Paula Patton in NYC in All-Black, Wearing Chanel Hightop Sneakers

Paula Patton was in NYC looking every bit her beautiful self. She is one of several celebs who can morph their looks anywhere from high-fashion to dressed down, as she looked in this picture. Even though she was dressed down, her 'labels' were not; She wore a Goyard totem bag, leather leggings, and Chanel high-top sneakers, a fancy re-take on the popular Converse 'Chuck Taylor' sneakers.

HOTT LOOK-- even more so in black.

Pic: Fashion Bomb Daily

Alicia Keys Is HAIR HIGH, All-Black, and Suited and Booted For VIBE Magazine

Alicia Keys just makes ALL-BLACK look stunning.

Check out her VIBE Magazine cover, sporting that slick high updo, high-collar black moto jacket, black lipstick. DOGGONE IT... black really ain't looked THAT good in a minute.

Pic: VIBE; Necole B***hie

Always BET on BLACK: Gucci's Fall/winter 2012 Women Runway Show Puts Out Stunning Black Collection!

Another fine collection by GUCCI Fall/Winter 2012 Women's Show.

Extensive use of BLACKS, but surprisingly in a myriad of colors. I liked the DARK mood within the mirrors in the background that seemingly brightens the ambiance of an otherwise dark and dreary show.

Pic: Youtube

Vanessa and Angela Simmons Are Philanthropists; Hosts PASTRY Charity Event In Girlie Style

 This past weekend, Vanessa and Angela Simmons gave back to their surrounding community, in style. The PASTRY charity event/skate party included main stars like Nick Cannon. Angela Simmons (left) has that really girlie and lollipop-vibe withher pink tank top, flowery tutu, and unique Pastry sneaker roller skates. WAY TO PLAY THAT UP... And Vanessa Simmons was looking every bit of the model and socialite she is with her all-black attire, accentuated in swathing pearls and long locks.  Pic: Necole B***hie

Rihanna In ALL-BLACK Clothing w/ Knee-Length Bear Fur Coat

Ladies, here's a template for your WINTER LOOK.

Look like 'We Found Love' singer RIHANNA in all-black clothes, including this slim and lustrous knee-length beaver fur coat, which is appropriate enough for any after-5 event or destination.

RULE OF FASHION THUMB: Big, bulky fur coats usually are out of place in certain places. Slim fur coats work best.

Pic: MTO

Party Promoter SLIMM and Amber Rose... Together... and Back In Black

Party promoter SLIMM (Vivica Fox's ex-fiance) and socialite Amber Rose hooked up this past weekend for business purposes only (or so I hear). Both people looked great in their BLACK ensembles.

Slimm wore a black nylon jacket with great accessories like the sunglasses, watch, and cap.

Amber Rose wore 'just the black blazer' (since she wore no pants but the pantyhose) paired with ILL sunglasses. Wait til I get more pics of Amber's outfit... whew...

BLACK is the new BLACK.


(Not the outfit she wore but still nice...)

Pic: MTO/ Zimbio

D-WADE Mentions In GQ's Nov. 2011 Issue That He Painted (Or Still Paints) His Toenails Black!

 Dwyane Wade in V Man Fall 2011 issue

For those of you who follow up on fashion and athletes alike, you will know that NBA athletes are becoming more and more image-conscious. Miami Heat's very own Dwyane Wade is one of those image-conscious guys.

D-WADE mentioned in GQ's November 2011 issue that 'Man, I kind of want to paint my toenails black,' and that shocked me a little bit. I had to 'catch myself' because I had to remember that we actually live in a day and age where the influences of hip-hop (baggy jeans, Timberlands, THUG LIFE look) are slowly diminishing and a more softer look (no pun intended) is now becoming dominant.

What I mean by 'softer' is that guys are increasingly paying no mind to the 'RULES OF BEING A MAN' and are starting to wear more colognes and smell-good body sprays, more fitted shirts and jeans, colorful bracelets AND AN EXTREME IN D-WADE'S CASE: nail polish!

I don't think I'll ever go that far *LOL* but if D-Wade likes it, okay.

To check out more of D-Wade's interview with GQ, check out http://gq.com

Pic: Google/ Fashion Bomb Daily