FASHION;-LOUND(LIVE OUT UR DREAMS)CULTURE SPRING SUMMER12.LOOKBOOK

Abi Fashesin and Ashley-Rae Tapping are the creators of Loud (Live Out Ur Dream) Culture label which is a contemporary lines inspired by Africa making use of African prints to create modern shapes and pieces. Their ss12 collection is laden with beautiful colors and peek a boo details. There’s also loads of swimwear and a couple of maxi dresses. Peep more images after the jump

Alicia Keys Dazzles in Anita Quansah, Tsemaye Binitie & Christie Brown for Vibe Magazine | Jewel By Lisa in Vogue Italia’s “PhotoVogue”
About 16 hours ago Vibe Magazine published the photos from their 2nd Global Issue with Alicia Keys on the cover wearing one of my favorite labels out of Africa -via London- Anita Quansah. Alicia also rocked pieces from award winning designer Tsemaye Binitie (Nigeria) and Christie Brown (Ghana) in the inside spread.

Beauty, B‘oldness & Class’- Ella & Gabby Autumn/Spring 12 Collection | The Lookbook
Fashion house Ella & Gabby is one of the  promising brands in the African Fashion Industry.The Autumn/Spring 12 collection from the label oozes sophistication. We are presented with an array of sultry floor-length gowns in colorful mixes of silks and African prints immaculately combined with lace and beaded details.
The collection combines fabrics collected around the world with fabrics from the African coast  to depict the Ella & Gabby woman. The collection is warm, glamorous and the designer successfully  contrasts lace and African prints  to create a perfectly harmonized designs.
The Ella & Gabby woman emulates opulent beauty, inspired by over the top grandeur and prestige. She’s effortless and understands the effect her presence has on her audience.Our brand reflects our vision to celebrate the beauty, boldness, class and pride of a woman in the detailed and simplified art of sophistication and luxury. The collection holds impeccable customer appeal as their cuts, stitches and seams tell compelling stories of feminine elegance and freedom.- Ella & Gabby





         Cheryl Cole’s Summer 2012 Collection For Stylist Pick.
Due to the success of her first collection, Cheryl Cole has designed a Summer collection for StylistPick.com.
 
We have Fizz Wizz, Fizz Balls and Fizz Bomb suede sandal wedges in blue, coral and chocolate brown tones, each adorned with colourful tassel laces.

      Cobie Smulders In Donna Karan – ‘The Avengers’ LA Premiere
 
As gorgeous as Scarlett Johansson looked on the red carpet for ‘The Avengers’ in Hollywood, California last night, Cobie Smulders did one better.
The actress upstaged her co-star by looking drop-dead gorgeous wearing a Donna Karan Spring 2012 dress.
Even with the modified plunging neckline, the actress still set temperatures soaring.
Her sleeveless patchwork gown with copper and black sequined embellishments was styled with loose wavy tumbling locks and a crystallized copper clutch.
Cobie lived up to her name by smouldering on the red carpet.
She was easily my favourite on the red carpet at this event as she books herself a place in the BDOTW list.


Sexy 'Glee' Star Naya Rivera Prefers TV High School To The Real Thing: 'I Was Super Flat Chested And Really Skinny'
                                      Scarlett Johansson  Magazine.

     GISTVILLE: Fashion, Music And Lifestlye and Alll Things In Between.
ERICKA DOTSON IN MAY 2012 ISSUE OF SISTER2SISTER MAGAZINE!
  Jennifer Lopez In Victoria Beckham – ‘American Idol’ Season 11 – Top 7 To 6 Live Elimination Show.
Jennifer Lopez hit another fashionable home run out of the ballpark last night for the ‘American Idol’ top 7 to 6 live elimination show.
 The judge wore a Victoria Beckham Spring 2012 frock, which we recently saw on WAG Abbey Clancy.
 JLo’s orange sorbet VB halter dress with sporty grey straps was teamed with Lanvin leather, suede and wood platform sandals, plus a selection of signature JLo bling.

Wavy locks and flawless, as one would expect, makeup completed her look.

As we all know, VB’s dresses are tight fitted but have give due to the stretch material.
 The creases on Jennifer’s dress in this picture are more a result of being seated than the dress being too tight.
 On her arrival to the AI set, the dress looked flawless.
                                  Studio D'Maxsi by Afua Sam
Studio d’Maxsi is a design house owned by Ghanian, US based designerAfua Sam. It is celebrated for its innovative sophisticated and edgy women’s wear line for the modern woman. Studio d’Maxsi specializes in red carpetlooks, party dresses, casual chic (men & women) wedding dresses, suits, (men & women) and accessori.







                               Who Was Your Best Dressed This Week?
  •  Erin Heatherton in Carolina Herrera
  •  Scarlett Johansson in Versace
  •  Rose McGowan in Preen
  •  Leelee Sobieski in Maki Oh
  •  Coco Rocha in Zac Posen
  •  Freida Pinto in Prada
  •  Jennifer Lopez in Catherine Malandrino
  •  Cobie Smulders in Donna Karan
Solange Knowles In Salvatore Ferragamo & Maki Oh – Salvatore Ferragamo Fifth Avenue Store Re-Opening.
 Solange Knowles attended the re-opening of the Salvatore Ferragamo Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City yesterday evening.
The star wore a Ferragamo Spring 2012 look with a Maki Oh blouse.
I just love the jewel tones, but the black-and-white marble-print Maki Oh blouse I’m not so sure about.
This is the second time in a row that I haven’t been blown away with a Solange look, which is a rarity.
Ferragamo ‘Blejan’ bi-colour sandals, a bold pink lip colour and a gold minaudiere completed her look.
                          WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS LOOK.

Rihanna breaks a fashion rule as she steps out in socks and sandals
Wearing socks and sandals has generally always been a big fashion no-no.
Never one to follow convention, Rihanna decided to wear the unflattering combination for dinner in Los Angeles last night.
Perhaps too jetlagged to care, the 24-year-old teamed her black knee-high socks with a red toe with black panelled sandals.

Having spent the past few weeks travelling the globe promoting her new film Battleship, Rihanna couldn't wait to have dinner at the Italian eaterie in Santa Monica.
She earlier complained of feeling rough after the 14 and a half hour flight from Sydney.
The star tweeted: 'Longest flt everrrrr.'
While Down Under, she narrowly avoided a meeting with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.
The troubled R&B star jetted into Sydney just as Rihanna was leaving on Thursday morning.
During her trip to Australia, the singer reportedly cut an interview with TV show Sunrise short after tiring of questions about her lovelife.
Sock it to me: Rihanna is glad to be back in LA after weeks of gruelling promotion
Rihanna claims to be single amid speculation linking her to rapper Drake, ex Brown and Ashton Kutcher.
When asked if it was frustrating being linked to many celebrity males she just talks to, she said: 'Very frustrating. Almost as frustrating as being asked about it. I mean, what's the point.'
Defending the question, reporter Natalie Barr explained: 'Well people are interested in you, you're a big star.'
Rihanna then responded: 'They are. And they're interested in a lot of things - a lot of things that don't matter. Or shouldn't.'
A voiceover then explained the interview had been cut short


Avengers star Chris shows off his action man muscles as he goes rock climbing for a magazine shoot.










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