Mar
01
2009
So Fashiona and Topaz were out on the town last night, dressed to the nines…their destination the Katra Lounge for Roxie’s Masquerade Ball.
Fashiona trekked across Brooklyn to Dina’s to get ready…why well not. Two hours later… gowns professionally steamed, make-up and lashes expertly applied and Dina our resident über stylist snapping pictures…the glam dolls then ease into a cab and are whisked away to the lower East Side.
Fashiona, feline in more ways than one,
prefers to observe a room before she pounces…
However, Ms.Topaz emboldened by her red lipstick
…dove right in, chatting up the opera singer.
Lucia Palmieri, a soprano soloist,amazed the crowd with songs from the Phantom of the Opera.
Fashiona learned while interviewing Lucia after her performance, that she worked as a cook and actually owned her own restaurant before a fateful meeting landed her in Julliard and singing with New York Grand Opera. Just as Fashiona found Roxie through Craig’s List, so did Lucia and decided to lend her voice to help raise Roxie raise money for her volunteer efforts.
Lights, camera, flash and repeat……
Many pictures and a few fancy foo foo sandwiches later…Roxana Colorado arrived… and looked absolutely FANTABULOUS. Fashiona loved her look (Eva Longeria meets WestSide Story) right down to the fire engine red peep toe pumps.
Once center stage, Roxana spun a tale of a single mother leaving her homeland with her children and coming to New York City, learning English and putting herself through school…a story repeated by many immigrants from all parts of the world. Well…this woman was Roxana’s mother…and by the story’s end our hearts were a-flutter. Roxana, second generation New Yorker, is very cognizant of her mother’s bold courage and struggle found a way to give back.
In April, Miss Roxana is going to Peru to work in an orphanage…talk about a party with a purpose.
Bon Voyage Roxie
~ Fashiona thanks you for allowing her to share this journey with you.
For more information about Roxana, her sponsors and her volunteer efforts please contact her at roxanacolorado@aol.com
February is a short month but Fashiona felt the love….thanks to you all my top droppers and top advertisers.
Jan
22
2009
Yes…Alicia was soft and pink the other day but Fashiona and her snarkiness is back with a vengeance.
Bravo Michelle…between the off the shoulder dress by Jason Wu and the just enough amount of jewelry by Loree Rodkin …and that handsome husband on your arm…you looked absolutely beautiful. 
Fashiona was a bit nervous about what she was going to wear after that monstrosity of a dress she wore at the Democratic Convention…you know you thinking that too.
Incidentally, Fashiona also liked the gold two piece outfit that Michelle wore during the day designed by Cuban born Isabel Todelo.
News photoThat… ladies and gents is a hat designed by Luke Song from Detroit. Church ladies everywhere are looking for similar styles. Ladies… just a reminder Aretha’s voice does not come with the hat.
Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Beyoncé….
Nice dress by Armani Prive but seriously Fashiona thinks even Stevie Wonder saw the headlights.Umm…tape em please or wear a bra…your choice.
Oh Mariah… you are perpetually 12 and you have married a man-child…but my dear YOU do not have a 12 year old body. Please start wearing your size…meaning you should be able to walk and sit down.
Photo Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Jill Biden had teeny weeny verbal slip up when talking to Oprah but had a major fashion win with Reem Acra.
Jan
12
2009
So fashion wise, Thursday’s Broadcast Critic Awards was a warm up to last night’s Golden Globes: where the “beautiful people” fight for attention from the “beautiful and talented” stars.
Sans wedding ring (and girdle-less), Ms. Jennifer Lopez opened the night wearing a gold lame dress slit to… well a throw back to her days with Puffy/Diddy/whatever. Now that she has children, Fashiona supposes that she is going for the MILF awards…but there is no such show, darling dearest. Photo Credit: WireImage
Moving on to “the Almost Always Well Dressed”:Beyoncé and Jay-Z looked quite suave together ~ with her rocking Elie Saab and diamonds galore…and Jay wearing his wedding ring for the occasion (Fashiona peeped it later in the show)…how sweet.Photo Credit: WireImage/Granitz
“Lady in red” Eva Longeria Parker has fully redeemed herself from her shameful lampshade dress appearance last year at the Emmys. She is wearing Reem Acra here. Photo Credit: WireImage
Salma Heyek: Now here is a sexy latina…
She is also a new mom and still has her “va va va boom” wearing Bottega Venta without trying too hard.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
In “the OMG…never ever again category“
Alex Wek (even Sis was horrified)…umm why this dress or is it a tunic maybe…oh just try again. 
Mickey Rourke: Fashiona is happy for you and your comeback, truly she is, but Liberace wants his suit back.Photo Credit: AP
Drew Barrymore….you are forever banned from further use of Aquanet and must proceed directly to your hair stylist to fix that rat nest those roots.
Photo Credit: AP
Lisa Rianna…clearly you forgot to wear a bra and turn over in your fake and bake session.
Photo Credit: AP
Now to the “Best Dressed”: (drum roll please)
Kiefer Sutherland looked great in his black tux and grey tie. The look is subtle but effectively different. Photo Credit: AP
The “Brunette Barbie and Ken award” goes to Zac and Vanessa.Photo Credit: Getty Images
Mary Louise Parker: Fashiona loves loves loves this dress designed by Carlos Miele.
(Update) Fashiona loved this one too…Eva Mendez in Christian Dior
Kate Winslet looked absolutely fantastic(or smashing in British) in Yves Saint Laurent, from her hair to the cut of her dress and good times she actually won twice last night.
Look out for Fashiona’s coverage for Oscars in High Def… goody gum drops.
Most stars went for glam but Heidi Klum took a risk with this architectural gown by Roland Mouret. Fashiona thinks that she pulled it off well. 
