The Art Of The Sublime In Rihanna's 'Where Have You Been' Music Video And Comparison To Beyonce's 'Run The World (Girls)'

Well, after waiting and waiting, Rihanna's 'Where Have You Been' music video has dropped. It has been anticipated to be somewhat tribal.. and TRIBAL was all up and through this video. I also couldn't help that the ambiance of the dance number resembled Beyonce's 'Run The World (Girls)', but nevertheless, these videos are in their own zone.



Rihanna adds her flavor by emerging from the water in ink-black hair, perfectly aiming for the camera, as if she's an otherworldly, Stargate-inspired girl looking and hunting for her 'love'. The other cultural looks brings about an international vibe, suggesting that the video can be related to every nationality. Beyonce's 'Run The World' is in a class by itself; it's almost as if no other copied version can ever top Beyonce's dance-in-the-sand routine. Rihanna comes pretty close, though.

Forming the EYE.... uhhh... several times that happened in the video. Colors and dance routines were good; I especially could see one of these looks being produced by Vivienne Westwood or any designer with a crazy flair of cultural style.

What's your take on it?

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Together, Wearing Leather Jeans

Wow, could this be the new supercouple? And Kim moves on rather quickly, doesn't she? Anyway, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted stepping out of Kanye's silver Maybach, wearing different variations of LEATHER JEANS!

Uhh.. leather jeans for guys? Only Kanye. Now they do look like wax jeans, but I looked closer at the material and it's actually sueded and faded leather. He paired this with a blue-green velvet blazer and tan Timberlands. Not really feeling the tan ones, black would probably be better. But then again, hey... it's Kanye.

Awkward pic of Kanye... Kim looks great in white blouse/blazer, leather pants, and Christian Louboutin Un Boot Heels.

Pic: Upscale hype

Terrence J from 'Think Like A Man' with GF Selita Ebanks; Fresh and Preppy, Touch Of Swag!

Terrence J from '106 & Park' and new movie 'Think Like A Man' was at a basketball game with supermodel GF Selita Ebanks! what a come-up!

By the way, they both look great together and I'm feeling Terrence's jacket with epaulets, simple chambara jewelry, and preppy glasses. Selita? She's a supermodel. DUHH.

I saw Terrence J in person at this lounge in Novi, MI the other day. He was promoting 'Think Like A Man'.

Pic: Necole B***hie

'People' Magazine Declares BEYONCE Most Beautiful Woman In The World for 2012!

BEY-stans and BEY-lovers all over the world, Beyonce has been named 'Most Beautiful Woman In The World' by People Magazine. It is truly an honor to hold that title, oddly more than any other prestigious magazine like VOGUE, ELLE, HARPER's BAZAAR, and more (because PEOPLE is just a celebrity/pop culture magazine compared to a tabloid). Beyonce definitely deserves it, what with her recent birth of Blue Ivy Carter and gaining back her curves.

I'm very sure women everywhere would KILL to grace the cover of this fast-selling, wildly-popular magazine. Congrats, Bey!

Pic: EurWeb, Google, Idolator

Rihanna At TIME 100 GALA For 100 Most Influential; Homegirl is STUNNIN'!!!!

Check out Rihanna as she attended the Time 100 Gala. She has been dressing a little rock-ish, grungy, and '80s for a while, but when it's time to glam up, she does it exceedingly well.

The pink gown, the black, sexy, and glossy hair, the perfect makeup... *PLEASANTLY OVERWHELMED*

Pic: MTO

Khloe Kardashian's Mini Lace Dress and Bright Jimmy Choo SIX-INCHERS!

Man, I wonder how tall Khloe must have been with those SIX-INCH Jimmy Choos she was wearing! But anyway, Khloe looked great in her mini lace dress, a decent leather jacket to accentuate and base out the sensuality of the lace material, and those Jimmy Choo Letita heels. The hair is okay (specifically the top part), but not bad either.

She was at Scott Disick's RYU grand-opening with Lamar Odom.

Sneaker of the Day: Pierre Balmain Gold Zip Sneakers

Saw these sneakers of Upscale Hype, and was just like... 'I gotta have those, well in a cheaper version.' These 'Lexis' sneakers, by Pierre Balmain, retail for $735 and feature a patent leather cap toe, suede leather, gold zip inserts, wax laces, and loads of leather on the insole.

A BOSS LOOK that can definitely be rocked with a black/gold bowtie from my tie collection, 'Vintage Ties by Jaiden' http://facebook.com/vintageties . Check it out...

Rock it out with THIS bowtie!

Pic: Upscale Hype, The Only Jaiden

Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith In Santa Monica; Willow Now Has Purple-Pink Hair!

Willow Smith attended an event with her mother, Jada, as they attended a premiere at Sundance, 'First Positions'. Jada was looking every bit beautiful with her white combo, tan clutch, and Christian Louboutin Lady Max heels.

Willow now sports PURPLE-PINK HAIR with it shaven on the sides. Shec ontinues her ROCKER look; looks like she's coming into her own, since she was appearing Rihanna'esque last year.

Pic: Necole B***hie

Dawn Richards's Various Styles In Regard Magazine

Here's a few photos of Dawn Richards, member of Diddy's DDM team, on a 10-page spread of Regard Magazine. There's a lot of cool looks; here's some of my favorites:

Pic: Necole B***hie

Solange Knowles At Splendid Store Grand Opening; Channels Tracee Ellis Ross In Her Look-- HOTT!

Check out Solange Knowles stepping away from her usual cultural look to attend Splendid Soho grand opening. She wore the store's own blouse, a Maki Oh high split skirt, a Lie Sang Bong turquoise clutch, and clear/black captoe Louboutin 'Illusion' for $795.

I thought this was a hott look; she was especially, and I'm sure not intentionally, channeling Tracee Ellis Ross, known for this type of sophisicated style and HAIR.

Pic: Fashion Bomb Daily

Kanye West In Qatar (HOT city) in Custom 'Unknown' Denim Jacket

Kanye West was in Qatar for filming for a short film, and he was wearing light colors (the shirt could be a little shorter), a good choice since Qatar is a hot city, and judging by the pic where Kanye is, it looks hot and muggy. So Kanye was wearing these YMC snakeskin shoes for $250, but the real focus is on his custom jacket, which I thought was really cool.

The jacket is probably a Levi's (on an inexpensive scale) or a Balmain (on an expensive scale) with cutouts and embroidery... it's just wayyyy cool.

Pic: Upscale Hype

RIHANNA In A Conservative Vintage Dress... Until The Bottom Of The Dress Opens Up!

now I knew that, knowing Rihanna, she wasn't going to wear her vintage white dress AS-IS. As she came out of a restaurant, her dressed opened up at the bottom, revealing stockings in a stirrups design. What's unique about the stockings is that it's not actual stirrups; if you look closely, it's DRAWN-ON.

The complementary 'red' in the stirrups matched Rihanna's Louboutins quite well. 

Pic: MTO

DRAKE Sports A Slight Tan (How?) In Rainy London, But Looks BOSS In His Whole Look!

I don't know if it was nighttime in London that Drake may have appeared slightly darker (well, everyone is darker in the DARK) but I definitely believe he has a slight tan. And his whole look was great as well. Tan windbreaker with gray scarf (skull & bones) that complements the light denim jeans and Balenciaga sneakers for $545.

More angles of Drake and his perfectly subtle--yet still makes a statement--outfit; Man, I would rock that outfit...



That scarf is probably by Alexander McQueen.



Pic: Upscale Hype

Derrick Rose in GQ Spread for May 2012 Issue

Derrick Rose plays ball of course, but he can play in the fashion field, too. Even though it's more than likely that GQ stylists styled Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, but he can dress himself quite well off-court.

Derrick has done a photo shoot for GQ Magazine for the May issue, and there are some cool looks here, except for that real tight outfit I just can't... uhh... mesh with. I don't know what one of the stylists were thinking... but it's whatever...

This is the one I DON'T like... too tight! The shirt is forgivable, but not the pants!

Cool shoot, Derrick could pass for Model....

Pic: GQ

Beyonce and Baby Blue Dressing Like Bohemian and Creole Beauties!

Beyonce and baby Blue Ivy was spotted in Brooklyn doing some visiting around, and they both were dressed like Creole beauties, or as I should say, Bohemian (as MTO, rumor site, also says).

Bey rocked some Michael Jackson penny loafers, short denim shorts, paisley-and-print shirt (most likely Versace), and the MJ hat and glasses... HMM... could Bey be channeling MJ, too?

Oh, and note the scarf on Blue's head...

Pic: MTO

FONZWORTH BENTLEY And Isaac Carree Style At BET 'Celebration of Gospel'

Just something about dressing up to do some CHURCH can really bring out the best as far as style. As a church guy, I'm fond of suits, even though I don't wear them much, and I'm even more fond of a suit when it's played up a particular way. The perfect example is above, with gospel music artist Isaac Carree (left) and Fonzworth Bentley (right).

Isaac has his look done up right with an off-white vest/pants combo, blazer, and the checkered tie inserted cleverly into his vest to produce the 'short tie' effect. Shoes are killer, too.

Now Fonzworth: I've always been a great fan of wild and electric style; Fonzworth embodies that with his multi-colored outfit (especially RED pants, even though I'll dare not wear them) and signature velvet slippers. BOSS!

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SWAG ON LOCK!!!

Pic: Google / BET

Justin Bieber SWAG On 1,000%: Steps Out Of CHROME Fisker Karma In Balenciaga Sneakers!

Justin Bieber was definitely aiming to be 'never overlooked'. He stepped out of his chrome--yes, ALL-CHROME Fisker Karma car. And if that isn't attention enough, check out the Balenciaga patchwork sneakers, for $595, that he wore to match his Atari-inspired T-shirt.

I thought the look was real hott... but gotta say... CAR's HOTTER! Sorry Justin...

Pic: upscale hype

Sneaker of the Day: Louis Vuitton 'Fastball' Hightop Sneakers, DOPENESS

This sneaker, the Louis Vuitton Fastball, was designed paying homage to the American tradition of leather varsity jackets and cloth patches. And it looks very much so with the 'LV' patch, sueded leather, leather cap toe, and an old-world/new-world feel. It's for a staggering $720. 'Staggering' as in, 'I can find sneakers like that for hundreds of dollars less.'

These can definitely be rocked with a great pair of denim jeans, whether crisp and worn-in, with a nice varsity jacket or vest!

Pic: Upscale Hype

Nicki Minaj Rocks A Runway Doused In COLOR... She Looks Like A Walking Black BARBIE!!

The blonde hair, the almost PERFECT face, and the custom coat including tons of COLOR in her other items (including the multi-colored Adidas hightop sneakers).... Nicki Minaj may be pressing to be a REAL-LIFE Barbie.

While the colors are nice and very NICKI, she may be borderline clown-ish with all of this makeup and such-such... the world doesn't need another Lil' Kim.

Pic: MTO

Rihanna On Her 3rd ELLE Magazine Cover In Yellow Rocker Dress! *Video Inside*

Well, Rihanna in on yet another magazine cover... it's becoming ROUTINE *LoL* But nevertheless, she always looks beautiful. This yellow perforated/embroidered leather jacket/skirt combo is HOTTER than HOT.

The hair, the makeup, the intense pose... YUP. Got that rocker FIYAHH! See more pics and video:

 

RIHANNA- ELLE MAGAZINE 2012 from paulafenty on Vimeo.

Rihanna' 3RD 'ELLE' Cover

Pic: ELLE, TheTurnMag, Vimeo

Print Models In ELLE Magazine and VOGUE Japan In Interesting Garments

Just wanted to show some interesting garments that two print models wore in both ELLE Mexico Magazine and VOGUE Japan Magazine. The above one is from VOGUE Japan. I like the darkened mood, the curly hair, the somewhat 'Addams Family' and 'Coraline' vibe coming from the picture.

Below is from ELLE Mexico. Liking the edginess of the Giorgio Armani blazer, as well as the background mood. See more pics...






Ah, just a few high-fashion pics...

Pic: Elle Magazine, Vogue Magazine, Tumblr