The name may not ring a bell -- yet -- but the body will. Anansa Sims is one of eight plus-size models who posed naked for Glamour magazine's November issue. But she's not just a pretty face, or body. Sims, a former financial accountant, has as much brains as she does beauty. Oh, and her mother is legendary model Beverly Johnson, the first woman of color to grace the cover of American Vogue in 1974. Since her appearance in Glamour, Sims' career has skyrocketed. In between meetings and shoots, she took the time to chat with BV about family, fame and fashion.

You look sexy and healthy and womanly in Glamour magazine. Was it difficult to get completely naked in a studio with all those people?
It wasn't difficult for me because I felt so confident. I'm very happy with my body, and I knew what this picture in Glamour would mean to women all over the world. If being naked was what the world needed to wake up and see that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes then I wasn't going to miss that experience for anything.

How did you make yourself feel comfortable and not super self-conscious?
I think when you're happy in your own skin, you don't feel self-conscious. I've accepted every curve on my body, and I've learned to love them. If you want someone else to love you, or something about you, it must start within.

The shoot definitely raises awareness about the fashion industry's obsession with thinness. As an insider, do you think the industry is getting better or worse when it comes to this issue?
I feel the industry is getting a lot better. Slowly but surely, things are changing in the right direction. I'm proud to be a part of this much-needed movement. The average woman in America is a size 14, and those women need to be acknowledged and represented.

THINGS THAT MAKE US SAY WHAAA? Ummm...change is good, but we don't know how true that is when it comes to Angie Stone. Her new look for her upcoming album is....Well, you decide! [Clutch Mag]

NEW SUI "Fit Flops" - the popular slip-on's - are getting a fancy! Designer Anna Sui just debuted her version of them. Love it or hate it? We don't know how we feel! [FabSugar]

TALBOT'S TURN Michelle Obama is a stylish and thrifty First Lady! She dons a dress from Talbot's for a recent appearance with her hubby! [Stylelist}

TIGHT PLACE This is a trend to try: embellished tights. Upgrade them with blingy studs for an edgy - yet comfy - look. [Style Guru]

Can you feel the chill in the air? Doesn't really matter if you are reading this from the frigid East Coast or the balmy West Coast, temperatures are falling. But that doesn't mean your style has to! For the winter season, some of my favorite retailers (Forever 21, anyone?) have launched amazing, festive items that keep you warm and weather appropriate. I won't lie, it was tough finding 10 under $20. But thanks to the hard work, with a $100 or less, you can flaunt priceless style as the temperature dips.

1. Striped Sweater Bag (19.99, aeropostale.com)

4. Knotted Toggle Bracelet ($5.80, forever21.com)

Right before Halloween, Moet Hennessy invited me and a short list of twenty nine other journalists to come and taste their brand new cocktail, Black Masquerade, featuring Hennessy's new mixable cognac. The drinks were delicious, the vibe festive and the guests charming.

But nothing really compared to the event's co-host , model and actress Eva Marcille (formerly Eva Pigford), who was there with her equally stunning fiance, actor Lance Gross. I know just what you are thinking: " What did they look like in person?" Just as beautiful as they do in pictures! Even more, Eva, who was decked out in sky-high platform heels, wide-leg light blue jeans and a beautifully draped tan blouse (with a daring scoop back), turned out to be more of a fashionista than I'd imagined.

Naturally, I had to scoop her up for my weekly style questionnaire. Read our one-on-one interview after the jump.

You bought the wig, searched the accessories and even sprung for the expensive make up you knew you'd only use just this once. But, just when you thought you served up the best Halloween costume, Hollywood did you one better. From the Simmons sisters to Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey, some celebs went all out this Halloween.

KIM KARDASHIAN COSTUME? Tyra Banks went there! She dressed up as the reality star on a recent taping of her talk show. We think she nailed it! [PopCrunch]

BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE: So why not get a hot deal? From JCPenney to Bluefly, find the top five winter coats under $100. [Budget Fashionista]

TEYANNA TALKS: The music artist spills the beans on virginity, watching Jimmy Neutron and her friendship with Chris Brown. I'ts a juicy interview, to say the least. She also talks about her new lip gloss line, DOPELIPS, which debuts in 2010. [Egypt Says So]

CUTE KID Rapper Kid Cudi gets grown and sexy for GQ Magazine's Gentleman's Ball. We're very into the sophisticated get up on the street style icon. [The YBF]

FAB FASHIONISTAS The search for America's most stylish blogger continues! Cast your vote for which fashion blogger walks the walk as well as they talk the talk. [Stylist]

Bloggers are buzzing over the former Mrs.Raymond's gangsta voicemail to a Canadian journalist about an unflattering blog post. But looking at this photo, you would never guess the drama. As Usher's ex, Tameka Raymond, hammed it up for the paparazzi at a recent Atlanta event, she flashed a sweet smile that belied an alleged fiery temper that some say has ruined her ex-husband's career and his car. This shot of the mom on the red carpet reveals a healthy, happy and very skinny Tameka.

But it's not just the weight loss (am I the only one who remembers her scary plastic surgery moment in Brazil?), it's more so everything else, especially that fabulous dress. The rich purple color simply glows against her skin. The wrap waist accentuates her new figure, and the flirty length plays up her legs. In addition, this divorcee is flexing clear skin, a genuine smile and style so amazing we remember exactly why she was famous before Usher: her career as a celebrity stylist.

I hate to gush, but the last time I saw her she looked...haggard....to say the least. So this is a welcomed surprise! What's led to the transformation though? Is it the divorce settlement? Is it a new love? Or is it new work (of the plastic nature)? Whatever it is, I LOVE it! Really, divorce never looked so good.

Read more from Zandile on her daily fashion blog, The Blay Report.

Like a snack bar that tides you over between meals, a good pair of tights carries you between seasons. When its too cold to go bare but too warm to bulk up, turn to tights. A good pair of winter weight (thick woolen) ones make short skirts season appropriate and, when they're worn under pants, they can provide a stylish pop of color. This season, American and European runways featured reinvented versions of this winter staple. Chanel gave us lace tights, Cynthia Rowley and BCBG featured shimmer tights while Miu Miu showed tights that were studded with crystals and metal. Free People, one of my favorite contemporary clothing lines, stocks almost all these trends on their website. Check out my top six picks after the jump.

Yeah, that French maid costume is super sexy, but if if you don't have the toned thighs and tummy for that look, it can also be super scary. (I speak from experience, dear reader.) In an attempt to liberate our inner vixen, the good folks who design Halloween costumes seem to have one goal: get you a lot of attention with a little bit of fabric! But on the off chance you don't have rock-hard abs, I've come up with a neat little list of my top six picks for costumes that will flatter and fit.

MAXI MOXIE: Actress Joy Bryant proves a red carpet dress doesn't have to be short and sheer to be sexy. [Fab Sugar]

CASH BASH: Want $500 to shop at TJ Maxx, then you want to log on and enter the competition! [Budget Fashionista]

STRIP TEASE: Paula Patton smiles, stares and smolders from the camera in everything from a Black dress to a bare bottom for the latest issue of Giant Magazine. [The Blay Report]

MADAME SECRETARY: She'll be one year older on Monday, but is she any chicer ? Find out in this style evolution. [Stylelist]

POPPIN' PRINTS: Tracee Ellis Ross shows off her particular brand of eclectic chic on the sidewalks of New York. We love it. Do you? [Hip Candy]