Young, Black, and Fabulous :: I Don’t Have To Make This Ish Up.: Can This Chick Breathe?+Celebs Do LA Fashion Week

  • Posted on Mar 10, 2008 by Natasha

    Can This Chick Breathe?+Celebs Do LA Fashion Week

    Serena was thisclose to showing her goodies to the folks in New Delhi, India at the HP launch event this weekend.  I hear they stone people for this ish.

    Kelis’ BFF and Heroes chick Dania Ramirez was spotted hitting up L.A. Fashion Week festivities:

    Photog: Aussenard/Wireimage/Getty

    And with her fiance at the Julia Clancey show.

    And Joy Bryant and Rashida Jones were spotted at the L.A. Inagural Avante-Garde Gala this weekend:

    Photog: Lacroix/Wireimage

    Not feeling either look…but whatev.

    The Randomness:

    1. HBO has picked up the series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency ft. Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose.

    77 Comments »

    1. BECCA

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 2:58 pm | Reply | Quote

      first?!

    2. tay

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 2:58 pm | Reply | Quote

      FIRST!!!!!!!!!! HOT MESS IS ALL I CAN SAY!!!!!!!

    3. blova

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 2:59 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena looks fab!

    4. Afiya

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:01 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena isn’t on a runway is she? If so that dress is a HOT MESS…but her hair looks good!

    5. nychele

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:03 pm | Reply | Quote

      that chick in the yellow Dani R…is killin it.
      Ive Serena look better….she looks cute
      Joy B her outfit looks a little confusing to me…

    6. nonayabizznizz

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:05 pm | Reply | Quote

      Sarena looks like she will kick….yo….AZZ!!! Dania is cute, in a Jasleen “I’m so frail-don’t blow on me or I’ll fall over” kind of way.

    7. beeeeezy

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:05 pm | Reply | Quote

      Not impressive at all!!!

    8. BellaY

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:07 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena’s body is SICK!!! Although I don’t think this particular dress is a good fit for her, her body is on point!

    9. kathy

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:09 pm | Reply | Quote

      serena is gorgeous

    10. Good 'n Thick

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:09 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena’s body is SICK!!!

    11. tonsheia

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:11 pm | Reply | Quote

      Those shoes on Dania Ramirez looks like she has on house arrest bracelets….omg… What did I do wrong officer….

    12. tonsheia

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:12 pm | Reply | Quote

      Congrats Serena you have won YBF’s foolywang material for life.

    13. j

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:14 pm | Reply | Quote

      DONT LIKE ANY OF THE DRESSES

    14. Alexa

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:17 pm | Reply | Quote

      Rena looks fabu. I’ve seen other pictures of her in this dress and it doesn’t look as tight. But, I think she was a good sport to wear some of the “Indian” inspired style dresses. Kudos, love the body and the hair.

    15. Coco

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:17 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena’s hair makes her look like the pastor’s 65 year old wife!

    16. kaykay

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:18 pm | Reply | Quote

      why did i think rashida was nicole ari parker in that pic on another site? crazy. serena’s dress is a bit too short n’snug & the color’s a little blah-other wise it would have been a cute freakum dress.

    17. Drea

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:20 pm | Reply | Quote

      Joy B. just never gets it right…..A jean jacket, gold shoes, that last of the Mohican’s dress and the wig Janet Jackson’s threw out 2 weeks ago …Jesus take the wheel!

    18. kisha

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:26 pm | Reply | Quote

      serena looks pretty.

    19. mixedbunny

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:26 pm | Reply | Quote

      Dania Ramirez is gorgeous! Love the yellow…

      Dayum Joy makes Rashida look so short! lol

    20. Windi Citygurl

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:29 pm | Reply | Quote

      Joy Bryant looks PLAIN, Rashida looks just LIKE her mother. Dania is pretty. She looks different than she does on Heroes.

    21. Mary

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:41 pm | Reply | Quote

      kaykay wrote:

      why did i think rashida was nicole ari parker in that pic on another site? crazy. serena’s dress is a bit too short n’snug & the color’s a little blah-other wise it would have been a cute freakum dress.

      I thought that was Nicole aslo. I was wondering where the baby bump went.

    22. Angeleyes528

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:44 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena still looks like a man in a dress

    23. GoodOleGossip

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:50 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena’s dress is cute but 2 short. Her body is on point

    24. April

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:52 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena’s dress is nice. I love that color on her. The only problem is she seems uncomfortable in it. She’s worn shorter dress so I don’t know what the deal is. And her make-up is a little plain for the look. She could have used a stronger lip color. The shoes are blah…

      Dania Ramirez’s dress would have worked if it were the right size. It’s too big. She looks like she’s wearing a orange garbage bag with a black twist-tie around the waist. And her shoes…YUCK!

      Joy and Rashida obviously going for 20’s flapper look. Rashida at least made a good attempt (the dress, hair, make-up all work). Joy put no effort into that look. A blue jean jacket…really!!! Her hair, make-up (or lack there of) is all wrong. Why did she even bother.

    25. LadyJBoogie

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 3:56 pm | Reply | Quote

      I hear recently that Rashida Jones has had issues being accepted because she is bi-racial. I think it has more to do with she looks uncomfortable in her own skin.

    26. JustSaying

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:02 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena is gorgeous. She looks very lady like. Can’t nobody deny the chick has stepped her game up. She just needs to remember to pull her dress down when before she start walking. Go Serena you look HOT!

    27. keepin it real

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:04 pm | Reply | Quote

      Coco wrote:

      Serena’s hair makes her look like the pastor’s 65 year old wife!

      I have to co-sign…My mom rocks that style on the regular. Props to mom-dooks but Serena stylist need to try again. It looks a little dry too. Get some Motions Oil Sheen!!

    28. April

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:05 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena’s dress is nice. I love that color on her. The only problem is she seems uncomfortable in it. She’s worn shorter dress so I don’t know what the deal is. And her make-up is a little plain for the look. She could have used a stronger lip color. The shoes are blah…

      Dania Ramirez’s dress would have worked if it were the right size. It’s too big. She looks like she’s wearing a orange garbage bag with a black twist-tie around the waist. And her shoes…YUCK!

      Joy and Rashida obviously going for 20’s flapper look. Rashida at least made a good attempt (the dress, hair, make-up all work). Joy put no effort into that look. A blue jean jacket…really!!! Her hair, make-up (or lack there of) is all wrong.

    29. cali-princess

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:14 pm | Reply | Quote

      I actually really like Rashida’s dress…

    30. cmacindahouz

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:17 pm | Reply | Quote

      I THINK SERENA LOOKS AMAZING !!!!!!! her body is great and she should not hide it !!!! Joy Bryant looks like a man though.. not feeling the hair….

    31. S

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:21 pm | Reply | Quote

      I think Serena looks great too.

    32. NUBIANPRINCE

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:30 pm | Reply | Quote

      I THINK SHE LOOKS LIKE KING KONG GOING TO PROM

    33. Luanda

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:34 pm | Reply | Quote

      These flat shoes Dania Ramirez is wearing are stunning!

    34. D.NICE

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:37 pm | Reply | Quote

      That dress is really cute, but couldn’t Serena have someone model it that it was fit for?

      I’m so glad to see Dania not being Nas & Kelis’ 3rd wheel!! Who knew she had a fiance?!!

      Joy Bryant is just blah…

    35. shanshilly

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:51 pm | Reply | Quote

      I am really mad about the dress Serena has on. Anytime you have to hold something down like that it is TOO short. She looks very uncomfortable. She has upped her style game lately and this is a step back. I am sure she was foreced to wear it, but that just did not seem the appropriate place. I tell you this though…her body is too die for. I am doing crunches as soon…as…I…hit…submit…

    36. Another Nobody

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:52 pm | Reply | Quote

      NUBIANPRINCE wrote:

      I THINK SHE LOOKS LIKE KING KONG GOING TO PROM

      AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!!

    37. DeeDee

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 4:57 pm | Reply | Quote

      NUBIANPRINCE wrote:

      I THINK SHE LOOKS LIKE KING KONG GOING TO PROM

      lmao

    38. Missy

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:01 pm | Reply | Quote

      Now you know your dress is too short if you tryna pull it and hold it down while you walk. LOL @ “I hear they stone people for this ish”. Especially in India.

    39. Mary

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:07 pm | Reply | Quote

      Missy wrote:

      Now you know your dress is too short if you tryna pull it and hold it down while you walk. LOL @ “I hear they stone people for this ish”. Especially in India.

      I think it is kind of one of those dresses that if you have hips, thighs and booty it is going to rise up as you walk.

    40. Harlem Chic...

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:08 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena looks good with black hair and subdued makeup. I like her strong and fit body…I think she looks amazing.

      Dania Ramirez is a cutie…
      Not feelin Joy’s hair…looks like carpet shag.

      Kidadda…I have a hard time feeling empathy for a Daddy’s little princess because she’s bi-racial. She’s a trust fund kid, and really has no merit for being famous other than who her daddy is…

      Sounds like salty beans…cause it is…

    41. sunray

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:09 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena with all the love I have for you I gotta say girl step off the runway, go back to the courts and find a dress a li’l longer cos that just looks a HOT MESS.

    42. sunray

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:11 pm | Reply | Quote

      in other words she is too thick for the dress, maybe she should get a bigger size or stay far away from those types of dresses.

    43. Sweet Potato Brown

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:24 pm | Reply | Quote

      I am a committed voyeur, but I have to speak up to give props where props are due. Serena looks beautiful in this picture! That color is for her. Yes, her hair looks like she pressed and curled it in the kitchen. I’d prefer to see her with the hair completely slicked back or in some sort of updo. I am in full agreement with April that the makeup is a little too understated. On the other hand, the positive aspect of the make-up is that it accentuates Serena’s natural beauty rather than masking or minimizing her features. The key with this pic is the lighting and the color of the dress.
      Serena’s pictures are generally bad, but I don’t believe the reason is that the woman isn’t photogenic. (Or at least not totally because sometimes she does look mad uncomfortable.) The problem is that neither she nor the photographers seem to believe in her beauty. Unless a photographer can see the beauty in a model’s face, he cannot capture it. That stands true for any artist. That is why I hate that ad that just shows her midsection. It is an artistic cop out.
      Another beautiful actress that photographers always shoot wrong is America Ferrera from Ugly Betty. She is a stunner. Sheryl Lee Ralph is a great example because she is photogenic, and still pictures do not come close to capturing her true beauty. When a model’s face has strong features and a lot of dimension, the photographer has to account for shadows with his flash.
      This photo really archives what few photographers have the sensitivity to capture. Do it, Serena!

    44. justice

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:31 pm | Reply | Quote

      with a body like that she can wear whatever the hell she wants..who gives a damn if she cant breathe..someone will do it for her..

    45. Kholi

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:34 pm | Reply | Quote

      OH! BUT I LOVE JOY’S LOOK! It so says, “ya … I’m classy, but i don’t do all this extra .. lemme grab my jean jacket!” lol .. or somethin like that .. i just think the dress tres cute.

    46. luvangel330

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 5:40 pm | Reply | Quote

      Do it then Jill!! I like Ms Jones’s dress

    47. Abbey

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 6:10 pm | Reply | Quote

      Go, Serena!! Go, Serena!! Love this girl’s body image. Love her body. Hollywood ain’t got a hold on her!! And she won the tournament this weekend!! My Girl!!!

    48. Sparkle

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 6:34 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena has a great body? I mean, she muscular and all but I wouldn’t say her body is nice. Except for her huge butt she’s very manish. The length of the dress is fine to me, but her breast are heavy and need support and look flat and saggy because she’s not wearing a bra. Her hair looks good since she stopped with those horrible weaves, but I wouldn’t consider her attractive or gorgeous by any means lol

      I think Rashida looks cute, she’s usually so plain and boring. I like the dark lips and her dress. Joy Bryant is pretty to me. I love the fact that she doesn’t wear make-up, her weaves always need help though lol

      Dania and her fiancee are a beautiful couple. I love her flats and her bright dress. Her jewelry is hot too.

    49. boogie

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 6:39 pm | Reply | Quote

      Coco wrote:

      Serena’s hair makes her look like the pastor’s 65 year old wife!

      Yea, she’s lookin’ too much like Michelle Obama and Condoleezza. and is she still dating COMMON? I figure his influence has something to do with why she got rid of the lace front.

    50. Arianna

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 7:14 pm | Reply | Quote

      You know I never realised that Dania Ramirez was in Heroes till now! I love her character on there- very freaky when the black stuff comes out of her eyes! I miss that show- can’t wait till the new episodes air in the fall.

    51. Shannon

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 7:19 pm | Reply | Quote

      Dania’s Shoes with that dress disturbs my spirit.=(
      Joy and Rashida are really pretty but they never seem to get it right fashion wise.

    52. GODIVA

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 7:26 pm | Reply | Quote

      I was gonna say that Serena’s hair is looking a little Anna Mae Bullock-ish, but I won’t because it’s nice to see celebs rocking their own hair. So, I take it back ‘Rena!

    53. black_ice

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 7:38 pm | Reply | Quote

      SERENA IS THE MOST UNFEMININE “WOMAN” IN THE WORLD. SHE LOOKS LIKE A MAN. SHE NEEDS TO FIND CLOTHES THAT FIT HER MASCULINE BODY. UGH

    54. gee

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 8:18 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena should of let her sister rock the dress then it would of been right.

    55. Taj

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 8:34 pm | Reply | Quote

      Let’s not hate on Serena…let US decide what is fab…not what we are use to seeing is fab. Weaves is not all that ok, just take a look at Joi’s head. Serena’s hair looks great. Big up to her for keeping it real.

    56. Purps

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 8:42 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ay Papi! Dania’s fiance is fine as hell. Who is he?

      I think Serena looks good, the dress is a little short but the color is beautiful on her skintone. And I like her hair. Not everyone needs two pounds of yaki on their head to look beautiful.

      Joy B. looks a hot mess. That jean jacket is throwing the whole look off. I’ll allow her this one misstep because usually she’s on point.

    57. Michelle

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 9:24 pm | Reply | Quote

      cali-princess wrote:

      I actually really like Rashida’s dress…

      I have to agree with you, I don’t see what’s wrong with it? And the shoes are cute

    58. Pretty Paige

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 10:20 pm | Reply | Quote

      I know Serena has step her style game, but this dress and hair style is right out of her “tranny day.”

    59. Lisa

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 11:09 pm | Reply | Quote

      …are people still using “hot mess” these days? lol

    60. Toronto

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 11:56 pm | Reply | Quote

      Dont you dare talk bad about my future baby mama like that!!! Serena if your reading this.. go to my web site and hit me up!!! You look gorgeous :D

    61. Toronto

      On Mar 10, 2008 at 11:57 pm | Reply | Quote

      Hold up.. didnt you used to have breasts? Wheres the titties, girlfriend?

    62. YBFChick2385

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 2:09 am | Reply | Quote

      NUBIANPRINCE wrote:

      I THINK SHE LOOKS LIKE KING KONG GOING TO PROM

      STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!!!!!
      I’m sorry but Dania R. should have been in 300 with those damn shoes.

    63. Tupelo Honey

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 2:24 am | Reply | Quote

      I am excited to see the new HBO show starring Jill Scott! Although out of all of the African countries, I’m struggling (due to my own lack of knowledge) to visualize what a detective series in Botswana looks like :-) The article read “the Agency is the first piece of any sort of filmmaking set in Africa where the storytelling is not through the eyes of a white person”. This is great because that -ish “Life is Wild” tv show on the CW network, that I’ve seen in passing, is damn ridiculous!!

    64. lovelyhpvgirl

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 4:20 am | Reply | Quote

      nonayabizznizz wrote:

      Sarena looks like she will kick….yo….AZZ!!! Dania is cute, in a Jasleen “I’m so frail-don’t blow on me or I’ll fall over” kind of way.

      Yes, I think so

    65. kaykay

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 7:46 am | Reply | Quote

      NUBIANPRINCE wrote:

      I THINK SHE LOOKS LIKE KING KONG GOING TO PROM

      So, so wrong. U about our history w/primate references…

    66. Sweetsistah

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 8:36 am | Reply | Quote

      Serena’s body looks amazing. I am going to hit the gym hard today.

    67. bored at work

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 10:36 am | Reply | Quote

      cmacindahouz wrote:

      I THINK SERENA LOOKS AMAZING !!!!!!! her body is great and she should not hide it !!!! Joy Bryant looks like a man though.. not feeling the hair….

      Let me get this right: Joy looks like a man, but Serana looks amazing??? I made a promise to myself not to hate or say degrading things about celebs but… this one is pushing me close- to- the- edge…

    68. Goliano

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 12:50 pm | Reply | Quote

      Why no side and rear shots of Serena?? Let’s be fair, now.

    69. BMW

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 4:03 pm | Reply | Quote

      Why are we being so nice to Serena! the chick looks like a man. it’s a fact, case closed. why you think Common eneded the relationship and had her crying on Myspace! I’;m just glad she’s at least fit!

    70. anna

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 4:05 pm | Reply | Quote

      Serena looks super sexy.

    71. BMW

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 4:05 pm | Reply | Quote

      ohhhhhhhhhhhh Joy Bryant still can’t dress after so many years in this business. She never fails to look frumpy

    72. Frenchy23

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 5:12 pm | Reply | Quote

      Is it me or does Joi B always rock a denim jacket????

    73. Wonderboy

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 6:33 pm | Reply | Quote

      SERENA LOOKS GORGEOUS !

      the dress, the hair, the shoes, the make-up, THE BODY !

      everything is on point !!!!!!

      LOVE YOU SERENAAAA !

    74. futureplasticsurgeon

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 8:20 pm | Reply | Quote

      Dania Ramirez’ dress looks like I sewed it blindfolded with one arm tied behind my back. Eww.

    75. DeD'Juan

      On Mar 11, 2008 at 10:48 pm | Reply | Quote

      That’s a dude in a red dress.

    76. Umi

      On Mar 12, 2008 at 5:11 am | Reply | Quote

      Joy Bryant is lookin’ boring as hell! How can you hit up a gala in a dress and denim jacket, AND absolutely NO make-up? That’s just not fly…

    77. bree

      On Mar 13, 2008 at 9:13 pm | Reply | Quote

      wait, Dania is engaged to Erik White?..wtf? where the hell have i been

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