Boots & The City : Another Day In The Office

Shoe game-round 2, this time coming from a girl at the office. Now myself and this girl usually debate over if women should wear flats, I say no, she says yes. My argument-women have too many options to wear flats, it's just being lazy and her argument was something about women's feet hurting....( boooo ) but Im beginning to learn that wearing flats isn't so bad if you have alot of walking to do...so ladies take it easy on me but back to the story....So it was unexpected when she tipped in the office this morning with these Marc Jacobs pumps, like when she walked in I fell out.

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LB Look Book : New Designer Richard Chai

Designer Richard Chai shows off his second men's collection which is preppy mixed in with some street flavor. Now usually I hate when people say "high fashion meets street", high fashion should never meet street. It's like wearing an Oscar de la Renta ball gown with dunks on and carrying a back pack. It don't mix. In Chai's latest collection he gives me RL & Brooks Brother's but keeps it young and fresh with a broken down look of uncertainty. It's the type of look that says "I just got up and didn't bother to iron because wrinkles show character but Im very considered with fashion".

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LB Look Book Sample Piece: Ferragamo Jumper

One can always tell by first glance that Im a Ralph Lauren kind-of-guy, Im pretty structured and everythings always tailored. For the most part I own the same type of garments just in different colors but I kinna want this Ferragamo number-this look does something to me. Im not sure where I'll wear it to but Im feelin it. This is far from what I wear now, people pretty much can dictate that I''ll look like a RL ad/model ( not my words, yours lol, I agree ) when I step out but Uh oh-could Phifer be changing his style?

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LB Watch : Phifer & Lamar James -On Location

Most of you are already familiar with model Lamar James-think-Roca Wear Campaign, Puma and Sean John but if you're not feel free to go through our "Go-C" posts to catch up...Well Phifer & James kicked it at Guest House last night here in New York-the music was krazy, yo boy was dancing all night and I don't even 2 step and right next door was the infamous Teyana Taylor!! I got a text from her reading "I just saw you go into Guest House, come next door to Home and chill wit me".

I fuckin love my friends.

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Go-C: Introducing Zeric-Art In Motion

Boss Model's Zeric plays with the camera, leaving us all wondering what's next for this Miami native turned supermodel-more info coming soon...get into the structure.

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Cartier Times: Mrs. Carter Stands By Her Piece

In order to keep your man you must cater to your man so Beyonce travels far as she goes up for her husband Jay-Z as he performs at the Glastonbury festival on June 28, 2008 in Glastonbury, England.

love this woman.

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Juice Box: I Put On

Once again I broke another blackberry. I had to throw it at the screen when I saw this look. C'mon YE! Mr. West was front row centered at the Lanvin menswear S/S 09' show in Paris, accompanied but his good friend Don C (to the right of Kanye). It's only right that if you're BEAT, your friends should be too. Oh & I won't give her life on LateBoots but for Mr. Amy Winehouse, "you better watch cha mouth!" You giving too much, leave Ye' out of it. And to think I used to like you. ugh lol

"My hat, my shoes, my coat Louis Vuitton stitch
With Donatello Versace, that’s Louis Vuitton bitch" -kanye west

-sham

R.I.P - Another Hanger Falls From The Closet

Handling death is a very serious issue when dealing with it any kind of way, but when it hits this beautiful industry that I ADORE strongly, it tugs at my heart. Russian model Ruslana Korshunova committed suicide at her Manhattan apartment just recently. Heres the report:

Ruslana Korshunova, a 20 year old supermodel, died as a result of a fall from the Manhattan apartment building she lived in. At the scene, police said it appeared the young beauty fell from a balcony.

Saturday evening, the details surrounding the shocking death of Korshunova were still unclear. Ara Chekmayan of Tactical News Service spoke to one of the witnesses on Water Street, in Manhattan's Financial District, where the building is located. The witness, Ahmad Sadd, was there at the moment of the tragic death of Ruslana.
Korshunova was the kind of beauty not easily forgotten. According to bellazon.com, this Russian model was discovered by a senior booker at a modeling agency who saw the photo of Ruslana in the pages of an in flight magazine. The booker was so taken by her classic beauty that she started a search to find her.

The long haired goddess has been praised by the creme de la creme in the modeling world, her beauty printed on the cover of Vogue Magazine, Elle and other prestigious publications. She campaigned for Marithé & François Girbaud, Blugirl, Dior, Vera Wang, DKNY and Diesel. She was currently a client of IMG in New York City.

This is a very sad issue guys, and I would definitely like to take the time out to reflect on life in general. We all strive to make it to the TOP to be able to experience the joy and the luxury of the supermodels, and the connoisseurs but we have to also know that once you're there the trials and tribulations of life doesn't end. We have to continue to live everyday (once we are there) like GOD has just shown us how good he is. It's a serious issue guys.. let's stay positive.. all the way to the TOP and beyond!

**Catch her latest ad campaign for Nina Ricci's fragrance after the jump.

((...another ANGEL taken))

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Blow Out My Candles - Queen Of The Pussy's

I have NO words.

Happy Birthday Nicole.

She's BEAT, her MUG sits, and she's 30.

Bitch.

((...wonder what 50 is going to do for Mother Pussy?))

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Rock Out With Ur MIC Out - You So Anti

Mr. Dumb-Stupid-Fresh tipped over across the pond this past weekend and gave the kids over a reason to shake their monkey's and to slang their mullets! Pharell along with his label group N.E.R.D. gave a mini concert to fans at the Roter Salon in Berlin on Friday night.
It seems as though the energy was through the roof with this one. All that sweat and grease... ugh! Get em Rell, show em how its done! YOU PUNK BITCH! (thats my song!) It makes me want to shave my head and get "I HEART Fantasia" cut in on the side! LOL
..this pic is SOOOOO the bomb.com! Loves it!

((....seeing SOUNDS))

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LB Watch : Sittin On The Porch With A Pattie

True story-one day last week I went to BK to chill with Sham, there's this little convenient store with a deli if you will in the back- so this girl storms in cussing saying " Yo Hazan make me a fu@kin beef pattie, I want coconut bread and mozzarella, make sure the cheese touches my paper cause last time you fu@ked it up". After only getting something to drink I thought maybe I was missing out on something. Weeks later I made it my mission to go back to that store, so I walked in and said " Yo Hazan make me a beef pattie, I want coconut bread and mozzarella, aye and make sure the cheese touches my paper." He rung me up at only $2.70, surprised I then made my way on the steps of Sham's place, looking like a scene from Boyz In The Hood-the more fashionable version ofcourse. So I unwrapped this beef pattie-it was like a pouch of spicy meat in a pastry in between coconut bread and it was the worst thing I've eaten this year- till this day Im still trying to figure out why someone would order such a thing. And I want my $2.70 back.m a r q u i s . p h i f e r

Cartier Times: Badu For Tom Ford Fragrance

No longer the bag lady-try the fragrance lady. As mentioned weeks ago Erykah Badu is the new face for Tom Ford’s fragance for women, White Patchouli and here is the ad!-Thoughts? I need thoughts people...

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Go-C: Ring The Alarm-Long Live The Law

New York City-last week I think it was, myself and Sham saw a familar face walking the streets of Soho, we debated on where we knew him from and it wasn't until I picked up an issue of Bleu Magazine and said "oh that's that model". So introducing you to LAW-short for Lawrence. This NY based model can been seen around town or in many publications including Clik, Pulse and Bleu. Not only landing credits in magazines he's done runway work this year for Nico & Adrian and Sean John. Im quite sure I'll be seeing him around and hopefully I'll have more info on what's next but he's making his mark and it reads L.A.W.m a r q u i s . p h i f e r

Go-C: Wendell Covers USSW Magazine

Wendell Lissimore is the hardest working model since Tyson Beckford, and you can quote me on it. He's definitely making a name for himself overseas. From is countless ads that run in Vogue Italia amongst many others. He's now on the cover of Tokyo magazine USSW.

He by far is the only black male model to have the most covers and campaigns this year. No facts just yet, just an observation.

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Juice Box: He Den Stepped On My Obama's

Let's talk sneakers shall we-Air Force One sneakers designed by Van Taylor supporting Barack Obama's campaign. Forget about the J's and the dunks it's all about Obama and for $500.00 coins you can tip democratic style.

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Go-C: Wendell Covers Bleu Magazine pt. 2

New York's Bleu Magazine celebrated their 2nd year anniversary last night at The Samsung Experience in the Time Warner Center. Congrats to Devon (CEO/publisher) and his team over at Bleu. Now for the opening act-the spread! More photos after the jump...

BLEU MAG
-sham

Juice Box: Ransom Fall/Winter Collection

Ransom always brings their "A" game to the table. Stepping outside the box in streetwear, they make clothes for the more casual but yet mature young men. Bringing together basic colors and quality pieces, Ransom continues to grow with their consumers. (btw i love the creative direction behind this lookbook) The fall/winter 08 collection will be available soon at selected Ransom retailers.

Ransom
-sham

Juice Box: RSRV

Check out a preview to the Fall 08 collection from a new menswear line. RSRV is for the emerging new customer who exudes his own individual style and refuses to labeled. His chameleon like lifestyle allows him to transcend all demographic groups without having to conform to any particular one. For more info on where to purchase RSRV, click the link below.

RSRV
-sham

Photo Op: Pharrell, Marc Jacobs & Kanye

Williams, Jacobs & West take a second to pose for the cams @ the Louis Vuitton SS09 Show in Parrie.

And the fresh award goes to...PHARRELL!!

His Ray Ban shades are SICK! That BBC Cardigan is crazy hott ( and it's SOLD OUT kids )!

I love these guys.

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Juice Box: Rocksmith Summer '08-Tyga

The infamous street brand Rocksmith is back this summer with new shirts for that a**. Known for their sequenced and extravagant shirts, the underground brand has toned down their look this season, for the better. The shirts seen above are worn by Lil' Wayne's newest member to his Young Money label, Tyga. Peep Tyga's new video here. Buy Rocksmith shirts here.

-Richy Ro$$

Flashback Video: Tyra Loves The Kids-Yes Mam

"I love the gays and the gays love me."-Tyra Banks

Now Im just waiting on Beyonce to say it.

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LB Look Book : White, Black & Navy-D&G S09

Black or white-in between would've been a boring story but Dolce & Gabbana gives me material, patterns and rich colors this Spring 09 collection-let's think " I get money". This seasons collection brings back old James Bond-Fantastic Man-the all white with the trim of black is sick-the two being my favorite colors, so simple yet so classic. I've always been the one to always step out in a blazer and pant, it's a certain swagg the garments give you. I must admit after seeing countless collections I was getting worried about the over exposure of bow-ties but when they are made with the best materials puts them in a class of their own. Im really thrilled at what D&G brings to the game, I've never been disappointed at the threads that they sew-this collection is actually wearable. When I say wearable I mean looking like a bag of money type of wearable-like I woke up this morning feeling like a billionaire.

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LB Watch : LateBoots On BET.com Blogs-Vote

In my attempt to empower and motivate young black fashionistas and scholars I've noticed that I am not fighting this battle alone. From the showrooms to the boardrooms fashion and politics is emerging...

"And we’re not even gonna talk about how Mrs. Obama has become the new darling of the fashion world. She’s ALREADY getting her “Jackie O.” on. It’s been reported that after guest hosting The View recently, she is responsible for LOADS of women rushing to their nearest White House/Black Market clothing store to buy that pretty little number that she wore on the show. And according to fashion/lifestyle blog Lateboots.com some of the industry’s bigwigs are already clamoring to be able to dress the next First Lady."Click Here for more...

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Go-C: All The Boys StandinG In The Line

Let's talk about Black shall we-this seasons Spring 2009 DSquared Show in Milan made history in my book. Sean Combs they heard us and now they see us. When I was going through the pics from the runway show I just knew I was looking at a Sean John show circa 2000's-you remember Will Lemay and Sean Gordon. This show included all the heavy hitters, the new school and the old. Supermodel Tyson leaded the pack showing that he still has it as the youngsters marvel at the possibility. All types of black hit the runway, showing that you can book a whole show and variety still stands. Aside from almost every model being black this is the best collection to-date I've seen from DSquared. Im not sure if this will spark something for other designers to cast more black models but between you and I, I found this show to be the best-aesthetically pleasing. Hands down.

Versace's Men Collection is inspired by Obama, DSquared uses black models-this goes far beyond the clothes.

m a r q u i s . p h i f e r- thanks Di lusso but I already had it ready to post today!

m a r q u i s . p h i f e r & the I Wonders

Pardon me as I unload my laundry of thoughts onto this folding table. Someone once told me the key to this joint is to just keep quite-observe and listen. Let's go back, I usually drop off my laundry for the wash & fold joint but for some reason I wanted to do it myself, this being the first time I had ever step foot into a laundry mat. I texted my mom saying " you won't believe where I am at", she responded " pretend you're at home, plus you wanted that". She's right. I wanted New York in all it's glory. So if that means me being in a laundry mat every week then so be it. Going back to what someone once told me, keep quite? I CAN'T-I get alot of back lash for saying stuff. Being quite means it's a perfect world. WAIT TILL I GET MY MONEY RIGHT. I often find myself having conversations and arguments with my alter-ego Kennedy. Last week I wanted to quit-ya'll welcome but Kennedy said Mr. Phifer you're so picture perfect, you can't quit-Y'all don't know my struggle. Y'all can't match my hustle. You can't catch my hustle.-Let's talk insecurities-alot of people in high or higher positions have them and don't want you to outshine them, so they throw you shade-wanting YOU to down play your fabulosity-remember it's only one spot. "Who does he think he is, oh he's too much"-that's what the average say about the exceptional. Im irritated.

It is the sand in which irritates the oyster that makes the pearl.

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Boots & The City: My Hood-Simply Beautiful

Everyone from the moon to mars has shared their opinions of my living where abouts. My only concern is that when I step through the threshold the vibe reads HOME. You couldn't tell me that inside those walls it doesn't feel like a penthouse on 5th ave. lol My mother always told me, "your perception of reality is far from the truth child", although I try not to fall for make believe but what's reality? Certainly not living through the thoughts of others, right? I need to find out things for myself. Falling down ain't falling down, if you don't cry when you hit the floor. Getting the full experience myself is a must. Days off don't come easy, so I settled for an hour and took a walk around my HOOD. Ha! I laugh at what they call it. Doesn't look too scary to me. What do you think?"they don't want us to see--but we already know" -lil wayne

-sham

Random $hit: Get Em' YE!

"I am sick of negative people who just sit around trying 2 plot my downfall... Why???? I understand if people don't like me because I like me or if people think tight clothes look gay or people say I run my mouth to much, But this Bonnaroo thing is the worst insult I've ever had in my life. This is the most offended I've ever been... this is the maddest I ever will be. I'm typing so fucking hard I might break my fucking Mac book Air!!!!!!!! Call me any name you want.... arrogant, conceited, narcissistic, racist, metro, fag whatever you can think of......BUT NEVER SAY I DIDN'T GIVE MY ALL! NEVER SAY I DIDN'T GIVE MY ALL! THIS SHOWS NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY TO BE GOOD AT SOMETHING THERE WILL BE PEOPLE THERE TO LIE ABOUT YOU AND BRING YOU DOWN! LIKE WAYNE SAYS PLEASE DON'T SHOOT ME DOWN CAUSE I'M FLYING! I'M FUCKING HURT BY THIS ONE. ALL I CARE ABOUT ARE THE FANS. JUST SAY THIS OUT LOUD IN A ROOM FULL OF PEOPLE, "KANYE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT GIVING A GOOD PERFORMANCE." CAN ANYONE HONESTLY SAY THAT ????????? HAS ANYONE EVEN TAKEN THE TIME TO AT LEAST DO THE MATH??? BONNAROO SHOULD HAVE RELEASED A STATEMENT IN MY DEFENSE BUT SINCE THEY HAVEN'T LET'S BREAK DOWN THE WALLS ON THIS TRUMAN SHOW AND LET YOU KNOW WHAT REALLY OCCURRED!!! FOR OVER A MONTH WE WENT BACK AND FORTH ON WETHER OR NOT WE COULD EVEN FIT MY STAGE AT THE FESTIVAL. ONE DAY THEY WOULD SAY YES... WE'D SEND THEM OUR SPECS THEN THEY THEY'D SAY OK... THEN THEY WOULD SEND SPECS BACK THAT DIDN'T FIT THE STAGE. WE WERE OBVIOUSLY DEALING WITH FUCKING IDIOTS WHO DIDN'T REALLY HAVE THE CAPACITY TO REALLY PUT ON THIS SHOW PROPERLY. THEY TRIED 2 GIVE ME A TIME SLOT WERE IT WAS STILL LIGHT OUTSIDE ... I HAVE A FUCKING LIGHT SHOW DUMB ASS, IT'S NOT CALLED GLOW IN THE DARK FOR NO REASON SQUID BRAINS! MY PEOPLE WORKED OUT A COMPROMISED STAGE PLOT AND A 3AM TIME SLOT AND I AGREED. FAST FOWARD TO THE DAY OF THE SHOW. MY PRODUCTION MANAGER TRIED TO LOAD IN FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE I WENT ON STAGE BUT THE FESTIVAL WOULDN'T ALLOW US TO DO ANYTHING UNTILL PEARL JAM LEFT THE STAGE. PEARL JAM ENDED ONE HOUR
LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AT THAT POINT WE'RE RACING AGAINST THE SUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AT 4:20AM DON COMES BACK 2 THE BUS AND TELLS ME, " IT WOULD TAKE 45 MORE MINUTES TO PUT ALL YOUR PYRO IN!" I SAY I HAVE TO GET OUT THERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . I HIT THE STAGE AND PEOPLE HAD BEEN THROWING SHIT ON THE STAGE AND HAD ACTUALLY HIT THE JANE SCREEN WITH, I GUESS BOTTLES OR SOMETHING AND HAD BROKEN MY FUCKING SCREEN. REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE A SHORTY AND WATER WOULD HIT THE TV?????? WHEN I GOT 2 "THROUGH THE WIRE" I STEPPED ON THE FRONT PART OF MY STAGE AND THERE WAS SO MUCH LIQUID ON THE STAGE I COULDN'T MOVE WITHOUT SLIPPING. I HAD TO ADJUST MY WHOLE PERFORMANCE STYLE BECAUSE OF IT. A FEW MORE SONGS IN AND THE SONG WAS ON IT'S WAY UP.. I CUT A FEW SONGS FROM THE SET BECAUSE I WANTED PEOPLE 2 EXPERIENCE STRONGER WHILE THERE WAS STILL SOME DARKNESS TO PERFORM IT IN. I'VE STRUGGLED WITH STRONGER FROM IT'S CONCEPTION. REMEMBER LAST SUMMER WHEN I CANCELED SOME TV APPEARANCES. IT WAS BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO PERFORM STRONGER IN THE DAYTIME. ANYONE WHO CAME TO THE GLOW TOUR CAN UNDERSTAND WHY I WANTED PEOPLE TO SEE IT PROPERLY. IT BROKE MY HEART THAT I COULDN'T GIVE THESE FANS STRONGER IN IT'S GREATEST FORM... BY THE TIME I GOT TO STRONGER IT WAS DAYTIME AND IT BROKE MY HEART. I'M SORRY TO EVERYONE THAT I DIDN'T HAVE THE ABILITY 2 GIVE THE PERFORMANCE I WANTED TO. I'M SORRY... SOMETIMES I GO 2, 3 DAYS W/O SLEEP WORKING ON MY PERFORMANCE... I HAVE TO ICE MY KNEES AFTER EVERY SHOW AND THEY HURT WHEN I WALK THROUGH THE AIRPORT... HAVING AN EXPENSIVE STAGE CUTS MY PAYDAY IN HALF... CALL ME WHAT YOU WANT BUT NEVER SAY I DIDN'T GIVE MY ALL!!!"

via KANYEWEST

-sham

Boots & The City : Corporate Clubin-On Location

Party people Sham & I are not but we were invited to "Guest House" by our new friend Damon ( Kelis's Bossy Video ) where we indeed tipped-it's very different when one skips a line to pass security to a certain roped off section as bottles of poison sit on ice. The Dj played all the beats and they even had a band play to the music-sick! The club had many different types of people, there was this one drag queen Im guessing that's what you would call him, he had on the SICKEST shoes, they had to be atleast 6 inches or more!! I wanted a pic but he was dancing around raising his dress and Mr. Phifer didn't feel like going there. But just as Cinderella sham and I made our exit because the clock striked 2 ( in our case ) we don't do trains after 2. No mam.m a r q u i s . p h i f e r

LB Watch : BET Awards 2008, Phi Best In A Flash

Keeping it simple in a complicated world this is what I got from this years BET Awards-DL Hughley was a horrible host, the red carpet was boring and so were the skits and jokes. Kanye and T-Pain killed it-Mr. West is my mentor, Lil Kim is vintage and she is my chick and I loved her on stage. Ciara surprised me ( Im a fan again ) she looked amazing!! and Lil Wayne is my nig. En Vogue is ready for their comeback! Oh and Al Green had the best performance hands down!!That's the 2008 BET Awards.

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LB Watch : Jonte Live-Snap For The Kids Hawny

All the kids remember him from Beyonce's Freakum Dress video in addition to being known all across New York well he'll be performing live next week June 25 at Splash Bar. Check out the video, that song is a classic!

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Uh-Oh: Miss Westwood Didn't See It

I would have never seen this coming! Designer Vivienne Westwood played a huge role in the ‘Sex and the City’ movie but she was not that big of a fan of the fashion in the film. If you all remember, Vivienne Westwood was the designer that sent Carrie the wedding dress she wore on the Big day, but Vivienne explains that she was very displeased with the overall fashion of the movie. According to sources she stated:

"I thought 'Sex and the City' was supposed to be about cutting-edge fashion and there was nothing remotely memorable or interesting about what I saw.

"I went to the premiere and left after 10 minutes."

That is a GAG from Scandinavia! She ATE that in the name of GIVENCHY! LOL. But it baffles me simply because I thought the wardrobing was superb. Umph.. guess she doesn't see it for Miss Fields (and I am not trying to start nothing..lol) But with the 300+ outfit changes in the movie... Westwood definitely could have it given a little bit more LIFE than that. What are your thoughts? Did you enjoy as much as I did? I've peeked at it twice!

((...rumble on the runway))

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GO-C: Salesha - Beauty & The BEAT

I know that most of you (well those that adore the fashion and modeling industry), has always felt a certain way about cycle 9's winner of Americas Next Top Model Saleshia. During the season I was totally in love with her. I picked her alongside of Phifer to actually be the winner. After winning I got into several blogs and random sites that bashed her for the dear! I was like WOW! It went from rumors that Tyra had it set up for her to win and even down to just SHE WAS NOT A MODEL! And I even saw some pics of her (that I wont mention) that almost brain-washed me to believe that!
But no, no, no! I was snatched back! My feelings were right about this girl and I am sticking with her. When I ran across these pics I then knew that my model muscle was flexed properly. She "SITS" in these natural beauty shots to me. From the angles, her neck, and just her eye connect with the camera renders her execution flawless. I love it. Maybe it was the "mushroom" cut that held her back from conveying properly.. I don't know, but I do know that she nailed this and hopefully she will continue with these stellar performances in front of the camera.

((...beauty beyond the BOB))

iCON :)