Fashiona

Ok so Fashiona was introduced to Harlem Heights back in January when she went to the final taping of the show but no worries she won’t reveal the ending.

She also interviewed one of the co-producers, Randolph Sturrup last week. Did you catch her non subtle insertion of FAMU’s colors of green and orange?  He asked her opinion of the fashion but she deferred since she was the one that supposed to be asking the questions.  

Now fresh after watching show number 5 thanks to DVR…Miss Fashiona is ready to bring it. 

Summary Fashiona style:

Jason spends quality time with his cutie pie daughter at Dave’s.  Fashiona marvels at how he talks to her like she is a little “G”  and his daughter actually understands what he is saying. 

Pierre goes home to Trenton to visit with his family.  The more Fashiona learns about him the more she is mystified by his fascination with self serving Brooke. 

Christian with his chocolately  self, makes out with Brooke at Ashlie’s job. Fashiona does concede that Christian is fine…a playa player still; Morehouse educated and charming but still on the prowl.

Ashlie,who is clearly not Fashiona’s fav character won some major bonus points by putting “Sexual Chocolate” in his place.

Fashionwise…Fashiona gets where they are coming from.  Ally is young and it shows in her playful choices…but sidebar to Ashlie…even she saw the drama with Christian coming.  Fashiona digs the guys’ fashion choices for the most part.  But Ashlie…honey just PLEASE ease up on the make-up …blue eyeshadow and the blush…not a good look.

Fashiona braved the bitter cold in her signature fishnets to attend the premiere of the much anticipated Harlem Heights at the Apollo.

Photo Credit:Divine(Day)Richards

To see more of her photos go to www.betterphotos.com and type in Divine Richards in the search area.

Verdict…Bravo…the cinematography was impeccable (as said by Mr.”Beats”). The tasteful make-up was expertly applied, hair and clothing choices fit the characters  perfectly. Fashiona credits fellow Rattler and SBI graduate Randolph Sturrup for spearheading  such a  high class production (one time for FAMU). The series starts on Election Night when the world changed for us all. 

The balanced cast of the fashionista Brinana, hustler Jason, pretty boy Pierre, do gooder Landon,  scene stealing Brooke, actress/diva  Ashlie, go-getter Bridget, and milk chocolate Christian…get ready for some drama.  Don’t let the designer threads, high class jobs and pedigrees fool you…this cast is young, full of drive and fiercely competitive in their personal and professional life.

Cast from left to right: Pierre, Brooke, Landon, Bridget, Jason, Ashlie, Christian and Briana

Watch your back Ashlie…Brooke showed you her trump card…don’t play Checkers~doll…she is playing Chess.  Catch  new episodes of Harlem Heights every Monday at 10/9C. 

Fashiona hopes everyone had a safe and fun  start to the New Year.

Please forgive her Bridget Jones moment - she has lost 2 pounds on her low carb diet.  The first two days were unbearably tough as she was cranky and carb deprived while retraining herself to like fiber rich foods again~ Sorry Sis. Fashiona does love all things fried but she also misses her skinny dresses - so she is going for 12 more pounds. Okay back to fashion.

America Ferrera plays fashion disaster Betty in Ugly Betty convincingly but she has really come into her own fashion wise.

Anne Hathaway has taken the high road in handling her high profile break up in style (Ms. Aniston…take the hint).

Photo Credit for Anne dressed in Blue: Getty Images

President-Elect Barack Obama was seen in great suits all year but also really made the standard white shirt with rolled up sleeves sexy again.

That’s all folks…Fashiona prays that Michelle Obama makes spectacular choices for Inaugural Day and Night. 

When titles like Town & Country, a favorite of the ladies who lunch, give advice about How not to flaunt your wealth- you know how far reaching this recession really is. 

Of course, Fashiona doesn’t have this problem because she has been operating in “recession mode” since she started freelancing this year.  Her checks are decent but unpredictable…and  her  bills constant…funny how that works!

Staying fashionable can be tough when your wallet is empty but then it is time to get creative.  Your closet is NOT empty and you are not in danger of being naked despite those alluring  Bluefly.com commercials.

Sometimes you just need an objective eye.  Invite your best dressed friend over and have her look over your closet and have her suggest alternate outfits for you to wear.

Try on everything in your closet. 

Here is the hardest part: If you are not within 10 lbs(this is where your friend comes in) of ever wearing them again; let them go. Donate these pieces to a charity or church and get a tax deduction.

Is your closet NOW feeling empty? Instead of buying new clothes, spend that money on a gym membership or better yet  dust off that  treadmill currently in use as a very expensive clothes hanger.

Don’t run up your credit cards  buying unnecessary  gifts.  Your rich Aunt FiFi does not NEED another gift. Tell her that you want her to start a scholarship at her alma mater; remind her that she will be famous forever.

Have financially strapped friends - who doesn’t these days. Have a holiday party or a plan a pot luck dinner  instead of exchanging gifts….who doesn’t like to eat.  Spending time with friends and family is what the holidays are about.

Luckily  men are typically lower maintenance when it comes to buying them  gifts. Most would be happy with a day free of women/children/chores, full control of the remote, and 6-pack and maybe some chili dogs

…just ask them.