Vivid Look of the Day: Nicki Minaj

Young Money's first lady, Nicki Minaj toned her look down and wore this fun ensemble for a performance during All Star weekend. I love the combination of the gray blazer and the printed leggings, and the baby blue patent platforms are to die for. What do you think of her look?

Q&A with Diane Von Furstenberg

Hollywood stylist, Rachel Zoe recently sat down with iconic designer Diane Von Furstenberg for a few questions. They discussed Furstenberg's inspiration growing up and the transformation of the DVF woman. Take a look!

RZ: For as long as the fashion world can remember, you have been the ultimate figure of empowerment for women everywhere with your eponymous line, Diane Von Furstenberg. Growing up, who were the people who inspired you?
DVF: My mother was and has been the most influential inspiration in my life, mostly because she taught me that 'fear is not an option'.

RZ: What started with your first iconic wrap dress in the '70s is now a global luxury line...in your own words, how has the DVF woman changed from then to now? Where do you see her going next?
DVF: The DVF woman has always been very individual. She's always in the driver's seat...active, seductive, and above all confident. When I first started my career it was the time of women's liberation...all was ahead of us!! But women are women and somehow not much has changed.

RZ: How do you prepare for the insanity that is New York Fashion Week? What is your favorite part?
DVF: I usually prepare by doing a lot of yoga. Fashion shows are so useful because they force you to edit and to present a collection in a concise way. It's a presentation to the press and to the stores that sell your clothes...it is so exciting!!!

RZ: Tell me something that you are coveting for spring!
DVF: The 'Harper' is our new bag shape for Spring...I love it!!! It's extremely versatile and comes in a variety of colors! It just became available on DVF.com.

RZ: I have personally looked up to you throughout my entire career, and now many of my Zoe Report readers do too. What advice would you give to any of them who are planning for a profession in the fashion industry?
DVF: Be confident!! The industry is growing and new, young talent is emerging, but fashion will always remain a mysterious thing...it reflects the contemporary period you live in, the mood of the time, the way people want to project themselves, it's ever-evolving...

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Vivid Look of the Day: Rihanna

Our favorite good girl gone bad decided to keep our interest peeked by wearing a multi-colored Christian Dior gown to the 2011 Birt Awards. The bustier dress dress wowed on the red carpet with its tiered  turquoise bottom and lime green sash, and I must admit I'm loving it!

 

Rihanna rarely disappoints, and this dress is no exception. What do you think of her look?

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Spring/Summer Trend: Polka Dots

Polka dots are all over the runways this season. From Max Mara to 3.1 Phillip Lim, polka dots are going to be a staple for warm days ahead. The bold print can add a hint of fun to any outfit or you can rock the print from head to toe.

Max Mara

Valentino

3.1 Phillip Lim

Though the polka dot trend is hot on it's own, I especially like the thought of mixing dotted prints as Blair from Atlantic-Pacific did. The look is fresh and daring, without looking like a clown.

Mixed Polka Dots

Will you be trying this trend this spring?

It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you...

Hey guys! I know it's been a minute, but after a long hiatus I'm back to blogin'. I'm going to try to update the blog a few times a week.


Thanks for reading,


Margarita

Vivid Review: For Colored Girls

Today I went to see the highly anticipated screen adaptation of "For Colored Girls" directed by Tyler Perry. I was skeptical because I have been deceived more than once by the emotionally charged trailers of Perry's films only to be disappointed in the end. Thankfully "Colored Girls" was excellent. The film not only brought the original choreopeom to the big screen, but pulled you into the characters lives and made you feel like they could be your cousin, aunt, neighbor or friend.

Divine

Rashad

Goldberg

Above are my favorite characters. The all-star cast including Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Janet Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, Thandie Newton, Kimberly Elise, Loretta Divine and Tessa Thompson did a great job of demonstrating the seriousness of the issues each of their characters were dealing with. I liked that Tyler kept most of the soliloquies, but if you hadn't read or seen the original you may not have understood it. The movie was full of raw emotion--evoking feelings of passion, disbelief and disappointment, but never despair. Though the movie didn't end on a high note, I really enjoyed it and wouldn't mind seeing it again.

To both Tyler Perry and the cast, job well done!

Kim Kardashian at Basketball Game: High Fashion or Hot Mess?

Reality TV starlet  turned pop singer Kim Kardashian sat court-side at the Miami Heat vs. New Jersey Nets game wearing this exotic fur sleeve enhanced with feathers at the shoulder. I think this look would have suited her just fine if it were a jacket, but a sleeve? I wonder if her left arm was jealous. *snickers* Kim usually gets it right, but is this high fashion or a hot mess?

Is Kim Kardashian's fur sleeve high fashion or a hot mess?
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