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Out About Town: Henny, Tillman's (did I mention Henny?)

Hola peoples! It's that time again for another party picture post! Cue the techno music and grab a glowstick! I'm still averaging about a week between attending a function and then actually posting the pictures, but you know...life/work/fun gets in the way. So last Wednesday, we hit up the Hennessey "Art of Mixing" event at Boucarou. Didn't love the venue but the cocktails were free. Drunk times.

Cutie on the ones and twos.

Tall and chocolate with a great smile.

The Henny girls were pretty much off the chain from jump.

They totally forced me into this.

We had a heart to heart.

Just dayum. I fell in lust at first sight with this man! Upon closer inspection, he also smelled amazing (he was wearing Creed).

Once we were sufficiently Hennied up, it was off to Tillman's for the Biggie Birthday Tribute. This is where is gets a lil foggy...

I loved the outfit and she worked the pose (told ya it was getting foggy!)

Okay, now I'm focused.

You really can't go wrong with grey and black.

The guys from Hot Waxx were in the building.

This guy was rockin the stupid fresh chain...so very LL of him.

...you know I had to try it on!

I love.

Homegirl was working it!

A.J. and friends had a table across the way. A.J. is a pretty man. Seriously. I could spend a few hours on his chin dimple alone.

The next night we hit up Plumm for (fellow Gemini) Vaughn Anthony's birthday party hosted by his big brother, John Legend. Unfortch, I learned that by the time we got there, John and nem had already came and went. Bummer. I guess arriving fashionably late has its drawbacks. But the people didn't disappoint!

These ladies were all about cute cropped jackets and vests.

I looove this pic! The color, the energy, these three just pop!

Patron, please.

It was Fleet Week...too bad these two were fug. Appreciate ya'll tho!

Okay he was working the long jacket, vest and scarf combo. Nice.

Isn't he adorable? He's a commercial actor. I originally asked for a pic of him and his hot friend, but the friend politely declined. "Oh snap," I thought, "That's Dr. Ian!" But no, the friend was actually Dr. Ian's twin, Dana. Well, if Dana's any indication, Dr. Ian can get wiped down.

Liked his vibe.

I thought he had the best smile. Denzel-esque. The irridescent shirt, however, is very wrong. Still luh u boo!

This chick was just plain hot.

Great high-waisted skirt and skinny belt.

Love the military-inspired jacket and product placement (he's holding up the inawordfab card).

Star Trak artist and fab chick Teyana Taylor with her gaggle of gays. So cute.

Hey Tish!

It's all about you, boo.

There was a serious photo shoot going on in this corner,

He was well put together.

Hey man...what's good?

She is too cute.

Once I shot these two ladies on the way out, I knew my work was done.

Thanks to all who are pictured! E me if you have a link!

Trendwatch: Party Frocks with Sneakers?

She's baaaaack

This picture bears repeating. How hideously hood fab. I thought that D. Woods' foray into the world of frilly dresses and sneakers was a momentary lapse of judgment never to be seen or heard from again. Unfortch, it seems as though the worst is yet to come.

Posh sneakers are mayjah for '08, the more colorful, metallic and/or designer, the better. Then there's also this punk/glam/rock element that's shaping up to be huge for Fall (think Rihanna these days). This, my friends, has birthed a trend that is sweeping the nation: party frocks with sneakers!!!

Lil Mama was spotted over the weekend at the Kids Choice Awards in a Betsey Johnson dress and high tops.

Teyana Taylor performed at a MAC Cosmetics Launch in the same Heatherette dress D. Woods wore, but with different kicks (thankfully much less orthopedic looking).

Of course, these youngsters aren't known to be fashion frontrunners, but I'm still confused. This is something one would expect from, say, Avril Lavigne...

Yep, that looks about right.

Also, Lily Allen is known for pairing her dresses with sneaks...

Personally, I just can't get behind it. Although I'm quite sure this is a trend that many a fun, punky high schooler will be wearing to her prom this year, it offends my sensibilities on many, many different levels. First, when you're in sneakers you automatically tend to schlep...very unsexy. If you wear anything over a size 7, your feet resemble boats. Moreover, sneakers do absolutely nothing for your legs (heels make them look slimmer and more muscular) And despite the obvious comfort, I think any opportunity to gain a few inches in height should be relished!

Hmmm...maybe these are the solution?

LAMB Wedge Sneakers $235.00

LOLZ! I kid, I kid. I wouldn't be caught dead in these clown shoes. Seriously, I just got Ronald McDonald on the horn and he wants his shoes back.



I actually do have one pair of sneakers of the non-workout variety. They're these Baby Phat black and gold paisley high tops that I love (above). I still think they look like clown shoes/boats, but when I'm feeling totally glam rock, (which is once in a very orange moon) I wear them with opaque black leggings, a long black tunic, a cropped jean jacket, my long blinged out Hello Kitty chain and lots of eyeliner. That's about as hood fab as your girl gets. And I definitely can't see me pairing them with a dress.
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So the question remains, what do you think about pairing party frocks with kicks?





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