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A friend of mine, one of four lovely ladies of Afrochic, are on a mission to reconstruct the way black women are portrayed, the stigmas attached to having or pursuing natural hair as well as revealing the emotional barriers attached to them; have put together an evening that will breed enlightenment, and confirmation of what is beautiful for many.

These ladies take on and discuss the Good Hair vs Bad Hair debate, what set backs one may encounter in the business world, as well as calling upon a host of guest speakers with a complementary presentation of fashion designs based from Canadians around the fashion, and entertainment industry.

I regretfully won’t be able to attend the event, although it hurts my heart and I would have loved to meet many of you there, this event is the same night as the Bajan Charity Ball I’ve been telling you all about.  But please do go check it out, and let me know what you thought.

It will be held at the Libra Lounge on June 12th, so that’s this Saturday night at 3-8pm. Tickets are $20 in advanced and $25 at the door. Libra lounge is located on 391 King St. W,  I checked out the venue via their website, and it’s gorgeous! If nothing else you will be in for a fabulous night amongst intellectuals, throw on something chic!   Hopefully I’ll have some photos to share with you all for next week.

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Iman

Supermodel Iman glows ever so brightly at the CFDA awards ceremony at the Lincoln Center in New York last night.  Wearing an elegant Giambattista Valli fall 2010 gown, she accepted her long awaited and well deserved award for “Fashion Icon”.  Many women of color have looked up to Iman for many years; this award speaks volumes to her impact on the fashion world.

With designers from Jason Wu to Marc Jacobs all in attendance here’s who else took home awards:

Womenswear Designer of the Year
The nominees: Alexander Wang, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs
The winner: Marc Jacobs

Menswear Designer of the Year
The nominees:Michael Bastian, David Neville and Marcus Wainwright for rag & bone,Tom Ford
The winner: David Neville and Marcus Wainwright for rag & bone

Accessory Designer of the Year
The nominees: Alexis Bittar, Marc Jacobs, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough forProenza Schouler
The winner: Alexis Bittar

Swarovski Award for Womenswear
The nominees: Jason Wu, Joseph Altuzarra, Prabal Gurung
The winner: Jason Wu

Swarovski Award for Menswear
The nominees: Patrik Ervell, Richard Chai, Simon Spurr
The winner: Richard Chai

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
The nominees: Alexander Wang, Dana Lorenz, Eddie Borgo
The winner: Alexander Wang

Popular Vote
The winner: Ralph Lauren

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Other celebs that sparkled and shined at the awards included Whitney Port, Devon Aoki, Jessica Stam, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel Roy, Lara Stone, Anna Wintour,  and more.

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Zoe Saldana, Kelly Rowland and Estelle all hit up the amFAR New York Inspiration Gala looking very chic in their respective outfits.  Kelly and Estelle actually performed during the night alongside M.A.C Viva Glam Spokesperson Cyndi Lauper At amFAR New York Inspiration Gala; Kelly in a sleek white Herve Leger dress, and Estelle in Jean Paul Gaultier.

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Glamazon Diaries blogger was actually behind some of the organization of this prestigious event; Couture for a Cure.  With the help of her partner Nadine Namoff the two managed to get DKNY to showcase their spring collection on May 25th, at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington DC.

I always love when the fashion world and important cause like this one, which support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. So many suffer from Cancer and this show was put together to support the survivors as well as remember the ones that have been lost.

The show looked amazing; from the pictures it looks like their hard work certainly paid off! Congrats on an amazing accomplishment!

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From jumpsuits to , bright fringed sandals, the stars continue to keep it fresh and mix it up for the cameras at each and every event.  Royal dressed, or not formal enough, which Queen deserves the title of the crown this week?

Who: Keri Hilson/Alek Wek & Sessile Lopez

Where: Belvedere Pink Grapefruit “In The Pink” launch party

Wear: 2 trends wrapped into one; a denim jump suit with harem legs/Bright colors; Colbalt Tunic, Berry mini

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Late last month I was very excited when I shared the news of Boxing Kitten’s soon coming spring 2010 lookbook.  Thankfully I was dropped a tip by Emily that the release party was actually last night on the Soho roof top at Etnie’s Showroom in NYC and it was for the Resort 2010 collection.  Maya A. Lake the divine mind behind the label poses with models above all dressed in clothes from her label.

The line has the same African flare I’ve come to know love about the label.   I’d like to get my hands on a few pieces, including that purple jumpsuit.  There’s so many events going on in the city, and now that I’m back and actually living an active social life…(one which I’ve been deprived of for several months)  I’ll have more reasons to dress up and post outfit pics!

I’ll have the lookbook for the collection to share with you sometime next week so make sure to check back for that see exactly what Boxing Kitten has in store this season, but from the looks above I’m sure I’ll be in love.

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