Billboard Music Awards 2012 Fashion Recap

Now you know that I can't forget about paying homage to the fashion at the Billboard Music Awards last night. Since there weren't a lot of stellar fashion trends last night just from the women, I included some men in here as well. I don't know if it's just me, but it seems like there weren't a lot of big names there that were that memorable on the red carpet. Anywho, here's who made my Dressed List.


Brandy - Looked amazing in this Herve Leger by Max Azria dress that fit so perfectly with her afro hair and just the look and feel of the music awards.

Katy Perry - Looked celestial in this Bluemarine purple gown. Congrats on being the only female recognized to have five #1 hit singles!

Monica - Pulled an Angelina on the white carpet. Talk about blending in, she looked beautiful!

Alicia Keys - Looked so chic and elegant in this black Azzedine Alaia gown that fit her curves so perfectly. I love her funky updo too!

Jordin Sparks - Kept in the nude with this pretty Diane von Furstenburg dress. This beauty looked amazing that night!

Nelly Furtado - All I can say is I love this Alberta Ferretti dress! Maybe the necklace overpowered this dress a bit too much though...

Usher - Okay Usher, we know you look fly in this electric baby blue suit! Props to you sir!

Swizz Beatz - Oh you fancy uh? I am definitely feeling this cream suit!

Robin Thicke - Rockin' the checkered jacket is the svelte voice Robin Thicke! I like this funky style!

Eric Benet - There are so many patterns going on here, but somehow it works for Mr. Eric Benet!

Some fashion trends that were highlighted last night were checkered jackets, pastel and nude colors and...LEGS! Show off your hard work in the gym with your beautiful legs! You deserve it, but don't forget to WORK IT!



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

GRAMMYS 2012 RECAP

The Grammy's were this past Sunday, and there was an eerie buzz surrounding the awards ceremony which immediately followed the tragic death of icon Whitney Houston. But the show must go on, and it did. LL Cool J hosted the event and right off the bat addressed the elephant in the room by mentioning Whitney Houston's passing and saying a prayer for her.

The Grammy's this year for me were pretty boring, I didn't even know who was nominated or who were performing really. From watching the extra long broadcast which was like 3 1/2 hours, Adele definitely stole the show. She won like all the awards in every category she was nominated in and her performance was flawless, even after her vocal surgery. Jennifer Hudson also sang a tribute to Whitney Houston, which was very emotional for everyone watching. For the entire list of winners, check this link: http://www.grammy.com/nominees



Now it's time to highlight the best dressed of the night:

ADELE looked beautiful in a black sparkling Armani dress. Having her hair down for once really brought attention to her pretty face.

TAYLOR SWIFT looked amazing in a gold silk mermaid gown by Zuhair Murad, I loved the higher collar.

GWYNETH PALTROW looked so sleek in a black Stella McCartney gown. The hair slicked back definitely made this outfit look so put together.

ALICIA KEYS showed off those crazy curves in a black Alexandre Vauthier dress accented with gold jewelry.

MIRANDA LAMBERT looks pretty in a Pavoni nude evening gown that perfectly matched her golden aura.

RIHANNA looked sizzling in a custom black Giorgio Armani gown with plunging neckline and high slit. She has the perfect amount of sex appeal in this outfit without making it look overdone, MY BEST DRESSED FOR THE NIGHT!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Sun, 17 July 2011 at 12:45 pm

Alicia Keys: Soho Stroll with Egypt & Kasseem!

Alicia Keys holds hands with her 6-year-old stepson Kasseem while taking a walk on Thursday (July 14) in New York City.

The 30-year-old songstress also enjoyed the sunny weather around Soho with her 10-month-old son Egypt.

Alicia sat down with MTV News last month and reflected on the 10-year anniversary of her debut album, Songs in A Minor.

“I think that people related to [it] because it was just my truth at that time. And I really wanted to just be me. I didn’t want to be anybody else, I didn’t want to be, you know, that girl with all the super fancy dresses, and all the, like, big … hair!” she said with a laugh.

FYI: Alicia has her son Egypt in a Mamas & Papas Mylo stroller!

10+ pictures inside of Alicia Key out with Egypt and Kasseem…
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/17/alicia-keys-egypt-kasseem/

Swizz Beatz;

Birth Name

Kasseem David Dean

Spouse

Alicia Keys	(31 July 2010 - present) 1 child
Mashonda Tifrere	(2004 - 2008) (divorced) 1 child

Sat, 09 July 2011 at 10:00 pm

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz: NYC Stroll with Egypt!

Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz go for a stroll through the NYC streets with their 9-month-old son Egypt on Thursday (July 7).

The 30-year-old musician and her 32-year-old beau later went for a stroll together without Egypt.

Swizz is intent on having his wife record a duet with British songstress Adele.

“I just know that you know greatness when you see greatness, and teaming two greats up together, it makes history,” he told MTV. “And I don’t even have to produce the track; I just want it to happen. She can produce the track, somebody else can produce the track.” http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/09/alicia-keys-swizz-beatz-nyc-stroll-with-egypt/

BET AWARDS 2011 GREEN CARPET

Last night were the BET Awards 2011. Now that June gloom looks like it's coming to an end, the green carpet was full of brighter colors to commemorate summer and the beautiful Southern Cali weather.



ASHANTI: wore a fitted turquoise Jean Fare gown that a bit too formal for the BET Awards show. Where is the rockin' short fits we're so used to seeing her in? It's summer and it will be appropriate for this occasion!

KELLY ROWLAND: is so hot right now! She sizzled in a hot pink ruffled Notte by Marchesa [a dress worn by Ashanti before-uh oh]. Though this is a fashion mishap, she looks so stunning and bubbly in this outfit.

MARY J. BLIGE: shows off her amazing body in an off-white Herve Leger dress with cutouts. How she has a rockin' body to this day may always be a mystery, but I commend her for it.

MICHELLE WILLIAMS: rocked an indigo dress that looked perfect on her body type and skin tone. The Destiny's Child crew is definitely showing out!!!

NICKI MINAJ: though beautiful, wore a questionable fitted mauve dress with ruffles on sleeves and hem along with gray tights. Enough said.

LALA: shined in a glittery long sleeved Tom Ford dress. The look blended perfectly together with her hair tied back.

MEAGAN GOOD: she looked tacky in this black prom-type dress. You're beautiful, you could've should've brought it wayyy better on the red carpet. The fabric looks so heavy and out of all colors, it's black! Come on it's summer girl!

ESTELLE: looked demure in a one-shouldered dark gray dress with embroidery. But the color looks too blah for this type of awards show.

KERI HILSON: tried something different in a purple strapless bodice with black harem pants paired with green pendants and chunky jewelry. At looked cute, but most of all comfortable.

ALICIA KEYS: looked great in a black jumpsuit with white blazer. The black and white pumps along with red lipstick and side braid fit well together.

EVE: she's bringing rock n' roll back in tight leather pants and zippered vest. Though I love the new look, this is a somewhat pushing it too far on the rock side.

KERRY WASHINGTON: looked absolutely stunning in a bright yellow Michael Kors Resort 2012 Collection floor length dress with high slit. She is the best dressed of the night! That color pops and the whole look is just perfect.

So what have we learned here...try and dress for the appropriate awards show and make the most out of this BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WEATHER ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S SUMMER!!!



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz's Baby Boy: Egypt Daoud Dean! -

Fri, 15 October 2010

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz's Baby Boy: Egypt Daoud Dean!

Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz are the proud parents of a baby boy!

The couple welcomed a son, Egypt Daoud Dean, on Thursday (October 14) in New York City, JustJared.com can confirm.

This is the first child for Alicia, 29. Swizz (real name: Kasseem Dean), 32, also has three other children.

Congrats to the new parents!!!

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz's Baby Boy: Egypt Daoud Dean! - http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/10/15/alicia-keys-swizz-beatzs-baby-boy-egypt-daoud-dean/

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Alicia Keys: Bikini Baby Bump!

Thu, 05 August 2010
Alicia Keys: Bikini Baby Bump!

Alicia Keys shows off her baby bump in a bikini as she spends her honeymoon in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France on Wednesday (August 4).

The 29-year-old singer relaxed with hubby Swizz Beatz on a boat called Obsession.

Alicia also spent time with pals Queen Latifah and Jeanette Jenkins.

20+ pictures inside of Alicia Keys and her bikini baby bump…



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Alicia Keys' Wedding Photo -- Official!

Mon, 02 August 2010

Alicia Keys' Wedding Photo -- Official!

Check out the first official wedding pic of expectant mom Alicia Keys and rapper/producer Swizz Beatz!

The happy couple, who are expecting their first child together in November, tied the knot in a private home on the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday (July 31). The couple’s friend, famed spiritualist Deepak Chopra, officiated the ceremony!

Alicia, 29, wore a Grecian-inspired Vera Wang dress while Swizz, 31, suited up in a Tom Ford tuxedo.

Swizz (real name: Kasseem Dean) has two sons, Kasseem Jr., 3, and son Prince Nasir, 9, from previous relationships.

Congrats to the happy couple!!
Alicia Keys' Wedding Photo -- Official! - http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/08/02/alicia-keys-wedding-photo-official/

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Alicia Keys: Good Morning America Baby Bump!

Fri, 25 June 2010
Alicia Keys: Good Morning America Baby Bump!

Alicia Keys shows off her baby bump in a cute romper while performing at the Good Morning America Concert Series in Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield on Friday (June 25) in New York City.

Her fiance, rapper-producer Swizz Beatz, recently revealed that they received a blessing in South Africa last week.

“We were doing an event for Bobbi Bear under a special tree where a lot of kids who have been abused come to get special healing to have positive energy in their lives,” Swizz told Good Day New York. “It turned into this ceremony that I didn’t know about. I felt like I was on Punk’d or something! But, yes we had a special blessing [for our child].”

15+ pictures inside of Alicia Keys’ GMA baby bump…



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Alicia Keys: Pregnant... And Engaged!

Thu, 27 May 2010
Alicia Keys: Pregnant... And Engaged!

Alicia Keys and her longtime love, super producer Swizz Beatz, are expecting their first child together, JustJared.com can confirm.
Alicia, 29, and Swizz, 31, are engaged to be married in a private ceremony later this year.
Alicia is currently on her Freedom Tour in Europe. Earlier today, she performed at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball held at London’s St John’s, Smith Square.
Swizz, 31, has two sons from previous relationships.
Congrats to the happy couple!!!Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/#ixzz0pDNDX74n

Celebs in Denim: Alicia Keys in Robin’s Jeans

Alicia Keys wore a trendy denim vest while performing at the Latin Grammy awards. Her vest was from the new line of Robin’s Jeans. Robin’s Jeans has achieved a universal appeal with its flattering cuts, exquisite washes and colors,  intricate details, interesting stitching and embroidery. Robin’s unique signature, a set of Wings, stitched onto the back pockets are a reflection of the designer’s playful and warm energy. Other celebrities fans  such as Jessica Lowndes, Beyonce, Tom Cruise, Kristen Cavallari, Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Paris Hilton, Karina Smirnoff, Ciara, AI contestants Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta. Rhianna, Hilary Duff and Usher. 

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