✂ The Colour of Beauty

The Colour of Beauty is a documentary, that came out this year, which follows Canada's own Renee Thompson as she is trying to make it as a top fashion model in New York. She's got the looks, the walk and the drive but she’s a black model in a world where white women represent the standard of beauty. Agencies rarely hire black models. And when they do, they want them to look “like white girls dipped in chocolate.”
The Colour of Beauty is a shocking short documentary that examines racism in the global fashion industry. It examines questions such as: is a black model less attractive to designers, casting directors and consumers? What is the colour of beauty?

This film is part of the Work For All series, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, with the participation of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

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Black Girls R☆ck!

Black Entertainment Television's unprecedented worldwide broadcast of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! was a historic and monumental show highlighting the accomplishments of exceptional women of colour!!!

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Black Girls Rock talk...



PLuSH Empress' twin :D Raven Simone ^

Debra Lee president of BET and Beverly Bond ^ founder of Black Girls Rock!






Breaking Point performed by Kerri Hilson...



Ruby Dee (above) was honored with the "Living Legend Award" at Black Girls Rock which also presented awards to other African-American women for their contribution to the community and impact on society. Lynn Whitfield who presented the award to the civil rights activist and iconic actress introduced Ruby Dee as: the woman who represents everything that ‘Black Girls Rock’ stand for.

BET’s Debra Lee also said that Ruby Dee’s appearance on the show was something that moved her the most. She said that in spite of being such a huge legend she danced down the red carpet and also had an amusing expression when being honored.
Dr. Iyanla Vanzant (above left), was another Black icon who received the Motivator award and also gave an exceptional speech on receiving the honor. She said that: "Black Girls Rock because they have no other choice." Iyanla explained that "it is the responsibility of African-American women to rock the community, the society and the world to ensure that their grandmothers did not die in vain."

Four Women by Nina Simone performed by Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius, Jill Scott & Ledisi...



Black Girls Rock Website

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Call her StilEttO PRO...watch how Celebrity stylist June Ambrose shapes up in stilts!!!

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It's ♔ PLuSHtastic!

PLuSH Embassy at LG Fashion Week S/S11 collections

PLuSH Empress bangs out an interview in the Barbie Box at LG Fashion Week!!!

Find me wrapped in the PLuSH world of Barbie...Call Me Ken! :D

With their recent split Ken was out looking for Barbie at LG fashion week in Toronto. Considering Barbie is a fashionista this was the best place for him to be looking. Considering all the other ladies he was spotted taking photos with, Barbie may not be quite ready to take him back. And Barbie was nowhere to be found. Barbie's Ex playing the scene at LG Fashion Week at Toronto Fall 2010.

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Melanie Fiona Roc4Life

Canada's own Melanie Fiona looks Uber PLuSH in the series of RocaWear ads for the Next Campaign :D

Melanie Fiona ~ RocaWear Fall2010 NEXT Ad Campaign

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Lanvin ♥ H&M

Lanvin has collaborated with H&M to create an exclusive capsule collection and PLuSH Embassy has the exclusive on the official look book release!!!!

Lanvin for H&M includes a colourful party coleection for both women and men and will be available in stores starting on November 20th. Included are feminine party dresses, festive accessories, tulle dresses, suits, shirts and Lanvin's classic trench coat. Dresses will range from $149- $249, women’s shoes are $99 and coats will cost between $149 and $349. The collection will also include makeup, sunglasses and other accessories starting from just $9.95.

The Lanvin design house Maestro, Alber Elbaz speaks: "I love the idea of H&M going Luxury rather than Lanvin going Popular"

I'm hella excited...my bet is Yorkdale, Eaton Center and Bloor flagship stores will encounter massive customer rampages based on the first dress alone it's PLuSHtastic!!!!

Here are images from the official H&M/Lanvin look book IN STORES ACROSS CANADA NOV 20th ...

Dont Forget to pick up your copy of the H&M Winter 2010 Magazine for the EXclusive!!

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