticed the sluttification of Halloween? I'm not a prude, but I personally prefer costumes with originality, rather than the "sexy cat/librarian/devil/angel" costumes I tend to see ladies squeezing themselves into around these parts. It's so done to death, you know? But I really loathe the trend in children's costumes. How do you celebrate All Hallows Eve? Are you dressing up this year? Taking your little darlings trick-or-treating? If you're a plus size bella looking for costumes, I found a decent selection of costumes over here (um… what does it say about me that I already own an outfit similar to the Dashiki costume shirt)? Or you could always take Soulbounce's suggestion and go as Erykah Badu . Hee hee! That collection of images is just hilarious to me. Butta - you a fool for that one, LOL. If y'all haven't checked out Soulbounce, you really need to treat yourselves today. AND - before I forget, my girl Dede from Clutch Magazine is going to be interviewed on the one and only Cocoa Mode on XM radio (channel 169) tomorrow at 1:45 p.m. EST. They'll be discussing fall/winter fashion and all things Clutch. Cocoa Mode is the bomb, so if you haven't checked THAT out yet, clicky click here. Yay!! It's Friday! One of my favorite recent Friday rituals, is to choose the perfect song to drive away from work to. Sometimes it's a song that just rocks, like Hypnotize by the White Stripes, or something funky, like So What the Fuss by Stevie Wonder (and En Vogue on the hook!) . But this week, I already know what it's gonna be. I've been rocking this song all week. I Shall Be Released was written by Bob Dylan in 1967, and the most known version of the anthem is definitely by The Band, as featured in The Last Waltz. (on a side note, big thanks and respect to our friend Forrest for making me watch The Last Waltz. Great stuff there). Dylan's version of the song is great, natch… but it's so not my favorite. Call me biased, but I think Nina Simone's is far superior. Here's her versions of Dylan's classics, Just Like a Woman, and I Shall Be Released. But I want to feel uplifted and bright on a Friday evening, so the version I'll be rocking to at 6:00 on the nose today is by Jacob Miller. Here - listen, have it, let it wash over your weary spirit here. I love-love-love-LOVE Jacob Miller. Bob arley called him his favorite singer. He had so much more to give, but tragically, he died at age 27 in a car accident. 27 is incredibly young, and he did so much with his time. There's something so touching about his version of I Shall Be Released, to me. And here's a bonus shout-out to the spirit of Jacob Miller that goes with my earlier Rastabella post. I'm a Natty!

	Boyish Charm & Instant Shape by Talysha Menswear-inspired pieces are a must-have for fall and like true fashion risktakers, Amerie and Jessica Simpson show the world how to wear the look confidently. Above: Amerie arriving at Out Magazine's Out 100 Awards in New York City. ...To wear this look and wear it well, don't be fooled into thinking that menswear only consists of tailored suits. Let that fearless fashionista inside of you come out and play for awhile by taking this look and putting your own little twist on it. In doing so, I suggest that you make the look your own by wearing a sleek pantsuit paired with the season's bold hues. Also, invest in a fitted vest or a pair of suspenders and team with a fitted shirt to add a feminine twist to this look. Above: "Deep plunge bodysuit" and "High-waist step in" shapewear from the Instant Shape collection. Sexy. Edgy. Revolutionary. These aren't exactly the first words that come to my mind when thinking about shapewear, but this was the vision Dr. Rey, from the hit show "Dr. 90210," had when he teamed up with Australian designer Bruno Schiavi to create Instant Shape by Dr. Robert Rey. Instant Shape is the first sexy shapewear co-designed by a plastic surgeon. So, not only will it look good, but it will literally drop you a FULL dress size. How great is that? Instant Shape by Dr. Robert Rey was designed using Dr. Rey's reconstructive plastic surgery secrets as well as Bruno's knowledge in the lingerie/shapewear category. Dr. Rey has always been an advocate that surgery should be your LAST resort and this new collection is the answer for every woman who wants to correct their body flaws without the high cost or danger of going under the knife. On October 27th, Instant Shape will be launched exclusively at Sears and on HSN nationwide. Prices range from $27-$60.


	by Claire ...but I hope you understand! At any rate, I did my best to answer a few. Rihanna's been very popular this week, so why not just start with her? Reader Keisha says, "I am truly digging the footless thigh highs that Rihanna is wearing..." "...actually the whole outfit has a subtle fierceness to it. Please help!" Hey, hey. It seems Rihanna is a huge fan of sweater dresses (remember last week?). Get her look with the following: Top Row: Sete di Jaipur Ombre Wool Scarf, $155, www.intermixonline.com; Calvin Klein Jeans Sweater Dress, $70, www.macys.com. Bottom Row: 48" Stirrup Leg Warmers, $10, www.shop.com; Christian Louboutin Gwenissima Black pumps, $680, www.net-a-porter.com. Next up, reader Shari asks, "How do I get the look Rihanna rocked to Ne-Yo's Birthday bash???" Sweater dresses to the rescue! Get her look with the following: Left to Right: Acrobat - Turtleneck Sweater Dress in Charcoal, $167, www.coco-delilah.com; Donald J Pliner Women's Leon Boots, $400, www.endless.com. Yeah the boots are a bit expensive, but they're a much better option than the $2,000 Christian Louboutin thigh highs! Next, we've got some blogger love! Jen from the B Life said in a post earlier this week: We need help!!! ...Do you have any clue where we can find this coat? Awesome doesn't even begin to describe it... Hey Jen! I wasn't able to find the exact coat, but found a couple that came close. If you simply

	Looks like Rihanna had an early Halloween at Powerhouse in Philly.... Ciara & 50 Cent Are JUST FRIENDS Ciara on her relationship with 50 Cent: ""He's a really great friend, and great friends think of really great [birthday presents]," Ciara told People Magazine at her 22nd birthday party at Manhattan's Nikki Midtown on Thursday night."For some reason, with this friend, everybody turns everything into something else!" When it comes to what she's looking for in a man: "Confidence is really important to me, and someone that has goals" she said, adding that she doesn't have to end up with someone famous, but she prefers "to date someone who understands what I do. Just be understanding of this lifestyle and me working a lot. That's all that matters!" Source I knew all of those rumors were just publicity for the both of them. By the way, Ciara, where was our invite to your party? Notorious B.I.G. Wax Figure Unveiled in Manhattan

	Model, Chanel Iman is a 17 year old Korean/African American supermodel who was raised in Atlanta, GA. She walked down the runway for the first time in 2006, and has since modeled for designers such as DKNY, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Anna Sui, and more. She is definitely a FABULOUS new face and a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. Photos of Chanel Iman after the jump... With ANTM's "Runway Diva Miss J" Why Vogue Magazine gotta put her on the inside, though? Modeling Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. Strutting in Dolce & Gabbana FIERRRRRRRRRCCCE!