Jody Watley. Music Maverick. Wax Poetics Issue 57

Jody Watley by Victoria Pearson

Not everyone fits in with the mainstream. Some are born to be different. They are misfits, individualists, outsiders, and eccentrics that let their freak flags fly. Yet they have found a way to thrive on their own terms, transcending barriers of categorical concepts and popular expectations. Read the story: HERE

A double cover featuring Janelle Monae and Jody Watley, definitely a collectible.

Art and Music. Happy Birthday Diana Ross

I’ve loved this woman since I was a little girl – major fabulousity. I was also mesmerized by the use of illustrations along with the abundance of glamour shots she’s known for.

Classic Style: Wide Leg Pants

Wide leg pants are "In", but personally I think they are always a classic staple to your wardrobe as long as you're not short. In that case they may not be flattering.
I've always loved wide leg pants dating back to my love of black and white movies with Katherine Hepburn, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford and later movies like 'Annie Hall' with Diane Keaton. They seemed to represent strength and independence. At the peak of the disco era in the 70's one of my favorite photo's is of style icon Bianca Jagger looking incredibly chic in a white Yves St. Laurent pant suit with a wide trouser and bowler hat.
I can easily recall begging my Mom to buy me a pair of pin stripped ones while in junior high. When I learned to sew, I made them in bold colors and plaid, though I could never conquer a good zipper. I wore them with botched zippers and all. As a contestant in Chicago's Ms. Black Teenage Illinois Pageant, I wore a bright canary yellow pair I'd made for the 'casual wear' potion. Wide leg pants have made their way into more than a few of my videos, concerts and photo sessions over the years. I wore a pair to my son's graduation recently as well.
You'll find them available now and for various Fall Collection's 2010 at various price points.









Photo's: (via) Flickr