Brown Sista

The beauty that is Halle Berry was spotted leaving her dentist’s office in L.A. I love her new laid-back looks. They’re very comfy, yet chic. To get a dress similar to Halle’s, try a Graham & Twill halter dress [$214]. On her arm is one of her fave Versace bags — the Puckered Leather Hobo [$3,440].

She’s also rocking the new ‘tribal-inspired’ sandals look!

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Gabrielle Union was spotted last week, outside of her hotel, in New York City. She wore a strapless dress by Corey Lynn Calter, and the very stylish Louis Vuitton ‘Mahina’ bag.

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Unless you’re a celebrity, rich, or hoping to be in financial debt, it’s not easy to splurge on things like an $11,200 Louis Vuitton bag, $600 shades by Chanel, or a $2,000 pair of Christian Louboutin pumps — EVERYBODY AIN’T ABLE!

For this edition of ‘Star Looks, For Less’ we have…

Gabrielle Union

She attended Alonzo Mourning’s ‘Summer Groove Beach Ball’ party in Miami last night. On her feet, Gabby sported a pair of Roger Vivier’s ‘Satin Rosette Platform Sandals’, originally retailed at $1,050!

Like I said — “Everybody ain’t able!” — so if you’d like an affordable pair like Gab’s, check out Baker’s ‘Salma’ pumps, with a 4 1/4″ heel, for only $39.99 .

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Summer started almost two weeks ago. It’s only gonna get hotter, and hotter. So, make sure you stop by your fave boutique and pick out “THE PERFECT SWIMSUIT”.

Here are my fashion picks for swimwear, by celeb body-type::

                        
Rihanna has stated that she is about 5′8″. If you’re tall, with long legs like Rihanna’s, then show off those long, lean legs this summer! These barely-there bottoms are perfect — spanned with links of diamante chain to add more jazz to your look. (I think the skulls and studded jewelry are very “Rihanna”).

                        
J. Hud is a perfect example of today’s ‘curvy brown sista’. She always plays up her curves in sexy, memorable, yet sophisticated looks. A tankini and boyshorts with drawstrings on the side, like this set, is a great match, because the rouching at the belly creates for a subtle camouflage, and the bottoms are adjustable, so you can take them from swim bottoms to boyshorts. Add black and gold accessories to top off this suit.

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R&B songbird, Keyshia Cole, was spotted @ Mr. Chow, making a glamorous entrance at the Interscope and A&M records “Creme of the Crop” BET Awards afterparty. 

She looked super-cute, and summer-ready in this colorful number. I’m sort’a tired of seeing the whole high-waisted pants trend, but Keyshia def pulled off the look — rocking a tucked-in flowy yellow tube top, hot pink belt and mary-jane pumps, with a Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolor ‘Speedy 30′ bag, [valued a $2,170]. And, she topped it all off with a bright blue eye shadow. I love it!

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Hi Everyone,

I want to introduce myself to you. My name is Shanteé, and I run the site Fashionista101.com . I’ve just been added to the Brown Sista family as the ‘Official Fashion Contributor’, and my job is to basically keep you all in the “know” of what’s hott in the world of fashion.

I’ll be posting regularly — mostly about new fashion trends, beauty tips, celeb-fashion candids, and who wore what, when, and where.

You can also check out all my posts by visiting the Fashionista101 link in the categories section, and view more about me here.

“We might not all have the same styles or tastes, but we’re all Fashionistas of some sort!”
-Shanteé

Gracing the October/November edition of Genlux Magazine is the one and only Mary J. Blige- and what can I say? Wow! The sista looks absolutely amazing. Mary has always made a beautiful covergirl and Genlux captured her beauty perfectly with the cover shot. Genlux is described as a luxury fashion and beauty magazine for the affluent Southern California woman, offering the latest on what to wear, how to wear it and where to find it. Unfortunately, unless you live in California you probably will not be able to find this particular issue. I received this pic over a week ago but cannot find the actual magazine anywhere. I guess that just leaves us this cute little cover to admire from afar.

The Voice of New York City, Angie Martinez along with Covergirl’s Queen Collection present the First Annual Angie Martinez Hair Show & Beauty Expo. This ground breaking event will bring together hair, make-up, beauty, music, and fashion to create this one of a kind Expo. Taking place on November 24th at New York’s Hammerstein ballroom, this all day event will be one that your family will not want to miss. Top beauty experts, stylists, makeup artists and industry insiders will come together for the first time to give Angie’s listeners tips on what products work best for their hair, complexion and lifestyle. Joining Angie are guests Queen Latifah , Missy Elliott , Eve, Meagan Good , Ashanti, Keyshia Cole & many more!
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Singer Whitney Houston made a surprise return to the spotlight last night, taking to the stage at the Swarovski Fashion Rocks show in London, England. Rumors had Whitney performing but instead she stepped onto the stage decked out in a gorgeous white Valentino dress and introduced the final catwalk show of the night, while Patti Labelle and The Sugarbabes ( A British version of Destiny’s Child) sang Lady Marmalade. As you all know, Whitney is trying to make a comeback in 2008 and random appearances, while looking like a million bucks, is generally part of the comeback strategy. Hopefully Whitney will return to the U.S soon and grace her American fans with not just an appearance but an performance. I know the world, like myself, wonders if Whitney’s pipes are as incredible as they used to be.
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