Thrifted: Tweed Coat with Fur Collar

As I have stated before I love a good thrift store hunt. When a great piece is found it is like receiving the best reward. That's how I felt when I found this beautiful tweed coat. Go beyond the break for more info.

The Fall 2012 Woman

New York Fashion Week is giving us a wonderful snapshot of what the Fall 2012 fashion forward woman is going to look like. When I saw pictures from the shows that have walked already, two words immediately came to mind: subtle sexuality. After reading some articles and interviews from the designers themselves my intuition was confirmed.  Below I give you glimpses from the Oscar de la Renta and Vera Wang shows and details about the Fall 2012 woman. 

Werk It!!! Taraji P. Henson at the 2012 Grammys

Actress Taraji P. Henson was werking the red carpet at Sunday night's 2012 Grammy Awards. I thought she looked so lovely that I wanted to feature her in this week's Werk It!!!  Continue on after the jump for the designer of this beautiful gown.

Love Is In The Air

Happy Valentines Day!!! If you still don't have anything to wear tonight for a romantic night out here's two looks I created. Everyone is tempted to go full on red or pink for V-Day but I think a monochromatic look with pops of either color will be more attention getting. If you want more info about each piece and where to get it, go beyond the break....

Accessories: Super-sized Earrings

Vogue is calling it the return of the earring. That's right ladies super-sized earrings are in this upcoming Spring. So break out your chandeliers, drops, stacked and dangly earrings. Big and bold is where its at.

Source: Vogue.com

Covered: Guess Who?

This week's edition of Covered was such a shocker when I first saw the picture above that I immediately wanted to share it with all of you. Before you go beyond the break try and guess who this famous Hollywood starlit is......

Grammy's Fashion: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Okay so the Grammys aired yesterday. I'm not sure if it was Whitney Houston's passing or what but the show, save a few good moments, was a bore. So was the fashion. Although a few got it right the shades were in the same color palette. Yawn. And those who did break the color palette weren't succesful. Here's a few from my list. Note: Taraji P. Henson was a 'good' but is absent from my list because tomorrow she will have her own post. I liked her dress that much. Go beyond the break for more ...

Always Loving Whitney

Hello THOG readers. By now the reality of Whitney Houston's passing has hit us all. And if you're like me you have been following this story from the moment it broke. Houston's passing is such a tragedy, as I believe that all you loved her thought that her life was changing for the better. She  had just finished wrapping the film Sparkle, a film her has been looking to make for the last 10 years. (Aaliyah was slanted to play her daughter but upon her death the film was put on the back shelf. Now Jordan Sparks will star in that role.) Houston also expressed interest to reprise her role in the sequel to Waiting to Exhale to Access Hollywood's Shaun Roberts during an interview. That would be her last on camera sit down interview.

I don't want to get into all the gritty details of her passing nor do I wish to highlight the valley experiences of her life. It doesn't matter to me. (Especially because we all have them, while some may appear to be lower than others we would all hate to have them broadcasted before the world.) The fact remains that  I loved Ms. Houston. I sang every song from The Bodyguard soundtrack. I will forever remember her smile and joyful presence. As I watch the TV coverage of her death those who had the pleasure of meeting her or calling her friend or mentor all said the same thing: She loved genuinely, she gave of herself selflessly and encouraged with wisdom. I believe this speaks volumes of the person whom she truly was. That despite her personal problems she still was there for others.

The first time that I saw her was in the 1990 video for "I'm Your Baby Tonight".I liked it so much I wanted to share it with you guys here on the site. I  had sat cross legged on the floor for the whole video.She  danced and sang with such a down to the bone coolness. And that voice ...she was The Voice.  I just want to express my sincerest heartfelt prayers to Cissy Houston, Bobbi Kristina, Dionne Warwick and the rest of the Brown-Houston family, her friends and loved ones. Whitney we will always love you. Rest in peace.

Style Icon: Tracee Ellis Ross

If you don't know who Tracee Ellis Ross is, then allow me to introduce you to this Style Icon. How most women feel about Sarah Jessica Parker I feel about Ellis Ross. She is an actress, model and former contributing fashion editor for Mirabella and New York magazines. On top of all that she gets first dibs on vintage items from the closet of the ultimate style diva, Ms. Diana Ross...her mother!!! I can't even imagine how much fun that must be. When Ellis Ross is on the scene, eyes are glued to her trying to peep her latest outfit concoction. That why I consider her a Style Icon.

Fashion Speaks: Giorgio Armani

Top 5 of the Week: 1/29- 2/4

his week's fab five are: Jessica Alba, Rachel Roy, Mary J. Blige, Katherine Heigl and Jennifer Lopez.

Spotted: Jennifer Lopez

Ms. Lopez was spotted leaving a NYC hotel yesterday looking seasonally fabulous. 

I Long For: A Burberry Prorsum Trench Coat

There is nothing like a nice trench for the spring and nobody (in my mind) does a classic trench like Burberry. This Burberry Prorsum trench has definitely made my wish list. Dress it up, dress it down, a classic trench is a closet staple.

Reigning Queen of Talk Wendy Williams just announced today that she is coming out with an accessories line and joining the QVC family. Williams gave viewers of The Wendy Williams Show a sneak peek of some of the jewelry. Go beyond the break to get a sneak peek of the line and when it will launch.