Celebrity Style: Mary J. Blige Goes for the Gold

 Mary J. Blige wore a shiny gold gown with a matching bold square block belt and golden honey tresses to the 3rd Annual Society Of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Spring Ball.

Beauty: Mary J. Blige's My Life Fragrance

 Mary's life is the inspiration for her new fragrance.

Mary J. Blige will introduce her new fragrance My Life in a partnership with Carol's Daughter. My Life is named for her classic 1994 album, in my opinion her best to date. The album also remarked the transformation of Blige, who at the time had experienced a number of pains and joys in her life.

My Life will launch in a rather nontraditional format (for a fragrance anyway) through HSN on July 31. The fragrance has top notes of gardenia petals, Bartlett pear and white freesia. At the heart is tuberose, blooming jasmine, gold lily and apricot flower, with a drydown of cashmere woods, sesame, praline,  and incense. A 1.7 oz. bottle will sale for $46 along with  coordinating clutch purse.

Blige joins other popular musical divas who have fragrances including Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Deon, and Beyonce. In addition to loving fragrances, Blige is known to rock her signature big earrings and larger-than-life sunglasses. But will she enter the clothing arena? Maybe.

She partnered with designer  Catherine Malandrino to design t-shirts in support of her charity FFAWN. But Blige would rather do denim, creating a line where the average price tag is $300. She's had meetings on the subject but hasn't made a formal decision. In the meantime Blige is prepping for a  role as Nina Simone, for which she is studying French. Oui, that should be interesting.  The film is set to hit theaters in 2012.

Parties & Events: Hope Help & Relief Haiti

Mary J. Blige & Wyclef Jean

The Hope Help & Relief Haiti event was held last night in New York City at Urban Zen. On hand to celebrate were music and fashion elite including Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, Anna Wintour, Donna Karan, and Carolina Herrerra. The fashion industry has been forthcoming with its efforts to support the people of Haiti after the devastating earthquake last month. We commend their efforts and continue to pray for the people of Haiti during this trying time.

Veronica Webb

Gayle King

Carolina Herrera

Cheryl "Salt" Wray

Tory Burch 

Jil Sander

Donna Karan

Fashion: Hottest Looks of the Week...and not so hot.

 Zoe Saldana - Hot

Kesha Kash - Not so Hot

Beyonce Knowles - Lukewarm

Melyssa Ford - Not so Hot

Flaviana Matata - Hot

Ciara - Hot

Rihanna - Not so Hot

Keri Hilson - Sorta Hot

Mary J. Blige - Lukewarm

Gabrielle Union - Lukewarm

Parties & Events: People's Choice Awards Photos

Mary J. Blige makes this tan dress pop.

Amber Riley: full-figured and fabulous.

Dania Ramirez can really work some color.

Camille Winbush is ravishing in red.

A very pregnant Paula Patton.

Niecy Nash glowing in pink.

Nicole Scherzinger works the Egyptian eye look well.

Taraji P. Henson (in Alberta Ferretti gives us the cool shoulder.

The 2010 People's Choice Awards took place last night in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater.

Trend Report: Cold Weather Gear Gets Stylish

Mary J. Blige wraps up in a chic scarf.

Stay chic while you stay warm with these fashionable warm weather accessories. Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean your style has to suffer! These pics are sure to turn heads, even in zero below degree weather.

 

Portolano

Cejon

 

Nine West

Carolina Amato

Photos courtesy of WWD.com.

CFB Photos: Mary J. Blige Signs "Stronger With Each Tear" at Best Buy

Mary J. Blige signed copies of her book Stronger With Each Tear at Best Buy in New York Tuesday evening in a comfy pair of Ugg boots.

Atmosphere at Best Buy.

Parties & Events: Thurgood Marshall Anniversary Dinner

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund's 22nd annual anniversary dinner was held at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on Monday evening in New York City. Guests included Mary J. Blige, Lynn Whitfield, Fantasia, Marlon Jackson, Monica, Jasmine Guy, and others.

Mary J. Blige

Monica

Lynne Whitfield

Fantasia

Jasmine Guy

Sheree Whitfield

Tasha Smith