ATHLETES AND FASHION FOR A CAUSE

Champagne Reception at Versace for Matt Barnes’ Athletes Vs. Cancer

By Michelle Stokes

On January 31^st, 2014 Los Angeles Clippers player, Matt Barnes and wife Gloria Govan teamed up with the high-end fashion company, Versace, for a champagne reception to bring awareness to his Athletes vs. Cancer Foundation. Matt Barnes founded his program in honor of his beloved mother Ann Barnes, who was diagnosed with lung cancer on November 1^st, 2007. Unfortunately, she passed away just 26 days after she was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 50. Structured to educate and bring awareness to the disease in low income neighborhoods, Athletes vs. Cancer provides free mobile screening to families and patients suffering from cancer.

Matt Barnes, founder of Athletes vs. Cancer, Gloria Govan, and celebrity stylist, Michelle Stokes

Held in the gorgeous Versace store in Beverly Hills, the Athletes vs. Cancer event was full of surprises and giveaways, from a signed NBA basketball by Los Angeles Clippers’ players to Versace eyewear. The evening also included live music by a five-piece orchestra, sexy cocktails, tasty hors d’ oeuvre, a private in store fashion show, and an exclusive private shopping experience of the Versace signature collection, from which 10% of the sales were donated to the foundation.

Matt Barnes, founder of Athletes vs. Cancer, with Dr. Norris Rashe Dorsey

Guest included Barnes’ teammates Chris Paul, Willie Green, DeAndre Jordan, and Blake Griffin. Reality personality and Matt’s sister-in-law, Laura Govan, Steven of the Ravado Company, and Wing Lam, founder of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, just to name a few.

Gloria Govan and celebrity stylist, Michelle Stokes in Versace for champagne toast to Matt Barnes’ Athletes vs. Cancer Foundation

Special thanks to Matt Barnes, Gloria Govan, Versace assistant store manager, Kien Shimabukuro and the entire Versace of Beverly Hills staff. Shopping is therapeutic, but shopping with a cause that leads to a cure is priceless.

Celebrity stylist and LaLaScoop Contributer, Michelle Stokes

Michelle Nicole Stokes ~ Born to Grammy Award Winning Producer Michael Stokes and Celebrity Fashion Designer Icon, Linda Stokes, Michelle was destined to conquer the Entertainment world. In  2007, Michelle started Clinch, a wardrobe styling, special events, brand marketing and promotions firm which is based in Los Angeles. The services provided include special event planning, marketing plans, publicity, product placement for television, movies, music videos, print publications, advertising campaigns and special promotions. Through research and experience, Michelle brings a creative flair to each client’s needs. Michelle takes the thoughts, visions and ideas of each client and turns them into an unbelievable reality.

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SWAROVSKI SAMPLE SALE

SWAROVSKI
LA DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE
HOLIDAY 2013

Calling All Fashion Lovers!!!!!!!!!!! If you love fashion as much as I do, then you don't want to miss out on Who? SWAROVSKI What?  LA DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE HOLIDAY 2013. When?  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th from 9am-4pm Where? The CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER (CMC) A LOBBY- BLDG 3. Why? Come and shop incredible deals on elite top fashion designer collections.


Swarovski will be featuring a host of LA Designers displaying everything from clothing, exotic handbags, home, Swarovski incrusted jewelry, shoes and much more. So if you missed the Black Friday shopping rush, you won't want to missed what I would call Sparkle Friday. It will be a day full of great Christmas gifts from LA's top designers at affordable prices. Hope to see you! #SigningOff #NeverHaveYourCoffeeWithoutTheCream #SweetSexyBlogHearts #dominiquedeveraux.bolgspot.com #MichelleStokes #Swarovski #LSODESIGNS #TuTuCute #CMC #ChanLuu #ledoux #HEET #kIPPYS #Senhoa #CrystalPlace #B.B.Simon #CarolineRocha #JaneTran #IngeChristopher #Raven Fiona #SKINNY

Style and Grace

BRIAN ATWOOD

A sexy shoe in my opinion is everything!!!!!! Having a great taste in shoes can really boost a lady's ego. I feel that a woman's shoe, tells a story of what emotional mood she's in at that space in time. The higher the heel, the abstract in colors and patterns, down to the very outfit one chooses to wear. Certain heels set the mood, and tells ones personal story.

Colors such as one of my favorites color combinations black and gold, speaks strength, independence, of a lady who's in control and knows exactly who she is and what she wants. As in this BRIAN ATWOOD"Rocyce"Armandillo Pump.

GIANVITO ROSSII'm so in love with this GIANVITO ROSSI designed shoe. This Lace-Up, Honeycomb Open-Toe Bootie eludes the definition of sexiness. When wearing this shoe weather it's with a pencil skirt, fitted dress, or just to dress up any great pair of skinny jeans truly whispers sexy, stylish, sweet nothings in your ears. Recently worn by reality personality KIM KARDASHIAN during her fiance's, Hip Hop's KANYE WEST recent "YEEZUS" concert tour in Miami on Friday, November 29th. 

JIMMY CHOO

Any women walking into a room with these JIMMY CHOO masterpiece, simply OWNS IT. If a shoe could talk.... This Tia Pointy-Toe Jewel Pump would scream of self confidence, loves to shine, and from a glance, let's you know that it has very expensive and exquisite taste. I am fabulous, glamourous, loves the spotlight, and turns heads with every step I take, never shy and always breathe taking.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

This CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN shoe shows the classic definition of the sexy corporate shoe game. I'm a decision maker, a boss, one that makes up the rules to be followed. I'm intelligent yet classy, smart and sassy, commands respect, and reveals that this lady has a style that's not considered flashy but a more subtle approach to fashion. If only shoes could talk, what would your shoes say? #SigningOff #SexySweetBlogHearts #Never HaveYourCoffeeWithoutTheCream #MichelleStokes #dominiquedeveraux.blogspot.com #instagram@michellestokes #BrianAtwood #GianvitoRossi #JimmyChoo #ChristianLouboutin #Barneys #NeimanMarcus #KimKardashian #KanyeWest

Brian Atwood Rocyce Armadillo Pump $1995
Gianvito Rossi Lace-Up Honeycomb Open-Toe Bootie $1440
Jimmy Choo Tia Pointy-Toe Jewel Pump $3250
Christian Louboutin Trotter Banded Ankle-Wrap Pump $895

AWARDS AMBIANCE

Although we have seen some of the most off the wall fashions from previous carpet ready celebrities, this years AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS bought a more sexy, some traditional yet classy style to mark this 2013 year. We've witnessed everything from LADY GAGA's infamous MTV (VMA'S) 2010 meat dress, BJORK's swan ensemble worn at the 73rd ACADEMY AWARDS in 2007, to my friend and rap artist BRAT's (sponge bob square pants) jumper in 2002 BET Awards.

During this year's 2013 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, I fell in love with R&B's southern princess CIARA's, J. MENDEL's sexy perforated inspired gown. It's definitely makes a fashion statement covering all the right places. Next up is Glee's actress NAYA RIVERA's, sleek black fitted mermaid inspired gown. Naya kept is classy, matching it with a touch of bold gold arm candy. One can never go wrong with a black and gold combination choice.

OSCAR AWARD winning, AMERICAN IDOL born R&B star JENNIFER HUDSON's, CHRISTIAN DIOR dress choice in my opinion... fell a little one sided. I actually love the sunflower vibrant color lined with a raspberry sorbet pink shade. The design of her dress just made me feel like the designer wasn't sure if the dress was meant to be short or long. I felt the dress was cut too straight where the split begins, making the design a little uncertain. Needless to say this wasn't one of my favorite's.

Pop Artist MILEY CYRUS came with her grown-up game in this VERSUS VERSACE two piece white pant suit ensemble accented with large gold safety pins for a little flair. Finishing off her crisp look with a pair of patent black stilettos. Let's now switch fashion channels to country's sweetheart, TAYLOR SWIFT. Taylor arrived in a metallic gold mini bandeau style dress, designed dress by JULIEN MACDONALD. She sealed her look with matching metallic gold strapped sandals by no other than JIMMY CHOO himself. If their happen to be a battle of our future fashionistas...... Who would you choose as the front runner?

E's (FASHION POLICE) co-host KELLY OSBORNE's ensemble was a mere image of a gown pulled right out of Glenda (The Good Witch's) closet. Designed by RAMI AL ALI, this metallic silver and gray mesh skirt embellished with silver appliques, rubbed me like a cup of coffee with no cream! Although every girl should have a least one good pair of nude color pumps, that doesn't mean you should rock them when you outfit doesn't warrant them so. This just happens to be a look that (Bitch I wouldn't think twice to steal!)

Singer and Songwriter KATY PERRY, brought Hollywood vintage glamour to the current red carpet affair. Clothed in this black and white accent OSCAR DE LA RENTE strapless gown, accenting her slim waistline. Pure vintage royalty on this years red carpet. LADY GAGA in lilac VERSACE and CHRISTINA AGUILERA draped in white MARIA LUCIA HOHAN.

#SigningOff #SexySweetBlogHearts #NeverHaveYourCoffeeWithoutTheCream #dominiquedeveraux.bolgspot.com #MichelleStokes #AmericanMusicAwards #2013 #RedCarpet #Fashion #Blog #ladygaga #ciara #jenniferhudson #nayarivera #mileycyrus #christinaaguilera #kellyosborne #taylorswift #dabrat #Bjork #fashionpolice #E #JMendel #MichaelKors #ChristianDior #Versace #Versus #JulienMacDonald #JimmyChoo #RamiAlAli #OscarDeLaRente #MariaLuciaHohan

TUTU CUTE

TUTU CUTE By LINDA STOKES

TUTU CUTE By LINDA STOKES

TUTU CUTE By LINDA STOKES

Have you ever heard of a children's clothing line that takes you on a fairy tale journey towards a child's paradise? Well this line is so cute, that the owner of the line named it's signature clothing company fittingly "TUTU CUTE " By LINDA STOKES. LINDA STOKES is a Michigan born fashion designer now residing in Woodland Hills, California. When asked how the fashion designer came up with the idea, it came to her in a dream in which she turned her dream into a reality.

TUTU CUTE consist of tutu's made with 10 yards of tool in each skirt. Depending on the season or the reason, they could be filled with anything from stuffed animal bears, colorful ribbon , confetti, stars, sequin, rose petals, pom pom's and much more. Holiday tutu's from Valentine's, Easter, Birthday's, Fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas and even New Year's Eve. Some of the theme tutu's consist of Fairies, Baby Shower's, Leopard, and even Camouflage.

TUTU CUTE also crystallizes UGG boots, ballerina slippers, sneakers and signature logo belt buckles with only the finest crystals in the world, "SWAROVSKI" CRYSTAL. The company also creates baby and children's bedroom accessories such as lamps and their signature SWAROVSKI crystal covered piggy banks which we're featured in the NEIMAN MARCUS Christmas book catalog.

LINDA STOKES and Icon  Recording Artist DENISE WILLIAMS, infant line is properly titled "PINK AND BLUE". PINK AND BLUE captures various newborn clothing (everything pink and blue) from onesies, crystallized bottles, pacifiers, to hand knitted baby blankets, shawls, and beanies knitted by in house knitter, ROSARIA LEONE.

TUTU CUTE is just one of LINDA STOKES collections. She is also the creator and C.E.O of her couture line "LSO DESIGNS", sports line "LSO SPORTS", and her "DRESS OF THE WEEK" line in which gowns and jumpsuits are clustered with thousands of SWAROVSKI crystal, price ranging anywhere from $3,000-$10,000. Not only is LINDA STOKES a Design Icon,  Red Carpet favorite, who's creations has been recognized in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, but she just so happens to be my beautiful, creative, talented, mentor, and Mother. For information on purchases please email: lsodesigns@mac.com      #CoffeeWithCream #SigningOff #NeverHaveYourCoffeeWithoutTheCream #dominiquedeveraux.blogspot.com #LindaStokes #LsoDesigns #TUTUCUTEbyLindaStokes #DeniseWilliams #PinkandBlue #Swarovski #NeimanMarcus #FASHION #Blog

Modern Day Housewives

   We've come a long way since the days of June Cleaver, Carol Brady, and Florida Evans. Today, these modern day housewives are heating up our living rooms with their drama, lifestyles, and most of all their impeccable taste in style. While we look forward each week just to live vicariously through these housewives turned reality stars drama, I know that I can't wait to see what Hermes bag, Christian Louboutin, to Herve Leger dress which cast member is going to rock next.

 I never would of imagined a housewife could ever inspire the young generation when it came to style. For me, no other Housewives cast does it the way my ''Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills'' does. From Lisa Vanderpumps flawless and pricey jewelry collection and a closet to die for, to my girl Kyle Richards Chanel handbags to Yolanda Foster's (has every Hermes belt that they ever made) collection.

I have a few other Housewives faves as well. Nene Leakes from the ''Real Housewives of Atlanta'', has truly stepped her closet game up since seasons one. From the blond bomb short hair style , to her graduated casual look with her sling one shoulder tops, slightly baggy but belted and rolled up jeans, paired with a sexy stiletto to seal the deal. Nothing speaks more volume than to be blessed with an opportunity from becoming an average housewife to one of Americas favorites and upgrading your world.

Brazilian born Miami housewives Adriana De Moura and Polish-American model/actress Joanna Krupa, has never made it a secret of their earlier hardships and struggles. But one thing is certain, sometimes in life one has to go through the growing pains to see the light at the end of the runway. These two housewives currently now stars in their very on fashion show called Life. Until next time
Have your #CoffeeWithCream #NeverHaveYourCoffeeWithoutTheCream #dominiquedeveraux.blogspot.com #ModernDayHousewives #RHOBH #RHOA #RHOM #AndyCohen #LisaVanderpump #YolandaFoster #NeNeLeakes #AdrianaMoura #JoannaKrupa #MichelleStokes #FashionBlog

HAUTE HALLOWEEN 2013

Celebrities always seems to get into the spirit of Halloween. For some, it merely putting some face paint on or a simple mask. For others, it's the total transformation of another character or other Celebrities.








Take this years 2013 Halloween Costumes favorites. TV Personality and Talk Show Host Ellen DeGeneres, took a walk on the wild side to become Pop/Hip-Hop Artist Nicki Minaj. Ellen emulated Nicki's outfit that she wore on her appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The long blond wig, the Black Leather pants, down to the twins exposed crop top worn by Nicki Minaj. In my opinion, My girl Ellen nail her costume down to the tee. How do you think she did?

Then there is the young actress turned recent controversial "TWERK" Queen Miley Cyrus . While everyone else is busy dressing as Miley Cyrus's 2013 VMA's performance with Pop/R&B Artist Robin Thicke, Miley clearly became Rap Phenom Lil Kim during her 1999 MTV Awards appearance. The infamous purple one shoulder jumpsuit with the one boob pasty to match was a perfect way to pay homage to her idol. I feel that both Ellen DeGeneres and Miley Cyrus clearly scored major points with their choices for their 2013 Halloween Haute Costumes.  Wishing everyone a safe a Happy Halloween. #PleaseDrinkResponsibly #SigningOff #CoffeeWithCream #NeverHaveYourCoffeeWithoutTheCream #dominiquedeveraux.blogspot.com #EllenDeGeneres #MileyCyrus #LilKim #NickiMinaj #Halloween #Haute #2013