Glitz to Glamour will be a new installment to my blog. I thought it would be fun to show you guys some of the celebs that I’ve interviewed over the years and show you what they are up to today. First up is Kandi Burruss.

I had been on the scene for maybe 2 years when I finally got to meet Ms.Kandi. It was T.I.’s dinner party held at the W Hotel in midtown. He was getting recognized for his efforts with a new album and he invited the media out. In comes Kandi and I didn’t really know who she was but my camera guy did. I must admit, I’m not really a music buff so he informed me that she was a former member of the group Xscape.

At Kandi’s recent listening party

She was nice and took a picture with me. The pic was taken 4 years ago. I have now been around her a few more times and she has warmed up to me. I know celebs have to be very cautious when dealing with the media because some can be a mess lol. So now we are cordial and she remembers my name when we sees me out lol. She always looks nice when I see her and I compliment her on those outfits and killer shoes!

Today, Kandi is rocking and rolling! The Diva has a new hairdo,attitude and a lot going on! She is an accomplished songwriter,producer,new cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, boutique owner of Tags and she has launched a Ustream show called, Kandi coated nights. She also released a new single, Leave U and the album will be out later called, B.L.O.G. The new season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres Oct. 4th on Bravo. She’s still single, raising her daughter Riley.

www.kandionline.com

Jonelle Monae covers 944 mag plus an exclusive interview by my friend, Editor in Chief Isoul Harris. This is their music issue. I always thought that Jonelle was the most prettiest and most photogenic person of her time. She gives Isoul a heartfelt interview about growing up and the entertainment business. In the interview she quoted as saying;

“I am very connected to the everyday person who goes through obstacles … My motto is ‘Don’t get too high or low.’ Meaning, don’t get too high over the praises and accolades or too low over opinions or critiques”.

(click to enlarge to read interview)

By Isoul Harris

Photography by Marc Baptiste / D.R. MGMT Styling by Kithe Brewster / D.R. MGMT

This magazine hits newstands soon!

I was watching Christina Aguilera today on Oprah and my, my how she has grown into a young lady! Her makeup was fierce done by Kristofer Buckle and I want that shade of red lipstick and sparkle gloss she is wearing omg! Her face was beat to death! Here is her latest video and its pretty risky business! Love some of the outfits but mainly the makeup application! Her album is everywhere next month!

www.christinaaguilera.com

Ray J my top pic, hey Ray J lol

The men on the red carpet at the Soul Train Awards came with their A game. I saw alot of men in gray, must be the fall look, not sure. I love to see a well dressed man, especially in a suit, and dont smell good too, its a wrap lol. Take a look at some of the men at the Soul Train Awards.See any men you thought was hott, Ray J Ray J, you better quit playing with my emotions, too cute for words! He was my top pick! Some Pics by FreddyO!

Terrance Howard yes!

Genuine looked great!

Singer Joe looked handsome

Robin Thicke looked sexy!

Oh, we cant leave out Tommy Davidson and Bootsie Collins lol

Celeb Stylist Shun Melson

Babies are so cute and sometimes I think I want to have another one, till my kids start arguing, no thanks lol. Yesterday evening Celebrity Stylist Shun Melson invited me to her baby shower.  Since I moved here four years ago, I’ve been invited to maybe one shower,whats up with that?  I don’t know why that is but I love baby showers but it was good to get out. I met Shun about two years ago at Derek Blanks studio. She was always styling some celeb and I didnt quite understand what she did. Where I come from, you just get dressed and go on your way. She said no, its an art to dressing someone and they pay me to do it. She definitely does too, she owns CreativeSolutionzllc and she has the hottest clients around!  I never knew back then, dressing someone was a big deal lol. I’m learning you guys more and more.

The Happy Couple

Shun styles some of the hottest celebrities like NeNe Leakes,model Veishena Drain, rapper Shawty Lo and R&B Singer Monica,that you see came to the shower. I was looking at Shuns pics on her website, the other day and I’ve come to the conclusion that her signature look is the bow. She loves pretty bows! I like them to girl!

Shun looked adorable in her haute couture outfit. I was like wow, I didn’t look that great when I was pregnant,I had on a tent,in blue lol. Now a days they wear stilletos and sparkly leggings lol. Lots of people came to rub on her belly and wish her well. She is expecting a baby boy and has a name picked out as well,Chase. Her other son name is Chazz. People played baby shower games like, guess that tune, complete with buzzards and then later they  had a Babynista fashion show. You had to create a hott look for the red carpet,Naterica Johnson won that contest.

Shun and her son Chazz

Why was Jamil Pratt the best dressed Diva there? He told me he is also a stylist and works at Neiman Marcus. He wore skinny jeans,designer jacket,Christian Loubutin pumps and Coco Chanel purse, he play to much, and shut down the party! I was so jealous lol. Christian was there too, he does makeup for all the stars in Atlanta and especially does singer Monica. I remember meeting him at the Atlanta Housewives premiere party and he had that fire engine red hair. He brings the drama to any party!

Jamil Pratt, fashionista

Shun’s husband is a chef and I had no idea he owned a restaurant. The menus were teddy bears that  flipped over to read what you wanted, I loved that. Teh lil details were adorable and her party planner did an amazing job. I selected the fried pork chops,yams and mac & cheese with drink.The drink on the menu was Chace Tini how cute is that!  I was ready to curl up and take a nap after that meal, it was sooo yummy, omg! It was southern eating alright!

I got a chance to chat with NeNe and she said she has been really working her butt off! NeNe’s hubby Greg brought in tons of boxes of diapers because that is what Shun had on her gift registry. I wish the happy couple a healthy baby and if you need a sitter you know where to find me! Congrats to the Melson family!

Well have fun looking at all the pics and get some ideas, I have to get going on all these other posts! Keep it pinky!

A special thank you to Darnayle Mizhari and Stephanie Dawn(www.stephaniedawnbeauty.com) for doing my hair & makeup

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