FULL THROTTLE FASHION RE-CAP - PART II

AND THE PARTY CONTINUES...

The lovely Williams Sisters (the other ones). Lauren, Stereohyped & Tia, Shake Your Beauty.

Jen with our girl Chandra from Hourglass Events.

New Orleans in house! Kelli, Carol's Daughter with Jared.

Gary Grant popped in to support. Thanks G!

Stephanie, Namik, and Val (of ValStyle).

Pieces of Brooklyn donated goodie bags for the crowd and also dressed Claire in an amazing silver ensemble...The B-Life anniversary is in January...let's talk!
Patricia and Tracey, co-owners of Rumcake Fairy Dessert Company (a favorite of Oprah's) were on deck to provide the perfect compliment to late-night partying...rum cake petifores! Genius! The tray was going 'round and round...thanks Ladies!

Carla, Owner of Boutique Finesse came through and gifted trendy accessories from her online boutique, along with a bottle of champagne.

It was a beautiful night indeed!

Thanks to everyone for making this party a huge success! The Fashion Bomb, The B-Life, Stereohyped, JI Group, Hourglass Events, Pieces Boutique, Boutique Finesse, Rumcake Fairy Dessert Company, and all of the readers in NYC. Stay tuned for the next extravaganza!

2007 MTV VMAs "White on White" Crime?

2007 MTV VMAs RECAP
LAS VEGAS, NV

If you didn't catch it, the 2007 MTV VMAs aired last night. Surprisingly, the show was pretty entertaining, and definitely kept it moving by hosting mini performances from suites in The Palms Hotel. Britney opened the show with a weak comeback attempt (but we're crossing our fingers for a better second try). She had little to no energy, and could bare lip sync along with the track.

Other highlights:

• Simply put, Chris Brown brought it with a medley featuring a throwback to MJ, Umbrella, and his latest.
• The Southern Hospitality Suite WENT OFF with performances by T.I., Souljaboy, and other Third Coast faves.
• Lil' Wayne ROCKED it with Gym Class Heros - loved it!!!
• Justin Timberlake accepted an award presented by the girls from The Hills and demanded that MTV lay off the reality TV and "play more damn videos". It was too ironic and funny! LC was squirming...
  
• Lastly, Kid Rock got in a fight with Tommy Lee during Alisha Keys' performance. This didn't air in show, but you can see the video here.

Overall, I was entertained. I have a feeling Vegas might stick. Perhaps The B-Life will head back to the desert after all...Try to catch a re-run if you missed it!

Full Throttle Fashion...Stay Tuned!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Full Throttle Fashion this weekend at Katra. Good times!!!

Once again, we want to congratulate Claire from The Fashion Bomb for dishing great fashion throughout the past year! Stay tuned for post coverage of the party.

B-Style Awards: The Winners!!!

B-STYLE AWARDS

Thanks for leaving comments and sending emails to help The B-Life select winners in each category for the best in urban style (and lack there of...).

Here are the winners....

RED CARPET ROYALTY

KERRY WASHINGTON

Her effortless grace and perfect grooming from head to toe make Kerry and easy pick.

T.I.

T.I.'s unique brand of southern swagger always lend to an ultra-cool, sexy vibe on the carpet.

FRESH MEAT

LAUREN LONDON

LL looks like your line sister, cousin or best friend from middle school, which is why we're in love with her girl-next-door appeal.

REGGIE BUSH

This really needs no explanation, but you HAVE to love an athlete that knows how to clean up!

BEST COUPLE COLLABO

NAS & KELIS

While sometimes their fashion is off the wall, they always make a perfect (if not crazy) pair.

C-SUITE (a.k.a. CHIC SUITE)

OPRAH WINFREY

Lady O is the closet thing we've got to American royalty, and her business acumen is on point. Plus, she knows how to rock out a cover of O, month after month!

JAY-Z

Jiggaman is the ultimate hustler in the boardroom and on the street. He's mean and clean ya'll. Love it!

FASHION MISFIT

COCO

We would say ask your man for some help, but...

FASHION PHENOM

KERRY WASHINGTON

HOT, HOT, HOT. Kerry takes another one...this girl had the best fashion year overall - hand down!

KANYE WEST

The B-Life is not too proud to admit mistake - your response was overwhelming when KWizzle was left off the list of nominees...and you were right! KWest does it his way, or no way. His style is bold, but most of all, completely unique.

B quoted...

“If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased.”
~ KANYE WEST

B out...FULL THROTTLE FASHION!

What: Full Throttle Fashion
When: Saturday September 8th 10 PM
Where: Katra
Why: All you need is your drink and your 2-step to ring in the FIRST extravaganza of the Fall. FTF is an excuse to rock your flyest gear and celebrate a new season.

RSVPs are MANDATORY. Send an email to: fullthrottleparty@gmail.com to get on the list.

Ps. Door prizes and sampling will be in effect - so bring your b-cards to enter!

B-Style Awards: Fashion Phenoms

B-STYLE AWARDS
Fashion Phenoms

Help The B-Life pick the winner in each category by leaving your vote in the comment section or sending us an email at theblife@gmail.com. (THIS IS THE FINAL DAY!)

Our nominees for Fashion Phenoms are the overall Best Dressed stars who professionally play dress-up and do it with a personal touch that is oh so identifiable. They consistently bring it 24/7 and rarely disappoint. Whether we should honor their stylists or the celebrity is up the in air, but one this is certain...their style is something like a phenomenon. It's so yeah!

FEMALE NOMINEES...


KERRY WASHINGTON
JENNIFER LOPEZ

RIHANNA

MARY J. BLIGE

GABRIELLE UNION

MALE NOMINEES...

LENNY KRAVITZ

WILL.I.AM

DUANE WADE

PHARRELL WILLIAMS

JOHN LEGEND

B-Style Awards: Fashion Misfit

B-STYLE AWARDS
Fashion Misfit

Help The B-Life pick the winner in each category by leaving your vote in the comment section or sending us an email at theblife@gmail.com.

Though we love some of these Fashion Misfits dearly, they are wrong so often that we question whether no style is better than bad style...Cheers to the ladies who are just begging for a fashion comeback.

NOMINEES...

LAURYN HILL
NEW YORK (a.k.a. TIFFANY POLLARD)OMAROSA

PAULA ABDUL

LIL' KIM

COCO

VIVICA FOX
There's just one more category before the winners are revealed...don't forget to vote!

B-Style Awards: C-Suite (a.k.a. Chic Suite)

B-STYLE AWARDS
C-Suite (a.k.a Chic Suite)

Help The B-Life pick the winner in each category by leaving your vote in the comment section or sending us an email at theblife@gmail.com.

Our C-Suite nominees are fly in the boardroom and beyond...Let's take a look at the movers and shakes who make dollars and just as much fashion sense.

FEMALE NOMINEES...

TYRA BANKS

OPRAH WINFREY

CRYSTAL McCRARY

KIMORA LEE SIMMONS

JUNE AMBROSE

MALE NOMINEES...

RUSSELL SIMMONS
MAGIC JOHNSON

JAY-Z

STEVE "THE COMMISSIONER" STOUTE

DIDDY