Artfit: President's Day Edition

Today is a celebration. Happy Presidents Day!! If you were given the chance to meet the first family in the White House, what would you wear? Below are a few looks that would be apropos. 

In the spirit of Black History Month we have also taken this opportunity to acknowledge Black artists (painters and designers) whose work fits the bill.

Stay haute!

Genelle & Nneka

Painting by Urban Fine Artist Kevin A. Williams aka WAK www.wak-art.com

Meeting with the President? Wear this red wool crepe suit with fur collar. It is classic yet on trend. Not feeling so flashy, this look is available sans fur. Suit: Lafayette 148, Designer Edward Wilkerson. www.lafayette148ny.com

Don this fabulous navy blue sparkler from designer, Kevan Hall at a White House ball. www.KevanHallDesigns.com

Dinner with the first family? Try this chic citrine belted frock by Mychael Knight. www.mychaelknight.com

Happy Hour! Yes they have happy hour at the White House. This lively blue dress by Stephan Burrows would be appropriate for the occasion. www.stephanburrows.com

Bring some fun to a state dinner in this deep floral print, one shoulder gown by Love Collins. (worn by Kimberly Chandler). www.ilovecollins.com

Try this clean and classic tailored look from UK designer, Ozwald Boateng, or this graphic botanical print by Tracy Reese for the infamous White House Easter Egg Roll.

Painting by Jason Phillips

Looks of the Week

Awards season is in full gear and fashion is abundant. We're highlighting a dozen of our faves from the week's biggest events.

XO

Genelle & Nneka

Anne Hathaway at the SAG Awards looking modern yet nostalgically glamorous in Giambattista Valli. Loving her short hair!

Amanda Seyfried at the SAG Awards giving her spin on Hollywood siren in a beautifully fitted Zac Posen gown.

Kelly Osbourne at the SAG Awards giving edgy and glam a group hug in a black embellished dress by Jenny Packham.

Kerry Washington at the SAG Awards showing that love is in the details wearing Rodarte. 

Busy Phillips and her bun at the SAG Awards looking grand in this seasons biggest trend, blue, by Gabriela Cadena.

Morena Baccarin impeccably coiffed and wearing Basil Soda at the SAG Awards.

Claire Danes at the SAG Awards in a chic Givenchy sheath.

Granny Glam Alert: We just love Madame Ruby Dee at the Betty & Coretta film premier.

Morgan Saylor at the SAG Awards in a beautifully age appropriate Naeem Khan dress.

Helen Hunt at the SAG Awards in a clean and classic Romona Keveza sparkler.

Jessica Chastain channeling Jessica Rabbit in legend, Alexander McQueen, at the SAG Awards

Rose Byrne in an ultra-femme Valentino, gracefully going against the saturated color saturation trend.

Fashionably Correct: Genelle Brooks Contributes to Sheen Magazine

Check out my latest Q & A column, Fashionably Correct in sheen magazine on newsstands now.

Target and Neiman Marcus Collaboration

Target teamed up with Neiman Marcus for a Holiday collection. Designers including Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, Tracy Reese and more created over 50 pieces of home goods, apparel and accessories. The items will be available at Target, Neiman Marcus, and Online on December 1^st.  

Top: Tracy Reese Dessert Plates $39.99 for set of 4

Bottom Left: Rag & Bone Sweater Boy's $49.99 and Men's $69.99

Middle: Jason Wu Girl's Solid Dress $59.99 

Right: Prabal Gurung Cape $79.99

Fashionably Correct: Genelle Brooks Contributes to Sheen Magazine November/December Issue

Check out my latest Q & A column, Fashionably Correct, in the November/December issue of Sheen magazine on newsstands now.

Genelle Brooks Contributes to Sheen Magazine October Issue

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Sheen Magazine and give my thoughts on one of the year's biggest trends, mixing patterns. Check that out in the current issue and look for my style Q & A column in the magazine through 2012.

Nylon hearts Estelle's look as she sings under the California sky on a ten-city tour with Rosa Regale (www.RosaRegale.com). Donning a Black Halo dress (www.blackhalo.com), Miu Miu stingray strappies (www.miumiu.com), cuff by Alexis Bittar (www.alexisbittar.com) and Sorelina earrings and LOVE bracelet www.sorelinajewels.com), she celebrates the release of her latest single, Wonderful Life, from her latest album, All of Me.

See the Wonderful Life video, directed by Iren Sheffield of Robot Films, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK3I1Pu1oFs&feature=share.

See the story here: http://nylonmag.com/nylonblogs/blog/2012/08/06/we-love-this-picture-of-estelle/ 

Buy the album here: http://store.warnermusic.com/estelle

XO,

GB