Hair New Era

Between GQ & Italian VOGUE, Rhianna's starting to be very comfortable with posing with 90% of her clothes OFF.  Hey whatever works I guess, right?!

Photos courtesy of Scott Schuman of the sartorialist.com

After a quick chat with one of my friends the other day (hey psyche) about which shoes she should wear with a yellow dress, I immediately told her nude if she wanted her dress to "pop." I then decided that my next pair of pumps need to be a pair of platform nude pumps. There is something so powerful about a pair of nude pumps with a knee-length dress. Its somewhere between sexy AND elegant and I'm going to find it. So my mission has begun, I must find my shoes.
My fave fashion blogger, Karla from Karlascloset.com

Halle Berry

and with my favorite season comes one of my favorite aspects of life: FASHION. I would argue (and I'm sure you would agree) Fall is the most fun-and-fashionable time of the year, no matter what your coast. It's easier to DRESS on the east [coast] because you are able to layer - which is key - but you can pretty much have free-will of fashion in the season of leaves. This Fall the trends are bold and are very distinct as they are unique. I don't plan to cover them all, for a full shi-bang you can visit style.com and have fun, as I plan to cover the trends that speak to me and engage my imagination. Also, know they will not all come in one post. I'd like to shake things up a bit and dedicate each trend to 1 post, don't worry we have time. So, for the first Mia Anita engaging trend for Fall 2009 we have... DRAPING.

Draping can be the most beautiful thing in the world as it can also be the ugliest thing in the world. When thinking of draping ones mind should travel to the dresses of ancient Greek goddesses who used to wear hanging like dresses that often times resembled sheets. However, in these times draping has traveled to brand new heights with the layers, materials and placement where you can find draping. I myself like draping with more light fabrics but there are times where it is skillfully done with your heavier of materials. In simpler terms, draping is synonymous to bunching, gathering, covering and sometimes layering. It is very feminine and is seen in many garments no matter what the price point. I am excited about draping this fall... I plan to have lots of fun with this one. I hope you do too :)

"August 12th marks the US release of Scott Schuman’s long awaited book, The Sartorialist, which follows the same format as his acclaimed website (The Sartorialist). The book will be printed through Penguin, with both a paperback version, and limited edition hardcover making itself available to select book sellers. Along with the book launch, Schuman will be going on a book signing tour as well as opening up SartoriaLUST pop-up shops, and various other events surrounding the launch of the book. A worldwide roll-out can be expected in early September. Participating book sellers include: Amazon (US, UK, FR), Barnes and Noble, Borders via hypebeast"

Very beautiful bright-and-crisp Spring colors on ms. Ciara.









photos courtesy of theybf.com

Ashley Walker is the man behind the lens - the vision behind "Ashley Skywalker images". Currently living in New York by way of Los Angeles, the 25 year-old Aries is speedily making a name for himself within the world of photography. View more of Mr. Skywalker's work on his website, www.ashleyskywalker.com

That's what Twitter's for! Cute look. I like the cool summer colors. I'm a little curious as to what song this "dance" / "pose" may have been to but whatever. Can't beat a free behind-the-scenes photo straight from the artist herself.

What do you think? Love or Leave the look?

No.5 - Designer and lower-priced label collaborations
What is it: A merging of high style with low prices.

Why it will be big in 2009: With the importance of dressing for less this year, collaborations between designers and lower-priced labels are going to be more popular than ever before. Check out the spring/summer '09 collections from Opening Ceremony and Gilded Age for UNIQLO starting in March to get your hands on some high-end designs at prices you can live with.

Read the other 9 top-trends of the year FOR MEN at www.askmen.com "Top 10: Hype-worth 2009 Fashion Trends"

Thanks Mr. Jackson

The outfit pictured is available at Saks Fifth Avenue for all of you 'mi-chelle my bell' followers out there... but... I will warn you- be prepared to pay!