ringmasters- congrats, mavs

i forgot to celebrate here at passionista the take down of the obnoxious heat team.  that said, i'm really happy for that dallas team.  they certainly deserved it.  next year, its all about the celtics.


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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?
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birthday boy...kanye

couldn't let the entire day go by without giving birthday shoutouts to the most popular fella on passionista, kanye west.  so...happy birthday, kanye!!!  and i must congratulate dallas mavs on their important win tonight.  anyone who can take out the heat is alright with me. 

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feelin' the vibe

here are a few photos from eva marcille's photo shoot with vibe magazine.  as usual, she looks gorgeous and the pics are quite artistic.  wouldn't you agree?

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the revolution was never televised

very sad to hear about gil scott heron's passing.  he was such a phenomenal, dynamic man.  a poet, an activist, a revolutionary, he will surely be missed.  if you are not familiar with him, you missed out.  but, its not too late.  go check out some of his work when you get a chance.  click the link below for more information at npr.

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2011/05/27/136731274/gil-scott-heron-poet-and-musician-has-died

church avenue

shut the front door!!!  who knew my childhood train stop (church ave. flatbush) was the new "it" place for photo shoots!  "we did it {again}, brooklyn!!!!!!" (in my biggie voice) 

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red hot chili pepper: ms. dita von teese

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caribbean queen: chrishell stubbs

this bombshell is none other than chrishell stubbs. she is the babyface beauty from turks & caicos who took the modeling profession by storm.  our own caribbean queen! 

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missing mike

                                                       
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beauty in black and white



pic courtesy of fyeahethnicmodels.tumblr.com



yes!!!!!!

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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!

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man up

last two pics from anotherfashionbook.tumblr.com

hmmm...a whole lotta handsome.  just a little eye candy for the girls and some fashion inspiration for the fellas.  equal opportunity here at passionista place!     

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walk it out

pic courtesy of musicmoneymayhem.tumblr.com

sometimes its not what you're wearing..........but how you strut in it!!!

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louis, louis (vuitton)

here is one of the new louis vuitton ads.  they are such experts at evoking glamour...

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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!

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bad boyz

bad boyz......striking a pose!

vogue!!!

vogue!!

vogue!

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little one

pic courtesy of keekers.tumblr.com

isn't she gawg-eous??!!

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swimsuit edition: a purple craze

love this swimsuit!  sexy but classy....and yes, that is anchal from america's next top model season something.  (p.s- i hear she is dating jim carrey now but you ain't heard that from me cuz ms. pearle ain't one to gossip)

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summer sneak peek

it would be really nice having the both of these in my life....don't you think?

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essentials: the trench

it feels like its been raining for a week straight here in new york.  i do understand that it is a necessary part of the cycle of life, but that doesn't make it suck any less.  anyhow, the silver lining on this cool, wet cloud is the need for the trench coat.  i've been seeing so many varieties out in the streets and online that have been inspiring.  of course, i picked out a few to give you some ideas.  i have two in my closet and they both are fantastic (if i do say so myself).  one is a chocolate brown with the buttons a little off center and the other is a lightweight but more traditional trench.  what kind do you have (or want)?

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