Chic Style Evolution: Dawn “Dirty Money” Richards
Last modified on 2009-08-09 01:06:34 GMT. 2 comments. Top.
Coco beauty Dawn Richards didn’t let reality show drama hold down her evolution; she is a trendsetter. We were introduced to the New Orleans native via MTV’s Making The Band in 2005
through the group Danity Kane. Dawn had the look of an awkward teenager thrusted into the spotlight without personal style.
The damaged blonde hair, noise ring and neighborhood mall clothing truly wasn’t the business.
Fast-forward to the second album and you can see Dawn breaking from the cookie cutter look of most girl groups. She repaired her damaged tresses, went for a pulled together edgier look, bold accents with nails and accessories; her style was spot on to the trends of now. 
Now Ms. Dirty Money is simply HAUTE. On the season finale for MTB, Dawn debuted a hot short cut, a trendy denim look and the must have accessories of the season. She looked complete, confident and fashion forward; I AM in love.
From her to die for shoe selections, hipster fashion sense, and sheer confidence
Dawn you are MaxWell Magazine’s Style Evolution one to watch.
MaxWell’s 7-Step Celebrity Playbook
Last modified on 2009-09-23 03:10:25 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
Boy do I love drama and nothing screams drama more than a messy celebrity. There is a lot to learn from those who we consider famous, which prompted me to put together my celebrity playbook. If I’m honest, I too have dreams of a champagne lifestyle and caviar coin and what better way to learn than from those already there.
I present to you MaxWell’s 7-Step Celebrity Playbook:
1. Create A Scandal
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A secret lovechild, a forbidden romance, a new do, we know the headlines and the people they are attached to and this is celebrity gold. Creating a buzz around yourself and your projects almost always garners success. Although we generally want to bury our heads in the sand when something scandalous happens, when you’re on your grind for stardom you want this kind of juicy drama.
2. Good or Bad, Keep Your Name In The Press
How is your adoring public supposed to know that you have something going on if they can’t read or hear about it? You goal is to get media coverage, which then creates hysteria. Keeping your name on the lips of all is the most difficult step, but it’s also the most necessary. To complete step two, refer to step 1.
3. Always Be Paparazzi Ready
Have you ever made a quick run to the corner store with your headscarf and house shoes? Maybe you are going to the gym and decided to wear that t-shirt with the weave glue stains. To you I say, Bitch gets it together! There should NEVER be a moment where “they” catch you off your A game. I stay in lipgloss and heels for my gallon of milk runs and you should to. This also applies to the fellas. If you insist on wearing white tees, sneakers, and fitteds make sure they are pristine. This leads me to rule number four personal grooming.
4. Appearance Defines Your Success 
Your appearance is the only first impression that matters. Before people hear your idea, or read your proposal they see you. Dirty nails, unruly hairdos, ill-fitting clothes, stinky breath and body are all no-nos for anyone looking for icon status. Say what you want about Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, but honey chile stay fresh and pulled together.
5. Diversify Your Portfolio
You like music and that’s nice; use it as a platform to transcend to the mix level. We love 50 Cent for his musical efforts, but his Vitamin Water deal skyrocketed my to Forbes top earners list. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is currently releasing a serious of books, he also has a stake in a sports bar and NBA team. His wifey has a clothing line, endorsements, music, film and the list for Ms. B goes on. You can perform on a smaller skills; I have this website, an online store, MaxWell merchandise and MaxWell TV. Where there is a will there is a way.
6.Create a Trend
We look at SoulaBoy now and laugh be this youngin created a trend that went WORLDWIDE in turn making him a self-made multi-millionaire before he was 18. Now we all can’t superman that hoe, but we surely can influence those around us. They say a star is born and not created and if you don’t have the finesse to influence the lifestyles of those around you, what are you really doing? Want a starting point create a catch phrase, ‘I’m clisp; clean and crisp!”
7. Find a Friend
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If all else fails, although the road to the top can be harder, find the next thing smoking and grab on. Kim K did it, Farnsworth Bentley did it, Amber Rose did it, and you get the idea.
I Love The Kardashian Sisters, Do You?
Last modified on 2009-07-27 20:59:22 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
I love a rags to riches story and there is not one greater than the Kardasdian sisters. You have the head woman in charge Kimberly Kardasdian; this chick is on her grind. She turned a relationship with Brandy’s brother into a 
multimillion-dollar empire. Granted they came from some money through their celebrity attorney daddy, but we all know her taking the D bought that Bentley. They have a successful clothing boutique, a popular reality show with several marketing contracts. 
Ms. Kimberley has a perfume, hosts parties and she was able to parlay her big butt and a smile into a new fitness empire.
The other two sisters, yes I know their names but who cares, have been able to ride Kim’s success and they too have found fame in the process. This coming season they will have their own reality show right here in my hometown of Miami and that is awesome.
I was trolling online the other day and found that in addition to the fitness DVDs, Kim and Khole have a weight loss system called Quick Time found at QTdiet.com in the same vain of Hydroxycut. 
I love people who use what they got to get what they and no people have done it better than the Kardashians. Who doesn’t love women that are trendy, sexy and smart?
For today’s tea, have you been able to parlay a jumpoff into Gucci? What do you think of the Kardashians?
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Amber Rose Is An Imposter, But Is It Ok?
Last modified on 2009-07-27 20:09:47 GMT. 5 comments. Top.
Today I want to talk about the glory that is Amber Rose. I had the opportunity to meet her on the scene in Philadelphia and I must congratulate the transformation. The statuesque like stance, the flawless skin and her signature blonde Philly fade makes her a force to be reckoned with.
Through my interactions, I’ve always known her to be gay but her introduction to the world presented her as the sex siren trophy chick to hip-hop mega star Kanye West. 
I understand the hustle. You have the opportunity to meet a person who can change your life. You’re in a relationship with loser and you want more. Mr. Hip-Hop promises riches beyond your wildest dreams and all you have to do is fuck what you like and know and be my girl.
There is a difference between someone being bisexual and someone faking for fame, and when I think of Amber and her crafted image I wonder if that is the case. If you read the rag mags, you’ve heard of her scorned lover Tiffany and her trysts with her stripper friends and the never ending rumors of Kanye’s sexuality and it makes you wonder are these two for real?
As a woman you learn to use your sexuality to advance your agenda and that’s not my issue. My bigger concern is people playing with their sexuality and treating being gay as joke. I’ve never been a flag-waving lesbian but as a group, we are at a pivotal point for gay rights. With people treating it like a trend it surely minimizes the strides we can make. In recent years, being a chick that kisses chicks has become super cool. It makes you edgy and racy and people have been dipping in and of the life like a swim in the pool. 
It annoys me she and others in Hollywood lie about who they are. It annoys me that people take the movement for equality for the GLBT community as joke, and on a deeper level I don’t understand bisexuals.
For today’s tea, I ponder the questions is it progressive to still be closeted in 2009 and is it ok to fake the funk for the advancement of fame?
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Last modified on 2009-07-27 20:05:53 GMT. 2 comments. Top.
I love crazy ass Frankie as much as the next person, but really I think its time for an intervention, Chris Henson style. If we breakdown exhibit A there are several things that warrant a point of pause: 1. The snake skinish knee highboots. Now sistah girl this went out in the early 90’s with groups like Envogue and SWV. 2. The all jeans outfit. I’ve never been a fan of all-in-one anything but this ish right here takes the cake. And to top it off the denim doesn’t match. 3. The post-treatment hand bloat. Everyone with a Ms. Frankie in their family knows what I’m referring to. 4. The Purple Rain Sheer top. No need to elaborate. I won’t dare to comment on the "Young Love" display because there aren’t enough characters allowed to get in. Hilary says, "It takes a village," and I’m going to do my part by calling Mr. Henson ASAP. What Yall think of this Suga, Honey Nice Tea!
I Think It’s Time For An Intervention
Me and My Son Are Best Friends
Last modified on 2009-07-27 20:06:21 GMT. 1 comment. Top.
Seeing Solange and her son had me thinking about my relationship with my mother. They seem so close; partly because of the era and her age, but it has me thinking is this boy too grown acting? Granted we only get glimpses of their relationship splashed across the blogs and magazines but this is no normal toddler. My mother and I are close, we share stories about our lives and experiences and I’m fortunate to able to learn from her mistakes, but there is a clear distention between who is the child and who is the parent. I don’t get that from these two.
Lil’ Daniel is pimped for propaganda and globe-trotted from location to location; does he know his ABC’s? Can he
read? 
In our current society lots of importances is placed on friendship verses parenting and its something that should be discussed. With kids killing kids, doing drugs, robbing and the like, if mommy and daddy were parenting instead of socializing things may be different.
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