I AM LIL' KIM... HOW DO I LOOK

Lil’ Kim looks pretty damn good here as she atends the Dior Beauty’s luncheon for makeup artists on Wednesday in Santa Monica.

CHANEL IMAN DOESN'T NEED PANTS

Event: Chanel Iman arrives at the Launch of the Matthew Williamson for H&M Spring 2009 Collection wearing, uhhh, Topshop!

"I would have worn H&M if I knew I was coming here earlier! But I just sort of got out of the car. I had on pants earlier, but I just took them off," she said.

THIS WEEK IN CHIC | FLAUNT MAG 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Kanye West and Columbus Short were in high style at Flaunt Magazine’s 10th Anniversary party in L.A.

I HATE THAT I LOVE HER...

It’s been a minute since I did a post on Rihanna. But when I saw her on the red carpet at the 2008 Spirit Of Life Award Dinner honoring Doug Morris in Santa Monica last night I couldn't resist. Rihanna looked so HAUTE in a red hot silk strapless two-piece Monique Lhuillier Resort 2009 number with black stilletos. Thank God her stylist did something with her hair! It has been looking a mess lately.

POLO PARTY

Last night, Ralph Lauren & Lebron James hosted a cocktail party for the Lebron James Family Foundation at the Polo Mansion in New York City.

La La and Carmelo Anthony

Cassie

Simmons Girls and Tyson Beckford

THE BEST & THE WORST | 2008 FASHION ROCKS

Everything really does happen during Fashion Week, it really is a case of 'so many events, so little time'. , Many A-listers took time away from the hectic showschedule to stop by Conde Nast's fifth annual Fashion Rocks event. From Tyra to Solange, Rihanna to Beyonce, they were all there in their finery.

THE BEST:

Beyonce in Costume National LDB: She rocked this short, sleeveless number, with silk insets. Silver and gold shoes were the focal point along with Egyptian-inspired eyes. Simple, and so very hot.

Ciara in Elie Saab: This was one of my favorites of the night, she. If she had worn her hair down, she would have come dangerously close to being Beyonce's twin.but I'll be damned if I can see

Rihanna in Monique Lhuillier: She goes surprisingly romantic for once, with a mini mohawk with an equally dramatic gown and jeweled belt. Love the lack of jewelery, a dress like this does the talking.

Brandy in Lanvin: She made what I would otherwise consider a trash bag, look so classy and dope. Flawless. Best look of the night.

THE WORST:

Ashanti in Marchesa: I'm not sure this color is the most flattering for her.

Lil' Mama in WTF!!!

Solange in Armani Prive: She is intent on being remembered for something other than being Beyonce's baby sis, and right now it seems she's decided to be known for her insane sense of style. Ok, so it's Armani, so what. It still looks like she's been swallowed by a giant sea urchin.

Tyra in who cares: We love you... but this dress was a hot mess. Those batwing sleeve are terrible. And the slit didn't help much either.

THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN | TOCCORA JONES

OKAY, so this is definitely not a case of photoshop gone too far. But I'm thinking that the taste of real high fashion work that she experienced while shooting with Steven Meisel for Italian Vogue made her realize that here is where she wants to be. Whatever the case, model Toccora Jones look noticeably thinner at last nights BMI Urban Awards. Did she really come down a few sizes or is this just miracle working power of Spanx and good angling?

EVENT CHIC: 2008 ESPY AWARDS

It was all all eyes on David and Victoria Beckham yesterday as the uber-photogenic couple attended the 2008 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.

While Posh beat the heat in a buttery yellow Roland Mouret dress, oversized sunglasses and a gorgeous up’ do, Becks was to die for in a three-piece suit.

Hosted by Justin Timberlake and airing on July 20, the 16th annual ESPY Awards honors the dopest star athletes and most memorable moments from the past year. Major nods this year include those up for Best Male Athlete: Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady and Alex Rodriguez. Nominees for Best Female Athlete include Danica Patrick, Lorena Ochoa, Candace Parker and Lindsey Vonn.

A-list attendees at the star-studded show included Sophia Bush, the newly engaged, Adriana Lima, Tocarra Jones, Forrest Whitaker and Nicole Murphy.

Shouts to Strahan, Pierce and Garnett... These boys really did the damn thing this year.

EVENT CHIC: KIMORA LEE SIMMONS' "FABULOSITY" LAUNCH PARTY

Last night, Kimora Lee Simmons' Fabulosity Launch Party took place at Hiro, a club in Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking district. The lighting was low, the music was loud and the drinks were free. The tightly packed crowd danced to music and clicked pictures of themselves while awaiting the arrival of the lady of the hour.

The lights went dark at around 9:15 pm, and begins the show... The designer posed on the red carpet with daughters Aoki Lee, Ming Lee and boyfriend Djimon Hounsou. Other guests included: Gabrielle Union, Mashonda, and throwback ex G-Unit member, Olivia.

“I really demand that all my divas look fabulous,” she said of the
sportswear line for Juniors to be sold exclusively at JC Penney's.

EVENT CHIC: JAY Z IN THE UK

Last night, Armand de Brignac Champagne sponsored 'A Taste of Gold. ' The event was hosted by Jay Z and British GQ Magazine and took place at the Berkely Square in London. Naomi Campbell was there to celebrate.

MANDELA’S A-LIST SOIREE

With just two days to go until Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebration concert, the stars stepped out to fete the former South African president during a fundraising dinner at London’s Hyde Park on this afternoon. In attendace was Oprah, Will and Jada Smith, Nicole Scherzinger, Leona Lewis and Sex and the City star, Kim Catrall.

BET Awards 2008

As you know, the the 8th Annual BET Awards went down last night. Overall it was pretty dope with some memorable moments - nothing monumental.

The much hyped Beyonce, Usher and Lil’ Wayne performance proved to be a non-event, leaving Ursh to give a lack-luster performance where he lip-synched through its entirety. (He didn't even bother to mix in a couple of live vocals.) Sub-par performances from Keyshia Cole (WTF. It's always fun to see Lil' Kim though) and Jeezy continued to disappoint. Even Kanye's appearance in Put On was sort of a let-down.

One of the highlights however, was seeing Alicia Keys performance as she invited with SWV, En Vogue, and TLC to join her. (I always love when she does her tribute to old school.) Another near-stellar performance was Ne-Yo's stage interpretation of his single, Closer. He really staked his claim as an entertainer last night. I don't know who wiped the floor with Usher more, him or Chris Brown. (Sidenote: Did anyone notice how the camera kept cutting to Rihanna when Ciara joined him on stage? Classic)

The crowd rose to their feet as Al Green performed his hits Let's Stay Together and Love and Happiness. And a seemingly sober, Lil' Wayne closed the show with T-Pain performing new singles Got Money, A Millie and his smash hit, Lollipop.

Event Chic: Celebs Arrive at the BET Awards Pre-Party

As preparations for tonights BET Awards continue, nominees, sponsors and industry execs dined and danced in honor of the occasion. They arrive at Pre-Party Dinner held at Vibiana LA in style. With Nelly as the MC, and a live performance by Jill Scott, guests that included Ashanti, Jill Marie Jones, Tyrese, Eva Marcille, Lauren London, Janelle Monae, and Fonsworth Bentley.

Event Chic: Jada Pinkett-Smith & Jaslene Gonzales

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith attended The 2008 Crystal + Lucy Awards, A Black And White Gala last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. She is letting them have it in this metallic Monique Lhuillier strapless dress. Other guests included: Nicole Ritchie, Aisha Tyler, Selma Hayek and Holly Robinson-Peete.

And Top Model Jaslene Gonzales attends Thalia's Lunada album release party at Nikki Midtown in New York.