Kickin' It: Reed Between The Lines NY Premiere

Last night I was invited to midtown NYC's Bar Basque to premiere BET's newest original scripted series Reed Between The Lines starring Tracee Ellis Ross and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Can I tell you what an amazing night I had? I died a few times and came back to life. Between meeting one of my all-time hair & fashion idols Tracee Ellis Ross to my chance encounter with Kanye West, last night was an amazing whirlwind of star-gazing & swooning. Check out what I got into:

Kickin' It: Behind the Scenes at BET's Rip the Runway

 A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending BET's Rip The Runway taping which is actually airing tonight at 9pm. As BET is my former employer (worked there in 2009) I couldn't miss out on covering this one. Some people attend these specials for the celeb spotting or the live performances. With me, it's all about the fashion...

Hosted by the adorable Pooch Hall and everyone's fave black Barbie Nicki Minaj - strange pairing, I know - BET's Rip the Runway was filled with the best in urban fashions and music. I have to say the most entertaining parts of the show were Nicki Minaj's costume changes! She went from typical "tight bodysuit & pink wig" Nicki to....

..."hot mama in a hot pink dress" to "classy and refined" Nicki Minaj. I was pleasantly surprised at her range of attire. Shoutout to her stylist Fatima B. for keeping us interested throughout the show!

Anyway, it was a good time. One of my fave designers Tracy Reese showed her Spring 2010 collection along with an array of other talented designers. Anyway, I had an awesome time. 

Be sure to tune in tonight at 10/9c for the full show. For more information, check BET.com

PUT ON BLAST!! Celebrity Fashion Blunders

I have to give it to BET.com (not just because they pay my bills) but because today's feature about Celebrity Fashion Regrets is PRICELESS! Y'all know how I do...

Let's start the countdown - Top 10 Celebrity Fashion Regrets from this throwback flipbook:

*Disclaimer: these pictures are clearly dated, but they're still SOoo good

10. Ashanti

So this ensemble looks like it would've been better suited for the bedroom, after hours...

9. Rihanna

Rihanna, the fashion goddess...she was once a hot mess as well. This was before the days of her amazing stylist, and her rock star haircut.. say it ain't so RiRi!

8. Mya

Too much going on! Electric blue boots though?? Hmmm...wonder what Mya is doing with her life these days?

7. Mary J. Blige

Now I know Mary is known for taking fashion risks and setting urban trends. But heaven HELP us, this should not have been one of them...

6. Joy Bryant

Head to toe camouflage??!! Was this for an ARMY benefit event or something? This hurts my eyes a little...

5. Christina Milian

Homegirl looks like a fire truck exploded in front of her and she just pasted the pieces from that mess onto her body!! Ring the sirens!! Whoooo.....

4. Usher

Aww man Usher..you know I love you but them leather pants...gots-ta-go!

3. Ginuwine

Mmk Ginuwine, you might as well had just gone without a top if you were gonna be serving up all this. A CUTOUT blazer?? SMH...

2. Solange

Now this is why they always said Solange was the sorry stepchild...and I know for a fact mama Tina Knowles allowed this hot mess of an outfit to leave the house!

DRUMROLL PLEASE FOR FASHION REGRET # 1.......

1. Beyonce

You guessed it! Pop Diva extraordinaire Ms. Bey. Mama Tina, why you let ya chile step onto the red carpet looking like THIS?? As they like to say on MediaTakeout, 'Jesus, take the wheel!'

Wow, that was so therapeutic. It's great to see in all their glitz and glamour, that celebrities make fashion mistakes just like the rest of us. You live and you learn...I hope!