MAHOGANY GLAM

Anika Noni Rose On The Cover of Essence Magazine

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose is Essence Magazine's January 2010 cover girl. Unless you've been sequestered in a fabulous chalet in the Swiss Alps, you know that Ms. Rose is the voice behind Disney's first African-American princess in the upcoming film "The Princess and the Frog." I can't wait to see it! Not to mention, Anika is a fellow Rattler i.e a graduate of Florida A&M University, so I'll definitely support her work. I might be biased but I don't care. I think she looks absolutely poised and mahogany glam on the cover of Essence. I'm glad they finally decided to put a fresh face on the cover instead of the same ole same ole. Pick up your copy of Essence Magazine on newsstands now. Also, support "The Princess and Frog" in your hometown if you can, it opens in theaters Friday December 11th.

photo courtesy: essence.com

Thigh Highs All The Way

 

I'm estatic to finally get the chance to wear my winter wardrobe. It's an artic 64 degrees here in LA, which means I'm wearing tights, boots, blazers, and scarves... sometimes all at the same time. It's brisk but I hate wearing tights. I always feel like a piece of Polish sausage slowly roasting over an open fire. Which is why I've vowed to only wear thigh high tights (try saying that ten times) and or socks from now on. 

 

They're much more freeing and so 21st century, and I might add kinda sexy. Thigh high's are relatively inexpensive and come in various colors and patterns. I've found them in Bebe, Urban Outfitters, Target, and major department stores. Sometimes you can get two for $20 etc. They're so easy and non committal that I don't leave home without em' on chilly days.

 photos courtesy: macys.com &urbanoutfitters.com