the iconic boss (diana)

the iconic boss,diana ross, is celebrating a birthday today.  so, lets toast this queen who reigns supreme....happy birthday, diva!!!

besos jenna pearle*

video voyeur- happy bday, sade edition

it has come to my attention that sade adu was born on this day over half a century ago.  therefore, we must celebrate and acknowledge here at the posh brown experience.  when it comes to sticking to a signature style that works for you, no one does it better than this queen.  and that applies fashionwise and musically.  take some time and enjoy her video "baby's father" from the soldier of love album.  i promise you it's breathtakingly beautiful.  but what else is new when it comes to ms. adu?  (oh yeah, that rhymed!)  


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 besos jenna pearle*

fashion fairy god mentor #2- e. badu

so, who is my second fairygod mentor, you ask? none other than the magificent badu.  ms. erykah badu is fearless in  so many aspects of her life.  however, fashion is one where she takes no prisoners.  from day one when i saw her sitting at d'angelo's piano (lady remix by d'angelo) looking so beautiful and yet so unusual (especially compared to the usual video hotties) back in 94' or 95'.  her head was wrapped high and mighty, her skirt was long and triumphant.  i had no idea who this queen was but i wanted to know more.  fast forward to 96', erykah badu makes a big splash  in music (baduizm) and how to be original.  bottom line for badu seems to be "i don't care what you think."  when her headwrap began to appear to gimmicky and took away from her message, she got rid of it.  when her wig was threatening to blow away during an outside concert in brooklyn (dave chapelle's block party), she whipped it off herself.  badu is not interested in selling sexiness.  she's more into expressing herself on her own terms.  that is exactly why i want some a sprinkle of her baduizm fairy dust on me.  erykah embodies the exact elements i crave in a fairy fashion god mentor. 

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besos jenna pearle*

ebony (the black model edition)

donyale luna

naomi sims

arlenis sosa

shakara

ubah hassan

this "it doesn't matter if it's black or white" post is dedicated to the beautiful black models, past & present.  naomi sims and donyale luna paved the way for the naomi c., imans, tyras and chanels.  our beauty is often overlooked and downplayed but as you can see here (and hopefully wherever you are), it it undeniable. 

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besos jenna pearle*

mentor #1: j'adore jessie adore

hola, lovelies.  so a couple of days ago, i was mentioned how i was taking on some fashion mentors this year.  i told you how i wanted these individuals to #1 keep my routine stress free #2 further develop my personal style and #3 maintain my "dowhatchalike" and "idgaf" lifestyle.  that was the plan.  therefore, it's time to reveal my first style maven mentor: jessie adore.  now,i've been meaning to tell you about this lovely lady for quite some time.  i've probably been stalking her blog for close to two years because i so "adore" her lifestyle (you'll see her at the top of my blogroll).  she's so cute, her hair is cute, her clothes are cute, her apartment is cute, her friends are cute.  who wouldn't want that?!  plus, she's all short and curvy (so, a gal like me can identify). 
but what i love most about her is that nothing seems forced.  nothing that she wears or does seems to be because she thinks that's what's hot (as paris would say).  i believe this is just her genuine individual style.  this is the case whether she's dolled up in a dress fit for a 40's siren  or in her jeans at the park.
so, it is official...jessie will guide me through 2012 and remind me that i can do as i please. i, too, can have a fabulous, fashionable life, if i so choose.  it was written... 
stay tuned for my next two fashion fairy godmentors... 

besos jenna pearle*

posh pic: bank robbers

today's photo inspiration: all black everything.  what i might wear if robbing banks was on the agenda.  it's great for other events, too. 

besos jenna pearle*

giving glamour...gossip girl style

i must admit...gossip girl is heating up.  the storylines in the recent past have been boring, predictable yet farfetched.  even the fashion took a bit of a dip.  but, after a rocky start, i'm staring to get back into the swing of things with blair, chuck and the gang.  and the clothes.........blair and serena have both been serving up style quite well.  even cousin charlie/ivy has given great ensembles.  did you see blair's dress for her wedding shower?!  lovely and fierce; classic blair bear.  looking forward to tonight's episode.  ciao...you know you love me xoxo

btw, you know blair is a major style icon in the posh brown boutique.  our style motto/aesthetic is blair waldof meets debbie harry so please come visit the site for pieces blair would eaily kill a minion for.



besos jenna pearle*

posh brown's muse of the moment...tracee ellis ross

tracee ellis ross style-

eclectic and clever, tastefully done.

p.s  ms. ross's style is so fierce, her flawless yet fearless make-up is usually never mentioned.  i noticed, tracee.

besos jenna*

queen of the pack

apparently, ms. fenty returned to her roots and reigned as carnival queen in her native barbados yesterday.  it looks like a great time and made me a bit nostalgic for my crazy carnival days.  hope the n.y west indian parade is a blast in a glass this labor day.  but back to rih-rih.  it seems after the LOUD tour ended, so did the loud fiery hair.  looking forward to seeing what she does next.

besos jenna pearle*

birthday boy, prince

happy birthday to the purple reigning prince, prince roger nelson!  two fashion forward geniuses in a 24 hour period?  what more could you ask for?
besos jenna pearle*

missing mike

                                                       
                                                            besos jenna pearle*

the last of the a-ha moments...and oprah

american idol indeed

here's to you, oprah

just finished watching the very last episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show.  i actually didn't cry but i was inspired.  this is not unusual after watching oprah.  like many, i've grown up watching oprah for most of my life.  i suppose i took her and her life lessons for granted.  now i understand what a void her departure is leaving.  this is especially so now that we have such an abundance for  trash tv.  anyhow, i wish her continued success in her future endeavors.  and, i hope that she continues to feed us those important a-ha moments.  ciao oprah!

besos jenna pearle*

playing catch up

the innovative grace jones turned 63 on
the 19th of may

biggie had a b-day too. 
he would have been 39

etta james fell extremely ill.  hope she gets well soon. this menage of pretty pics of etta comes from
the lovely naturalbelle on blogspot

randy "macho man" savage passed away last week.  here he is pictured with the glamorous ms. elizabeth
back in the (my) day.

bey killed her performance at the billboard music awards sunday night.  she received the millenium award and
acknowledged her hubby's support so adorably.  awww!

besos jenna pearle*

rocking my knickers (amare and rachel roy)

thanks to my new best blogger friend made to travel (jamillah), i heard some interesting news.  it seems rachel roy and ny knick amare stoudemire are collaborating on a sporty line of clothing.  rachel says this line is for the girl/woman who attends sporting events and needs something appropriate to wear.  what giselle or kate moss might don to watch football or basketball... are rachel and amare both tired of seeing ladies in six inch heels and tight, uncomfortable clothing at the stadiums?  i am!  rachel has such a classy, sophisticated style that can only enhance amare's quirky but magnetic signature look.  i'm eager to see what the duo comes up with...go ny, go ny, go ny, go!!!!!

besos jenna pearle*

kahlo

frida kahlo is on the illustrious list of my favorite artists.  her work is the kind that has charisma, depth and an ugly beauty.  plus, frida was a tough broad who survived some of the biggest obstacles.  back in the beginning of my blogging days, i wrote about her and how you might achieve a sliver of her style.  if you didn't read it (or need a reminder) be sure to click frida frenzy for more.  if you ever get a chance, go see her work when it comes to your town.  in the meantime...besos jenna pearle*

the music-elle

i can't wait for this edition of elle to reach my mailbox!!!  its the first music issue and it features quite a few of my favorites like qwen, nicki and adele.  others include the likes of jennifer hudson and that ever present little willow smith.  above is a sneak preview of the issue.  enjoy!

besos jenna pearle*

amy's closet

hi guys!  i took a bit of a break but...the bitch is back!!!  that said, there are so many things i've been meaning to share with you.  first off, however, is the amy winehouse collection from amy and fred perry.  i've always thought ms. winehouse was a star when it came to choosing a signature look that best fit her brand.  how original, how retro (a paradox, i know)!  although the pieces i saw didn't meet my high expectations for a winehouse line, there were still great items to work with.  above are a few of the articles i liked most.  what do you guys think of it??  can't wait for more music from this soulful one.

besos jenna pearle*

baby boy for rachel and rog

rachel zoe and her hubby, roger have their new son, skylar morrison!!!! really exciting news!  i know they must be thrilled.  i have been really missing the show and hope they return soon.  i also hope it will be entertaining since the departure of the blonde bitchy assistant (forgot her name; was it kate?) and brad goreski.  congrats, rachel and rog!  no pressure for the baby's fashion sense but i do wonder what little skylar will wear first...  besos jenna pearle*