How many Hot Mamas out there love shoes? Me too.  Well, meet fellow shoeholic (and Grace Jones fan) Tinu Naija.  The New York City model and singer’s latest music video, “Shoeholic,” from her sophomore album Addicted, is an ode to her enviable collection of  boots, pumps, sandals, platforms and everything in between. You can even enter to win a shoe bag designed by Tinu.
I chatted with the stunning Nigeria native via email.
Hot Mama Daily: How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Tinu: (Laughs) Mum is the word here! I am so ashamed to say the number out loud for the …read more

The yellow Isabel Toledo dress with matching coat was a bold, regal statement.  Toledo, a 47-year-old Cuban-born designer, was raised in New Jersey and schooled at Parson’s School of Design.   Her designs are sold at Barney’s New York and retail for $2000 and up.  I loved the dress’ sheath cut and shimmer and its pairing with olive green gloves and Jimmy Choo kitten heels, but thought the rhinestone accent across the collar of the dress was a tad too formal for the inauguration ceremony.  Nevertheless, yellow is the it color for spring and the First Lady was a ray of sunshine …read more