2008 Woodie Awards
The It List
March 2008
Ashley D. McGee
LIFESTYLES EDITOR
ladypoeticsoul@aol.com
Issue date: 3/3/08 Section: Lifestyles
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On March 3, distinguished television journalist and commentator Tony Brown is scheduled to hold a lecture at the University of South Alabama. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. If you have never had the honor of hearing Brown speak in person, you are definitely in for a treat.
Brown, who is the commentator for the PBS series "Tony Brown's Journal," is the author of several best-selling books. His most recent publication, "What Mama Taught Me: The Seven Core Values of Life," debuted at No. 3 on the Essence Magazine Best-Seller List. Some of his other works include "Black Lies, White Lies," "Empower the People" and "The Truth According to Tony Brown," which has sold more than 100,000 copies. There will be a book signing immediately following the program.
Brown was the first and founding dean of the School of Communication at Howard University, and was also the first dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University.
This event is sponsored by the African-American Studies Program and Jaguar Productions and is free to the public. For more information, call 460-7144.
Wear It
Girls: Thank the fashion gods ladies; frame-forgiving frocks are still in style! Beautiful, free-flowing sun dresses and airy, straight-lined tops appeared on several catwalks during New York Spring Fashion Week in September of last year, and now the designs are finally making their way into fashion boutiques and retail stores. The key to working this flattering look to the best of your ability is accessories. If you have a boyish shape, wear dramatic earrings and probably a nice cuff bracelet. Also, try to carry a smaller handbag than usual; a large bag can make your frame look even smaller and takes away from your curves. If you are naturally curvaceous, rock some killer shoes with this look. If you go with heels, they will make your legs look slimmer and compliment your curves.
Guys: Winter, summer, spring or fall - jeans are always in style for guys. They can be dressed up or dressed down. The guys I know are notorious for wanting to keep things as simple as possible, and what could be better than changing from look to another and only having to change your shirt. The only problem that sometimes can arise is the fact that most casual jeans made for men are much baggier than the ones they tend to dress up with a button-up shirt and tie. This Sean John Eagle Jean is wonderful for making the transition from day to night flawless for any guy. They can be bought at any Macy's for about $80.
Buy It
Girls: So ladies, you have noticed that Spring Break is next week, right? Not only does this mean you get a few extra hours of beauty rest, it is also the perfect excuse to trade in your book bag for the perfect beach bag. Who says the only thing people notice poolside is your swimsuit. Having an eye-catching beach bag is just as important as the unique arm candy you carry your everyday belongings in. Luckily, hundreds of styles and colors are available in almost every store. Victoria's Secret has a stylish selection of new PINK Collection beach totes ranging from $15 to a little over $50. These classy and chic totes are priced at $48.50 at http://www.vspink.com.
Guys: Don't think you're off the hook when it comes to beach accessories. Nothing is more eye-pleasing on the beach scene than a sexy guy in swimming trunks, dripping sweat and wearing a pair of hot sunglasses. Now, I don't recommend wearing these $330 Dolce & Gabana's to the beach because the last thing you want is for these bad boys to get crushed while playing beach volleyball. But a nice pair that are similar in style are a great move. Not a sunglasses type of guy? You could always consider buying the beach bag I mentioned earlier to get in good with your current lady friend (wink).
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