Josephine Baker rose from the poverty stricken streets of St. Louis, Missouri to become the first black world-famous entertainer. She was a dancer and singer extraordinaire, stage performer and movie actress, mother, chateau owner, activist, entrepreneur and 20th century icon. Josephine Baker knew how to use what she had to get what she wanted. Josephine Baker’s life, style and originality…
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Celebrating the Personal Style of FLOTUS – Michelle Obama
Happy Birthday to Michelle Obama! Born January 17, 1964 She has become a symbol of modern American style to the world and an inspiration for what African American women can do. While living in a fish bowl she’s creating the most exciting fashion legacy the White House has seen since Jacqueline Kennedy during the age of Camelot. The signature…
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Yves Saint Laurent: Safari Collection (Part 2)
Call him a Stylistic Rebel and the Master of Sexy Androgyny Yves Saint Laurent transformed men’s ordinary work and military uniforms into a new casual elegant style for women and made it supersexy in the process. He was a leader at understanding the desires and changing attitudes of the modern woman. Verushka looking super sexy in YSL Safari Jacket 1967…
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Lena Horne: A Lady and Her Style
Lena Horne came into the world at a time when not much was expected from a woman, especially a black one. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1917 she started working at age 16 as a dancer at the Cotton Club to help support her mother. By the 1940’s she had become a popular performer and one of the highest paid…
