So, last night I was completely amused by Swarovski Fashion Rocks. Music and Fashion has this chemical mixture that the masses seem to be addicted to. I loved the music from our own Timbaland and his brother Sebastian ("G" as we called him at Salem High School in Virginia Beach). The Suga Babes rocked it with my all time fav the fabulous Ms. Pattie Labelle. Might I add, her signature gesture of kicking off her heels didn't take place during this performance. Present and accounted for was the vivacious Beth Ditto, who is the plus size lead singer of this indie rock band called Gossip. I appreciate a woman with curves who rocks and doesn't mind showing off her nakedness. You guys have to check her out! She is a writer as well, for British newspaper column.
The Fashion that night was breathtaking. Armani, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Valentino, Dolce and Gabbana. the collections were a true piece of art. I was really impressed by Armani's collection, not just because it was all black, but because I could see a seamless transition from runway to ready-to-wear. You know. the kind of clothes that your fashionistas can don themselves in on a daily.
Naomi Campbell was FIERCE making a healthy come back for Dolce and Gabbana and even appearing in all the promo pieces for the Swarovski Event. Speaking of healthy come backs... Did you see Ms. Whitney Houston?? She looked really good. However, I feel she looked a bit dated. Her look still has residue, no pun intended, of her Body Guard days. I just want WH to get a cute Bob (the hair cut not the ex-husband), switch up her makeup a bit and wear something more youthful. I was just happy to see her looking healthy and being able to understand what she was saying. Although, she did have a slight problem pronouncing S-w-a-r-o-v-s-k-i. Not to mention the awkward random outburst of I Will Always Love You, while talking about The Prince's Trust Foundation.
Claudia Schiffer also came out of the wood work. Seemed like her and Ms. Beyonce switched lives for a day. I swear the silver dress Claudia was wearing looked identical to one of B's over the top blingy ensembles. B you need to check her, glitter is your signature. (Sorry Patty)
Gwyneth Paltrow looked very "young spirited" in that little white dress she was wearing to announce Valentino's retirement and presenting him with the lifetime achievement reward. Not sure how I really felt about the dress. Maybe it was the fact that I thought it was so not age appropriate. She's no virgin when I last checked! Yes I said it. designer icon Valentino has officially retired. Not sure what you celebs are going to do now for your red carpet affairs. I am sure he has some young apprentice to pick up where he left off. So Rich Folks. Don't panic! Christian Siriano YOU BETTA WORK! Put that app in!
Forever Fashionable,
Kae Stylez
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