EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Vanessa Williams On Her 'Ugly' Style
Posted on Oct 07, 2009 @ 02:50PM - Add a comment
With all the attention Anna Wintour has been grabbing for her documentary The September Issue, we've lost sight of another fashion magazine villain--the delicious Wilhelmina Slater, Ugly Betty's ruthless editirix played by Vanessa Williams.
RadarOnline.com caught up with the beauty queen turned actress, where she discussed the difference her personal and professional style.
"I’m way more concerned about comfort," Vanessa said of her daily life, "Do the shoes feel comfortable? Can I move in the dress? Can I breathe?"
Slater's look typifies the pain-is-beauty complex, says Williams.
"When I wear little Wilhelmina stuff it’s definitely putting on the Spanx and sucking in my stomach and hoping it lasts through the day. Her silhouette is a lot more severe and structured."
Read about Vanessa's work with Dress For Success and her openess about using Botox.
Williams says her go-to designers for the red carpet are Carmen Marc Valvo, a New York-based designer and personal friend of Williams for 20 years, and the trusty fit of Ralph Lauren Purple Label.
"It’s a no-brainer. I know that Purple Label pants in a size four fits me no question," said Williams.
Ugly Betty premieres Friday, October 16 at 8 p.m. on ABC!
Whitney Houston's Music & Style Comeback!
Posted on Jul 21, 2009 @ 11:50AM - Add a comment
Whitney Houston premiered tracks from her upcoming album, I Look To You, last week at the Mandarin Oriental in London and "The Voice" songstress is armed for a comeback (releasing her first recorded album since 2002) and more importantly, the Pop Diva is doing it clad in exquisite ensembles!
Not only did she unveil new tracks, but also dramatic artwork for her album. Proving she still has her fashion model style sensibilities, Houston shines in a single-shoulder silver and white striped Herve Leger dress, accessorized with fierce angular earrings and an elegant 'do.
In the second shot revealed, the multi-Platinum diva really shows her star style power, posing and smiling in a Carmen Marc Valvo pailette-detailed number.
Record sales and fan response will truly indicate if she's got the goods for a rebirth--but with the fashion like this, we'll always love her!
Click here to see Whitney's fab fashions -- then & now!
