Thank God for Jill Scott's breasts. The Grammy Award-winning Neo-Soul songstress/actress has had so much trouble finding the best support for them that she collaborated with plus-size specialty store chain Ashley Stewart to design the Butterfly Bra to end the woes of busty curvalinas like herself. Last week Scott held a press conference to announce the official launch of it at Ashley Stewart's flagship store in Harlem, New York City. Actress Kim Coles and fashion entrepreneur Audrey Smaltz were in the house giving it much praise. "I have never found everything I needed in one bra," said the star of Tyler Perry's hit film Why Did I Get Married.
"Sometimes I wore two bras at once, one for lift and one for shape. I've had custom bras made in London, France and sometimes the support was right but the style was wrong." The bra was designed to tackle issues common to very ample women: bad underwiring, lack of coverage in the front and straps digging in too deep into the shoulders. With this in mind they filled the under support with gel! Fantastic concept.
Moderately prices at only $38, (a steal in the full-figured bra category) it's available in black, beige and white you can cop one for yourself or curvy loved ones at www.ashleystewart.com
Scott at Ashley Stewart in Harlem
Exhibit Reigns Supreme
Last week a grandeur exhibit opened in London at the fashionably hip Victoria and Albert Museum featuring the exclusive Supremes Collection provided by Supremes member Mary Wilson. The Supremes were the biggest group of the sixties (only bested by the Beatles) wore the invaluable collection prominently on wordwidetours and major television appearances with diva frontwoman Diana Ross. Although Motown founder Berry Gordy was credited for personally overseeing their image, which has inspired future label heads Clive Davis and Sean "Diddy" Combs to do the same, it was the forward ahead-of-its-time design concepts created by several designers that delivered the Hollywood-meets-mod theme custom made just for their svelte frames. The exclusive looks set them apart from the sea of girl groups that were out during the era competing to get to claim their spot on the charts. The Supremes Collection display is held through October 19th, 2008 as part of a collaborative effort with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Be sure to check out the collection if youcan and peep the influence it had on future girl groups En Vogue and Destiny's Child. The resemblance is uncanny and undeniable.
Go to www.vam.ac.uk for a preview more info
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I cannot express how excited I am, and happy I am for 'my' Mr.Dwele. I am a true fan and it is not just because of his music(IT HAS A LOT TO DO WITH IT)but more to do with his artistry and talent. This man DOES NOT get the proper acknowledge for his talent and that so 'sucks'.
I myself am from Michigan, not Detroit but from Pontiac, and now I live in Texas. I would love for Mr.Dwele to 'just think about this..... Come live in Texas; sorry if I sound like a "perv", but he would be more than welcomed to stay here with me (of course he'd have his own room)Southern home cooked meals, and, a little 'church' if he'd like, and he wouldn't have to pay any rent...or "hotel fees".
Thank You,
Love, Sonya Love
Sonya Love at 12:09AM on May 21st 2008