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?
	High Fashion
	Hot Mess
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Vivid News Flash: Rihanna Launches New Fragrance

Pop star Rihanna is the latest in the long list of celebrities to launch a new fragrance. Reb’l Fleur by Rihanna premiered in Cannes last week at the TFWA World Exhibition. The perfume is a fruity floral scent that combines tuberose, violet, hibiscus, and a splash of coconut water and comes in a stiletto heel shaped bottle  with a gold ring at the top. I always thought a clothing line would be her first business venture outside of music, but fragrances are probably easier to sell in this economy. Reb'l Fleur is set to hit U.S. stores in 2011.

The "Rude Boy" singer also has a tattoo of the same name on her neck that reads 'rebelle fleur.' Earlier this year, she was the butt of jokes because it was rumored that the tattoo was grammatically incorrect, but Rihanna later confirmed it wasn't.

Will you be purchasing Rebl Fleur?
	Yes, I can't wait!
	No. Who wants to smell like Rihanna?
	Maybe.
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Style File: LaLa Vasquez

I've been an admirer LaLa's blossoming style for a while now. After the season finale of "LaLa's Full Court Wedding" I found it only fitting to chronicle the Latina TV personality's style after seeing several items I wanted to take from her closet on the show. Though I wasn't impressed with her recent attempt at modeling, I love the way she pairs a simple blazer and denim look with sky high pumps and over-sized bags-- and the girls' freak 'em dress game is on lock. Though her style has been credited to hanging with good friend Kim Kardashian, I think she finds a way to make the look her own. She's a master at looking feminine and flirty without being over-sexed. Take a look:

Cute, right?

Chanel Iman Does Italian Vanity Fair

Supermodel Chanel Iman has a fashion spread in Italian Vanity Fair, much to her surprise. "This feature started of as an interview and a couple [of] pictures!!" she posted on her blog. "We all had so much fun in the studio we couldn’t stop shooting and [it] turn[ed] out to be a complete story!!!" The impromptu spread looks great, check it:

What do you think? See the entire spread here.

Vivid Discussion: How Grown is "Too Grown?"

Rising star, Willow Smith has been catching headlines for her side-shaven hair cut and creative fashion choices since she unveiled the look in December of last year. The "Whip My Hair" singer is talented without a doubt, but she or rather her parents-- superstars Will and Jada Smith have been criticized for allowing their nine-year-old daughter to dress the way she does. Some argue that her threads and haircut are wacky, while others say they are simply "too grown." Jada has said that she wants to give her daughter room to be creative and express herself, but is self-expression worth all of the negative attention? Little Willow went from this:

 

 

 

To this- in a matter of months.

Drastic eh? The new look may be the Smith's effort to make Willow more edgy and 'on trend' for her budding music career, but the majority doesn't seem to be buying it.  Though her current look (the first picture) is not as extreme as the others, the look below provides a happy medium between young rock star and growing adolescent. Do you think Willow's look is too grown? Sound off in the poll on the upper right!

Christian Siriano for Payless

Our favorite Project Runway alum is at it again. Christian Siriano debuted his spring 2011 line for Payless during New York Fashion Week. (I bought a pair last year that I have yet to wear because they are uncomfortable.) The shoes are  more wearable this time, but still a far cry from what you normally find at the affordable shoe chain. I'm especially loving the patent strappy sandals and the geometric heels this time around.

Will you be lining up for a pair?