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Posted Jan. 31, 2008, 3:59 p.m. ET
Introducing Fashion Week Guest Blogger Beverly Smith: “Ain’t Nothing to It, But to Do It.”
By Beverly Smith
When we’re in need of a ride on the Straight-Talk Express, we call up long-time PAPER friend/fashion expert Beverly Smith, who will always tell it like it is. The Harlem-born and-based Smith, who once worked as the senior director of fashion advertising at Rolling Stone, is a veritable jack of all trades, working as a public speaker, TV personality, writer (she wrote our August Rihanna cover story) and stylist. “One of my favorite TV appearances was for an Oxygen promo -- I had to tell my story of getting a bad hair weave and being forced to wear it to Milan for Fashion Week. It features me being extremely candid, backed by a gospel choir,” she told us. This Fashion Week, she’ll be fashion corresponding for BET and doing her thing as contributing editor of Latina. Amid the madness, she’ll be blogging for us about her various Fashion Week exploits. But enough jabbering –- Beverly?
What’s a girl to do? I’m a wee bit cranky due to my feet hurting and Fashion Week hasn’t even begun. Between getting my weaves/wigs together, making sure my undergarments have the right amount of support and juggling my roles of contributing editor at Latina, fashion correspondent for BET and my favorite gig, PAPERMAG blogger, I need to know -- what’s a girl to do?
“Uptown” we have a saying, “ain’t nothing to it, but to do it!” With that in mind my “twins” and I (see photo) plunged right in and attended the GQ/CFDA Best New Designers in America event last night. When I was invited I didn’t know what to expect. I planned on a 15 minute “drive by.” Well, that plan fell flat as soon as I entered the party, was handed a flute of champagne and laid eyes on the hottest male models. Shout out to Jim Moore and his team on the casting -- not an “eccentric” or “interesting” (code words for ugly in my book) looking one in the bunch. Those men were FINE and I’m so not a “modelizer!” Fast forward to two hours later, I was sharing a “ki-ki” with John Bartlett while “fans” kissed his ring, sipping a glass of wine with Bloomingdale's honcho Kevin Harter and chatting with the star of the night, Andre 3000!
Andre 3000 is back to reclaim his title of the most stylish “rock” star since David Bowie. Andre is giving full-on dandy, while promoting his new clothing line, Benjamin Bixby. His inspiration: 1920’s football and classic luxury -- right on time for the Superbowl on Sunday (go Giants). I haven’t seen the line yet but if it has any elements of the forest green vest, gorgeous brown fedora and full cut wool trousers that he was sporting last night, it’s sure to be a success! In case you’re reading this: Andre, I’m a football fan and would love to be tackled by you; I also wouldn’t mind you scoring a touch down on top of me!
Anyhoo, back to fashion! Starting Friday I begin my gig as a fashion correspondent for BET’s Black Carpet! I will be backstage seeing all the madness and chatting it up with all the stars (hopefully feeling some of them up as well). Damn, I’m tired just thinking about all the work that’s ahead; please send any helpful tips to keep a girl perky. Well, just to clarify send tips that don’t include an eight ball or any other stimulant that gets delivered by a guy name Stoney. Thanks in advance for your much needed support.
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Comments
I'M IN HEAVEN!!
Posted at 4:16 p.m. ET on Jan 31, 2008 by stefan campbell
Bevy is a genius! Mr. MIckey is hanging up his computer because his blogs PALE in comparison-literally and figuratively!!!!
Posted at 10:29 a.m. ET on Feb 01, 2008 by Mr. Mickey
A tart and juicy Bonne Belle Lip Smacker to Bev for calling it like it is!
It's about time that folks started kissing JB's ring!
Posted at 1:42 p.m. ET on Feb 01, 2008 by SPYT
I LOVE BEV!! She's so funny and I can hear her voice speak through out the blog...keep it coming!! PLEASE!
Posted at 7:28 p.m. ET on Feb 01, 2008 by CA
Love it! Great humor. We need her on here all the time.
Posted at 11:47 a.m. ET on Feb 02, 2008 by aimee
Hey guys, I thank you all for the kind words and yes, your checks are in the mail!
Posted at 6:39 p.m. ET on Feb 02, 2008 by bevy
Thanks for the GQ party review - was one of our best parties yet! Bevy put the B in Bomb! besos, Brendan
Posted at 2:56 p.m. ET on Feb 03, 2008 by Brendan
Hey Ms.Smith just wanted to say hello and you look good? I would love to go out with you
Posted at 10:15 p.m. ET on Jun 17, 2008 by kevin lesane
Beverly:
That's my sister's name too.
Congrats on your blog.
I've reached out to you at BET
and thought I'd try you here.
I'd like to invite you to an upcoming event sponsored
by NY Mag and an event we're
doing on 144th St., let me know
where to send details.
Cheers!
Celeste
Posted at 7:36 p.m. ET on Aug 04, 2008 by Celeste Beatty
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