ITS A TRAGEDY!!!

So now that you are a famous and you are strutting to your own beat of your drum, these are old habits that you need to let go. Don't get me wrong, you still should do your thing, but don't make these things apart of your new routine.

Things you should never do I don't care how famous you think you are...

1. Chinese Slippers- "Not even in the house"

2. Rollers in your hair in public- "Hello Southern States- I am talking to you"

3. Baggy jeans that reveal your dirty underwear- "Ewe... You're Nasty"

4. Fitted jeans, with loose shirts- "Self Explanatory"

5. Socks with Sandals- "Take it from Biblical Days, they did not wear socks"

6. Flood Pants- "Stop the Rain!"

7. FuBu- "I'm not going to need"

8. Matching- "Be creative, mix some colors up"

9. Oversized Braids- "Please don't do this to yourself, mothers please don't do this to your child"

10. Plastic Surgery- "Their are plenty of lip plumpers, body enhancers, and more that do these things for less money and are harmless."

I know I left some off... Help save the World! Add a comment today!

Shameer Khan (FBM Photo Editor) Added... Come on get it together he added 40

Shameer's FASHION DONTS 2007

1. No more leggings with mini or any skirt
2. No more Chinese slippers..even the ones with a wedge..we dont care what new colors or shapes came out..dont do it!
3. No more fishnet shirts
4.No more "Babygirl" or "Angel" shirts..grow up
5. No more nameplate belts..we don't need you advertising your name..if we wanted to know we'd ask.
6. No more matching shirts and eye shadows dramatically
7. No more drastic hair colors (orange, red, pink, etc)
8. No more flared jeans with boots..there's a reason why BOOT CUT jeans are called boot cut jeans.
9. No more pearl necklaces or fancy accessories with sneakers..it's just not right
10. No more chandelier earrings with casual outfit.
11. No more fancy belts (shiny, sequins, glitter, etc) with sneakers.
12. Limit tips with free designs (nails)
13. Get your right shade of foundation and only use a small amount if you have to
14. Hair color must match skin tone and no more extreme highlights!!!
15.No outfit repeats every week..there's a problem when we know what you'll be wearing on Monday : /
16. No colored mascarra...no blue no pink...not cute
17.No more extra baggy clothes
18. No more fake skater boys!!!
19. No more using Roca Wear handbags or any handbag as an everyday bookbag
20. No more wearing gold jewelry every single day
21. No more perverted, mean, printed shirts (guns, weed, money "you boyfriend thinks im hot")
22. No more 3 for $10 tees from Jamaica Av. or anywhere else! thats boring
23. No more colored laces on white ups..
24. No tight "white boy" jeans with baggy shirts/hoodies or big sneakers
25. No more PJ pants..just stop it.
26. No more du-rags hanging out your back pocket
27. No more wearing your jeans sagging low..we don't need to see your dirty boxers
28. No more camel toes..ladies please buy your appropriate jeans size..its okay to be tight but too tight is so not sexy!
29. No more visible love handles..we're not all perfect but it's not cute..cover up..wear appropriate clothing for your body type..especially when there's stretch marks involved.
30. No more brands such as South Pole, Avirex, Fubu, Paco, etc
31. No more racer jackets..you're not a walking billboard!
32. No more sweats to school unless you're going to gym class
33. No more black or visible lip liner or noticable penciled penciled in eyebrows
34. No more tank tops or wife beaters over shirts or over anything, except a bra
35. No more over accessorizing..sometimes less is more
36. No more skimpy tight dresses..classy, not trashy
37. No more Jamaica Av. dresses
38. No more Jamaica Av. trends at all!
39. No more colored contact lenses, be yourself
40. Last but not least, no more trying extra hard to being something your not.
STAY TUNED.......>..>

Written By: Animated Star
Additions Made By: Shameer Khan & Vanieta Karamchand

Get Schooled... Fashion Styling, Hair & Make-Up 101

Andre Austin & AustinStyleLab


Presents:
“Fashion Styling, Hair & Make-Up 101”
Seminar about working behind the scenes in Print, Video, Film & TV



Seminar will focus on:

*The real deal on Agents & Choosing the right agency
*Portfolios & Comp Cards (choosing the right photos)
*Writing a good Creative Resume & How to market yourself to potential clients
*Testing-Choosing the right photographer
*Ins/Outs of testing
*Choosing the right creative team
*What do top stylists really make?
*How do I get the job?
*Editorial Styling Vs Commercial & Celebrity Styling
*2Hour panel Q&A with top industry insiders




Date: Saturday August 18, 2007
11am-4:30pm
Location: Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Ave @36th Street
New York, NY 10018

Registration: $99 *includes lunch
(Early registration $75-until August 13th)


Email: AndreAustinOnline@Gmail.com

Buy a Date in Fashion

What do you get when you put an America's Next Top Model on Stage with a former Calvin Klein Model?

You get a dating auction that is for a worthy cause... Okay I know by now you are like what does any of this have to do with fashion... Well it does! You have the chance to bid on a date with a Supermodel and several other Models, Actors, and Industry professionals if you are in New York City this Friday! Come out and meet America's Next Top Model contestant Keenyah and Allen O'Neal of Christopher Street TV! See you Friday!

Fashion the New Sport

What is all the uproar with fashion... who cares what you wear? It's not like its football...What are your thoughts on why people are so into fashion? Give a thought leave a comment!

Here are my reasons I love fashion! 10 THings I LIke abouT FAshion...

1. Fashion makes you look Great.

2. You can express yourself through your style.

3. Through fashion people always have something to look at.

4. You can tell a lot about a person based on the way they dress.

5. One way to tell if someone you meet is really into you. Ask them what you wore when you first met.

6. It evolves around shopping.

7. I love Fashion Shows.

8. I love Photo Shoots.

9. Without fashion... Magazines would be boring.

10. FASHION is why I like FASHION!!!!

Written By: Animated Star

Editor's Thought-I Love NYC

After traveling down south to Little Rock, AR, I really see how New York inspires fashion through out the world. Many fashions and styles that people wear in the South are things that were popular in New York years ago. This is why FBM is very important!!! Utilize this tool to stay up to date on Fashion! What do you think? Lets all be fashion forward together :) Written By: Dwight Allen O'Neal

F*** Fashion! :(

What is the big deal about clothes? You just put them on your body to cover up? Do clothes really make you who you are? Who would want to create a blog so DUMB!- Miss. Anonymous

WOW I love America... there is really freedom of speech and I love people to take advantage of their rights! I have many words that I would love to share with this reader :), however I choose to let my readers comment on the need for FBM... And if I don't like the comments, I will put my 2 sense in... lol... or is it cents?

Written By: Dwight Allen O'Neal

Fashion in Politics

With elections, many Americans watch the Presidential debates for two reasons; to hear what issues the candidates are addressing and to see who exactly the candidates are. You may be wondering why viewers are concerned about how a person looks; I mean why not worry about bigger things like… what they’re wearing. Today fashion plays a big part in life, and in order for politicians to gain votes, they have to appeal to the audience they’re catering. One way to achieve this is by learning and understanding their culture.

During the early 1960’s politicians like John F. Kennedy wore regular suits and ties, however his wife Jackie was taking fashion out of this world by being the poster child for Chanel. With these classic modern styles of the time Mrs. Kennedy's elegant style captivated America. During the late sixties African Americans looked toward their own political leaders such as the Black Panthers for more Afro centric style which consisted of dashikis and black leather jackets. While women chose to wear Afros instead of wigs, to showcase their pride in what was natural and not fake.

In the l980‘s, many rock performers started wearing they‘re hair out and Tipper Gore jumped on the band wagon. Mrs. Gore even shocked media by taking a picture with Twisted Sister's lead Vocalist Dee Snyder after speaking to congress about having music ban that contained explicit lyrics. The shocking part wasn't what even happened, it was the fact that they were sharing the same hair style.

Most politicians go all out to win votes by dressing conservative in fancy expensive suits, however Bill Clinton did the total opposite. Of course when he was appearing at debates, he would always wear a suit and tie, but whenever he would visit urban areas, he would be sporting a pair of jeans, khakis, and a white shirt. Bill Clinton even showed America how hip he was when he appeared on the Arsenio Hall show playing the saxophone, while wearing dark shades.

Next year many Americans are going to be glued to their televisions to see presidential candidates Hillary Rodham-Clinton or Barrack Obama run to take their spot in history. What have they been doing to gain support for their campaigns? Linking up with many of today’s top Hip Hop stars. Rodham-Clinton asked hit producer Timberland to endorse her while Obama asked Grammy Award winning Ludacris to help him with his campaign. By doing this they are gaining support from the young hip hop music lovers and they will hopefully take action and vote. But what are they doing to gain support from the fashionistas? If you ask me Rodham-Clinton might want to try hitting the runway for Betsy Johnson and Obama would look great in a new Sean John suit.

Written By: Ra SHAWN CHISOLM