the brazilians have it

so i haven't been up to posting because of some bad news i received lately. but it seems right now that there is some hope. and it has given me the will to type. and i remembered that a few weeks ago i wrote about how i was so inspired by the dashing Grace Jones. well today, i'm really feeling one of my favourite Brazilian actresses, Sonia Braga. in the western world people may recognize her from her recurring role on The Cosby Show as Mrs. Westlake, Theo's math teacher. or you may remember her as Samantha's lover, Maria on Sex and The City. below are a couple of images of her in film, or as magazine editorials. there isn't much in the way of clothing in these photos but she still pours out the style like a volcano during Sao Paulo Fashion Week . go on now, enjoy her in all her hotness.

Grace Jones... my vintage pleasure

My good friend Tom Collins (alias) and i were having a debate yesterday on who the best James Bond female stars were. well, I didn't wait a second to say everyone's fave villainess, Grace Jones. the girl did it all (and still does). she was an actress, model, and singer. her look is absolutely bonkers. i'm listening to her best of cd right now. i love it and so would you. if you open your windows you can probably hear it in the distance. her voice is described as contralto, yet its dance party worthy. she was a huge deal in the 80's and she's still busy doing her thing. you need to go to her website, it's as unique as the icon herself.
some images courtesy: nymag.com

New Celebrity Fashion Icon?

Zoe Kravitz (daughter of my fave Lisa Bonet and Mr. Kravitz) is growing up and styling out. she's the first celebrity in a long while that wows me with her outfits. she's got the smoky non-chalance of her mom with the [pop] rock looks of her dad. is she my next sevigny? please see answer below. by the way, she's been at all the spring 'o8 looking dope as ever.
images courtesy: batchplease, teenvogue

she makes me want to wear my two favourite things right now.