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Fave Couples of All Time
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12 Usher & Tameka Raymond
Certainly marriage is not always a walk in the park, but for Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster, there was high drama before the wedding. Yet, against the odds, the May-December relationship,who wed in August 2007 (he 29,she 36) seems to show no signs of fatigue. Last November, they welcomed their son, Usher Raymond V into the world. (Photo by Johnny Nunez, WireImage.com) - Fave Couples of All Time
11 LisaRaye & Michael Misick
No need to pester Disney for a Black princess -- we've got a real live one from the South Side of Chicago. Who cares that actress LisaRaye McCoy became the First Lady of Turks & Caicos, when she married the Premier of the island nation? Details, details. Princess! The two were wed in a lavish event in 2006. (Photo by Rick Diamond, WireImage.com) - Fave Couples of All Time
10 Martin Luther & Coretta Scott King
The truth of it is that a young preacher from Atlanta finds his lovely lady in wait from Alabama and they marry in 1953. The fact that they came to change the world was icing on the cake. Theirs was a union that must have been tested -- bombed homes, great separations, four children to feed. Through it all they were the epitome of courage and dignity. In this 1956 photo, a young Martin is welcomed with a kiss by Coretta after leaving court in Montgomery.(Photo by Gene Herrick, AP Photo) - Fave Couples of All Time
9 Nas & Kelis
Talk about a ride or die chick. If your man takes a controversial stand, why not you too???? And so Nasir and Kelis Jones came to the 50th Annual Grammy Awards with the N-Word spilled all over them like Hennessey. This also just happens to be the name of Nas' next album. The eccentric singer and critically acclaimed rapper have been married since 2005. (Photo by Arnold Turner, WireImage.com) - Fave Couples of All Time
8 Colin & Alma Powell
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell wed Alma Johnson in 1962, while he was stationed in Massachusetts. Some say that Alma, the Alabama born audiologist, held his career back; she always remained adamant about his safety and the time politics would take from them. The two retirees are now actively involved in the The Colin & Alma Powell Legacy Campaign with America's Promise, a charity for children. The Powells themselves have three children and three grandchildren.(Photo by Paul Hawthorne, Getty Images) - Fave Couples of All Time
7 Samuel Jackson & Latanya Richardson
When we saw Latanya Richardson at Kai Milla's Fall 2008 fashion show, it was like Jay said -- the rock on her finger was like a TUMOR. Upon closer inspection, the so very down to earth Miss Jackson revealedthat the many, many diamonds surrounding the rockiest were all gems Samuel had given her over the years. ''These two were the first pair of diamond earrings that Samuel gave me,'' she beamed. The Morehouse-Spelman couple have been married since 1980 and have a daughter, Zoe. (Photo by Maury Phillips, WireImage.com) - Fave Couples of All Time
6 Creflo & Taffi Dollar
Being married to a highly visible preacher can be likened to being married to a rock star. There is notoriety, fortune, fans. But Taffi and Creflo Dollar, both ministers, both with unique names, seem to handle it all with aplomb. They truly seem in love, with Creflo mentioning Taffi often in his sermons. Dollar's first son, who is white, was adopted when he and Taffi were engaged. The Dollars now have five children together. (Photo by: World Changers Church International) - Fave Couples of All Time
5 Grant Hill & Tamia
The vow through sickness and in health must have taken on new meaning when beautiful Canadian songstress Tamia was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005. This is the real test of a marriage, and she and Grant Hill have made it clear that they are fighting together. The attractive couple, who were reportedly introduced by Anita Baker, have been married for almost nine years. Last August, Tamia gave birth to her second baby girl, Lael Rose.(Johnny Nunez, WireImage.com) - Fave Couples of All Time
4 Rev. Run & Justine Simmons
Meet me at the altar in your white dress...Who could forget the remix video to 'Let's Get Married' where Reverend Run and wife, a young Justine Simmons, danced together at the wedding reception? As the hip-hop generation's Healthcliff and Claire Huxtable on the MTV ''reality'' show, 'Run's House,' we have laughed with Rev. Run and his family and cried when they lost their youngest member last year. The Simmons' have recently adopted a baby girl which brings their beautiful brood to six. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images) - Fave Couples of All Time
3 Barack & Michelle Obama
Stand by your man, or behind him in this case. Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama gets real love from his equally accomplished wife Michelle before the New Hampshire presidential primary on Jan. 8, 2008.The couple met at a law firm (she was his boss) and have been married since 1992. They have two daughters, Malia and Natasha. (Photo by Stephan Savoia, AP Photo)
Sexy Looks for Love
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The Sexpot
Sexpots love to be the center of attention especially in the boudoir where their naughty attitudes and risque lingerie go hand in hand. Their undergarments have a tendency of revealing more skin and less fabric. Shop for these friskykittens at Agent Provocateur, a lingerie boutique made especially for your sexy gal or guy. (Photo: Corbis) - Sexy Looks for Love
The Fashionista/o
Looking good and feeling good extends to the fashionista's knickers. They care very little about comfort, and ease is not readily found in their vocab. They are however, concerned with the look of their lingerie. The fashionista loves trendy undergarments that will not only compliment their outer garments but will also match the mood they are in that day. Shop for your fickle fashion girl or guy at Henri Bendel. (Photo: Donn Thompson, Getty Images) - Sexy Looks for Love
The Simpleton
Simpletons want effortless lingerie that can easily come on and off without the use of complicated pins, clips, bows, ties and what nots. Little use of lace and extracted extras are perfect lingerie options for our uncomplicated Simpletons. Shop at Eres for streamlined lingerie. (Photo: Corbis) - Sexy Looks for Love
The Avant Garde
For the Avant Garde, their lingerie is distinctive from common bra/panty sets and boxers or briefs. With the use of crystals or beading and asymmetrical cuts the Avant Garde wants to own lingerie that is different and they want to be indifferent to their different lingerie. They care only for the unconventional look anything else would simply be passe. Shop at Lingerie on Lex. (Photo: Getty Images) - Sexy Looks for Love
The Intellectual
The intellectual adores undergarments that are almost as smart as they are. Their lingerie must have a clever structural design and fit their shape perfectly, as well as serve a specific purpose of holding, smoothing or exaggerating parts of the body. Shop for your smart ass at Catriona MacKechnie. (Photo: Getty Images) - Sexy Looks for Love
The Artist
The Artist's use of imagination in their art studio is conveyed in their choice of lingerie. Bring forth the flowers, add more lace, and give them three different types of fabric on their lingerie and the Artists will be satisfied. Ahhhhhhh!!! Shop for your art lover at Kiki de Montparnasse. (Photo: Getty Images) - Sexy Looks for Love
The Dominatrix
Leather, pleather, and latex are key fabrics that will keep this dominatrix happy or should we say angry, very, very angry. Cotton is a no-no. Frills are for wimps and white is just not right. Shop for your aggressive Dominatrix at Dick and Kitty by mychael knight. (Photo: Getty Images) - Sexy Looks for Love
The Demure
Sweet, sweet Demures. Every night with the Demures is like their wedding night. Not only do they want modest lingerie, but they crave class as well. Our shy Demures can shop at Only Hearts to relive or fulfill wedding night bliss. (Photo: Jupiter Images)
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Manhattan's historic 34th Street and 7th Ave. was jumping as hip-hop fans and sneaker lovers lined up by the hundreds affront the Footaction to meet Legendary rapper, Rev. Run. The Run DMC front man was on hand releasing his new sneaker simply called Icon. Symbolic of his own success, he signed autographs for fans of all ages while HOT 97's own, Uncle Ralph MC'd the festivities.The VH1 reality show star's clothing line, Run Athletics has been releasing casual sneakers for years. Under the leadership of its president, Rasheed Young (no relations), Run Athletics has become a staple of urban lifestyle bridge the old school with the new. Check out some footage from the event and let us know what you think about the sneakers at the end of the video.
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Seeking a pretty, yet fuss-free makeup look this spring? This season peaches, corals, and light washes of orange -- as seen at Carlos Miele's spring 2008 collection -- complement all skin tones and are the perfect shades that work for day, night, weddings and more.
Working with one color is a fool-proof way to achieve a pulled-together look as it eliminates the need for blending two or three different shades. Yet pulling it off is not as easy as it looks. "That's because it only works best with some shades," explains makeup artist Lanier Long, who has painted the faces of celebrities ranging from Lauryn Hill to Brandy to India.Arie. Long recommends sticking with more earthy tones. Purple palettes, for example, need not apply. But even with the most skintone-illuminating shades the result can look clumsy, instead of chic. The trick, says Long, is playing with different textures -- think creamy eyeshadow with a lipstain. Or matte eyeshadow with a lipstick or gloss. The result? A palette so simple it sizzles.
Click here to find where you can get this lovely look to highlight your natural beauty.
Top Beauty Endorsers
Rihanna is one of the newest faces of CoverGirl cosmetics. She signed on in December of 2006, stating: "I've loved makeup and dreamed of being a CoverGirl since I was a little girl." She has also recently endorsed Venus razors for women.
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Beyonce represents for L'Oreal. The singer signed a five-year contract for $4.7 million in 2004 that requires her to work 10-12 days a year. I, too would be smiling.
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Gabrielle Union signed on to endorse Neutrogena products in 2004. Great skin is the foundation of stunning beauty, and she proves it.
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Halle Berry has been a Revlon spokesperson since 1996. Other women of color featured in Relvon campaigns include Lucy Liu and Eva Mendes, but none other has had Halle's staying power.
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Kerry Washington has appeared in ads for H.I.P. (High Intensity Pigment) cosmetics for L'Oreal, the first campaign in her contract. Kerry says of her endorsement: "It's really exciting for me to be one of the faces of L'Oreal and to be working with a company that has historically represented so many different kinds of women with different kinds of skin color."
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Queen Latifah has her own make-up line called the 'CoverGirl Queen Collection.' The Web site for her line features tools to help you match colors perfectly with your skin.
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Iman, after thirty years in the fashion and beauty biz, now has her own super-successful make-up line: Iman Cosmetics. Launched in 1994, her line features foundation available in 16 shades geared towards women of color.
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Veronica Webb was the first black model to receive an exclusive contract from a major cosmetics company. Her Revlon contract lasted from 1992-95. You can now find her flexing her fashion expertise as a co-host on 'Tim Gunn's Guide To Style.'
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Iman (left), Beverly Johnson (right) and Louise Vyent (not pictured) appeared in a ground-breaking ad for Revlon in 1989 featuring all black models. Before the '90s, black models rarely appeared in make-up ads for mainstream lines.
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Tyra won a CoverGirl make-up contract in 1997. This is also the year that she covered Sports Illustrated by herself, a first for an African-American woman.
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The red carpet was more of a runway this week for celebs who served style for the masses. From Los Angeles to London to France, severals stunners including Janet Jackson, Eva Longoria, Kelly Rowland, Eve and Joy Bryant showed up in (dare we say it?) 'copy me' or 'don't copy' me looks. Attention-grabbing in their bold-bright hues, animal prints and limited-edition numbers, it was certainly the sistas that were the highlight of the week. There was quite a stir in <place w:st="on"> <city w:st="on">Los Angeles Tuesday night when British fashion designer Alexander McQueen opened his first store there. The opening, which was highly anticipated by <city w:st="on"> <place w:st="on"> Hollywood starlets who covet his super high-end-never imitated-designs, was attended by West Coast residents Janet Jackson, Eve, Joy Bryant and Sex and The City hunk Jason Lewis, to name a few. It was acknowledged that the crowd gasped when Janet arrived in her custom McQueen kimono.
Did it leave you breathless? Would you love or leave this look?
<city w:st="on"> <place w:st="on"> At the McQueen event Eve impressed with her limited-edition British flag clutch. Only 17 were made for a hefty price tag of $2,000. The dress? Not so impressive.
Recently engaged actress Joy Bryant was not her usual demure self in a strapless animal-print dress.
Kelly Rowland was lucky enough to score tix to the Sex And The City premier in London on Monday. I adore her purple frock on her bronzeskin.
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria stood out in her Atelier Versace (that's couture to you fashion newbies) she wore in France for the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. 
Tell us which looks do you love or which would you leave?
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Every now and again, OK maybe a little too much, this Style Spotter enjoys after work drinks and light dinner with friends.However, for those of you new to the city it can be a hassle to find a chic place to unwind after such a hectic metropolitan day. You need a restaurant/bar where reservations are unnecessary, where cocktails are dangerously pretty and where the appetizers are what they should be... appetizing!
Well, my fabulous sister-in-law and I walked down trendy 5th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn to spot after work hot spots for those in need of a proper dose of spring time fun!
Nana located on 155 5th Avenue is a modern mix of Asian Fusion. There's a delectable sushi bar and drinks range from sake to raspberry, white chocolate martini's. So, very good.(hiccup!)
For those of you who desire a Mediterranean influenced evening, join the hip set of patrons who relax, (did we mention the hookahs?) and dine here at Babouche. Located at 163 5th Avenue, Babouche is truly an oasis in the heart of Park Slope with a menu featuring modern Moroccan dishes and palpable wines.
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Some days you simply want a decent steak, a slop of mashed potatoes and a cold beer. 200 Fifth offers just that and more with live music nights, ball games on the numerous flat screens, a pool table, along with an eclectic juke box, all make for a very fun, ole American night. Cleverly named after it's location on 200 5th Avenue, 200 Fifth also satisfies you tipsy, sweet tooth with a mix of alcoholic, filled dessert shakes.
Press 195, named by the Food Network as the "Sandwich Kings of Brooklyn," certainly live up to their names. Located at 195 5th Avenue, Press 195 specializes in mouth watering hot pressed sandwiches, which are pressed using handcrafted Ciabatta bread, and rare New England beer. Some days you just want to be easy.
Send pics of your neighborhood hot spots for a feature on Style Spotter. stylespotter1@gmail.com
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KANYE WEST'S OWN SUNGLASSES BRAND
(Kanye in a pair of Ksubi sunnies)
Hip-hop lovin' fashionistos have eagerly been anticipating the arrival of rapper Kanye West's Pastelle clothing line.
The trendsetter, who inspired a legion of fans including Jay-Z to rock an Arabic scarf a' la Jesse James style, will begin with the release of Pastelle sunglasses as part of his collabo with Australian brand Ksubi. West has been a fan of the company himself having rocked their shades to shows for quite some time. "I love the sunnies Ksubi has produced over the years. It is an honor to collaborate with them."
"Sunnies"?
Co-created by head designer George Gorrow, the pair will drop limited-edition gold frames for $2,000 in October. What a price tag! Clearly he's not thinking about his core audience. Somebody's spending a little too much time in Japan lately...
BLACK GIRLS WILL RULE VOGUE
Major fashion mag VOGUE ITALIA is currently shooting an issue featuring all Black girls. That's right, all Black. Editor-in-Chief Franca Sozzano told VOGUE UK, "Nobody is using Black girls. I see so many beautiful girls and they were complaining that they are not used enough". Entirely photographed by Steven Meisel, the July 2008 issue will also feature Iman, Liya Kebede and Chanel Iman, to name a few. They'll continue to feature other under represented ethnic groups in upcoming issues. Hopefully other print pubs will follow suit stateside.
The cover star? Not the blackberry weapon-wielding Naomi Campbell but newcomer Jourdan Dunn. The 17 year-old fellow London native who was discovered there in 2006 has been the talk of the industry ever since she walked an impressive 75 shows this past spring even for Prada who hasn't used a Black model, (Naomi) since 1997! Will Jourdan Dunn be heir to Naomi's throne?
VIVICA SEARCHES FOR NEXT TOP STYLIST
Actress/producer Vivica A. Fox is set to host a new reality show for VH1 which will debut on the network this summer. "Glam God with Vivica A. Fox" is a style search with contestants competing to win in three major categories-hair, makeup and wardrobe. Slated to begin taping next month, the eight-episode series ends with the ultimate stylist winning $10,000 and a chance to style an A-list celebrity. Fashion cues from Vivica? I'm not too sure.
Actress Vivica A. Fox, right, and Hope Masters pose for the media at Girlfriends Brunch For Africa in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
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Actress Vivica A. Fox poses for the media at Girlfriends Brunch For Africa in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 27: Actress Vivica A. Fox arrives at a dual birthday party for singer Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson and director/writer Quentin Tarantino at The Beatles Revolution Lounge at the Mirage Hotel & Casino March 27, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ferguson and Tarantino share a birthday of March 27. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for MGM Mirage)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Vivica A. Fox arrives at the ''Essence Black Women In Hollywood'' luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Vivica A. Fox arrives at the ''Essence Black Women In Hollywood'' luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Vivica A. Fox (R) and LisaRaye (L) arrives at the ''Essence Black Women In Hollywood'' luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Vivica A. Fox arrives at the ''Essence Black Women In Hollywood'' luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Vivica A. Fox arrives at the ''Essence Black Women In Hollywood'' luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Vivica Fox poses at the First Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon, at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Vivica Fox poses at the First Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon, at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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