B "the fashion bomb"...

Claire is hosting The Most Fashionable Fashion Bomber Contest. Check it out and vote for your favorite!

B quoted...

“Beautiful? It's all a question of luck. I was born with good legs. As for the rest . . . beautiful, no. Amusing, yes.” ~ Josephine Baker

B out...NYC

On Saturday, November 3rd, The Thurgood Marshall College Fund will host its 2nd Annual Front Row Fashion Show featuring African-American designers including Tracy Reese, b. michael, Jeff Banks and more. Hosted by MTV's SWAY, this fashion show and after-party will be an enjoyable event that supports an important cause. Come through and enjoy! Click here for more info!

B in Costume...Part II

HALLOWEEN went down with the famed parade in Chelsea and all over clubs and living rooms in NYC. We partied it up at Lotus last night and enjoyed every second getting dressed up as much (if not more) than the actual event.

Happy Birthday to our girl Leigh - you looked FAB!

Pure comedy.

Hands down - favorite costume of Halloween '07.

Black Hef. Pimp.

Get 'em Leigh!

Loved this. He made Dr. Seuss proud.

This flapper girl is always on point.

Good times, indeed!

B wowed...

WOW...my girl just told me that her friend is at Laguardia and all of the airport workers are dressed in costumes - clowns, geishas and sexy cops...
Apparently, all of the baggage handlers are dressed as sheiks. WOW!

B tubed...

B-Life Committee member, Lauren, is hooking us up with the YouTube Clip of the Week. This is just a ridiculous case of not being able to handle your desserts...??? Just say no kids!

B in costume!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Whether you're checking out the parade in Chelsea or hitting up a fly party, do it in disguise! Here's a quick look at a couple of folks who pre-partied in costume this weekend. Can you guess who...?

Clue: Do you think she met Lindsay in rehab?

Clue: This fly spy chick is a whole lotta woman...

Clue: This beaded beauty is one-half of a SOLID couple that owns Sugar Bar.

Clue: Kendra might be jealous that this playmate gets to hang with this music legend and Little Bo Peep?

Clue: I think this might be the other half of the before-mentioned SOLID team.

B linked...

It's official - if you're not online, you better get in line. The web is flourishing with it's second coming and we know it's here to stay. The B-Life has a lot of love for fellow bloggers and web authors, so every Tuesday we want to connect you to other hot sites. Today, "b linked" to one of our faves, STEREOHYPED. Lauren covers entertainment, news, and everything in between. Check out here coverage of Denise Rich's Angel Ball.

B (or nominate) a young visionary...

* Call all young Bob Johnson's, Susan Taylor's, & Diddy's*

The JI Group is opening the floor to nominations for emerging “movers and shakers” to be recognized at our Young Visionaries Awards (YVAs) Ceremony. Is your friend, partner or colleague someone who gets things done, move things along, have started their own business, or are rising stars in their industry, they affect positive change in our community, they are trendsetters, fashion leaders, information brokers and rainmakers—Young Visionaries are looked up to by their contemporaries, and are relied upon by many. Here’s your chance to let them know they are looked up to by nominating them to be recognized amongst their peers at the Joint Interest Group's 2008 YVAs Ceremony.

We will chose 10 emerging “movers and shakers” to be honored at our annual YVAs Ceremony because we believe that recognition is an important part of building awareness of the talent, commitment and abilities of our community.

Click here to submit a nomination.

B pink...

October is winding down, but it's not too late to catch one of the many wonderful items up for sale to raise money for breast cancer support and awareness. Good style is nice, but good style for a a great cause is an even better look.

Helen Ficalora 14K Pink Gold Charm - Price Upon Request

HC is popular for her initial pendants, but this one universally charming.

Ralph Lauren Ballet Top - $225

Laid-back and supportive ladies will love this Pink Pony ballet top.

Philosophy Shower For The Cure - $20

Philosophy's milky shower cream is a daily treat you can feel good about.

Cuisinart Pink Collection - Prices Vary

Cook for the cure with these ultra-cute appliances - love it! What a great excuse to lay off the takeout.

OPI Pink of Hearts - $7.50

A pink neutral shade works year-round for the well-manicured lady. This is a positively perfect way to show your support.

Delta Pink Plane

If you can't fly the friendly skies in Delta Pink Plane, buy a $2 bottle of pink lemonade on a Delta flight to support breast cancer awareness.

Sonia Kashuk Pink Brush Set - $20

We love Sonia's makeup brushes at Targe'. These are fun and girly, plus, chances are, you need to replace your brushes, so why not choose these?

B quoted...

"I like to work with the same people when I can, and you want to get people with the same interests that you have, and the same aesthetic." ~ Spike Lee

(Wow, don't we all...?)

B out...in NYC & SHOP!

Enjoy this weekend with a pre-Halloween house party (have fun Charlise) and get out your favorite costume! In the meantime, it's our duty to report the best sample sales in NYC! TGIF!

What: Lucky Shops!
When: Friday October 26th (12-7p); Saturday (10a-7p)
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion
Why: We heard this is the ULTIMATE sample sale experience with finds from Foley & Corinna, J Brand, MINT, Chloe and so much more!

What: Rachel Roy Sample Sale
When: Wed. October 31st - Fri. November 2nd
Where: 25 W. 39th St. (btw. 5th & 6th Aves.) - 14th Fl.
Why: We LOVE Rachel's ladylike approach to her collection. Plus, she's got a bun in the oven, so let's help her and Dame ensure a strong finish in the 4th quarter.

B adorned...

October is right-hand ring month, so here are 10 reasons to adore and adorn yourself!

1. You have better taste than your man anyway!
2. Our right hands are usually stronger than our left, so it can support the extra weight.
3. Diamonds match EVERYTHING!
4. Do you really need another handbag?
5. As you sign checks, business contracts, and property titles, you can relish each victory with rock on your right hand.
6. It's fun to anticipate receiving the perfect engagement ring, you need to shine in the meantime.
7. You can always join in the conversation when your engaged/married girlfriends start chatting about their bling!
8. It will give your man an idea of your taste (and your ring size).
9. It’s a great way to begin your collection of family heirlooms – you can always pass it down to your daughter.
10. Diamonds’ are a girls best friend – do you really need another reason?
    

B in the "right" city!

B-Life Committee member, Sean, sent us a link to a study about America's Favorite Cities, conducted by Travel & Leisure.
How did NYC measure up?

According to the results, New York City topped the list at #1 for Culture, Diversity, Shopping, Restaurants, People Watching, Sophistication, and Style among others. Where did the Big Apple fall short? We ranked last in Affordability (shocker) and almost bottomed out for Relaxation, and Friendliness. (I'd personally like to appeal the "Friendliness" score. Every time I get lost in Tribeca, someone is always happy to point me in the right direction!)

Atlanta's rankings were somewhat low and non-descript. It ranked second to last for Romantic Cities (only to Dallas). We'll write in to nominate ATL for the best beats of the moment. Agree?

Chicago was voted #1 for the Best Skyline and we totally agree! Have you ever driven up Lakeshore Drive during sunset? Gorgeous! Unfortunately, Chi-town ranked dead last for Weather. It's no secret the city is unlivable January & February.

Los Angeles is the land of the stars, which likely explains the #2 spot it grabbed for Luxury Boutiques and Shoes. On the downside, people consider it's residents to be least Intelligent.

Miami scored #1 for Clubbing and Attractive people, but bottomed-out in Culture and Intelligence. I'm convinced these qualities should be able to co-exist...but who am I?

New Orleans received favorable results (post-K) taking the #1 spot in Live Music, After-dark Clubbing, Cocktail Hours (NYC was #2), Wild Weekends, and overall Fun. Unfortunately, one of our favorite cities scraped the barrel in Cleanliness, Athletic People and Safety. Maybe that has something to do with all of those late night wild weekends...?

Washington DC came in a winner for the best Architecture, Museums, and Historical Sites. While the people were ranked #1 for Worldliness, they were also considered the least Fun, and (second most) Unattractive. Harsh...

For more results from the Travel & Leisure study, click here.

New York Homecoming

With homecomings being celebrated all over the country, a few promoters in NYC brought out the young, professional set by toasting the city we call our second (or first, third - whatevs) home. Our girls at Hourglass Events were kind enough to share a few photos from the event. (Cheers to our alumni friends from HU and the AUC!)

~Past Event~

We heard the party was live! Stay tuned for future HGE parties/collabos.