Chanel the Southern Belle



Today I FINALLY had the chance to interview Chanel Iman for a new website launching in the new year called www.Modelinia.com
We have been planning this for months but her schedule as a the model of the moment is brutal. Luckily we figured out a time and the stars aligned.

I had the idea to interview her with Justin because they have been friends for a while now and she has been wearing his pieces since she hit the big time.

We met at Justin's home and conducted one of the most hysterical interviews I have ever done.
She is a spit fire and pairing her with Justin was simply trouble.

She let us know that she had a rap about herself that started off:
May name is Chanel
I'm a Southern Belle!

After that she and Justin created an entire song we caught on tape.
I was not prepared for such a hip hop model showdown.

You will have to wait till the site launches to learn more (and Chanel has MAJOR news about a new contract)
but for now here is a picture of us after their first rap session.
Enjoy.

OH! And check out Chanel's youtube channel-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEwS1GiVIec&channel=CHANELIMANTV

Justin's Couture Kick Off














Last Friday on a very wet evening, Justin had a bash 1) to celebrate his Ecco Domani win 2) to launch his first couture collection of jewelry.

Held at Cipriani on 23rd Street, all the gang showed up to support including Chanel Iman, Lindsay Price (from Lipstick Jungle YAY!) and Justin's parents and brother.
Rod brought a special guest, Flat Stanley who even got his picture taken by Patrick McMullan!

The collection was presented on synchronized dancers doing high kicks. Needless to say I nearly jumped in formation.

We partied till 11pm then I headed with the French kids to Florent for a last supper at one of the Meat Packing Districts most iconic spots, closing soon because of high rents. We all almost shed a tear.

Then we headed to Lotus for Justin's after party where we met up with Amanda and a gaggle of drag queens and club kids ready to get on down.

I could go on and on but you can check out my piece on NYT blog here for more of the dirt:
http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/line-dancing/

Oh and how do you like my new glasses? Yes, they really are prescription!