Fashionistas already know that Jimmy Choo’s exclusive, limited-edition line for H&M went on sale today!  Many of you have already battled the crowds for  your piece of the collection.
Alternative hip-hop/dance artist M.I.A. was among the celebs invited to a Hollywood preview of the Jimmy Choo for H&M garb.  The Sri Lankan singer has never been afraid to express herself through fashion as boldly as she does in her kick ass music.  The shark tunic she’s wearing in these photos is no exception.
I like it that M.I.A. takes risks and isn’t afraid to be a rock star.  The shark shirt definitely …read more

Mary J. Blige is usually styled to a tee on the red carpet.  So it’s odd to see the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul in this blah, black and white dress at the movie premiere for “Precious.”  Did Mary’s stylist take the day off?
The long dress would be cute for a less formal event, but it hides Mary’s svelte physique and as most empire waist dresses do, makes her look like she has a bun in the oven.
But maybe I’m being too harsh?  Do you think Mary J. looks Hot or Not?
Image credit: Bauer-Griffin

It’s been a while since I’ve written a Hot or Not? post.  And unfortunately (for her) R&B singer Keri Hilson is an easy target.  Here Hilson is wearing what looks like a jumpsuit left over from Jackie Collins’ 1985 “Hollywood Wives” mini-series. And in a curious fashion twist, Hilson decided to vamp up her vintage jumpsuit by unzipping it way down and nearly exposing her breasts.
 
 
She’s a pretty girl, but she sort of looks like a naughty Elvis impersonator in this outfit. But perhaps Keri’s look is edgy and I just don’t get it.  I doubt it. Keri wore this …read more

Allison Iraheta blew me away on Season 8 of “American Idol.”  And the powerhouse-piped singer is only 16!  What I don’t love is her unruly, witchy woman hair and her questionable fashion sense.
 
 
Here, Allison is posing on the red carpet for MTV’s Los Premios 2009 Awards in Los Angeles, in what looks like a shiny, silver prom dress.  The bubble dress isn’t the best (the bow, and did I mention that it’s super shiny), but if her hair weren’t a complete bird’s nest, Allison’s look might be more youthful and salvageable.
 
The strappy black shoes and purse also clash with the …read more

Home, home on the range.  Where the deer and the wealthiest woman in America play.  Earlier this week, Oprah was deep in the heart of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas to tape segments for her show.  So she dressed the part in a dark brown cowboy hat, ruffled blouse, mustard yellow cardigan, blue jeans, and boots.
But in this photo with country singer Martina McBride, does Oprah look less like a Big Texan and more like Big Bird? (By the way, I love the gold microphone.)
What do you think?  Is Oprah’s cowgirl ensemble Hot or Not?
Image credit: Newscom

In my 20’s, I spent many hours watching “The Young and the Restless” and actress Victoria Rowell was one of the reasons I tuned in. Victoria’s character, Drucilla, is a pretty girl from the wrong side of the tracks.
 
 
At the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards, however, Victoria was a pretty woman wearing the wrong dress. Um, words can barely describe just how wrong this dress plastered with the face of the 44th president of the United States is. I’m also a Barack Obama supporter, but I can safely say that I would never wear this dress to a formal, red carpet …read more

Mel B. is in awesome shape.  I interviewed the singer earlier this year and her commitment to health and fitness is enviable.  And if I had a six pack and glutes as tight as hers, I’d show off my toned physique too.
 
 
Yet, as I touched on last week, there’s a thin line between dressing hot and looking sleazy.  And dear Melanie is, um, leaning more towards the latter. Black leather leggings and a sparkly red bustier?  Well, I suppose she wasn’t called a Spice Girl for nothing.  
But did she really think this ensemble was appropriate to wear out in …read more

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.  Jordin Sparks is a talented beauty.  Her skin and hair are flawless.  Her new, Pat Benatar-esque single “Battlefield” is Generation Y’s “Love is a Battlefield.” And the “American Idol” champ can light up a room with her mega-watt smile.  
 
Okay, now it’s time for the tough love portion of this post.  Jordin’s sense of style often leaves something to be desired.
Take this blue satin dress she wore to the Fox Teen Choice Awards for instance. Although the cut of the dress is pretty — particularly the “V” opening enhancing her decolletage — …read more

Designer Rachel Roy has great taste.  So I’m baffled why she would show up at the New York premiere of “Julie & Julia” in tattered jeans?  I know the ripped jeans look has been resurrected from the ’80s, but I’m not a fan of the trend.  
And amidst a sea of celebs in lovely frocks, the otherwise stunning Roy’s choice of shredded denim for a red carpet event was particularly curious. If she wanted to stand out, mission accomplished. 
 
 
I’m not sure if Roy “designed” her jeans, but she could have easily picked something fabulous from one of her collections.  This sleeveless …read more

Penelope Cruz is one of the best dressed women in Hollywood.  In formal wear, she often channels a young Audrey Hepburn and she usually has effortless casual style. So I’m disappointed by this bright reddish orange suit she wore to the London premiere of her new movie, “Broken Embraces.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The suit too closely matches the red carpet and in general the look is just off.  Why the rolled up pants?  Why didn’t she at least wear a black shirt to break up the color scheme?
Perhaps there is a reasonable explanation for Ms. Cruz’s fashion faux pas. According to the Brit tabloid, …read more