From Boyz n’ the Hood to the Best Man to Are We There Yet?, Nia Long has wowed us with her beauty and talent. She petite starlet is most famous for her short cut that many tried to mimic and failed. Straight or curly, long or short, casual or sexy, Nia manages to stay a true beauty.
Nia Long celebrity profile
Nia Long celebrity profile
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The screening for Michael Jackson’s This is It was held in downtown Los Angeles last night at the new Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live.
Jackie & Jermaine Jackson (Heeeey Jackie, looking good).
Vivica A. Fox with Tito, Marlon and Jackie.
Nia Long and Jennifer Lopez
Vivica A. Fox and singer Judith Hill
Paula Abdul and Roselyn Sanchez
Ashley Tisdale and Monique Coleman; Berry Gordy and guest.
The great one’s clothes on display. Rest in Peace Michael Jackson. We love you forever!!
Slim and trimmer gowns with less fluff are in for brides for fall 2010.
Thomas Iannaccone
George Chinsee
Claire Pettibone
Melissa Sweet
Badgley Mischka
Mel is a hit in black and a miss in blonde.
Mel B. was a Hit at the launch party for the Omega Constellation but a huge Miss at the launch for Glaceau Vitamin Water photocall. Mel next time leave the Tina Turner Ike era wig at home and stick to the dark hues that we love on you. Blondes do not always have more fun.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 22nd annual anniversary dinner was held at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on Monday evening in New York City. Guests included Mary J. Blige, Lynn Whitfield, Fantasia, Marlon Jackson, Monica, Jasmine Guy, and others.
Mary J. Blige
Monica
Lynne Whitfield
Fantasia
Jasmine Guy
Sheree Whitfield
Tasha Smith
A report by Grail Research confirms that more shoppers are turning toward eco-friendly shopping in apparel and health and beauty markets. The Green Revolution has made a significant impact on the way people shop but it has not convinced everyone.
Many consumers say they simply have not found enough products to their liking to support the green effort and some products are not readily available. It also appears that many consumers equate eco-friendly as items made from recyclable material which is not always true.
The trend is heading toward more eco-friendly apparel but the process is still in its early stages. brands like Zara, H&M and Mark & Spencer have already honed in on eco-friendly apparel. Quite frankly the younger generation is more interested in green purchases than their elder counterparts but textile and apparel industry executives are positive that will turn around.
Mariah gets lifted by her dancers in Rio.
Fashion Rocks sizzles in Rio. The 50% fashion 50% rocks event celebrated Fashions Rocks 4th international iteration with Versace, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, and Calvin Klein collections on the runway. The event Mariah Carey “rocked” for the crowd as did Grace Jones, Estelle, Diddy, Ciara, and JaRule.
Mary J. Blige with honoree Frida Gianinni (Gucci). 
Iman
Eva Mendes
Celebs attended the annual FGI Night of Stars on Thursday evening at Cipriani. The Super Star of the evening was designer Oscar de la Renta. Star honorees in fashion included Frida Gianinni, Stephen Jones, Victoire De Castellane and Michael Kors. Catherine Walsh was the beauty honoree, while Kenneth Cole received the Humanitarian Award.
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Australian designer Thulie Ellis found her fashion calling at an early a age. Born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand, Thulie was inspired by her surroundings, enhancing her love of fashion. After a stint at FBI, Syndey’s premier fashion school, Thulie decided to launch her own collection.
Blending femininity and glamour, she created, “Flashes on the Silver Screen”, which launched earlier this year. Thulie created the collection with the modern woman in mind, a woman who enjoys the lush feel of silk against her skin or the dangling of pearls against her neck. Thulie welcomes Chocolate Fashion Blog readers to the Thulie experience, a contemporary collection with a story to tell.
Q. What inspires you as a fashion designer? How do you come up with your ideas?
A. Fashion has always been one of the great loves of my life so it’s fair to say I get inspiration from everything in life. I can’t remember the last time I watched a movie, read a blog or magazine or went to the beach without being inspired and itching to go home and get new concepts onto paper. Most recently and in reference to my latest collection my inspiration has been old school. 6 months ago on a lazy Sunday afternoon I watched Dorothy Dandridge strut her stuff in Carmen Jones in what can only be described as carefully constructed ingenious effortless designs. In the following weeks I found myself renting every movie produced from 1949 to 1970 pen in paper in hand with excitement.
Q. Who is your fashion idol and why?
A. Its hard to pinpoint one person and say yeah she is my idol, she is always flawless and I want what she’s having in my size. Just like the average person the fashion icons have their fair share of hit and misses. If I was to say who I admire it would be a mix between Halle Berry and Eva Longoria. They both dress per the occasion but still manage to exude style and sex appeal. Halle is aware of her fabulous body and dresses like she knows it! Eva Longoria is a little of the old Hollywood glamour and is forever feminine which I love.
Q. Other than your own brand, what fashion brands/designers do you admire?
A. Designers I admire there are so many for such different reasons I absolutely adore Edith Head because she exudes raw natural talent. Coming from humble beginnings in a male dominated arena Edith had no formal fashion education but designed master pieces for the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Bette Davis need I say more on the matter! If you were to ask me about a modern day Designer I would have to say the Versace fashion house as a whole. Gianni Versace in my opinion adored all woman and his master pieces are evidence of this. In a time where woman where all about the power suit Versace made it feminine and I really aspire to that. Since the reign of Donatella she is kept the best parts of her brother’s vision and has taken my breath away time and time again with her ageless masterpieces.
Q. Describe your target customer and how wearing Thulie would make her feel. What is she like?
A. Anyone who knows me will tell you I am a dreamer, so instead of designing for a specific woman in mind I designed for the occasion instead. In a lifetime a woman will go through a lot of firsts; the first date, your 21st, your first job interview, the first day at your dream job, an engagement party, attending your best friend’s wedding the list is endless but what I am trying to say is that the Thulie customer buys with a occasion in mind and wants something that is timeless to savior in her wardrobe while standing out amongst a crowd. I want her to savor the excitement of getting ready as much as I do. My hope is that by the time she has put her make up on, done her hair, painted her nails putting on one of my garments is like getting to the best bit of a piece of cake it’s the part you have been waiting for and its every bit worth the anticipation.
Q. How different is fashion in South Africa compared to what you’ve seen or know of American fashion?
A. Having grown up in New Zealand raised by a South African mother and gaining my fashion exposure from Australia I consider myself very lucky to have been exposed to such different but wonderful extremes of fashion. My personal opinion on New Zealand fashion is it is in a league of its own. It’s purely about individuality and not about what hot according the latest celebrity I really respect that about Kiwi woman. My take on South African fashion is purely what I witnessed growing up which is dress up for every occasion. I love that South African woman dress themselves up in their Sunday bests even if it is only for a trip down to the corner store for milk! Australian designers continue to make my jaw drop there is such talent here is astonishing. In my mind Australian fashion is at the top of the fashion game while remaining true to the Australian clientele I mean come on to create a garment that is glamorous enough to wear to a awards show but just as perfect for the girl partying at her local club/pub/bar on a Saturday that night that’s talent. While all of the above have be great influences in my fashion education this story could not be told without great mention of the American influence. I still find it astounding that for such a large country America is still turning out some of the most unbelievably talented designers. I have to say when ever I need a quick fix of fashion I can always rely on New York fashion week to boost my creative flow.
Q. What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?
A. The best fashion advice I have ever received is “Make it your Own”. As simple as this statement is I truly live by it and am grateful for the advice. Each season we are introduced to so many trends and its easy to get swept away in all the excitement. With time I have learned to take a step back take a deep breath and tailor trends to what suits me. As fabulous as Kate Moss is my background is Zulu with a proud Zulu body to boot so what suits her may not suit me and vice-versa so I may take a little of what she is wearing but make it work for me adding a touch of Thulie to my wardrobe.
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