HBO Shop for all of you Sex and the City Fans

HBO retail shop just opened is doors near Bryant Park at 1100 Avenue of the Americas at 42nd street.



The HBO Shop offers unique merchandise based on many of HBO's most popular shows and especially Sex and the City. Some items include: a line of handbags inspired by the women of Sex and the City, Sex and the City Perfume, limited edition SATC pink zip up hoodie sweatshirts, SATC martini glasses, SATC books, complete season DVD’s, the pink stiletto that Carrie wore on her last date with Mr. Big before he left New York for San Francisco, her signature Chanel clutch purse, and anything else a devoted SATC fan could ever DREAM of owning!

MIKA as the new Face of Paul Smith campaign for Spring/Summer 2007

UK based singer MIKA will be one of the faces of the new Paul Smith campaign for Spring/Summer 2007!




Mika is all the rage in the UK and is slowly creeping up in the US! With 5 weeks at #1 on the UK charts with his single Grace Kelly and 2 weeks at #1 with his album "Life In Cartoon Motion" he's definitely made his mark.



MP3 of Mika's "Grace Kelly"

Album artwork for Mika's debut, "Life In Cartoon Motion" coming out March 27th, 2007 on Universal Records. For more information or to check out Mika's music go to his website at MikaSounds.com or visit his MySpace page.

Celebrity Couple Style: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at the Vanity Fair Oscar party
Image: JustJared.com

I think that Tom and Katie look amazing here. The best that they have looked
since they got married.

Luscious Handbag find of the Day: Botkier

Botkier Bags - Sophie Large Tote -$696

Botkier makes the handbags we can't live without.

Shop: ShopBop.com

Who Wore it best at the 79th Annual Academy Awards

Jennifer Hudson
source: JustJared.com


Gwyneth Paltrow
source: celebutopia.net


Maggie Gyllenhaal
source: HWB


Cate Blanchett
source: celebutopia.net


Nicole Kidman
source: celebutopia.net


Kirsten Dunst
source: celebutopia.net


Portia De Rossi
source: JustJared.com


Cameron Diaz
source: celebutopia.net


Penelope Cruz
source: JustJared.com


Jennifer Lopez
source: celebutopia.net


Jessica Biel
source: JustJared.com


Beyonce Knowles
source: celebutopia.net

Academy Awards 2007

As if we didn't know that our Plush Diva Jennifer Hudson wasn't leaving that place without her Oscar. However, she did leave her house clearly disillusioned. I am so upset at the choice of accessory in the Bedazzler jacket she paired with an Oscar De LaRenta Dress.. :-( Mama, you had me screaming over here in agony.. Nevertheless, she clearly made up for it later on in the telecast, during her powerhouse performance of "Love you I do," accompanying Beyonce (who?) on "Listen" and ending the medley with Anika Noni Rose and that cutie Keith Robinson with "Patience."

Queen Latifah was in the house, looking fab. (I love that hair color on her, it makes her skin glow..). I especially loved her interaction with John Travolta while presenting.. is there hope for another Hairspray movie? We can only hope.

Want more on the 79th Annual Oscars? Hit up Young Black & Fabulous(www.ybf.blogspot.com) for more!

Until then, keep it stylish!

Ms. V.

The Starter Wife presented by Pond's: 40's and Fabulous Contest

Debra Messing stars as
The Starter Wife

The Starter Wife 6-hour television event is coming your way this May on the USA Network! Not familiar with the show? I have included the synopsis below:

“After being blacklisted from premieres to pilates, Molly Kagan (Debra Messing) searches to rediscover life after divorce. A brief respite in Malibu and some oh-so-Hollywood friends prove to be the perfect cocktail for her transformation from "Starter Wife" to her new life. Based on Gigi Levangie Grazer's New York Times best seller of the same name, The Starter Wife also stars Judy Davis, Joe Mantegna, Miranda Otto & Anika Noni Rose.”

The “40’s and Fabulous” contest encourages real women to share why they are more beautiful and confident in their 40s than they were in your 30s or 20s. Five winners will be featured in their own USA commercial -- and win an all-expense-paid weekend to live like a celebrity in Hollywood, including a fashion/beauty makeover and tickets to The Starter Wife premiere!

Enter Now!

Share your “Real Starter Wife Story.” If you’re one of the first 50 to submit your story, you’ll receive a “Just Because” flower delivery, a Pond’s prize pack and The Starter Wife novel! The next 100 entrants will also get a Pond’s prize pack.



Enter Now!

Designer Spotlight: VPL at ShopBop.com

VPL - Beaded Bib Dress -$395




Truly unique style can only come from VPL.

Jersey mini dress with beaded trim at top of removable bib. Overlap detail at shoulders and metal logo tab at back. Bib ties behind neck. Balloon edge at short, split sleeves.

VPL - Modal Ripple Halter -$265




VPL does sexy chic unlike anything we've ever seen before.
Semi-sheer, jersey top with peek-a-boo mesh detail at bodice.


Team these looks with Loeffler Randall tall leather boots.

Loeffler Randall - Kit Boot - $685


Elegance without the trouble of a four-inch height boost? We love it.


Tall leather boot with buckle and fold detail at top.

Shop: ShopBop.com

Wide Leg Style is Back: Designer Anlo at Livenatty.com

Anlo - High Waisted Jean -$244

High waist and very wide leg. 70's style is so back!


Come check out Livenatty.com and use promo: City and receive 10% off on this tank and anything else.

Fab Fashion Blogs Friday

Ready Made Outfit [Men]: Spring Frost [Omiru]


Milan Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Jil Sander [FabSugar]


Work Chic - Classic With a Twist [Shopaholics Anonymous]


Seychelles ‘Filthy Rich’ Ankle Boot [I HEART LUXE]



The Missing Element [Style Critics]


Pro-Makeup Tips - Rachel Goodwin [The It Lists]


High Waisted Jeans: Grey Ant, Anlo [Fashion Plate]


No Ring! Jenny McCarthy and her Chloe Paddington Padlock Satchel handbag [eBelle5]