Fashiona

Topaz calls Fashiona her “tea party friend” in part because of the fun things they do like go to Alice’s Teacup where they serve fancy tea,  scones and yummy finger sandwiches. Both of them are prissy beyond reproach most of the time…except when unnecessarily crossed.

Fashiona is positive that the cab driver that got them “lost” in Williamsburg a few weeks ago is still looking for his kneecap dignity after Topaz told him about himself in English and Arabic.

Another noted exception is when the two of them went to a Prince concert. Since decorum and Prince don’t mix…they made it their night’s mission  to out-scream the groupies in the front row wearing purple from head to toe.

Speaking of purple…it is everywhere for Spring. Traditionally purple is more of a Fall color, but why not for Spring?

Photo By: George Chinsee ~ Gucci  18-karat yellow gold and purple agate necklace.

Photo By: WWD Staff ~Badgley Mischka

Photo By: WWD Archive ~Cuff designs by Kara Ross.

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.

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.

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

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

Mary Louise Parker: Fashiona  loves loves loves this dress designed by Carlos Miele.

 (Update)  Fashiona loved this one too…Eva Mendez  in Christian Dior

Ahhh… the freedom of blogging where we all get to be critics. While the ranks of the amateur critics multiply everyday, the professional critics remain an elite club.  The stars really seem to cherish the awards given by the Broadcast Film Critics Association. This was the first year that Fashiona watched this particular award show and it seemed less intense and more fun than tonight’s Golden Globes and next month’s Oscars.

Fashiona was surprised to see all the stars at a sit down dinner.  One thought in particular kept going through her mind: Is there a “cool” kids table and who gets to sit there?  Also between the presentations, they were mingling.  Do they compare Botox injections or are they networking and shopping for their next gig?  Unfortunately  Fashiona can’t answer those questions but she can sum up what they wore.

Black is always prevalent but Fashiona was absolutely thrilled with the amount of rich color she saw.  The array of blues and purples reminded her of expensive birthstones ~ after all Fashiona’s birthstone is Sapphire.

Angela Bassett was a vision in a wrap style evening gown.

Amy Adams‘ red hair was so vibrant ~ it was almost an accessory to her royal blue strapless dress. The brooch was a nice accent but Fashiona would have placed it bit higher to maximize viewership.

Her favorite dress of the evening was worn by Kate Beckinsale- a stunning number in royal purple. She perfectly accented the look with pulled back hair, large bracelets and chandelier earrings.  The dress was a bit on the long side though…a tailor could have hemmed it so we could see just a peek of the no doubt designer shoes underneath. 

Oh never mind, Fashiona found the answer to the Botox question… dear Mickey Rourke

apparently used the entire inventory and  met the quota for hair highlights for the entire LA area. 

Fashiona will be back mañana with her Golden Globe coverage. 

Photo Credit for all pictures: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for VH1.