Yes that is coral, replacing the need for a fork, spork, chopsticks or eating utensil of any kind.

Photo: FLBL

“Artistic expression is invaluable to me in all walks of my career and I am so excited to continue to develop this path along such an amazing team at Next Model Management. I feel right at home working with people who have worked beside such creative forces in the world,” Knowles told Vogue UK.

And to commemorate Solange’s style evolution, let’s take a look back at this fashionable little gem from 2008, “Sandcastle Disco”:

Photo: The Cut

Andrea Carter Bowman shot Lottie-Dottie and it’s evident that while she still has a ways to go, there’s more than enough clay to mold into a genuine supermodel. This first shot is all we need to get our pulses racing.

The video is pretty much it’s own fashion and beauty editorial. (You can see a glimpse of her Dazed & Confused cover)  The theme reminds of an old school amazing summer party that we wish we were invited to. If you look cloesly enough you can spot of of our fave NYC personalities as well.

Photo: The Urban Daily

His own line LVRS is slated to launch this fall, with 100 limited edition hats already sold. It will be a unisex collection of hats, blazers “and stuff”. Should be pretty dope. See what’s on his mind as he opens up to Style.com, and the sweet threads he’s kicking now.

Photo: Interview

“I can pull off anything; I have the height and the attitude. The only thing I can’t wear is a leotard, but I can wear anything else.”

Let’s see, we have:

- Michael Kors celebrating his three decades at Bergdorf Goodman, along with live performances and their “BG Best in Show,” featuring designers such as Joseph Altuzarra, Reem Acra and Pamella Roland trotting down the runway with their dogs

- Live performances from Kelly Rowland and Joss Stone at Macy’s Herald Square, with appearances by Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Roy and Amar’e Stoudemire

- Rachel Zoe and Erin Wasson will show face at Bloomingdale’s

- Jade Jagger will launch her new jewelry line at Henri Bendel’s

- Lord & Taylor will have Solange Knowles on the turntables and an appearance by Ivanka Trump

- Saks Fifth Ave will feature appearances by the inimitable Tilda Swinton with Pringle of Scotland designer Alistair Carr and Central Saint Martins professor/Kanye West mentor Louise Wilson, while Ne-Yo performs and signs hats

This is just a small sampling of the hundreds of  events listed on FNO’s website and you can filter through all of them by neighborhood, category or specialty. FNO also has an iPhone/Android app to help you plan your itinerary on the go thus ensuring this year you can make as many regrettable, booze-induced purchases as possible. [WWD]

- Lindsay‘s having fun again! If fun construes drunk-crying, sloppily clawing at a curtain and screaming about being deserted by your friends. Which, last time I checked, it does. [Gawker]

- And speaking of amazing crazy people, Mariah Carey‘s back! Making her first public appearance post-baby, Mimi took to — where else — HSN to talk about how hard pregnancy was (47 months!), push around the camera crew, debut her new British accent and trot Nick Cannon out for the lambs, while babbling about her wares some intern briefed her on seconds before air.

Luca Luca‘s Spring 2011 collection was quite pretty and sophisticated, with a light air of romance. Though nothing truly excited, it was a solid show with many wearable pieces.

Keep reading for a runway review.

Raul Melgoza presented his flouncy blouses and simple but chic dresses in a palette of mostly  pink, grey and white, with an occasional blue or yellow thrown in for good measure.

Front row gawkers, Solange and Deborah Cox, who I thought wasn’t supposed to be there (anyone?) seemed to approve as the parade of daywear stomped by.

There were a few missteps, particularly in two pairs of unflattering floral print pants that shouldn’t be seen on anyone with hips.

Overall, it was a pleasant collection perfect for a lady not afraid to show a little leg or a lot of collar bone.

Who better than to vibe with today than Theophilus London? Get back in the swing of things as Theophilus shares his two step in his new video for “Hey Wonderful,” off the I Want You mixtape. Oh yeah, and if the track sounds familiar, you can thank Stevie Wonder for that. Thoephilus borrowed the instrumentals from “Love Light In Flight.”

LINK LOVE:Video Premiere: “Hey Wonderful”

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Rimmel London signed on three new faces to star in its campaigns this year: Zooey Deschanel, Solange Knowles, and model Alejandra Ramos Munoz.LINK LOVE: WWD

Check out an exclusive Solange Knowles interview and photoshoot with Honeymag.com.

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For everyone out there that ever spent a buck too many on hair products or cuts, Solange has some words of wisdom, chop it off! Ms. Knowles says that she gives her head of hair a nice refresher every couple of years. “I just need to kind of start over and liberate myself and feel empowered. I feel like so many women put so much of their power in their hair, and I was succumbing to that — like, spending so much time and money and energy on my hair.”

Not sure I can deny spending some time on my locks, and I’m sure a lot of you can’t either. But chopping it all off to solve the problem? You won’t find me with a pair of scissors anytime soon.

LINKAGE: NYMag

I headed over to the last Jelly Pool Party of the summer yesterday with Alyssa and Jamie from Love Brigade to see friends play dodgeball, and watch Grizzly Bear.   I had heard of Grizzly Bear, but I had never seen them. I was pleasantly surprised by their live show, and I think Mischa Barton, Solange Knowles (or is that Beyonce?), and Jay-Z all were too. The lines were crazy long, and people were trying to jump the fences (one girl ate shit and fell flat on her face), but overall, everyone seemed to be in to the beautiful weather and awesome music. Check out Grizzly Bear on their site, and see photo evidence of the whole day (and after party) by Nicky Digital. Sundays are fundays!

We sat down with Jeff, Ayad, and Ian of Passion Pit to rattle off a few questions before their set, and found out everything you really wanted to know:

Fashion Indie: So rumor has it you guys are sponsored by Marc Jacobs?

Passion Pit (looking shocked): No, we’d like to be sponsored by some dorky stuff (Ayad).

Manager- Marc Jacobs may be sending them some free stuff.

Ian- Usually what happens is that we endorse something, and then we get free stuff, like instruments.

Fashion Indie: Who is the most fashion-conscious member of your band?

PP: (Disagreement) Ian thinks he’s the most fashionable but Jeff and Ayad agree that it’s Mike.  Mike took a fashion class, which is where the name Passion Pit originated from. Fashion Indie agrees that it is most likely Mike.

FI: Cobra Starship did a collaboration with Leighton Meester (who we actually had to explain to the guys that she was from Gossip Girl, they had no idea who she was).  If you could do a collaboration with a celebrity, who would it be?

PP: Beyonce.

Jeff- No Solange.

Manager- …you probably could do that.

Ayad- We should stick with the original.

Jeff- Yeah, we might as well reach for the sky.

FI: Have you guys seen the movie Bruno? (No, not yet). If he were to style your next photo shoot, would it be the full velcro suit? Or the kilt with angel wings from the MTV VMAs?

PP: Neither, the banana hammock

FI: If you were to do a collaboration product or line with Diesel, what would it be?

PP (after some muttering, something about not liking the pricing too much, I think):

Ayad- I’d do more stuff for broad shouldered, shorter guys. (Clearly making reference to his stature).

FI: Alright, last question; who had better style as a TV father figure, Mike Brady or Bill Cosby?

PP (In up-roaring agreement): Bill Cosby, he had a bad ass sweater collection.

Passion Pit put on a killer performance. Corey is uploading videos to the Fashion Indie Youtube channel as I type! Check out more photos from their performance on Cult

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Sister Solange decided to take camel-toe to a whole new level during San Francisco’s Gay Pride Parade and show off her horse-hoof. It’s either that or her obsession with Twilight got so severe that she needed to give her crotch fangs. Either way, the Power Ranger suit has got to go. 

Thanks dlisted!

Solange Knowles stars alongside AnnaLynne McCord, Sophia Bush, Joel Madden, Brody Jenner, Cody Linley, and Bow Wow in new ads for juniors line Op.

LINKAGE: NY Mag via WWD

Sisters Beyonce and Solange Knowles put on their best sailor outfits and strike sexy poses in this new ad for Japanese handbag designer Samantha Thavasa.

The nautical-themed ads will appear in Samantha Thavasa’s 117 shops nationwide in Japan.

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton previously was the spokesperson for the Thavasa brand.

Via Just Jared

Thanks Jezebel! 

Spend less time trying to create a trend, Fad Hatter, and more time looking at yourself in the mirror before stepping outside.

Unfortunately Hayden didn't have time to run home and change after shooting an episode of Heroes. Spoiler Alert!!! The "Heroes" finally get lame costumes to fight crime in.

Let me show you Derelicte. It is a fashion, a way of life inspired by the very homeless, the vagrants, the crack whores that make this wonderful city so unique.

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Poor Solange, So young and impressionable. Whoever told her those shoes were a good idea should be shot. She was doing so well too. Her make-up and dress look great, but those hooves on her feet make me want to puke. Her feet look like a hippie’s “all natural” crotch. Solange, fire your stylist or atleast straighten her out or something, because this was not so hot.

Thanks Just Jared for the goods! 

Okay, so maybe the bow on the nails above is a little much, but you have to admit the polka dots are great! Polka dots on nails is an epidemic. The innovative trend is a widespread statement, let’s face it, we love it! With the perfect color collaboration, polka dots on your nails could look absolutely perfect when paired with any ensemble. Just ask Solange!

Solange Knowles

Jenna Jameson

So I can’t say I’ve ever done this before..but after careful consideration, I may have to! Recently we’ve picked up on a new trend; alternating black&white nails. Trust me, this won’t work if you try to experiment with outlandish colors that don’t match; it would be a mess waiting to happen. Please stick to the blacks and whites! As you can see from Ms. Jameson and Solange it’s clearly a trend worth trying.

Solange Knowles is done taking the back seat to Beyonce. Little sis is set to be the “ambassador” for Armani jeans. Translation? Solange will be showing off her modeling skills in the new ad campaign for the famous company. Giorgio’s advocating for Solange all the way to the photo shoot.

“Armani Jeans expresses my vision of a young, independent, casual lifestyle with a strong and cool, fashion sensibility. Solange epitomises this style perfectly and brings to it that swing so evident in her new single, I Decided”

Though she’s following in Beyonce’s footsteps, (Even to Armani), I’m sure she’ll be able to create her own spotlight. Come on Solange, you can do it!