Hated it.

My eyes started on the face. A little ghost, wax figure like, but whatever – still flawless. Scanned down and everything appeared to be pretty decent. Hair was looking good, accessories placed perfectly, even the gloves were alright with me. Dress, gorgeous. Chanel.

But hold fast!

WTF? Are those grandma’s old, ugly support hose?

Bey stay wearing some beyond thick nylons.

Here is a little fashion tip for ya. Do Not Wear Nylons!

Just promise me you won’t pull a Grandma Bey on us.

OK? Promise?

Kadi.

There are just not enough opportunities for non-famous women to get all dolled up. Sigh.

Everyone and their grandmother was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala.

Crazy variety!

Beyonce glows (hmm) in a pale pink dress and expected silhouette. Tired.

Iman. Always perfect. Next.

If I were Zoe Kravitz, I would never ever take this dress off. Ever. It is one of the most comfy, royal, greatest things I have ever seen. Love.

Beautiful, Kimora. OK, strip and give me that dress. Now!

Joy Bryant is a head-turner in this psychedelic frock and new ‘do. Different.

Sorry, you just can’t hate on Mary J. Well, maybe on her … hair?

Venus Williams should only ever wear big ball gowns. Wow. Impressed.

Thandie Newton is a little too ruffly for my taste, but her shoes are wicked! Yum.

That’s all you got, Janet?!  Make an effort, girl. Boo.

J.Lo must know I have a weakness for one-strap dresses. Pretty.

Geez. Can I be famous and fabulous for just a night, please?

Best Dressed? I got Zoe Kravitz.

Who you got?

Kadi.

Kentucky Derby hats, Victorian hats, Custom hat, Tea party hat, Wedding hat, Designer hat, Fashion hat …

Gabrielle  Union

Dwayne Wade

Lennox Lewis and wife, Violet

Smokey Robinson and wife, Frances

Michael Strahan with Nicole Murphy

… Forget the hat, that’s one hellava  dress!

Kadi. 

They ain’t screwing around down there.

From the Millionaire’s Row to Kentucky’s Grand Gala, almost all the Louisville sporting event swag is flamboyant and semi-formal.

Best dressed this Derby will be those in dresses. Many women still prefer the comfort of a pantsuit, or suit, but they, too, will be well coordinated, and of course, with a hat!

Men will be in suits, sport coats, and very cosmopolitan looks.

So, now that you’re inside the world of the affluent (John Salley, Michael Jordan, etc), dressing like one is key.

More Derby fashion to come.

Kadi.

The ballet flat will never die.

I feel as if I’m walking on air with these amazing comfy shoes.  Ballet flats are the perfect shopping shoes - you can walk miles and your feet will feel fine.

I avoided them at first, for fear of looking dwarf-like. You know, you just can’t get the instant lift of several inches that you can when you wear high heels.

Anyway, I’m over it.

Try wearing ballet flats with straight leg jeans, with leggings for your own take on ballet dancer chic, with a long, flowing dress, or my fave – a short pencil skirt.

Kelly Rowland’s dress is so simple and pretty! And her makeup is so …

Her dress is so simple and pretty!

Are you crazy for ballet flats?

Kadi.

My moon boots are poppin, my moon boots are cool … All the boys be stoppin, to see them after school …

Can Lil Mama defy gravity in those? Snowboarder?

My homie had a thing like that on his leg once too. He had a bike accident.

You know, she’d look just fine if she pulled down that pants leg, changed her shoes, switched her shirt for a less busy print and her sweater for a solid jacket, and brushed her hair.

Other than that, she looks great!

What do you think?

Kadi.

Damn, she looks good.

Call me crazy, but I’ve always loved those wolverine paws, and I firmly believe nobody can wear those tatts better than Eve can. I’ve seen many try and fail horribly.

She looks gorgeous. Love the slinky dress, gold clutch and hair extensions.

OK, tattoos …

Fashion covers a broad spectrum, and I found myself wondering if men and women consider such ornamentation as stylish.

Personally, I think a tattoo can enhance a woman’s natural beauty. But, I’ve seen it often distract from it too. Like, I wouldn’t recommend your lover’s name (maybe if your married) because if your love thingy doesn’t workout, then you’re left marked with something that really isn’t part of you.

Or a humongous anything on the side of your neck.

I have two tattoos. One on my wrist and another on my back. I love both today, but as someone who changes her mind about every aspect of her wardrobe frequently, I don’t know if I’d find a heart or a zodiac sign tasteful 20 years from now.

Keepin’ it real.

Do you think tattoos are fashionable?

Kadi.

Show off your Tatt on SHINE.

And Janet, we get it, you have big boobs.

Saturday night in Los Angeles, GLAAD honored those in the media who are gay or like Janet Jackson, friends to gays.

White is always clean, crisp, and beautiful to look at, but to wear?

It’s definitely tough to keep it looking fresh as newly-fallen snow. So, with that in mind, I suggest accessories as the way to be on trend. Like watches, sunglasses and heels – stuff that won’t be irreparably soiled by leaning against a dusty car.

Though, if you decide to go for a simple white dress or white denim jeans in the evening, skip the red wine.

Sucks we can’t see her shoes. 

Dig Janet’s getup – wrinkled linen pants and all?

I wouldn’t wear it, but it perfectly suits her.

Makeup and hair on point.

Kadi.

Gold and silver do go together.

Check out Eve and Kim K. at the MTV Awards in Australia.

Gold is becoming more popular in fashion and jewelry, but that doesn’t mean you have to put away your silver. Wear both!

Eye-catching, feminine and sexy - the razzle-dazzle of metallics will add a flashy flair to any ensemble.

Off the runways and onto the streets, they’re also dressing up everyday silhouettes. But tread carefully, there’s nothing like shine to accentuate bulges and other figure flaws blahs.

Even those who shy away from shine must at least invest in a sequined top.

Which dress is sexiest?

Gold or silver? Eve or Kim?

Kadi.

Before you check out, check this.

1. Comfy clothes to avoid anything riding up … Check.
 
2. Cotton fabrics to resist wrinkling … Check.

3. Dark colors to prevent stains … Check.

4. Layers for unpredictable temperatures … Check.

5. No metal eyelets or belt to avoid delays at checkpoint … Check. Check.

6. Magazine, book and/or music to entertain yourself … OR, a polite excuse to avoid the creepy passenger next to you … Check.

I’m sure all three are in one of her TWO croc-skin totes.

7. Individualize your luggage … Check.

One Louis piece on top for show and screw the rest.

8. Makeup kit to freshen up (include gum) … Check.

Looks like Eve is set! Wig game not so proper, but at least her passport holder is cute! Now what?! What’s your travel game looking like?

Ugh. Please don’t say Uggs or Crocs or a velour sweatsuit.
 
Later.
Kadi.