LADY EVE: Eve's medieval-chic look at the 'Whip It' premiere has gotten mixed reviews. What say you?NAILING THE TRENDS: Now that your toes have been put away for the fall and winter, it's time to focus on the fingers. What colors should you be picking out at the nail salon? [Stylelist]
CHEAP & CHIC: In this economic climate, you're crazy if you do your online shopping without promo codes. [Stylin' & Profilin']
TARGETING YOUTH: Kimora Lee Simmons wants to gear Baby Phat toward younger consumers. So, nothing's changed? [Budget Fashionista]
LOUBOUTIN LOVE: Christian Louboutin Glitter Platforms: A girl can dream, can't she? [StyleChile]
MESSAGE TEES: Pharrell Williams' new Billionaire Boys Club T-shirts might be mildly inspiring, but the $80 price tag is not. [The Fashion Bomb]
2008 Deaths
Odetta Holmes
"The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement" was a singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter and activist.
December 31 1930 - December 2 2008.
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Bernie Mac
Comedian, Actor
Oct. 5, 1957 - Aug. 9, 2008.
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Isaac Hayes
Singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and actor.
August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008
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Miriam Makeba, "Mama Africa"
South African folk singer and anti-apartheid activist.
March 4, 1932 - November 10, 2008.
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Jennifer Hudson's 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson, brother, Jason, and 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, were killed in 2008.
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Shakir Stewart
The Island Def Jam executive who became head of the legendary rap label following Jay-Z's departure, killed himself on Nov. 1. He was 34 years old.
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George Carlin
Stand-up comedian, actor and author.
May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008
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Madelyn Dunham
Barack Obama's grandmother
October 26, 1922 - Nov 3, 2008.
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Levi Stubbs
Oct. 17: The iconic lead singer, second from left, who gave voice to Four Tops classics like "Reach Out I'll Be There" and "Baby I Need Your Loving" died at 72 from complications of cancer and a stroke. Abdul Fakir, far left, is now the sole living member of the original quartet.
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Dee Dee Warwick
Oct. 18: The soul songstress died after months of declining health. Warwick, the sister of soul legend Dionne, also achieved a great deal of success, both as a solo artist as well as with her sister.
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FASHION & FINANCES: A recession is not the time to go into a creative business. Just ask young designers. [Hip Candy]
A LEG UP: You'd think it would have occurred to every boot designer by now: All women don't have superskinny calves. Enter David Tate's wide-calf Dove boot. [Pretty Pear]
STYLE DARE: Two-toned tights. Will you or won't you? [Style Guru]
PUT A RING ON IT: Something tells me ring vending machines wouldn't really fly in the states. [Fashion Week Daily]




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By: "DimePiece" on 10/03/2009 1:07AM
I love the new "Eve" look! She looks GLAM! It was about time for her to cover up more and dress more sophisticated and classy. Long over due!
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By: Phillyin House on 10/04/2009 9:06AM
Perfect...That a Rap!
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By: lindy on 10/07/2009 5:00PM
EVE has MORE "CLASS"than alot of musicians out there,Baby girl,you don't wear "CLASS" you either GOT IT or you don't....Get some HIP-HOP education bout yo self and hit me back.....ONE...HOMEgirl from TEXAS
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