Yes more NY updates from the Flair Girls!!

Chundria and Nekia Nichelle bring you more Flair fabu from NY. Clubbin' hotness in the 40/40, more restaraunt reviews and some Times Square Flair.

The ladies hit up the very famous Mr. Chow.




Here's their review...

Ambiance- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle say that Mr. Chow was "A fine dining experience that everyone deserves to enjoy"
Food- Cundria & Nekia Nichelle agree. "Top of line chinese cuisine at its best"
Drinks- "You have to try the Sparkling Wine Mojito! To die for!"
Waitstaff- "On point, they do not miss a second of making sure that you are satisfied," Nekia Nichelle says.

Times Square: Lights, lights and more lights




Chundria & Nekia Nichelle on Times Square. " Beautiful Lights, makes you feel like you are a movie star BUT too thick of a crowd to really bask in the moment."

Chundria was ruff ridin' brought some Flair to Times Square!! Where you at Nekia Nichelle?

Ta Cocina Restaraunt and Bar:
The girls stopped by Ta Cocina for some great authentic Mexican food. Nothing like it!! Yum..

Amibence & Food - Chundria & Nekia Nichelle say it's a "Great place to take 50 first dates"
"Mexican food you will never forget" Chundria still wants more fajitas after 3 hours.
Drinks- "Margarita tasted so authentic that I felt like I was in Mexico," Nekia said.





The 40/40 club found its Flair!









Proof positive that Chundria and Nekia Nichelle were "Sexy in the City".

Toffee Twins & More NY Fabu!!

So of course, Chundria and Nekia Nichelle, made their way onto the NY party scene. Fun times!! Check the album...

Cute & comfy!!


Sipping to life!!








Checking the scene!!







Chundria getting her salsa on with a local. Work it girl!!









Chudria's feet are hurting in da club. We all know how that feels.









Nekia Nichelle giving her feet some much needed rest as well.








Check the pedi's on the last two pics. I told you ladies. You must be on point with the sandi-pedi. I don't want to hear it!! We are just getting started more NY updates coming soon.

Flair Girls "Sexy In the City" Review

The Toffee twins, Nekia Nichelle and Chundria, have been shopping, sight seeing, dining and clubbin fabu in NY. Here are a few of their reviews with more NY goodies to come!!

Taste Restaurant and Wine Bar:
Ambiance- Both Chundria & Nekia Nichelle agree "The decor is beautiful! The outside brings you in." / "Taste is owned by Eli Zabar who also owns several other businesses on the corner of 3rd Ave & 80th; including, an ice cream shop, bakery, market, and winery"

Food-"Very creative meals"/ "Goat cheese and spinach omelet was too rich but the staff was delightful to satisfy me with a decadent plate of French Toast," Chundria said.

Waitstaff- "Most were on their job but one in particular was dying for a break"



Got to be an aphrodisiac!



Pastis French Bistro:
Ambiance- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle loved the Sex in the City hotspot. "French antique decor made us feel like we are in Paris" / "Lived up to our expectations"

Food- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle agree that it's "A place that everybody who is anybody talks about" / "The pancakes are thick as tires, you will be sure to get full from one bite"

Waitstaff- "Excellent!"/ "Warm & Friendly" / "Waiter was pleased to accommodate us. He was even excited to snap a photo of us" The toffee twins give the waitstaff a thumbs up.






Pastis has aslo been featured a few times in the "Sex and the City" series. So fitting. Delish!!

Shopping/ 34th St & Broadway:
Ambiance- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle were true fashionistas on 34th and Broadway. "A real life zoo"/ "Lots of: street vendors, tourist, stores, cabs, food, and PEOPLE" / "Be prepared when you decide to venture to 34th & Broadway. Although you will find what you are looking for, make sure you go with some patience"





Cleopatra's Needle:
Ambiance- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle were both loving the mellow atmosphere. "Quaint and quiet with sultry sounds of live jazz"

Food- "Seafood combo was fresh and filling" says Nekia Nichelle. Chundria chose the Spinach Lasagna which she stated had "fresh vegetables however the lasagna could have used some additional seasoning"

Waitstaff- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle agreed that the "Waitress was nice but a little off however the friendly owners compensated for her mishaps."



Courtyard by Marriott:Ambiance- Chundria Nekia Nichelle "Very peaceful hotel inside and out"/ "Located in a safe area"

Food- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle were pleased with the plethora of eats provided by the hotel. "Hotel provides many options if you are hungry. They have a full service restaurant, bar, small convenient stand (with snacks), and a market around the corner"

Amenities- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle got their relaxtion on. "Workout facility, sauna, pool, spa, and much more at your disposal to enhance your stay"



Staff- he ladies agree "Staff was extremely friendly! Although there was a little mishap with the incidentals policy, but they quickly fixed their error and made sure they accommodated us until the last day of our stay"
****NOTE: If you check into any hotel make sure you are clear on the policy for incidentals work.

Flair First - Local Event, Huge Headliner

I am a student at DePaul University so I got the inside scoop on this one. N.E.R.D (Pharell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley) will be performing at Fest Reverie 09 at DePaul University on May 29. This year Fest is presented by Apple Store for Education, Ford, and the DePaul Activities Board. Past acts have included Common and The Roots.

Opening for N.E.R.D is the pop-band hellogoodbye and indy-pop artist Ingrid Michaelson.


The Fest is for Depaul University students only. Sorry N.E.R.D fans, but Flair will definitely keep you posted on any after parties.

N.E.R.D in Chicago May 29. You heard it from Flair First!!

I hope they perform 'Sooner or Later' off of their 'Seeing Sounds' album. Song? Hot!
Video? Hotter! Anthem for the state of America right now. Chris Cornell is the opening act on this vid! Check it out!

Sooner Or Later @ Yahoo! Video

Chrisette Michelle

So I know that I am constantly craving new music. Well not just new music, but GOOD music. There is nothing like listening to a real love song or a song's lyrics and composition that seem to whisper to your soul; pure, substantial, memorable.

Flair would like to put the spotlight on an artist who's music encompasses all of these things. In line with Etta James, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, our generation has Chrisette Michelle.


In the follow up to her debut album 'I Am', Michelle's second solo album 'Epiphany' debut at no. 1, on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 83,000 copies the first week. The daughter of a deacon father and choir director mother, Chrisette's vocal range is soulful, melodic and intoxicating. The title track from the album 'Epiphany' is blazing and getting continuos airplay.

Go get the album!! No questions. It is unbelievable and heartful from a young woman who just embodies raw talent. Here's the official video for 'Epiphany'.

Chrisette Michele - Epiphany
Uploaded by UniversalMusicGroup. - See the latest featured music videos.

Miss Rhi Rhi

The young starlet that is Miss Rihanna has been under the microscope these days as she is undoubtedly dealing with alot in her life. On a lighter not, paving the way to be the next fashion icon is not out of her reach. She always manages to look super gorgeous. She was seen leaving her good friend Kanye West's Manhattan dwelling in this sexy frock. Am I the only one loving the bouffant? So 60s retro. It is beautiful chaos!!

Memorial Day Treats

Ok so everyone knows that Memorial Day kicks off the summer. What do we expect? Barbeques and more barbeques. Of course there will be the essentials - chicken, ribs, burgers, hotdogs, spaghetti, potato salad, yada, yada, yada. How about throwing some fruit and veggies on the grill too. It's simple! It's healthy! It's tastey!

So you're ready to grill some fruit. Flair wants to give you a few tips for your Memorial day cookout. Fruits such as pineapples, pears, plums, and apples are hard textured fruits and very easy to grill. However, grilling soft fruits like bananas, mangos, peaches and papayas requires a bit more attention. They will turn to mush if overcooked. Softer fruits only need to be heated which can take less than 10 seconds. To prevent the fruit from sticking to the grill, you can baste the fruit with melted butter, a non-stick vegetable oil or marinade. If you want to add a burst of flavor marinating your fruit, hard or soft, is the key. The best marinade would probably be the puree' of the fruit itself with a hint of lemon juice.

However, bottled puree's can also be purchased at the market or grocery store. Brushing your fruit with your chosen marinade while it's still on the grill adds to the flavor as well. So you've decided to grill peaches,eh? Buy a few at the market, rinse them thouroughly, cut them in half, remove the pit, marinade them and grill for a few seconds. Voila!! To really give them a flavor boost, try drizzling honey on them...yum! How about fruit-kabobs? You can place the smaller pieces of fruit on skewers while the larger pieces remain on the grill. Satisfy your pallet by pairing your delicious grilled fruit with grilled chicken breasts. The herbs and spices of the chicken blended with the sweetness of the fruit will not disappoint. Trust me! The doctor always said eat your fruits AND vegetables, so don't forget those. Season up your veggies with lemon pepper and garlic salt. Adding seasonings like red pepper or Mrs. Dash Extra Spicey Seasoning Blend can give your veggies a spicey kick. Be sure to put vegetable oil over them and add thyme leaves, rosemary leaves or both on the skewers along with the vegetables to really give it a taste of fabulousness. It's whatever you like. Go ahead get to grilling. Adding fruits and veggies will add FLAIR to your memorial day menu. Grill fabu!!

FlairTV would like to wish everyone a safe Memorial Day!! Happy eating!

Lisa Raye Out Shopping

Chicago's own LisaRaye McCoy was spotted out shopping on Saturday at Longmi Lashes in Beverly Hills and of course rocking her signature color and an eclectic Prada bag.
Photo from http://theybf.com












Check out Chundria and Nekia Nichelle interviewing LisaRaye on the red carpet at the 'Rockin' 4 Barack' gala back in January of this year. She shared her thoughts on President Barack Obama 13 days before his inauguration.

Halle Berry's Shortcomings

So we all know that the 42 year old, oscar winning (for Monster's Ball), picture of perfection that is Miss Halle Berry is not only talented and gorgeous, but a style icon. Halle has been setting trends for years. Remember back in the day when everyone wanted to rock the Halle cut? Here let me refresh your memory.


Well Halle has brought the short-do back. She was seen coming out of the Marriot Hotel on May 22 in California with this cute cut. Gotta love Halle. Fabu per usual!!

Flair Girls "Sexy In The City"

The Flair Girls are doing it fabu in NY. Keep updated on what their doing by following them on twitter.com/flairtv. Check Chundria and Nekia Nichelle dining in Soho! Salad and omlet Flair!!!


The girls are dining at the Cupping Room Cafe in Soho.

Cupping Room Review:
Ambiance- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle "Old decor but trendy style, along with pleasant waitstaff and upscale patrons."
Food- Chundria & Nekia Nichelle "Delicious! Omelette's were great......pricey but great"

Celebrity Birthdays! May 22

English beauty and model icon Naomi Campbell turns 39 today.



R&B crooner's Donell Jones (35)
and Johnny Gill (43) also celebrate
birthday's today.

Michelle Obama on the Cover of Time

Photo from http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/

The firts lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, is on the cover of a new issue of Time Magazine. In a spread called 'The Meaning of Michelle', she talks about the simplicities of her husband, President Barack Obama, growing up on the South side of Chicago and building bridges within the community.

"I think that might be one of the small themes in my professional life, is to try to be the bridge so that more people feel like they have access; that their voice, that their faces, that their worlds count in places like this and that there is understanding across those divides", Michelle Obama tells Time Magazine.

Beyonce Has A Big 'Ego'

The beautiful and talented Beyonce released her official video for 'Ego' off of her 'I Am...Sasha Fierce' album. Check Miss Knowles-Carter doing her thing!!


Copyright Sony BMG

Flair Girls Taking Over NYC!!

The ladies of Flair made their way to New York today for some networking and fun. Working hard and playing hard...Chicago Flair to NY fab!!

All About the Sandi-Pedi!!

Hey hey ladies!!! Summer is upon us. We have been eargerly anticipating sun dresses, big shades and sandals.

However, you know better than to step outside in your sandi's without your pedi. Getting pedicure's in the summer is a must. I love, love, love 'In Stlye' magazine and I wanted to share this oh-so-adorable spread for 'Pretty Polish and Sandal Combos'.

They've paired flirty and vibrant summer hues with different types of sandals and peek-a-boo toe styled shoes. Hey that rhymes...so fun! For example, Sally Hansen Polish in Petal Pusher paired with Antik Batik woven fabric sandals with beading and rhinestones - shown below. Don't get 'sticker shock' ladies. If you really like the style of the sandals in 'In Stlye', you can always find similiar styles that won't put a dent in your pocket. It just takes a little research. just make sure your feet are dazzling!!

Check out 'In Style' magazine's guide here.


Photo from In Stlye

Celebrity Birthdays!!

Flair TV would like to say Happy Happy belated Birthday to Miss Jackson, if ya nasty. The icon that is Janet Jackson turned 43 on the 16th of this month. She is 43 and fabu!

Her longtime BF, producer Jermaine Dupri, wants to show the world that Miss Jackson is a "permanent" staple in his life. Literally! Check it out!!

Photo from http://theybf.com/

In other birthday news,the late Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace would have turned 37 today. Flair has got to take you back. It's a must. Rest in Peace Biggie and Happy Birthday.

Is This Really It!?! Michael Jackson Mayhem

It would be appropriate to call Michael Jackson the most famous entertainer on earth. He's been in the spotlight since the age of six; a musical genius culminating from a strict upbringing, creative prowess and God given talent. From his days in the Jackson Five with his brothers to his illustrious solo career, Michael Jackson has sold millions of albums.

The last tour for Jackson was the History tour back in the late 90s. According to the All Michael Jackson website, during the HIStory tour, "Michael performed 82 concerts in 58 cities to over 4.5 million fans. The HIStory Tour visited 5 continents and 35 countries". Michael is a force to be reckoned with on stage and no matter what people think or say about him, he was born to entertain. As we all are too aware, along with success comes controversey and Jackson has certainly has his fair share. As Chris Rock said, "No household has not had the "Michael Jackson" discussion".

It would even seem that rumor and inuendo have clouded his true contributions to music. A friend of mine once said to me over hot chocolate admist 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough' blaring over the radio, "Michael's life is interesting and I may not agree with his lifestyle, but to see him live, on stage, would be beyond amazing." This is a sentiment that many can attest to. The man, the myth, the legend, the face, the voice of the biggest selling album of all time, Thriller, is not someone to be missed. Wouldn't it be a wonder to see him grace the stage again, singing the hits, bringing back nostalgia to vintage fans and amazement to the new ones?

Well in March of this year Michael decided to announce his comeback. Could the 50 year old King of Pop set precedence like he once did? Could he prove his critics wrong? Has being on trial for child molestation twice (the first resulting in an undisclosed settlement to the alleged victim and the second case went to trial to which he was exonerated) along with other allegations and speculations caused people to discredit his once seemingly unbreakable popularity. Well in a nutshell, the announcement made by Michael in March for his 'This Is It' tour to kick off in July 2009 created a fire storm. What started out as 10 shows to be performed at the O2 arena in London, had to quickly be extended to 50 shows to meet high demand in which all 50 shows sold out. The O2 seats 20,000 concert-goers. Therefore, a million tickets were sold out in hours. Michael Jackson's impending O2 residency has fans all over the world gleaming with joy at the chance to see 'the greatest entertainer on earth' ; making their gloves, pulling out the red and black 'Billie Jean' jackets. You know you had one! Remember the footage of the girls fainting, crying and praying in the front row - the pandemonium.

HIStory always repeats itself. No pun intended. Well, maybe a little. I heard someone say Murphy's law should be changed to Michael's law. Wherever he goes trouble follows. He has several lawsuits pending, per usual; a rumor of skin cancer and now to add the icing to the cake concert dates have been pushed back. The concert changes are as follows:

July 8th 2009, which was opening night, has been moved to July 13th 2009.
July 10, 2009 has been pushed to March 1, 2010.
July 12, 2009 to March 3, 2010 and
July 14th, 2009 to March 10, 2010 (last show) this is according to ticketmaster.co.uk and AEG Live who is presenting the tour.

According to ticketmaster, http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/, if any ticket holders cannot make any of those revised dates they have to contact customer service before June 19, 2009...*sigh*. My heart breaks a bit for those that purchased tickets and made travel arrangements around the day they thought they would attend. Refunding airline tickets is quite a hastle if your not ill or expecting. The following statement was released Tuesday:

Randy Phillips, President and CEO, AEG Live who are organising the concerts said: 'Kenny [Ortega][director and choreographer]and Michael are, at the same time, both creative pioneers and perfectionists.
'This show has grown in size and scope, thereby, necessitating more lead time for manufacture of the set, programming the content for the massive video elements, and, most importantly, more time for full production and dress rehearsals.'

Michael is a devoted perfectionist till the end. As the summer progresses we'll see what happens. FlairTV wishes Michael nothing but continued success and all the best with this tour. We hope the fans can checkmark a dream fulfilled. Flair has an eye out!!