Really? That's It?

Ummm, I'm going to need a little bit more of an exciting teaser than that. Eh, either way I'll go see it. I almost feel obligated to since I've seen all the episodes and the last movie. I just hope it doesn't dissappoint. I mean what else could possibly happen after the last movie's "happy ending". Hopefully some kind of dramz or else I may have to ask for my money back! Hey... going to the movies ain't cheap now a days! I could buy 2 combo meals at any of my favorite delicious fast food restaurants Richmond has to offer for 1 movie ticket!

Rih-vealed

The beloved style icon and pop star that is Robyn Rihanna Fenty covers GQ mag this month and reveals more bout her life after "the incident" and her new album "Rated R". She is coming back harder and stronger this time around and is making it clear that she is not a "victim" but she is actually victorious. As you can see, she definitely revealing more than just information in this month's issue of the men's magazine, but hey, it IS a men's magazine, right? So it only makes sense, if only this was the only half naked spread she's done recently. You can see she is finally shedding that good girl image that lots of record execs favor with new artists and is feeling more and more comfortable in her own skin, especially when everyone is watching. Peep some of her interview below.


On her reaction to her face after "the incident":

"Initially. I would say the first…the first seventy-two hours after I realized, it hit. The entire thing was kind of a daze. I was confused. It was a little weird, but…but then, after, I was getting bored of being in the house and sittin’ around. I called Jay Brown—he’s my A&R—and I was like, “I want to get back to the studio. I want to get back.”

If she will ever speak to Chris Brown again:

"Mmm. Maybe in like ten years, you know? But it’s not something that I’m depending on. I’m not depending on his friendship".


What she would tell other victims of assault:
"Um…really really really that love is blind… After everything happened, it was a wake-up call to me… I didn’t realize how much of an effect it had on young girls’ lives, and that’s part of the insight that I wanna give. Stop blaming yourself for that outcome. There’s nothing you can do, ever, to excuse a man’s behavior like that."-


How her mentor helped her get through it all:

"Me and Jay-Z, we have a very close relationship, so he was there helping me through it and giving me advice and guidance, and just words of support. Like, strength".


On people's misperceptions about her:
"They just don’t understand me. I just think people straight up don’t know who I am; they just know what I look like, they know the idea of me. But—they’ll learn more this time, because now I let my guard down, and I’m more comfortable just being myself. That’s exactly what I want to be. And even on the album, you definitely get a gist of my personality".


On her cover shoot with GQ:
"It’s very sexy, yeah. At one point [chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group] L.A. Reid came into the shoot, and he was like, “Rihanna, put some fucking clothes on!”


LOL, that was definitely my fave part of the interview. To see more of her interview pick up a copy of GQ on stands now!






Wowzers!

Style Spotlight: Cassie

Cassie Ventura is one of the most stylish artists of our generation. With her exotic beauty and savvy sense of style, one would say she's the complete package, an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. Her swag is so off the meters that it's incomparable. I don't mind Cassie as an artist, there's a few songs she's come out with that have made me sway or nod my head, but it's her sense of style that has really captured eyes. She masters the essence of urban chic with a little edge, a little glitz, and a little... half shaved head. With a mixed ethnic background of Filipino, Mexican, and African American, it's no doubt Cassie's got the whole LHLS [long haired, light skinned] dream girl down to the "T". Not everyone can pull off a half shaven head and still be beautiful and make it chic enough to even inspire other celebs [LaLa Vazquez] and regular Janes to daringly take the same fashion risk. Not only does she not fear a pair of hair clippers, but she's fearless with her style choices like mixing prints and bright colors together, rocking studded and endlessly strapped shoes that are 5 inches tall, and even pairing leathers and faux furs like a true rockstar.

FAB!

I saw this cute little leopard bowtie online today and I couldn't help but to post it. I need to find out who designed this piece! I'm so excited about 2010 trends, it looks like it's gonna be one hell of a edgy year!

People's Top 10 Best Dressed in '09

Here is People magazine's Top 10 Best Dressed Stars from 2009 and their different styles they were awarded for [in no particular order].




Nicole Richie was definitely the hottest little boho Maternity girl in '09!



One of my fave Boho Chic stylistas, Vanessa Hudgens.



She's worked so hard to get her body to the top level of fab that she is at now. I confess, I purchased her "Fit in Your Jeans by Friday" dvds, and thanks to those dvds, I see why her body is so Bikini amazing!



The First Lady herself is noted to be the best in Accessible Glamour Style. Since Barack started his presidential campaign, one of the main topics of discussion wasn't just his Health Care Plan or the War in Iraq....but what will Michelle wear? So many women have looked up to Mrs. Obama's style and even duplicate it, trust me, I know. Retail!



Frieda Pinto is a rookie who definitely Colored her way onto the veteran scene.




Beyonce has some great "sidewalk meets the catwalk" style a lot of times. She definitely qualifies as being Street Chic.



Pretty and sweet Taylor Swift knew how to Sparkle on the red carpet this year!



Reese has some great style when it comes to short little numbers and casual cuteness. She was recognized for knowing how to rock a Short Dress.



Kate Winslet reminds me of old Hollywood glamour and beauty with her elegant Red Carpet fashions.



And not to be outdone on the casual scene, Cameron Diaz can make any pair of Jeans look hot with those limbs!

A Slim Review

Well the 2 most highly anticipated and most talked about albums [for me] have been released finally and after giving each of them a good listen I've finally come to form my opinion.

First one up is the monster herself, GaGa!



As you all know I am a huge GaGa fan, but I try not to let that get in the way of forming an objective opinion about her new album the Fame Monster, or with any artist for that matter.

So the verdict is....I love it! I'll admit, I'm one of those people who skims through an album looking for those hot dance tracks with great production work and skip through ballads on the first listen. And GaGa didn't dissappoint as she has plenty of party tracks on her deluxe version of the Fame, but also that great and destructive ballad/ personal favorite of mine "Speechless" which a lot of girls can relate to oh so well. Her unapologetic daringness to be different but at the same time have the ability to relate to her fans is what makes her a true artist. I love the Fame album and even though The Fame Monster only has an appetizer of 8 tracks [sadface] it only makes me anticipate a full new album of songs from the new reigning Queen of Pop. This album really has shown her growth as an artist and writer. Her songs are so relateable with lyrics ranging with everything from a habit for a "Bad Romance", to trying to party the night away but someone wants to blow up your phone all night ["Telephone" feat. Beyonce], and monsters in disguise who eat your heart like in the song "Monster", you can't help but to feel the message of living life to it's fullest no matter what and knowing that it's ok to be different. But in the end of the day she reminds us that she is just like us.


And now on to Rih Rih...




I like to call this album the "Emancipation of Rih Rih" because she has definitely shed the good girl image and revealed her good girl gone bad...forever persona. This album is definitely not what I expected at all. She is very edgy and aggressive and definitely does not hold back. With lyrics like "Six inch walker, big sh*t talker, I never play the victim, I'd rather be a stalker..." on Rockstar 101 to her honesty about her heartbreak with songs like "Cold Case Love", "Stupid in Love", and "Photographs" [feat. Will.I.Am.] you definitely feel like you're listening in on a therapy sesssion. You really get a sense of her confusion and mixed emotions about her life but also a sense of empowerment. She has songs like "G4L", "Hard", and "Rockstar 101" that exemplify her head strong and new no nonsense [otherwise known as "bitchy"] attitude that a lot of girls either dream of having or can already relate to. With many appearances of electric guitars in her productions to her powerful lyrics Rihanna is making it known that you can not and will not mess with her... in many ways. I really enjoy this album and I'm glad to see her find herself and become a little more edgy than your typical pop princess. She's not only emancipating herself through her music but also through her style. She's setting trends and gradually coming up on icon status.


I can predict that 2010 will THE year for both of these talented artists, and I can't wait to see what else they have to offer!