Beyoncé in H&M Summer Collection

Beyoncé in H&M Summer Collection.

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Best Looks from the Red Carpet + Backstage at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles

Beyonce + Nicki Minaj

Mariah + Monica + Cissy Houston + LaLa

Eva Pigford + Selita Ebanks + Toccara Jones

Lola Munroe + Angela Bassett + Kerry Washington

From what I saw, the afore-mentioned celebrities were the only ones who represented for fashion at the 2012 BET Awards, which took place in Los Angeles last evening. The men had it easy (don’t they always?) All they had to do was show up in jeans and a t-shirt or a suit. The women? Hmm! Boy, did they try to make all kinds of fashion statements in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colours and lengths all night long, with performers changing into as many as two or three outfits through the course of the night. For the most part they were okay fashion statements. Kerry Washington, who is one of my favourite fashionistas played it too safe in a beige bustier and black pencil skirt. I was pleasantly surprised by Toccara Jones who looked pretty stylish in print, Selita Ebanks knocked it out of the ballpark in a semi-see-through floor length Falguni & Shane Peacock (she’s definitely becoming a fashion favourite), Beyonce shined in a thigh-high slit sleek yellow dress paired with a statement silver belt, Kim Kardashian and Eva Pigford also impressed in sizzling white numbers. Angela Bassett kept in classy in an appropriately short lacy lbd paired with peep-toe pumps and her stylishly signature pixie haircut. I really loved Lola Munroe’s one-shouldered fitted gown by Gerardo Reyes but couldn’t understand the necklace on her head which threatened to unbalance her nearly perfect look.

~Fashionwidget

Photo Credit: Getty Images North America

How to be stylish and protect your bundle of joy Bollywood-Hollywood Style

Victoria Beckham, Aishwarya Rai and Beyonce Knowles are powerhouses in fashion, movies and music respectively and from the looks of it, all three recent mothers need no advice when it comes to protecting their off-spring (Harper Seven, Aaradhya Beti-B & Blue Ivy).

In a Fashionwidget analysis of the compiled photos above, we’ve come up with a list of ten sensible ways to be stylish and protect your baby too.

THE DOs and DON’T of Celebrity with Baby Sidewalk Style:

1. DO invest in a pair of dark sunglasses. Chloe, Tom Ford, Dior are celebrity favourites when it comes to protecting their peepers. Nothing helps better than blending in with the masses public.

2. DO cover up your baby with a blanket, sheet or cloth as you strut and stroll.

3. DON’T engage or insight the paparazzo or paparazzi following you, not only will you look nasty in the resulting photographs but you would also be endangering the welfare of a child.

4. DO hire a security detail if you are super famous, no level of incognito will protect you once you’ve been spotted and recognised.

5. DO dress appropriately and behave like a sensible commoner. Loud outfits, ridiculous behaviour and pointless drama will only draw more attention to you and your off-spring.

6. DO carry your spawn with his or her face towards you, that way the chances of the photographers snapping their picture dwindles + you will be protecting the baby’s delicate eyes from the glaring flashbulbs.

7. DO release an official picture of your bundle of joy to the public. While you reserve the right to your own privacy, the chances of the paparazzi trying to out-do themselves in the hopes of getting the first shots of your baby’s face will diminish.

8. DO invest in a baby carrier a la Beyonce and Aishwarya, this way if a scuffle should ensue between you and a crazed fan or over-zealous photographer, your baby will be protected.

9. DO dress your baby sensibly, the whole ‘toddler fashionista’ thing is so over-rated. Let them be themselves, not an extension of you or what the public wants them to be. More importantly let them have and enjoy their childhood.

10. DO exercise some common sense when it comes to you and your child, be yourself and enjoy your motherhood.

~Fashionwidget

Photo Credit: PCN, IANS, TOA & Getty

Maternity Style: Beyonce Steps Out All Covered Up In New York City

FINALLY FLATTERING

She can still rock those heels despite being pregnant and we applaud her for keeping her wardrobe interesting.  I have to say though I initially did not like the mini maternity dresses Beyonce opted for after announcing that she was expecting her first child with husband Sean Carter (aka Jay-Z) but this recent outing in which the songbird was photographed wearing a white long-sleeved maternity blouse, dark skinny jeans and lace up boots topped off with a blue animal skin top handle bag saw her in a more sophisticated and refreshing light.

SIDEWALK STYLE↓

SNAG HER STYLE↓

Mink croc panel satchel - $35 (£22) - dorothyperkins.com

Tie Front Blouse - $119 - isabellaoliver.com

Gwenevere Maternity - $198 - 7forallmankind.com

Two Lips Cascade I - $113 - zappos.com

Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com

~Fashionwidget

Pregnant Beyonce Out and About in New York City – Sidewalk Style

YUMMY MUMMY

SHOP FOR AMAZING TWO-TONE PEEP-TOE PUMPS↓

Valentino Rockstud Leather Platform Peep Toe Pumps - $895 - saksfifthavenue.com

OR BARGAIN…

Jessica Simpson 'Elso' Sandal Dusty Taupe/ Hibiscus 9.5 M - $89 - nordstrom.com

BUCKET HAT

Gucci Canvas Bucket Hat - $250 - saksfifthavenue.com

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Patchwork Bucket Hat Charcoal Birdseye One Size - $42 - nordstrom.com

Photo Credit:

// PacificCoastNews.com and Polyvore

Fashion Query: What is up with Beyonce and her Mini Maternity Wear?

Sasha

is fierce but Fashionwidget is officially joining the bandwagon of those who would like to see Ms. Fierce incorporate long and flowing gowns into her maternity wardrobe. Late last month when Beyonce announced her pregnancy to the world, she wore this gorgeous tailored-to-fit-her-baby-bump floor length Lanvin gown…

August 28th

but ever since then and for reasons only known to the fierce one, she has been showing up at events and/or has been photographed on the sidewalks and streets of New York City dressed in one unflattering mini thing or the other.

EXHIBIT A

September 13th in NYC

EXHIBIT B

September 13th in NYC

EXHIBIT C

September 21st in NYC

EXHIBIT D

September 30th in NYC

Beyonce, we get it, you can still work those heels and your legs…forces to be reckoned with for sure but please stock up on some lovely long fluid with flattering silhouette gowns.

THIS WAS GORGEOUS

September 22nd in NYC

~Fashionwidget

Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com +↓

Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America
Mike Coppola/Getty Images North America
Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images North America

Beyonce, Minka Kelly, Jessica White, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Osbourne & Lourdes Leon – NYC Style Diaries

STYLE IN THE CITY

New York City that is, here’s a look at five must see celebrity style statements around this Manhattan this week.

Photo Credit: FlynetPictures.com

SNAG THE LOOK↑

Calvin Klein Matte Jersey Faux Wrap Dress - $52 - nordstrom.com

Faux-Leather Tall Boots - $38 - yesstyle.com

Bird By Juicy Couture Allegra Blazer-Dress - $125 - neimanmarcus.com

Aldo Nasrin - $81 - zappos.com

Sterling Silver Blue Stud Earrings - $15 - jcpenney.com

Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images North America

Photo Credit: FlynetPictures.com

SNAG THE LOOK↑

KELLY↓

Jacket - $47 (£30) - hm.com

Threads 4 Thought Trapeze Tank Top - $23 - buckle.com

Summer Bow Front Skirt - $55 - usa.frenchconnection.com

Destime - $35 - aldoshoes.com

LOURDES↓

Yellow Polka Dot Dress - $35 - modcloth.com

Promise Shoes Kemsa - Black - $50 - Heels.com

Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com

SNAG THE LOOK↑

Totem Lebion Vf023 White Dress - $90 - coggles.com

Nine West Flax Courts - $100 (£65) - houseoffraser.co.uk

Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com

SNAG THE LOOK↑

Alice + Olivia Tabitha Dress in Silver Metallic - $198 - revolveclothing.com

BCBG Tinas - Nude Dallas Vintage - $90 @ Heels.com

Additional Photo Credit: Polovore.com

~Fashionwidget

The Selfridges Launch Of House Of Dereon By Beyonce And Tina Knowles #LFW

MOTHER + DAUGHTER = DIVAS

Alexandra Burke

Rachel Stevens

Rosario Dawson

Beyonce

House of Dereon

The Collection

Beyonce and Tina Knowles

Brand: House of Dereon

Collection: Spring/Summer 2012 at LFW

Trends: Urban Tribal chic, Micro Minis, Hats & Fascinators, Sequins, Platform heels, High-waist pants/trousers, Ankle length boots, The Colour Black theme.

Shop House of Dereon

Photo Credit: Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images Europe

~Fashionwidget

Celebrity Street Style – Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Week #MBFW

STREET STYLE WE LOVED TODAY…

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian @ Vera Wang

Dress by Vera Wang & Shoes by

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN↓

Christian Louboutin Maggie Cap-Toe Pump - $995 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Beyonce @ Rodarte

Photo Credit: PacificCoastnews.com

Maternity Barbie: Beyonce Steals the Limelight at the 2011 MTV #VMAs draped in Lanvin

YUMMY MUMMY-TO-BE 

Beyonce

SNAG THE LOOK

Silk one shouldered dress by Lanvin – $4,790 (£2,945) – matchesfashion.com

Or Bargain…

Mid Orange One Shoulder Soft Drape Dress – $33 (£20) – oasis-stores.com

By now you would have to be living under a rock not to know that Beyonce Knowles-Carter, wife of rapper and entrepreneur Sean Carter aka Jay Z is pregnant.  The singer informally announced that she’s expecting by reportedly telling the paparazzi on the red carpet at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles that she had a surprise as she cradled her belly displaying a small bump. Later on in the evening, following her performance of a new song entitled ‘Love on top’ she unbuttoned her jacket, turned sideways towards the crowd revealing her maternity pants(trousers) and showed off her baby bump. The crowd (who had already given her a standing ovation and probably found out about the pregnancy via twitter like the rest of us) went wild.  Congratulations Beyonce and Jay Z from the entire Fashionwidget team.

 

~Fashionwidget

Photo Credit: Bauer Griffin & Polyvore