In Memoriam: Mia Amber Davis

People are reeling from the news of the shockingly sudden passing of Mia Amber Davis. Not only a model, Ms. Davis was also an actress, television producer and an editor for Plus Model Magazine. She worked on campaigns for Lane Bryant, Ashley Stewart, Monif C. and Abby Z. to name a few. "You may not have known her name, but you certainly knew her face", is a statement that has been mentioned many times today and for good reason; Ms. Davis was a trailblazer in the modeling community, and her presence and immense talent will undoubtedly be missed. Please visit the Facebook Fan Page dedicated to her and share your thoughts.

The Virtual Stylist: Prom v3.0....Punk Prom Princess

Lace Midriff Corset $50 yandy.com

Lace-Front Leather Pumps $670
Alexander McQueen net-a-porter.com

"Elsa" Chain Clutch $140 allsaints.com

"All You Can" Bracelet ABS Allen Schwartz $150 zappos.com

"Magda" Necklace $150 amritasingh.com

Pettiskirt Regularly: $70 Sale: $60 pettiskirtstyle.com

"Poison" Eau de Toilette $90 dior.com

Vogue Italia's "Black Beauties" Issue

Here's a peek at the May issue of Vogue Italia's "Black Beauties" editorial. Shot by Ellen von Unwerth, there is also an accompanying piece worth perusing written by Claire Sulmers over at Fashion Bomb Daily.

Bright Beautiful Bags

"Gabrielle" Hobo International $198 Zappos

"Newbury" Leather Tote Lauren by Ralph Lauren
Regularly: $248 Sale: $173.60 Bloomingdales

Mid-City Tote $395 Foley + Corinna

"Vivo" Regularly: $200 Sale: $89 YOOX

"Paulette" Hobo International $198 Zappos

Lock Leather Satchel Blue Clip $175 TopShop

"Valorie" $69 JessicaBurman

The Virtual Stylist: Swimwear Madness

In response to last week's post on swimwear, @eyeyqueue contacted me on the Twitters (by the by, she blogs at myveryspicylife.wordpress.com), inquiring about cute swimwear with underwire. She was not only preaching to the choir, she made a great point; so this post is dedicated to her on behalf of all of us who need a little assistance in "keeping the girls in the corral".

Clockwise from top:

Bow-Front Swim-Tank $60 LaneBryant

Ruched Front-Plunge Swim Tank $59.95 LaneBryant

Women's ShapeWear Underwire Halter Tank Swimsuit
Regularly: $99.50 Sale: 27.97 Land's End

Sweetheart Tunic Swimsuit Top Beach Living $64.50 Land's End

Retro Shirred Swimsuit $100 LaneBryant

Dot Scoop Tankini Swimsuit Top $64.50 Land's End

All-Over Control Slender Demi-Swimsuit
Regularly: $109.50 Sale: $17.97 Land's End

Miraclesuit Polka-Dot Oceanus Swimsuit $146 LaneBryant

A Met Gala Wish List

Dear Arbiters of Fashion:

I'll take one of each please....thank you.

Most Reverently,
TDGM

Beyonce in Emilio Pucci

Keri Hilson in Atelier Versace

Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci

Solange Knowles in Dries van Noten

Iman in Stella McCartney

Ashley Green in Donna Karan

Jennifer Hudson in Vera Wang

Kerry Washington in Escada

Jennifer Lopez in Gucci

Madonna in Stella McCartney