Sneaker of the Day: Christian Louboutin '20 Ans' Red Sneakers

Check these out, the new Christian Louboutin '20 Ans' red sneakers. I like the wording (you can see 'MIKA' and 'BOY' in it, don't know the connection but it's still cool) and I especially love RED sneakers. Red sneakers always provide a POP to otherwise basic clothing.

Also check the embellished crystal blue Louboutins in the top left corner of the pic.

Pic: Tumblr

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

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

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

Singer/Actress BRANDY sPotted Outside Of 'Good morning America' In Updo, 'Trash' Louboutins, and Giant Celine Bag

That is SEXY.

Check out actress/singer Brandy entering and exiting 'Good Morning America' wearing three key looks, a prominent black updo with EDGE, 'Trash' Louboutins-- at a not-so-trashy price: $1,375 , and a large Celine bag.

This homegirl could be runway-ready, don't you think?

(Sorry for my post delays, been busy working on my new website for my tie collection, Vintage Ties by Jaiden http://vintageties.tumblr.com )

Shock Factor: Kim Kardashian Goes Out To Eat With BFF... NeNe Leakes?!

Now in the name of fashion, whoever celeb I think looks best, I like to post about them. But this one came across as a shock, like seeing a preppy white family in the deep HOOD of Detroit.

I know you've seen the above picture so you see what I mean. Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the reality world. She earns her millions from co-producing her reality shows, to endorsement deals, to most recently a movie deal with Tyler Perry, 'The Marriage Counselor.' So could she be a good fit with NENE LEAKES, a reality star on the opposite end of the spectrum?

NeNe is known as the loud-mouthed matriarch who first exploded onto 'Real Housewives of Atlanta.' And a few years later, she got deals to star in Celebrity Apprentice, The Game, GLEE, and possibly more this year.

SOOO... NeNe and Kim (not THAT Kim) were hanging out together, laughing and having a ball, even though Kim's makeup artist accidentally tweeted the Kardashian sisters' numbers. SMH.

BTW, both women wore very nice and respectable clothing. Ladies, you can't go wrong with a good pair of jeans and a blazer. NeNe and Kim wore the same thing, only Kim in Louboutins and NeNe with a Hermes Birkin bag.

Pic: FreddyO

2012 Oscars Edition: Actress Michelle Williams In Coral Louis Vuitton Gown

Michelle Williams has been pretty much spot-on with a lot of gowns she wears, and this gown is no exception or surprise. This coral (not red) Louis Vuitton layered gown was accessorized with Christian Louboutin heels (not shown), Bottega Veneta clutch, and Fred Leighton jewels.

I thought even though the color was bold, Michelle's signature short hair and very simple jewelry kept everything balanced.

Pic: Just Jared

Black History Month Edition: ANTM/Supermodel Eva Marcille

(Above: Most recent pic at time of post; pumps are encrusted in Swarovski crystals by Louboutin for $6,000)

In honor of Black History Month, I'm going over many of the black supermodels, actors, actresses, entertainers, singers, activists, etc. One of the many who graces my blog is supermodel 'Eva Marcille' (or Eva Pigford). She won America's Next Top Model several years ago, and she's been doing great ever since, winning photographers' hearts as well as winning spots on magazine covers.

Check out some of her pics below, and bask in Eva's beauty:

(with Lance Gross)

Pic: Google / Various

Polarizing Looks: Rihanna's Rocker Look w/ $750 Chanel Biker Hat + Katy Perry In Cotton-Candy Look With Versus Dress and Louboutins

Polarizing looks.

Rihanna and Katy Perry are shown worlds apart in their style. Rihanna has been maintaining that ROCKER look wearing her $740 Chanel biker hat while Katy Perry stays steady with the blue-hair, cotton candy look with her Versus by Versace dress and new Louboutins.

Pic: Upscale Hype

Excerpt from Fashion Bomb Daily: RIHANNA's A New Blonde

Hey readers, check out this post from Fashion Bomb Daily, one of my favorite fashion websites, and see what FBD had to say about Rihanna's new 'do. I think it's pretty cool but don't know what to expect; of course, she's always changin' it up....just when I was getting used to the RED HAIR.

See FBD excerpt below (pic excluded):

Rihanna was spotted out and about in Hollywood rocking a new blonde ‘do and a very interesting ensemble including studded shorts, leather thigh high boots from Christian Louboutin and a $629 Stella McCartney Colour Play Striped Knit Pullover: Her tangerine wool sweater features cream stripes and long sleeves for a bright take on winter dressing.

The old RED look

Pic: Fashion Bomb Daily

Pics of MEAGAN GOOD, LETOYA LUCKETT, and VANESSA SIMMONS: Young Black Beauties (Who's The Best-Looking, Style-Wise?)

BOYY, BOYY, BOYY... I'm celebrating Black History Month in a big, big way, starting off with Beyonce, and leading to the next three black beauties:

Meagan Good, Letoya Luckett, and Vanessa Simmons.

Both were spotted at the same venue wearing 3 very different looks, but are EQUALLY, STYLISHLY INFLUENTIAL. Meagan is known as the tomboy who can still effortlessly handle a couture dress, like she did above. That dress is FIYAH! And on top of that, it's the guys' favorite 'GET ME' color: RED! The satin stilettos are great, too. Makeup looks...a little plastered, but otherwise great overall look.

Rating: 8.5/10.0

Letoya Luckett has the BEST all-around attire fit for several occasions, in which each fashion piece can be separated and worn to a certain event (I LOVE A GOOD MIX-AND-MATCH). She got my attention with the sexy dinner jacket, studded Louboutins, and PERFECT makeup.

Rating: 9.5/10.0

Vanessa Simmons is a great example of YOUNG ICON. She's always demure in her attire and while her dress may elicit a few negative responses, I look at the dress as ART, not too much as fashion or a trendsetter. Vanessa's look draws up an aura of rather more of a young billionaire heiress than 'party girl', which the latter is more on MEAGAN's side. The makeup is excellent as well.

Rating: 7.5/10.0

Overall, these three young women have done STYLE in Black History Month plenty of justice, ladies and gents..

Pic: MTO

RIHANNA Spotted At Greystone Manor In '80s-inspired Skin-Tight Two Piece Dress

I've seen a few people rocking oversized T-shirts (worn tastefully) and wild hair, reminiscent of the '80s. My upcoming fashion shows (early, mid, late 2012) displaying my neckties and bowties, Vintage Ties by JAIDEN Detroit, will have an '80s theme to it. No one can get rid of the '80s *LoL*, I don't know why....

Anyhoo, Rihanna was spotted at Greystone Manor wearing an '80s-inspired spandex two-piece dress that hugged every curve, and also one of her favorite Louboutins. If you look closely, she's wearing a belly necklace, body necklace, whatever that is. She's also changed up the game (sharply contrasting for her sexy and sensual wear) unexpectedly by wearing a camo cap on top of mussied hair.

Rihanna's truly rocking out her '80s ROCKER CHICK phase...

Pic: MTO

RIHANNA Gone Rocker At Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour; Tattoos 'THUG LIFE' On Fingers!!

Rihanna was spotted looking ROCKER CHICK at the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour. Loving the mussed-up and blown-out hair, definitely reminiscent of the '80s, and also check out the leather pants (could they be in this year for the fashion-daring?) and that BOSS leather jacket that she's wearing. It seems like it tells a story with its rocker studs, upside down cross, and side detailing. Will update on what brand the jacket is.

Check out more views of Rihanna's rocker clothes, as well as the tattoo (temporary or permanent?) 'THUG LIFE' that she tattooed on her fingers:

Pic: MTO / Celebuzz/ Google

YMCMB's TYGA In Dior Homme and Louboutin Sneakers; at B-Ball Game w/ Blac Chyna

Now, on my blog I don't blog about music artists, but I definitely blog about their style choices. Check out TYGA's crazy wear... crazy GOOD wear. He was spotted holding hands with Blac Chyna at the L.A. Clippers game. Everything that he wore was well-executed according to color and coordination.

The snakeskin jacket by Dior Homme is for $2,000, the multi-colored, multi-textured Christian Louboutin No Limit Print Pony sneakers retails for about $1,700; it's really cool and wacky with its neon piping, sharp gold studs, embellished crystals, and cork material at the heels.

 But we all know that this look can be bought for cheap and look just as good; for those of you that don't think so... just read below.

I could pick up a vintage jacket at the local thrift store or H&M, grab some cargo pants on sale from Macy's or Target, and cop me some multi-colored sneakers from Jimmy Jazz, or a local sneaker boutique for around $100 or less. So instead of spending $1,000, $2,000, or $5,000 on a GREAT LOOK, all of that can be had for or less than $200.

Just make sure that your SHOE GAME is on-point, on-the-dot, spot-on.

Pic: UpscaleHype

KIM KARDASHIAN Flaunts Her Hips In Business Outfit; Element of SURPRISE In Her 'Hidden' Louboutins

Check out KIM KARDASHIAN strolling out of an office wearing what I think is a business outfit OUT OF THIS WORLD. If Kim was in a meeting in a room full of men, I don't even think that they would pay attention to everything she was saying. I'm not being sexist; I'm just saying.

Check the pleated, wide-legged pants that snugly hugs Kim's waist. The color of the pants with brass buttons is a very good contrast from her blouse with her gold bangle. It's a just-right balance--not too little, not too much-- and a PLUS of hiding STUNNER Christian Louboutin 'Daffodil' stilettos under those pants like it's nothing.

Ladies, to a guy, there's nothing like a little element of surprise in your article of clothing or hair, whether it's showing a little thigh, a little highlight, nail polish, or a certain scent that drives him crazy. For me, it's a hint of cleavage unassumingly peeping through a woman's blouse, her eye makeup and her heels that 'pounce' with every step she takes. GRRR....

And that's not all... check the Hermes bag.

Kim K may not have done her marriage right, but she's sure doing THIS right.

Pic: Upscale Hype



SOLANGE KNOWLES In New Photo Shoot; Looks GREAT... From The Forehead Down...

Check out SOLANGE KNOWLES in this picture. I think she looks graceful and like a natural-born princess with her cerulean sequined gown and leopard Louboutins, but I really don't know what is that on her head.

ANYHOO...

Pic: MTO

Fash, Crash, and Burn: KELLY ROWLAND's Two-Sizes-Too-Big Christian Louboutin Heels

The only thing that's nice about Kelly's look is her skin tone and bangs.

She looks like a human cow (no pun intended) wearing oversized Christian Louboutin heels. 

Pic: MTO

OMARION Wearing Christian Louboutin Leopard Shoes

OMARION has been known to really make attempts to stand out with his clothing. I can go on and on about it. He has sometimes dressed well and itegrated ART into his clothing, while other looks he had... made it to my 'FASH, CRASH, AND BURN' category.

Check Omarion with the Christian Louboutin Leopard flats(aka 'Red Bottoms'). I think it goes well with the 'red pants' vibe; it's also LOUD and EXPRESSIVE (the bottom-half look)!

Would I wear it? Probably just the shoes... in BLACK.

But good look, Omarion.

Pic: MTO

Lady GaGa Rocks Pink 'N' Purple In NYC... Like Only GaGa Can...

In a world that's full of craziness and with pockets of simplicity, the ever-evolving Lady GaGa embodies both adjectives (or is it a NOUN? It's been a while since English 101). The craziness part is stepping out of a Ford Expedition SUV wearing a black/pink printed dress paired with leather gloves and a rice paddy style hat. The scarf that swathes GaGa's head is a nice lil' touch...

...and so is the NEON BLUE lipstick.

The simplicity factor, regardless of its electric color tone, is the purple Christian Louboutin Daffodil platform heels. I just think it's a STRONG, HOTT, ELECTRIC STATEMENT that only a few women can pull off.

Can you step up to the place and DARE, ladies?

Also check out Lady GaGa wearing BLACK HAIR, literally. More to come on this wackiness...

Pic: Zimbio/ Google

Anyone Want $2,500 Christian Louboutin Sneakers?

I believe that this colorway is more for women than men, even though Christian Louboutin sneakers are made to be UNISEX. These Christian Louboutin Louis Strass Crystal sneakers are valued at $2,500 because of the high-end purple velvet fabric around the sneaker and the rainbow-colored crystals are authentic SWAROVSKI crystals.

It's nice when WORN RIGHT, but I'm definitely not and don't encourage anyone to buy these.

Ladies, LIKE THESE??

Get a similar pair at the following stores:

STEVE MADDEN

BAKER'S

MACY'S

... Or your local (inexpensive) shoe boutique

Pic: Upscale Hype