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This past week in black celebrity fashion a python (faux or real) clutch has quickly become the ideal item to top off a look as seen on Amerie, Selita Ebanks, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Taraji P. Henson.

A python (re: snakeskin) clutch can be worn dressed up like Jada or dressed down like Amerie’s Stuart Weitzman clutch. So it is safe to say that the python clutch has become the Summer handbag? Between you and I, it is safe to say that python handbags are IN for the Summer. Here are ideal (re: affordable) python clutches to grab a look similar just like the ladies.

1. Nine West Leather snake clutch, $79.99 NINEWEST.COM 2. Jessica McClintock Metallic Python Frame Clutch, $38.00 MACYS.COM 3. Anna Vince python clutch with bow, £175.00 BROWNSFASHION.COM 4. Snake bow clutch, £18.00 TOPSHOP.COM 5. Tanner Krolle starla metallic python clutch, $1,175.00 ELUXURY.COM 6. Calvin Klein printed leather snakeskin moro clutch, $49.99 EBAY.COM

If you choose to wear this trend I recommend the faux style and not the real snakeskin style. You know it’s the faux style based on the price tag. So do you see yourself hopping onto this latest trend?

While you think of a response, allow me to introduce myself to you all. My name is Chi-Chi from celebrity entertainment news blog, Urban-Hoopla.com and Afro/Naija lifestyle blog, Feels Good 2 B Home. I’m honored to be apart of the MRS.GRAPEVINE.COM staff as its fashion contributor.

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Check out these candids of Beyonce getting her groove on as she cheers on hubby during a recent concert. Look at her taking the time to do the wifely duties. I bet she’s his number one fab.

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This is still one of my favorite songs and I have it in my ipod right now. This song was too grown for these kids, but it was the jam. These kids need a spanking, I believe the words are fast and mannish…I present 702 and Subway “This Little Game“…

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Subway & 702
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This second tune, is a grown folk jam, I don’t care how old they were when they recorded it, I still listen to it as if they were grown. Here’s subway with the slow jam “Fire”…

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Fire
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-Electronic Village - Chatting Over Cocktails - Ms Grapevine - Quick - Marcus LANGFORD - Cassandra - Danielle -Lisa C -Chocl8t - DP - Kreative Talk -MarvalusOne - Regina - LaShonda -AJ - Sharon - Invisible Woman -Believer 1964 - Dee - SJP - sHaE-sHae - Songs In the Key of Life - Hagar’s Daughter - freshandfab - Thembi

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I forgot to post that I would be out of town last week, but I’m back now, after a great trip despite the nightmare I had with the airlines. My flights were canceled Sunday and Monday, and delayed twice on top of that. I was originally scheduled to return home Sunday night, but didn’t arrive home until Tuesday 2:30 AM. I’m back for a short break then it’s on to Wisconsin for a family vacation. Even with the bad airport experience, and missing my husband and boys terribly, I still had a fun time with my best friends…

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Yeah, we finally get to see pictures of the baby. I thought he was going to keep this baby under wraps like Michael Jackson and Blanket. Who said the internet isn’t a good thing. You know someone is going to get F-I-R-E-D for releasing pictures of the baby, judging by the grainy pictures someone used their cellphone…

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My favorite Hollywood couple was seen having some QT during lunch in Los Angeles. I’m not sure how much they got with the paparazzi circling around, but I’m for one am happy to see pics of the beautiful couple. Checkout YBF for more exclusives pics of the couple. And move over Meagan Good, Nicole can rock them short shorts, too…

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I’ve been tagged by Quick to do a music meme, and also big thanks to Regina, SJP, Ada for the Share the Love award, which will be my next post. The rules to this tag is very simple:

1. Put your Music Player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT! After you’ve answered all of the questions, tag 3 other people and then let them know they’ve been tagged to do the MEME themselves!

1. IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
Cadillac on 22’s - David Banner (I know, don’t ask. All I can say is that I’m a southern girl. I hope Gina don’t read this.)

2. WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
I Know - Jay Z (It’s so true, I’m a little know it all)

3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Glamarous - Fergie

4. HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Let It Go - Keshia Cole (That should be my motto, just let it go)

5. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Party Like A Rockstar - Shop Boyz (This is too funny)

6. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Buy U A Drank - T Pain (That’s what friends are for)

7. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Don’t Stop the Music - Rihanna (It’s more like don’t stop the music only playing in her head, boy she’s special)

8. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS
All I - Jill Scott

9. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Gotta Go Gotta Leave - Vivian Green

10. WHAT IS 2+2?
Time of My Life - David Cook (Again, don’t ask)

11. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Best of Me - Chrisette Michelle (Awww, that worked out good.)

12. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
International Player’s Anthem (my husband downloaded that song)

13. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Superstar - Lupe Fiasco

14. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Bust It Baby - Neyo & Plies (I have to veto this one…that is certainly not my goal in life)

15. WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
How Do I Breathe - Mario

16. WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Teach Me - Musiq

17. WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
My love - Jill Scott (I’m already married)

18. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Lollipop - Lil Wayne (Oh! I hope not that wouldn’t be good)

19. WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Celibacy Blues - Jill Scott (That’s a big difference from #18)

20. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Clumsy - Fergie (But I don’t think it’s a big secret, everyone knows I am)

21. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
I Luv It - Young Jeezy

22. WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?
Big Girls Don’t Cry - Fergie

…MY TURN TO TAG: Regina, SJP, Ada, & Marvalus

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Sisters Kim and Kourtney promote their reality show in Monte Carlo, Monaco aboard a luxurious yacht. In today’s society looks and a nice body can go a long way in making a decent living. Her 15 minutes of fame has been extended and from the looks of it, she’ll get 15 minutes more. I don’t like how she came to fame, but I must admit she’s growing on me for some reason. Is she growing on you, too? For more pictures, check out Real Gossip 101.

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I know this is not news to you, but I never see Vanessa Bryant smiling. I don’t know if she’s just excited about the win or the post-season checks (ouch, that was mean), but here is picture of Kobe’s wife smiling. In her defense I wouldn’t smile much knowing my husband had an affair and was accused of rape for choking a young woman that was barely legal, but it’s all in the past, and maybe that’s why she’s smiling again. Life is good?…

Facial expressions can say so much with so little effort, are these three related or what? This is a cute picture, kids inherit everything including frowns and smirks. Isn’t this the cutest family picture?

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Since today is Father’s Day, I have to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad, and to my husband. I am blessed to have such wonderful men in my life to keep me grounded. This Sunday I will dedicate this song to my favorite men. I grew up with my mom, and she always spoke highly of my dad. Now, I know why, he’s deserving of all her admiration. He’s also a magnificent grampy-chuck, as Jadon would call him. My husband is the hardest working man I know, and he does it all for the family. He’s an exceptional father and husband, my sons look-up to him. This Sunday I dedicate Angie Stone…

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My choices this week are Teena Marie and Taylor Dane. Teena Marie has one of the best voices, and best voice control.

[Teena Marie - If I Were A Bell]

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Teena Marie
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[Taylor Dane - Love Will Lead You Back]

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Taylor Dane
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-Electronic Village - Chatting Over Cocktails - Ms Grapevine - Quick - Marcus LANGFORD - Cassandra - Danielle -Lisa C -Chocl8t - DP - Kreative Talk -MarvalusOne - Regina - LaShonda -AJ - Sharon - Invisible Woman -Believer 1964 - Dee - SJP - sHaE-sHae - Songs In the Key of Life - Hagar’s Daughter - freshandfab

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This song is the anthem for all women. This song should not be played after a break-up, or else the guy’s clothes may catch fire, and his breaks may go out in the car. I don’t know if I can classify this as a sad love song, but I had to play it before anyone else…

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Superwoman
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So this song is one of those sappy love songs, and when you’re in love it’s just a beautiful song, but after a break-up this is one of the worst songs on earth…

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Jagged Edge
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Last, but not least. I had a crush on this group, don’t tell anyone, but yes I was a Debarge fan. They had some serious love songs. Here’s one of my favorites…

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DeBarge
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 -Electronic Village - Chatting Over Cocktails - Ms Grapevine - Quick - Marcus LANGFORD - Cassandra - Danielle -Lisa C -Chocl8t - DP - Kreative Talk -MarvalusOne - Regina - LaShonda -AJ - Sharon - Invisible Woman -Believer 1964 - Dee - SJP - sHaE-sHae - Songs In the Key of Life - Hagar’s Daughter - freshandfab

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I like this song by Kirk Franklin it just puts me in a good mood no matter how I’m feeling. This Sunday, I am happy to be blessed with great family and friends. I am love from up above and all around.

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Brighter Day
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