if i were the beholder...kat dennings

all pics courtesy of fuckyeahkatdennings.tumblr.com

beyonce is beyond beautiful......no breaking news here.  people magazine confirmed this by selecting her to be the most beautiful woman IN THE WORLD.  but..........the decision is just a bit too predictable, too cliche.  and the pictures (in my opinion) were too bland.  they did very little to showcase how stunning she truly is.  but wouldn't it have been refreshing to see a fresh and less conventional beauty on the cover with that title?  when writing this, i thought of a bevy of ladies who are beautiful and less....well, boring.  at first, i was going to showcase a bunch of them here.  however, i changed my mind and decided to settle on one phenomenal beauty.  kat dennings!!!
i have been mesmerized by this gorgeous gal for quite some time.  i think it began with 'nick & norah's infinite playlist.'  i only watched half of it but was still impressed.  (i recall ms. dennings on an infamous sex & the city episodes)  then i got to get a chance for a weekly dose of her when she signed on for the sitcom '2 broke girls.'  what i love about her besides her rare beauty (have you seen those eyes big as quarters and lips that many would sacrifice first borns for) is the intelligence and downtown sauciness she gives off in every role and interviews.  a wallflower, she is not. plus, kat has quite the bodacious body (another area where she could give bey a run for her millions).  she certainly does not fit the cookie cutter mold of what's pretty in hollywood.   nevertheless, i think kat dennings has just as strong a case for "most beautiful woman" as mrs. knowles-carter.  who would you choose for the title?

besos jenna pearle*
p.s if you need your beyonce fix, don't fret; click here for bey.

the little things

sometimes, it's the little things that make a difference.  so, my advice to you is to pay attention to the details when creating a winning look.  the accessories are what make your ensemble more you.  where would the royal one, kate middleton, be without her fascinator and ladylike heels?  billie holliday without her signature flower?  liz taylor without her diamonds?  michael without his glove and fedora?  so what is it that makes your look pop?  below are some suggestions:

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it's not right, but it's okay...the whitney tribute

obviously, this is well after the fact.  when whitney houston passed away, i was on vacation.  and when i returned, i was...well, sad and didn't feel like discussing.  i  recognize that we must pay tribute to such a legend and now seems to be the right time.  if you were around in the eighties, you probably can't forget whitney's infectious, groundbreaking pop hits even if you tried.  hit after hit after hit.  the nineties were no different. when i was in sixth grade "i'm your baby tonight' was major.  later on in high school (the latter part of the nineties), mrs. houston reigned supreme with the movie "bodyguard" and it's phenomenal soundtrack.  i know i don't have to go into details.  i'll just mention that "i have nothing" gave me and my teenage angst life.  whitney maintained her spot on the throne with the 'waiting to exhale' movie and soundtrack contributions.  by the time i was in college, she hit us hard with the 'my love is your love' album.  at that point, i recall working in a claire's accessory store in a mall somewhere.  the radio station was always glued to KTU and KTU was devoted to whitney.  it's not right, but it's ok, heartbreak hotel, my love is your love.  once again, hit after heavenly hit.  whitney was always a golden girl.  (check her grammy stats)
i chose to include a picture of her wedding day with purpose.  she loved bobby brown.  she was herself when she was with bobby.  they were together for quite a while.  he was her choice and it seems the media has decided to make him a villain.  i don't buy it.  i won't buy it.  i have good instincts about people.  i don't claim bobby brown is an earth angel, by any means.  but, he has a good heart.  he takes a lot of unwarranted heat and complains very little.  but what is most important is that he chose her and she chose him.  and, it appears it was something special and passionate.  nothing for us to judge.  they moved on.  she's gone.  let it be.  i hope that, overall, whitney enjoyed her life.  she was certainly a blessing in mine.  rest in peace 

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a denim do

colored denim is one of the easiest ways to liven up your closet.  get on board, ladies...AND gentlemen.

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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!!!

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go ahead...brighten my day!

yellow is, without a doubt, the perfect remedy for the winter blah blues.  be sure to incorporate it in some way to you wardrobe this week.  go ahead....brighten my day. 

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everdeen, ever shining (the hunger games)

hey, y'all!!!  i'm back from my break.  so much has happened since we last met.  i'll try to touch on some of the things i find most important as we travel on.  the latest thing is, of course, THE HUNGER GAMES!!!!!  i read the first book awhile ago and finished up the addictive series before february.  needless to say, i was eager to see the movie.  happy to report,i was not disappointed.  this girl, the lovely jennifer lawrence, wasn't at all what i pictured for katniss everdeen.  i thought her face was a bit too chubby and soft for a character who seemed a bit hard and hungry.  angular would have been best (and i rarely say that as a chubby cheek chick myself).  anyway, this young lady was excellent, as was the rest of the cast.  so, on behalf of the hunger games craze, here is a pic of the new inguenue reveling in her newfound fame. 

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ambience

pic courtesy of bgki.tumblr.com

this was today's posh photo inspiration.  the outfit is lovely obviously but what i truly love is the ambience of the room.  isn't that soothing and pretty?  it all works so well together.
 
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at last...too soon (etta)

paying homage to a spicy, soulful songstess.  she will be missed and appreciated.  so long, etta!

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pearles of wisdom: the log

pearles of wisdom:

"keep a log or journal of things/looks you are drawn to. use it when you are planning your outfits or need inspiration."

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birthday wish

evidently, three of my favorite ladies were born on this day.  so, birthday shout outs are in order for zooey deschanel, mrs. obama and the beautiful, irreplacable betty white. hope you enjoyed, ladies! and as for birthday boys,happy birthday, mr. muhammad ali.  he already knows he's the greatest.

besos jenna pearle*

pearles of wisdom: get cultured

so, i have this new feature which is bestowing a pearl (of wisdom about improving your style and developing your personal style) on all my twitter and fb friends and followers (you can join me here on twitter @missposhbrown or the posh brown fb page). when i can, i will post the fashion pearle of the day on this blog and even go into detail at least once a week (i'll try, no pressure, please! lol)


just in case you haven't followed me on either page yet (and why haven't you?), i'll share today's pearle with you now.

pearles of wisdom:

"look to unexpected places to find inspiration: museums, foreign cultures, movies, architecture/home design, literature...ect"


there is inspiration all around.  be sure to recognize and then utilize the world around you.  this week, i visited two impressive museums: the brooklyn museum and the museum of natural history.  both had fabulous exhibits that got my creative juices going.  one was called youth & beauty: art of the american twenties.  this is one of my favorite eras of history.  i will definitely be incorporating some of what i saw into my fashion and my blog in the near future.  i'm also reading the last installment of 'the hunger series.'  the main character's tomboy, i'm a surivor characteristics have certainly seeped into my fashion soul.  so to conclude, i insist you get out and get cultured as much as you can.  and then, bring it back to your closet.  you'll feel better for it!

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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*

singing your praises-the denim shirt

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wondering what to wear with your denim/ombre shirt?  well, i've been singing it's praises since waaaaay back.  you know, how it's so versatile and easy to work?  above are just a few interesting suggestions.  try it!

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only $6 at the online posh brown boutique, lovelies!

mossimo circa '98

besos jenna pearle*