Kirstie Alley On The Catwalk for Spring Fashion Week 2012

The 'once again' newly svelte 60 year old Kirstie Alley donned the catwalk yesterday in New York city for Malaysian designer Zang Toi during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center.  Toi left Malaysia at the age of 18 to pursue his passion for creating couture, landing in Toronto first and then settling down in New York where he went to design school.  His modernistic styles seem to be infused with hints of the far east.  I totally appreciate diversity where haute couture is concerned but seriously don't know that I'm feeling a vibe on what Alley wore for his show maybe due to the fact that in my opinion, the piece does not scream "SPRING!!!" but rather seems to be saying, "Look at me, I'm a Disney Princess!".  Kirstie looks fab regardless and major kudos to the beyond middle aged mama for slimming down.  I think this is a much better approach on her part in comparison to the stint she pulled five years ago on Oprah when she set herself up for public scrutiny by wearing a bikini after dropping a few lbs!  

         
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A Farewell To Oprah....

For the past twenty five years, we have been graced with her presence for one hour each and every day.  Some of us even went the lengths of making sure to DVR or TIVO her show in an effort not to miss an episode!   Sadly for those of us avid followers, yesterday was the end of an era as talk show queen Opray Winfrey bid us a sweet farewell...

When I reflect on the years I've watched Oprah, I can't help but think of the ridicule she's endured for her ever fluctuating weight being under the constant scrutiny of the watchful public eye & at the same time, I look to her with complete admiration for the fact that she never lost her sense of style amidst the backlash of the hounding paparazzi.

It's true she has had her ups and downs in regards to weight, but she has never wavered in keeping up with fashion trends.  Oprah showed us that how we perceive ourselves, is more than likely going to reflect on how people perceive us & in spite of her struggles, she continued to maintain an air of class and kept her 'swagga' on at high levels & at all times! 

Random Fact: One of Oprah's most favorite fashion designers is Ralph Lauren. 

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