Good Vibe: RIP Vibe Magazine

The Glamazons are devastated by news that Vibe Magazine, a publication with it's imprint on the pulse of hip hop, is no longer running. As readers, subscribers and lovers of everything Vibe, we feel the void. We haven't been this upset since Suede Magazine folded. On top of the edgy fashion spreads, the political essays, the artists who got their first taste of exposure (when no one else would cover them) and the genius 20 Questions franchise, we lost the very first platform for our music, when it was considered a passing fad by the mainstream. Around the age of 7, in 1992, when I was seduced by this alluring music form, scratch that, lifestyle called hip-hop, Vibe was my handbook. Now, sixteen years later, we've lost a staple of our adolescence, our voice and our culture that will never be forgotten or replaced. RIP

Pay your respects: 20 Questions...okay, just 3. What's your fave Vibe memory? What was the best Vibe cover? (Obviously I love the iconic cover of Tupac in a straitjacket, but what beats the controversial cover with TLC in firefighter uniforms?) And lastly...why aren't people buying magazines anymore? The web? The recession? The quality of the mag? (This last question terrifies us for obvious reasons). Discuss.

RIP Vibe Magazine, the voice of our culture before it was cool to like hip-hop!
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He is Legend: RIP Michael Jackson

Today we lost a brilliant performer and extraordinary man, whose contribution to entertainment is incomparable. Michael Jackson's ability to triumph over racial boundaries at a time when MTV didn't play black artists will forever impact the African-American presence in the mainstream. His spirit was infectious, his enthusiasm and eager to please us was evident in every performance. He revolutionized the recording industry, influencing everyone from Britney Spears to Usher, but his trend-setting ways transcend the realm of music. In military jackets, dark aviators, shiny black loafers, white socks, glittery gloves and top hats, Michael Jackson catapulted himself into the highest stratosphere of pop stardom, shared only perhaps by Elvis and Madonna. 

A giant in American cultural history, Michael Jackson redefined what it meant to be a superstar. I remember getting goosebumps as a young child watching his forward leans that defied gravity and his impossibly smooth Moonwalk. I remember learning every dance move to Remember The Time (when he appeared out of gold dust! too cool!) and being terrified of the haunted house scene in Thriller. Now that I'm a young adult, he represents the wonderment of my youth, a time when I was filled with joy, and excitement, and promise. In his passing, I recognize him as the best star of my generation but he was so much more. A friend who connected to my soul and captured my innermost thoughts through music. A part of my youth and spirit, present at every milestone in my life. A beautiful, complicated person who I love, despite any rumor or eccentricity, and will miss dearly. Below, a fashion tribute to the purveyor of cool, our beloved entertainer, Michael Jackson. And a nod to the generation that will follow in his legendary, loafer-clad footsteps.

The glittery glove, military jacket and aviators were all a part of his otherworldly, larger-than-life persona. His over-the-top style quickly made him into a fashion icon.

No other man could make thick white socks and loafers look as cool. The extravagant take on formal menswear became Michael's signature. Though singers like Ne-Yo mimic MJ's style, no one can pull it off with as much finesse as he did.

Before pop stars of today donned metal bodysuits, MJ's metallic, robotic moment was a foray into the future of fashion. Michael Jackson was truly ahead of his time.

Details like the one-gloved hand and studded pants add an edgy appeal to his glamorous sequined jackets. Now, the glove---sometimes, glittery, sometimes, white---is an enduring phenomenon 

copied by celebs to this day.

The same pop stars that mimic Michael Jackson's captivating dance steps and infectious hits turn to him when it's time to get dressed too. Celebs like Kanye and Rihanna take their cue from the King of Pop's fashion wardrobe, rocking the military jacket trend he made famous. 

Rihanna in Balmain (one of MJ's fave designers)

Editrix Nina Garcia in a military-inspired jacket at Bryant Park

Kanye West with girlfriend, Amber Rose, at Fashion Week.

Beyonce in a Balmain jacket in NYC

Michael Jackson left an indelible imprint on music and fashion but is just as well known for his videos. Always groundbreaking from plot development to dance sequences, his work helped to establish music videos as a respected art form, paving the way for shows like TRL and 106 & Park. Enjoy some of his greatest music videos, including the greatest of all time: Thriller! 

Rock with You

Scream featuring Janet Jackson

Beat It

Remember the Time

Smooth Criminal

Bad

Thriller

Superbowl Performance 1993

Glamazons, what trend are you rocking in honor of MJ? What is your favorite Michael Jackson memory? What song or video of his do you love the most? What did he mean to you? What do you think the impact of his death will be on pop culture? What legacy do you think he'll leave behind? 

Kisses,

Coutura

Chelsea Staub Host Virtual Fashion Show with Model Jennifer Stone

Disney starlets Jennifer Stone and Chelsea Staub pose together at Disney’s Back-to-School 2009 Virtual Fashion Show on Tuesday afternoon (June 23) in Glendale, Calif.
The dynamic duo even matched their outfits! Jennifer and Chelsea both wore Miss Me couture tops (different styles), Paige Denim jeans and Modern Vintage shoes.
The Back-to-School 2009 Virtual Fashion Show showcased Wizards of Waverly Place and JONAS attire that will be carried in Macy’s, Sears, JCPenney and Walmart this fall.







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Beyonce X Thierry Mugler Experience

Why do I love this job? For moments like Monday when my editors suddenly, casually, decide to hand me free tickets to the Beyonce' concert! Because "we're busy and you've been working so hard lately so...if you want to go, you can." If I want to? You're asking if I want a free pass to see the concert of the summer? To see the Single Ladies dance I've been performing in pajamas fiercely in front of my bedroom mirror, to the dismay of tenants on the first and second floor of my apt? Of course I want to!

One make-up application and anxious cab ride later, I was sitting on the floor (!) one section from the stage sipping a beer and anticipating the show-shopping spectacle that is the B experience. And Queen B did not disappoint the throngs of divas who filled NYC's famed Madison Square Garden.

Beyonce' flipped, flew, twirled, shimmied and sashayed for what was one of the most exhilarating concerts I've seen since Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope tour. But as I'm chatting with the ex-EIC of Giant Magazine, Emil Wilbekin (love him!), I realize that the Thierry Mugler designed costumes are way more exciting than the actual show. Wait, don't stop reading. Stay with me. Here's why.

The French designer's couture creations are the stuff of legend: otherworldly, dramatic silhouettes and extravagant embellishments inspired by everything from the insect kingdom to cartoon heroines. Impossibly tiny waists, exaggerated hips, shoulder pads and overstated collars are all a part of his signature style.

But sadly the curtain closed on Thierry Mugler's theatrical designs when the house shut its couture division in 2003 (and he focused his energy toward perfumes). Though it reopened for a Winter 2008 collection, Thierry Mugler's "Sasha Warrior" designs for Beyonce' mark a return to fashion...and maybe, the comeback the fashion world has been buzzing about. Even if Mugler's couture creations don't go further than this tour, they still mark the marriage of our favorite pop goddess and a legendary, hyper-creative designer. Take a glimpse at their love child, the costumes, onstage below. Fierceness, indeed!

Beyonce's elegant white leotard and flowing hooded jacket for "Brokenhearted Girl." How she managed to stay in pumps all night, I'll never understand!

No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. Beyonce's dancers are transforming her leotard into a wedding gown for her gorgeous rendition of "Ave Maria." She's such an over-the-top pageant queen...and I LOVE it!

A blurry picture (sorry, we were dancing) of Thierry Mugler's masterpiece! A vampy, superwoman costume, complete with fading fishnet tights and floorlength leather!

::Gasps:: The dramatic exaggerated shoulders! I'm dying!

Her costume for "Like a Boy": The aviators and leather dominatrix get-up? Cross-dressing at it's best.

OMG! Futuristic B in a metal jumpsuit with leather cut-outs!! If there was a comic book for divas and trannies, she'd SO be the super-heroine!

Miss Bey served up the glitz and glam in a metallic corset while performing "Baby Boy"---suspended in the air! So fab.

Love it! I feel inspired to put on these costumes and strut down Broadway to the nearest ball competition. The divas needed a new leader and a Thierry Mugler-clad Beyonce is it.

Tell me Glamazons: What's your favorite costume? And for those who saw the show, what moment did you love the most?! Oh and for fun, guess what my favorite costume is! Hint for faithful Glam readers: it has EVERYTHING to do with the eye make-up for my Halloween costume =)

Kisses,

Coutura

Trendy Shoes : Tren Fashion-2009

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Funky Bags: With the huge influence of recession many designers have focused their attention on accessories rather than garments. Jewelry, shoes, handbags of this season are very unusual and bright.

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Popular Bold Belts : Fashion Tred 2009

Bold Belts:Dressing up your outfit with a bright bold belt is one of the easiest ways to update your look.If you wearing a black outfit, opt for a thick colorful belt that will instantly add character and style.

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A Fine Affair

Makeup artist extraordinaire Sam Fine officially launched his new instructional DVD FINE: The Basics of Beauty last night at the Warren-Tricomi Salon in The Plaza Hotel. And who better to host than supermodel turned cosmetics beauty maven Iman?!
Sam is responsible for creating some of the most iconic makeup looks for not only Iman, but also Tyra Banks, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah and Vanessa Williams.
"Having dedicated my career to enhancing the beauty in women of color, I felt that an instructional DVD was a natural step toward my goal of education women everywhere, in much the same way that I've enlightened my clients," Fine said. "Translating trends and finding products that deliver have helped me become more sensitive to "real" women who don't have the time, patience or know-how to experiment with makeup. This DVD will equip them with simple, useful techniques that will make applying makeup a joy rather than a chore."
This one hour DVD features three individual step-by-step makeovers that address everything from how to create a smokey eye to successfully covering blemishes and discoloration. However, the best part is the behind-the-scenes footage of Fine on set creating stellar looks for his clientele! It retails for $24.99 and will be available for purchase at samfine.com and Amazon.com.
Some of the hottest makeup artists and hair stylists in town showed up for the soiree last night including Tippi Shorter (one of her top clients includes Alicia Keys!) and Ursula Stephen (the hairstylist behind Rihanna's fly do). Actresses Vanessa Williams and Taraji P. Henson were spotted in the crowd enjoying their NUVO cocktails!
That's me pictured above along with singer Deborah Cox, Sam Fine & ESSENCE magazine's beauty & cover director Mikki Taylor.
Ah, the life.
xo
Ferocia


And, of course, Iman was absolutely stunning!



RuPaul & Wendy Williams...is it me, or do they kind of look alike?!


Iman, Sam Fine, Deborah Cox and Vanessa Williams
*Photo taken by Andrew Bicknell



The founders of the Warren Tricomi Salon...they're like hair gods! (from l to r: Joel Warren, me & Edward Tricomi)


Actress Taraji P. Henson sipping on her NUVO cocktail.
*Photo taken by Andrew Bicknell