Glam Fur!

Loving these minks that Janet Jackson is modeling for Blackglama (www.blackgama.com)! Did you know she's the latest Pretty Hot Chick to grace their "What Becomes a Legend Most?" campaign? Other Blackglama legends have included Sophia Loren, Diana Ross, Audrey Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Lena Horne and Liza Minnelli. Check out the hot ads in fashion magazines this September as well as the behind-the-scene footage from Janet's sexy photo shoot.

Sneak Peek: Fall Must Haves!

Some of the essentials for the upcoming season are: a gold cuff, anything pink & clogs! A few of my favorites: Fahima Bracelet $36, www.chicos.com; Scarlett Jacket $98, www.guess.com; Kors Michael Kors Claudia Suede Platform Clogs $250, www.shopbop.com

What the...!

Rumor has it that Maxwell & Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks are a couple! The Dream is treating his wife & daughter's mother Christina Milian like sh*t! According to TMZ.com, not only did he dump her 5 months after they got married & nine days before their baby was born but dude is playing real dirty in their divorce! Click here for more info. Kim Kardashian tells a woman not to get plastic surgery to look like her! Click her for more details.

I'm just saying...!

Halle Berry is one HOT mama as she takes a stroll on the beach with daughter Nahla. Lovin Beyonce's curly 'do! I don't care what anyone says, Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie make such a HOT couple!

My girl Egypt Sherrod is one of my favorite Pretty Hot Chicks who works her cute buns off as the midday personality on NYC's 107.5 WBLS, host of Fine Living Network’s “Bartender Wars”, correspondent for NBC Universal’s “The Maury Show”, and co-host of the syndicated daytime TV hit “Home Delivery” (now re-airing on the Ion Network). Plus, she has a hot entertainment website entitled egyptsaidso.com. Check out part 1 of our chat as we take a short break from our respected hustles...

PrettyHotChick: Hottie, what's on your iPod right now?

Egypt: Girl, I don't have an iPod. {LOL!} When I leave work I like silence. I turn everything off for an hour. But I like neo soul and good R&B like Sade, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder...

PHC: Love it! Music that stirs the body & soul. Now what words leave an indelible imprint on your spirit?

E: "It isn't the burdens of today that drive men mad, it's the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of the joy of today." by Donnie McClurkin.

PHC: Damn! Speaking of burden and fear, with the accessibility that people have to calling folks out because of the likes of FaceBook, Twitter and such, how do you deal with the bulls*it people may say or write about you?

E: Girl, I've stopped caring what people think! My opinion is the only one that counts.

PHC: Amen Beauty!

More with Egypt Friday, July 30th!

Pretty Hot Chick Luncheon!

Our 3rd Pretty Hot Chick Luncheon, (Sunday, July 18th at the rooftop garden of 230 Fifth Avenue in NYC) was fab! Egypt Sherrod, NYC TV & radio (107.5 WBLS - www.wbls.com) personality, was our Pretty Hot Chick of the month & honoree. Great pretty hot chicks & good times!

I'm just saying...!

Rihanna & her beau Matt Kemp at an AT&T store in California. Cute couple! Alicia Keys showing her baby bump during an appearance on "Good Morning America". Awwww...! Ne-Yo is gonna be a daddy! He and rumored girlfriend Monyetta Shaw are expecting. Congrats!

Glam Swimwear!

A few of my favorites: Summer Diva Triangle Bikini $68, www.babyphat.com; Jewel of the Nile Bandeau suit $109, www.bostonproper.com; Wild Thing Twist-Front 1 piece $90, www.babyphat.com

Cute!

Madonna & her 13 year old daughter Lourdes "Lola" Leon have designed an adorable junior's collection for Macy's called Material Girl. The line debuts August!

What's Hot Now!

Minimal jewelry; leather vest; cute shorts with strappy stilettos; and a minidress or skirt with snakeskin peep toe heels are the latest fab looks spotted on some of our fav Pretty Hot Chicks like Salma Hayek, Jada Pinkett Smith and Zoe Saldana!

Kardashian Gals & their Ballers!

Kim Kardashian has a new man! According to People.com, she's dating another NFL player, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin. Cute! Khloe Kardashian Odom drops $400,000 on a Rolls Royce for hubby Lamar & tweets to those that says she used his money to buy gift that, "I actually make my own money. Shocking I know. Stop hating!" CLICK here for more! Go 'head girl!

What's Hot Now: Nude Heels!

Nude pumps are the latest fab look spotted on some of our fav Pretty Hot Chicks like Salma Hayek and Kim Kardashian! Not only does the neutral hue go with anything, it gives the illusion of a longer leg when paired with a dess or a skirt.

Fab Dresses!

Pretty attire to slip into this season!

Puckered Peasant Dress $69-$98, www.bostonproper.com

Knotted Waist Maxi Dress $24.80, www.forever21.com

Geo Pop Print Tunic Dress $139, www.bostonproper.com

HOT Flats!

Cute footwear!

Open Toe Slip Shaft Sandals $16, www.gojane.com

Harbour Toe Ring Sandals, www.samedelman.com

Dalejr $69.99, www.ninewest.com

HOT Pants!

Sexy star looks in leggings, skinny jeans or slacks.

Kim Kardashian in

Halle Berry

Jessica Biel

Get this HOT CHICK look:

Love Halle Berry's look!

BUDGET CHIC - Use the Look to Your AdvantageDress $80,
www.gap.com & Boutique 9 Perfect Sandals $110, www.ninewest.com.

Get this HOT CHICK look:

Love Ciara's top!

STREET CHIC - Use the Look to Your Advantage: Cropped Tee $19,
www.fashcafe.com & Dark Denim Cropped Boyfriend Jeans $29.99, www.charlotterusse.com.

Rihanna talks to Elle magazine about new & past loves!

On her new beau [Matt Kemp]: “I have a boyfriend. I’m so happy. I feel really comfortable, and it’s so easy. I have such a chaotic life, but at the end of the day, that is just my peace. It keeps me sane, really, talking to him and talking to my family.”

On the past year: “A year ago, I was very confused. Because he was my best friend. All of a sudden, one night changed our whole lives—not only our friendship, but our lives. I wanted to wake up one day and just not have that pain anymore. I wanted to be with him again or get over him—it was either-or. I just didn’t want to feel the pain, the confusion.”

Nice!

Alicia Keys at about 4 months preggers in Spain with beau Swizz Beatz. Rihanna's new red hair hue. Beyonce & hubby Jay Z at French Open.

Pretty Nails!

Pink and silver is the look of choice on some of our fav Hot Chicks! Kim Kardashian sizzling with her metallic talons. Serena Williams glams up her nail tips with clear crystals just at the tip of her pink manicure. And Eva Mendes is thinking pink too with her bright polish! Check out Essie & O.P.I. for these and other glam colors!

Get this HOT CHICK look:

Love Sarah Jessica Parker's shoes & hat!

STREET CHIC - Use the Look to Your Advantage: Nicolas Kirkwood Platform Sandals,
www.nicholaskirkwood.com & Eugenia Kim for Target Straw Fedora hat with Sequin Trim $16.99, www.target.com.

Hot Hair!

This "bowl" cut seems to be the latest HOT hair trend! Rihanna, Mary J. Blige & Fantasia have been working this look for a little minute and according to Pretty Hot Chick hairstylist Ebony Fletcher, "it's the latest summer do...!"

Hot Chick Sole!

My latest obsessions because a Pretty Hot Chick's wardrobe is not complete without sexy strappy sandals! Aston $1,295, www.jimmychoo.com; Quintessa by L.A.M.B $345, www.djpremium.com; Giuseppe Zanotti for Thakoon $795, www.shopbop.com

Get this HOT CHICK look:

A cute ripped tee like Beyonce's is such a must do right now - especially with chic sunglasses & a fabulous handbag!

STREET CHIC - Use the Look to Your Advantage: Wildfox Couture Marie Antoinette Ripped Rock Tee $77,
www.appareladdiction.com & Derek Lam Star Quilted Blanche Bag $1,590, www.shopbop.com.

Sexy Summer Dresses!

So in love with these hotties! Leopard Silk Dress $189; Boho Fringe Dress $198; Boho Print Dress $139, www.bostonproper.com

Hot Hair!

Janet Jackson shaves her head and steps out with a sassy short cut! Glam 1st Lady Michelle Obama (here with her handsome hubby Prez Obama)! showcases a sexy hair 'do at the second White House State Dinner in honor of Mexican President Felipe Calderon & wife Margarita Zavala. Who is this blond woman? Beyonce sporting a lighter mane and her favorite red lipstick.

Hot Chick Essentials!

A few of my absolute must haves! MDG - Madonna's new sunglasses line with Dolce & Gabbana $290 - $315 (www.dolcegabbana.it); Audria Bracelet, $29.75 (www.chico.com); Stella McCarthy Cage Effect Yellow Satin Sandals $795, (www.net-a-porter.com)

Star Beauty Secrets!

Kinara Red Carpet Facial Kit $145, www.kinaraspa.com is a part of Halle Berry's great skin routine. For smooth, lush hair like Brandy, a round boar bristle brush is a must. Use with a blowdryer and slowly blow strands from roots to ends. Kim Kardashian uses a matte bronzer to give her face a "more chiseled look".

Hot Chick Essentials!

Get your sexy on this season with 3 of my absolute must haves! 1. Sultry scent - Seduction X, 2oz $30, CLICK HERE! 2. Smaller stomach & waist - Body Magic, CLICK HERE! 3. Glowing skin & increased energy - LeVive Antioxidant Juice, CLICK HERE!

Fab Finds!

A sexy top is a Hot Chick's staple! Check outa few of my favorites! Cold shoulder banded sweater $69, www.bostonproper.com & Tiered Halter Top $79, www.bostonproper.com; Exotic Beaded Top $98, www.bostonproper.com

5 Tips to a Sexy Smile!

by Dr. Dawn of Madison Avenue Dental Associates, http://www.MadisonAveDentalNYC.com

1. Well Aligned Teeth are Essential. If you have spacing between your teeth or crowded teeth, it is imperative to have them straightened. There are various methods to accomplish this, including, traditional metal braces and Invisalign. Invisalign consists of clear, comfortable, virtually invisible aligners that are custom made to fit your teeth. A new set of aligners are worn every two weeks and your teeth are gradually repositioned into a sexy smile.

2. Whiter Teeth. There is nothing less sexy than stained or yellow teeth. It is important to keep your teeth looking bright. There are many factors that contribute to stained teeth, including, coffee, tea, and red wine consumption. Most people need tooth whitening, but aren’t sure how to go about doing so. Tooth whitening, under the supervision of a dentist, usually provides the quickest, most stable results. Tres White Supreme is a great way to put the white back in your smile. Tres White Supreme’s innovative preloaded whitening trays are simply inserted onto your teeth for a wear time of only 60 minutes once per day. Results are achieved rapidly and with flavors like mint, peach, and melon, tooth whitening becomes enjoyable.

3. Regular Cleanings are a Must! Just like you go to the beauty salon to regularly to have your hair done, you should also go to your dentist’s office for a tooth cleaning regularly. The American Dental Association recommends having a dental cleaning performed at least every six months. Regular cleanings help prevent swollen and bleeding gums (gum disease) and bone loss around your teeth. Besides, having a dental cleaning leaves you feeling like you just got your hair done; it gives you more confidence in your smile.

4. Tooth-colored Fillings. Imagine being meeting someone for the first time and as they are talking or begin to laugh, you see the unpleasant, dark fillings they have in their teeth. Is that person you? Sexy cannot be attained or maintained if you have this unsightly scene going on. If you have to get a filling, always ask for tooth-colored fillings. Tooth-colored fillings replicate your natural tooth structure and are esthetically pleasing. 

5. As a Man (or Woman) thinketh, so is He (or She). You are what you think. The thoughts you have about yourself can dim or brighten your smile. You must believe that you are sexy, other wise, no one else will.

Fab Finds!

No Pretty Hot Chick should be without these essentials, mascara, lipgloss & a exotic cuff. CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara; Sephora Collection Round-A-Pout Beach Ball $5, www.sephora.com & Exotic Safari Bangle $39, www.bostonproper.com

5 Hot Hair DO's Right Now!

It's the season where hair is very dry. Intense home heaters depletes moisture in the air as well as in your hair! Hairstylist & Mizani Educator Rod Horton gives us a few hair care tips...

1) Hydrate your body and drink more water. Just by adding more water in your diet it's starts the hydration from within.
2) Scalp oil treatments. Before shampooing...apply a nourishing hydrating oil to the scalp and allow it to penetrate for about 15 to 20 mins.
3) Use moisturizing shampoos and deep conditioners. It's designed to gently cleanse the hair without stripping your natural oils and  hydrates extremely dry hair.
4) Use an enriched hairdressing cream to protect your hair from the winter drying elements. Mizani's Butter Rich Deep Nourishing Hairdress infuses natural cocoa and shea butter that is rich in vitamins A and E and it's also mineral oil and petrolatum free so it won't give a build up on the hair and weight it down.
5) Protect your hair by wrapping it with a silk or satin scarf/bonnet or sleep on a silk or satin pillow case. Also, stay away from wool caps in the winter time. Wool can zap the moisture from you hair and also cause split and broken ends. 

HOT Hair!

Want to get this playfully textured & tousled look on Halle, Zoe Saldana or Fergie? KaceyEve Stickel, Expert Hair Stylist at Gatsby Salon in Green Brook. NJ, gives you step-by-step tips: 1. Apply a volumizing or thickening spray on damp hair & finger dry hair to give voulme & a tousled look. 2. With a medium round brush, blow out bangs sweeping softly to desired side. 3. Touch up hair with 1 1/2" in barrel curling iron by taking large sections. Small sections will make a tighter curl instead of a wave. For short hair, use a flat iron to smooth sides & spike top. 4. Apply a shine serum to hands (use a very small amount otherwise you will make hair greasy), flip your head over (except for short tresses) & run your fingers through your hair. 5. Finish with a hair spray to hold style.

HOT Heels!

These boots are made for walking! Honey, when ya got to kick a dude to the side and/or walk out of a relationship, do it in style! Brian Atwood Leopard-print Haircalf Ankle Boots $980, www.saks.com. To make a comment, CLICK HERE!

HOT Topics!

Lord, why do we get ourselves in such fu*cked up situations? When I heard that not only did R&B singer, songwriter & producer The Dream allegedly dump his wife, singer/actress Christina Milian after 5 months of marriage and 9 days before the birth of their daugther as well as Christina claiming he tricked her into signing away her rights to alimony as she lay pregnant in bed...I was like, "That motherfu*ker this..." and ..."that motherfu*ker that.." Then I said, "Wait a minute...in love or not, who signs a legal document without a lawyer, or at the very least, a smart and trusted family member or friend?" Ladies, we've got to wise up and take care of ourselves. I don't care how much ya'll may love each other in that moment, believe in his love & devotion for you or how good the sex is, nothing is worth your peace of mind. Have a plan b, c & f, because you never know what can and will happen. I'm just saying. What would you choose...security or passion? They say that passion lasts for a moment and security lasts a lifetime. But honey, we all know that deeply stirring feeling or intense sexual desire when you are truly into someone. And that person can be so wrong for you in so many ways except when you guys are alone together. Damn! Then, there's that person who loves you and will do anything for you. Hey, as Babyface once sang, "...I'll pay your rent, I'll buy your clothes...soon as I get home from work...your faithful lover..." But, unfortunately, you don't feel any passion for him or her. So the question remains...what would you choose if faced with the choice of a person who can give you the world and the person who rocks your world?! A few friends and I tackled this question recently. Some opted for security, the others passion. I can tell you from experience, security is good but you'll thirst for the excitement of passion's kiss. And if you have passion, you'll want the comfort of security's blanket. I know some of you are thinking, "Why can't I have both?" If you're lucky to have both, enjoy it. For all others, I can only say do what works for you. Hey, life is short, why live with any regrets?! So, go with what brings you joy, but look at the big picture and not merely the moment. Because some things are only truly meant to be for a reason, season or lifetime. Choose wisely. I'm just saying. 6 things men are attracted to... 1. A genuine smile. 2. Charming personality. 3. Sense of humor. 4. A woman who takes care of herself - mind, body, appearance, & spirit. 5. A woman comfortable in her sensuality & sexuality. 6. Intelligence. Me treasuring myself on the white sand beaches of Turks & Caicos on the last days of my much needed vacation. Such a great way to remind me of what's important...my peace of mind.   Why is it that folks think they can feed you bullsh*t when you can smell their stench a mile away?! Honey, I just got back from my beautiful vacation on the islands of Turks & Caicos and was met with some nonsense like folks trying to pimp me! One, a guy was trying to sell me a pipe dream thinking that I would work my cute ass off for him and not profit. WTF?! I understand his business may be slow, but that ain't my problem or responsibility. Is he crazy?! LOL! Two, this chick wanted to benefit off my business without offering a damn thing! Again, WTF?! You must bring something to the equation other than ego. Because baby, if folks can't come to the table to match what you're offering or better, then why the hell are you even continuing to speak with him/her?! I'm just sayng! Remember if you know your worth, no one can knock you. And when those try to play you for a fool, you tell them to kiss your ass with a simple, "Thanks but no thanks." Then proceed to do you!

HOT Must Haves!

Giving good face: Pretty Hot Chick actress Meagan Good 5 Beauty Essentials For You Right Now! We Hotties must stick together in this beauty game. So here are my secrets to keeping my skin & teeth glowing and my hair in top condition! - Keep your skin pimple free with Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Gentle Scrub with aloe & chamomile, Clear Pore Oil Eliminating Astringent & Rapid Clear 2-in-1 Fight & Fade Gel. - Repair & protect your beloved hair with ApHogee Keratin 2 Minutes Reconstructor. I mix this with my moisturizing conditioner twice a month. - For a bright beautiful smile, Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster.

HOT Heels!

My new shoe lust! Jessica Simpson Wasima Leopard-print Mary Jane Platforms $97.95, (available at Macys & Nordstrom).

HOT Heels!

Love 'em! Nicholas Kirkwood (www.nicholaskirkwood.com).

HOT Heels!

I'm in love & lust! Disco Ball Gianmarco Lorenzo $2,795, www.gregorysshoes.com!

HOT Must Have!

A must have for a HOT glow! Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzing Blush $35!

Why don't you...

...surrender your inhibitions, for once.

...have a summer fling. No expectations. No regrets.

...realize that not everyone has to like you.

...be as sexy as you want to be.

...get over your "mistakes" & think of them as "learning opportunities".

...go on a vacation.

What's missing about your beauty today?

Is it a smile? Pretty thought? Wishing you where anywhere else? Bad hair day? Got a pimple? Just feeling one of those evil LSE (low self esteem days)?

Well honey, us Pretty Hot Chicks do have our moments. So let's not dwell on it, okay? Focus on something good like the sun, a funny notion, one or more of your great attributes and move on. Hey, we only get one life. Why waste any precious time on feeling blah when you can feel alright. The choice is yours.

HOT Hair Tool!

A Hot Chick Must Have! This flat iron from Sultra (Wicked Black: Wave & Straight One-Inch Iron), is essential for those sassy short tresses, tantalizing waves or glossy straight styles $185, www.sephora.com

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