Stylin’ Chick of the Week

This week was a close one, decided by a single vote. And the winner is . . . 

Kelly Rowland at the London premiere for "Valkyrie." Photo: Zimbio.com

Despite being only 27 years old, Kelly Rowland can be considered a music industry verteran. As an original member of Destiny’s Child, she’s been helping set fashion trends among teens and young women for over a decade.

From rocking Miss Tina’s sequined originals to oozing sophistication in Versace, Kelly’s style has been upgraded throughout the years.

This week she confirmed that she’d be getting new management, and severing ties with Mathew Knowles’s Music World Entertainment group in regards to her solo career. 

Wonder if this means a drastic image change? Will Kelly join Rihanna in the bad girl’s club? S&P will definitely be on style watch.

Steals & Deals

If you plan to do some shopping this weekend, make sure you get the most bang for your buck. Check out Stylin’ & Profilin’s weekly round-up of in-store and online sales, promotions and special offers.

Time to get your shop on:

ALDO: Free shipping with JAN09FS promo code

Ann Taylor LOFT: Take an extra 50% off on sale items

Arden B: Get an additional 50% off

Banana Republic: Get an extra 30% off with SAVE30 promo code

Forever21: Women’s sale

Gap: Spring must-haves; Get 25 % sale items with FINAL promo code

J.Jill: Take 25% off select styles

Kiyonna.com: 25% off already reduced items

Kohls: Save an extra 20% with KCSAVE20 promo code

Lane Bryant: End-of-season clearance

Macy’s: 50-75% off coat clearance

Victoria’s Secret: Up to 75% off on clearance boots and shoes

New York & Company: Take 30% off your entire purchase

Nordstroms: 60% off or more with final clearance

Old Navy: Clearance sale from $1.99 and up

On.Us.Tees: 10% off all t-shirts with ONUSHEART promo code

ShopBop.com: Top sale picks under $100

Steve Madden: Take an additional 30% off clearance sale

The Stylish Vote

Celebrities turned on the glam at various events throughout the last week. Whether in D.C. welcoming the country’s first African-American president, in London posing for the paparazzi — or chumming it up with fellow thespians in Aspen, these ladies rocked it.

Check out this week’s nominees and vote for your favorite (click on links below for an enlarged view):

Photos: TheYBF.com, Zimbio.com, ConcreteLoop.com

1) Paula Patton at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

2) Kelly Rowland at the London film premiere for “Valkyrie.”

3) Tracie Ellis Ross at The Huffington Post’s Pre-Inaugural Ball in D.C.

 

***UPDATE*** The poll is now closed.  Check out this Friday’s blog post to see who won.

Stylin’ Giveaway for Valentine’s Day

**UPDATE** CONGRATULATIONS to S&P reader Michelle Hudak from Cleveland, Ohio. She has won the contest!!!

S&P Tip: A budget stylista LOVES free stuff!

Stylin’ & Profilin’ has teamed up with CareerBags.com for a gift giveaway that’s perfect for this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Since this is a style blog, fashionistas will have to put their know-how to the test, because it’s pop quiz time!

The Prize: Veronica London Laptop Tote, retail value: $140 (click image to enlarge).

CONTEST IS NOW  CLOSED. 

The Questions:

1) Who won the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) award for Top Menswear Designer in 2004? 

ANSWER: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

2) Name one of the four African-American models who appeared on the July 2008 cover of Vogue Italia.

ANSWER: Liya Kebede, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn or Naomi Campbell

3) Who was the winner of season one of Bravo’s reality TV series “Project Runway”?

ANSWER: Jay McCarroll

4) Which designer was Michelle Obama wearing the night her husband won the U.S. presidential election?

ANSWER: Narciso Rodriguez

5) Who was Stylin’ & Profilin’s first Stylin’ Chick of the Week?

ANSWER: Iman

6) Which actress starred in the Lifetime Movie Channel’s bio-pic that chronicled the life of fashion icon Coco Chanel?

ANSWER: Shirley MacLaine or Barbara Bobulova

7) Who was the first African-American model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue?

ANSWER: Tyra Banks

8) What was the name of the ill-fated restaurant chain opened by a group of popular supermodels in 1995?

ANSWER: Fashion Cafe

And after you’re done, check out CareerBag.com’s blog “Laptop Bag Lifeline.” It’s for stylistas looking for tips on how to keep it professional, stylish and organized.