Tia Mowry

Tia Mowry arriving at the Kissable Couture Launch Party at Apothia, Fred Segal on November 13, 2007 in West Hollywood, California.

Tia Mowry has really evolved style-wise and I actually look forward to seeing what she’ll be wearing on the red carpet. Here she is wearing those incredibly popular mini, bubble dresses. Instead of the sequins that a lot of dresses have on the top half of the dress, Tia’s has more subtle gem detailing. I picked a dress with a great bow detail to distinguish it from the millions out there. I don’t think these dresses will work with tights but if you through on a cute trench coat and pointy heels you should be ok.

Steal Tia’s Steal…

Dress: Black Sequin Bubble Dress, $90, www.missselfridge.com (They ship to the U.S.)

Nail Polish: 60 Second Vinyl Shine in Time Out (881) see www.rimmellondon.com

Heels: Violette Satin Pump, $129, www.bebe.com
Clutch: Cecile Clutch in Grey, $24, www.oohboutique.com

If you want to avoid looking like the other three people at the party wearing a dress like this, go with a purple one instead (Sequin Bubble Dress, $128, www.bebe.com. The black nail polish Tia is wearing on her nails adds a nice twist but opt for a deep purple instead. It’s less severe.

Tia Mowry Covers Jet Magazine…

Long gone are the loveable, yet slightly geeky, twins of “Sister, Sister.” The duo, now 29, are sexy and oh so sophisticated and more importantly branching out on their own. Tia Mowry’s show “The Game” is in its second season on the CW and the actress tells Jet that, “This is my first adult role, mainly because I have been stretched as an actress with so many different things and the issues that I’m dealing with.” Pick the latest copy of Jet to read the full article including what her sister thinks of her success.

Revival

Nicole Swasey, owner of Revival, shows off one of her great finds; Shondrella Avery, Nicole Swasey & Tia Mowry at the grand opening.

Man can achieve much in five years but only a woman could collect enough vintage treasures worthy of opening a boutique. Meet Nicole Swasey, a television and film assistant director who recently opened “Revival” in Sherman Oaks, California. “I collected [vintage] clothes for five years and had to rent storage units to keep them all in.” It took a while to find the right location, but after two years Swasey found the perfect place to house her colossal collection which includes classics from Missoni and Gucci. Swasey describes her boutique as a cross between Caribbean chic and a Parisian boudoir – the perfect back drop to showcase one-of-a-kind finds. And exactly what makes a piece worthy of showcasing? Swasey says the best finds are still in great condition (i.e. with lining) and were probably expensive even back in the day. Seventies clothing is also a safe bet. But don’t worry, the clothes at Revival are washed before they hit the shelves. “The boutique doesn’t smell like grandma’s attic!,” Swasey assures. Good to know. So who would love raking through the rails at Revival? “A trendy girl who likes to mix the latest bag or hot jeans with a vintage piece.” Apparently this is where funk and elegance go to collide and nobody should miss out on the action. Visit www.revivalvintagela.com to learn more about the store and Nicole.

Inside Revival where Caribbean and Paris décor meets.

Revival’s store front.

Address:
Revival Vintage
13940 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks
CA 91423

Store Inquiries: 818 783 8400

Credit: All photos courtesy of Nicole Swasey .

Read My Lips: In the Nude

Tia Mowry, Kerry Washington and Jennifer Hudson enhance their natural lip color with luscious nude products.

1. No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in “Bare” available at www.boots.com; 2. Super Lustrous Lipstick in “Sandelwood Beige” by Revlon; 3. No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in “Spice” available at www.boots.com; 4. Lip Pencil in “BBQ” by Mac Cosmetics; 5. Semi-Matte Lipstick in “Morocco” by Nars Cosemetics; 6. No7 High Shine Lip Gloss in “Nectar” available at www.cvs.com; 7. High Shine Lip Color in “Diane” by Stila; 8. Moisturizing Lip Color in “Pretty Penny” by Cover Girl Queen Collection

No matter your shade you can take your natural lip color to a whole new level. Don’t be afraid to try different textures. Lip gloss, lipstick and lip stains all offer their own distinct advantages, experiment to find the best fit for you. Stay tuned for other lip colors, for all skin tones.

Style on the Go...

Tia and Tamera Mowry attending Eduardo Lucero's Fall 2007 collection at the Los Angeles Theater on March 17, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

Sanaa Lathan at the Fred Segal Beauty & Smashbox Artists Dinner last week.

Vanessa Williams posing as she receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame March 19, 2007 in Los Angeles.

Garcelle Beauvais at the Kevan Hall Fall 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on last week in Culver City, California.

Too much fabulousness last week! First up are everyone’s favorite twins, Tia and Tamera. They were spotted during LA fashion week at Eduardo Lucero’s Fall 2007 show. Love the green on Tia and her shoes are hot!

Also attending Mercedes Benz Fashion Week was Garcelle Beauvais looking typically radiant. I heard the Kevan Hall collection was fresh and elegant. Love his dresses!

Congratulations to Vanessa Williams who recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Can you believe she was once amidst a Miss USA scandal? She’s come a long way. Vanessa’s dress was perfect for the occasion but what was up with her hair?

Sanaa Lathan is too cute! This outfit is so, “I’m fabulous but not ‘cause I’m trying to be!” I just caught “Something New” on cable and fell in love with Sanaa even more… classic beauty!

Credit: Juicy News and YBF for pics.