Call it a trend or even a publicity stunt. In a country where most women of color in entertainment look to extensions to add vavoom, to their look I find it quite’ ballsy’ for Solange Knowles to break the taboo of long silky hair  and wear her hair not only short , but in it’s natural state…Via insider& thecut.

As the plethora of tribute apparel makes its way online and on the streets , I wonder If designers will  honor Michael Jackson’s genius with pieces that that reflect his unique aesthetic, we’re talking more than t-shirts here .  If you see something amazing let us know! Highsnobette (at) hotmail.com R.I.P. Michael Jackson.

Pop culture and television has exposed alot about society,   values etc. Some good some bad, but for the most part when I think of Farraw Fawcett, her role in Charlie’s Angels comes to mind as one of the first images of women I saw  in the media  . Growing up in the islands, I remember my sister and I running to the television when the theme song for the show came on and being riveted to the screen as these images of stylish women who could kick butt, somehow shaped a little bit of our ideas of who we could be : The strenght , skill,  sense of justice, quirkiness with a healthy dose of sexy. The shows were of course re-runs , but  as little girls all we saw was the fierceness! On the next page the Farrah Fawcett poster that sold over 12 million copies worldwide.

These have been on my radar since I saw them on Vogue Japan a while back. So good to see them on the red carpet. Detailed view of Beyonce’s look at the BET awards on the next page. Via wire.

One of the great fashion icons of our time, this one man and his amazing talent known pretty much all over the globe. R.I.P Michael Jackson. Via AFP.

Haven’t found a Noisette song I’m crazy about, but I can’t help but admire the style smarts of the band’s vocalist, Shingai Shoniwa. This image (via WireImage) is from a recent video shoot in London for “Saturday Night.” 

For a closer look on her amazing hair and makeup, click through to the other side. Yes, mami, go right ahead and brush those shoulders off. You deserve.

Amber Rose is slowly making her back to the limelight with a feature on Emoda ’s  lookbook coupled with an interview. You can read it here.Via ybf.

Lady GaGa dazzled the audience by her appearance and performance at the Much Music Awards. A fire breathing bra, a hairdress with matching poodle all in the same night. A closer look on the next page. via wire.

Can we give a high five to Rihanna’s  stylist and give RihRhi the award for wearing edgy fashion like no one else among her peers ? Detailed view on the next page.ViaRD

Before Rihanna ,  Gwen Stefani used who make our heads turn with her ability to really rock some amazing looks. Granted, she was not photographed half as much, even in her hottest moments… Thankfully Gwen  graces the cover of Elle Magazine  for july 2009 showing that she still has “it”.  Detailed view of the look on the next page via JJ.