Celebrity Style: Ciara at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC

 Ciara should have been a model. Her wardrobe tends to have more hits than her records but I can't knock the girl for staying out there. This week she attended the closing viewing of Marina Abramovic's The Artist is Present hosted by Givenchy at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City this week.

Celebrity Style: Thandie Newton & Alicia Keys

 Thandie Newton

Alicia Keys
Thandie Newton and Alicia Keys were dolled up for the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball in London. The slim and trim Thandie opted for a beautiful strapless black ball gown with gold fleck detail. Alicia wore a cocktail length feathered gown with a cinched waist, I gather to hide her pregnant belly (she announced yesterday that she and still married music producer Swizz Beats are expecting). Not feeling her dress or her alleged homewrecking but the Louboutins are nice. 

Style Profile: Zoe Kravitz

 The daughter of a sexy rocker and a Cosby kid, Zoe Kravitz was destined to be fashion royalty. The petite beauty who is a spokesmodel for Vera Wang's Princess has given Hollywood a dose of her fashion sense; a mix of glam gal and bohemian rhapsody. Zoe's natural beauty and affluent tastes have made her the cream of the fashion crop.

Style Reads: Taraji P. Henson is June Essence Cover Girl

 Essence is on the right path...

...For the moment. Maybe our complaints and gripes have finally been heard and it looks like Essence magazine has finally gotten the message: Variety is the spice of life.

The June issue is a drastic improvement, cover and content wise compared to the last several issues (April and May were great, February we really didn't want to see Reggie "I Don't Date Sistahs" Bush on the cover). As our only voice in glossy media for fashion, style, and beauty news, Essence will have to continue this formula if it is to withstand the era of social media.  It's either change it up or go bust because black women have had it with the same old stories and same old stars. 

Taraji P. Henson shines on the cover in a OMO Norma Kamali swimsuit, a Susanna Galanis agate necklace, and Dannijo rings.  The most noteworthy fashion editorial in this issue, Soft Focus features America's  Next Top Model runner-up (Cycle 3) Yaya in fashions of the blush variety, including a lavender Burberry trench coat, a really pretty J. Crew sequined silk dress and a draped beauty of a dress by Sophia Kokosalaki.

Divas is a celebration of our hottest female entertainers like Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, and Diana Ross. Single Man of the Month Kwame Boachie-Adeji from New York is some good eye candy, and Daddy's Home article is definitely worth a look.

Celebrity Style: Cassie at the The Candies Foundation

Cassie attended a fundraising event hosted by The Candies Foundation at Cipriani on 42nd street in New York City.

Celebrity Style: Kerry Washington Does a Quick Change for The Late Show

 Arrival

 Departure

Kerry Washington arrived at The Late Show with David Letterman at the Ed Sullivan Theater with a sleek ponytail and headband, and left with her hair styled straight with a center part. Guess Kerry needed a quick change before she appeared on the show. But she looks great!

Celebrity Style: Halle Berry's GRAI Anatomy & Sama Shades

 Halle Berry rocked a GRAI by Maya Yogev Victorian leather jacket and sunglasses by Sama from their Sahara collection.

Celebrity Style: Halle Berry at the DKMS 4th Annual Gala

 Hallelujah!

Halle Berry donned a draped gray Vera Wang dress at the DKMS' 4th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia in New York. Ms. Berry's shapely figure definitely did this dress justice, and as always her hair was perfect. If only everyone could look this fly without even trying. We love you Halle!

Fashion Face-Off: Brandy & Ciara at Timbaland's Birthday Party

They're both talented, but who's got the best fashion sense?

Super producer Timbaland celebrated his birthday at Drai's nightclub in Hollywood. But which one of his R&B diva guests rocked the best look? Brandy opted for a short mini-dress with a wide belt and heels, while Ciara went Ohio Player skintight in a sleek pair of leather leggings with a sexy chiffon top. Both ladies opted for bone strait locks, Brandy with Chinese-style bangs and Ciara with the sleek center part. So which of the ladies won this fashion battle?

Celebrity Style: Ciara at the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Style Event

Ciara might just be better off as a runway model because the girl's got legs. She was quick to flaunt them too. She wore a bat-your-lashes short yellow and black dress and ankle breaking heels to the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Style bash. She's got beautiful skin and a winning smile. Go ahead, work CiCi!!

What do you think of Ciara's makeup and shoes?

Music: Monica Wears is "Everything" in in Alexander McQueen

 

Monica is always on the cutting edge of style. In this video for her song featuring the sexy Everything to MeChad "Ochocino" Johnson, she wears two fabulous ensembles by the late Alexander McQueen.

Parties & Events: 2010 Silver Rose Gala & Auction

 Halle Berry 

Elise Neal

Melyssa Ford 

Taraji P. Henson

Alicia Keys

Leona Lewis

The 2010 Silver Rose Gala & Auction was held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, April 18th. Celebrities showed up in their finest cocktail attire in support of the event, including the lovely Halle Berry, Taraji P. Henson, Leona Lewis and a host of others. Who looked the best?

Style Profile: Vanessa Simmons

Vanessa Simmons is a natural beauty.

She may be the daughter of rap royalty, but Vanessa Simmons is paving her own niche in fashion. The stylish beauty has grazed red carpets, putting her own touch to trendy looks and classic garbs. She's not afraid to take risks, and proved it by trading her long locks for a short cut. Color is abundant in her wardrobe and the footwear designer, alongside her sister Angela is proving that the only fashion that matters is your own.

CFB Photos: Sinitta at the London Zoo

American-born actress/singer Sinitta, a close pal of American Idol's Simon Cowell attended the 3rd & Bird Sing-Along at the London Zoo. She resides in the U.K., where she has spent most of her career.

CFB Polls: Where Do You Get Fashion Advice?

 Gabrielle Union can look fly with little effort.

When it comes to fashion some of us are more style savvy than others. If you were fortunate enough to have people in your family with great style, you may be ahead of the game. For me there was my mother and grandmother, whose seemingly effortless style inspired me to take fashion seriously. I began my love affair with fashion the moment my grandmother pointed me in the direction of the dress department of Bealls department store in Texas. "Pick the best you can find," she would say. Immediately I would choose the most glamorous of dresses, with sheer organza fabric, rosette details, lace, or whatever was the fanciest, but not over the top. With shoes, my grandmother, a Ferragamo addict, always suggested I get the best shoes she could afford. The lesson I learned here: Cheap shoes can ruin an outfit.  I've invested more money on shoes and handbags that any other accessory in my wardrobe. Let's face it, it's easier to play off a cheap dress when you have expensive shoes. No one can see your dress' label but they can see your shoes. So, The Chocolate Fashion Blog wants to know, where do you get your fashion advice.