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Can’t wait until Sunday to get a little red carpet action? No worries. You can get your pre-Oscar glam on with today’s red carpet live stream of Essence magazine’s Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. The fifth annual event in L.A. will honor Oscar favorite Octavia Spencer, along with Kerry Washington (see last year’s event), Pam Grier, Paula Patton, and Shonda Rhimes.

Divas Drive In Heels:  As the official sponsor of the event, the 2013 Lincoln MKS full-size sedan will be featured at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon as well.  The new MKS will be the centerpiece of the event and on site for guests to enjoy. The newly designed fleet of  Lincoln vehicles will be on hand to transport VIPs and celebrities into the event.

(LIVE from the Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon:  Stay tuned for my LIVE tweets from beyond the red carpet and inside the event.) Follow DivasandDorks on Twitter. #EssenceBWIH

To watch stars like Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Sanaa Lathan, and many more walk the red carpet, catch the the live stream on Essence.com starting today at 2:30 ET/11:30 PT.

Finally! An app to help you tell if a guy will cheat BEFORE he actually does.  The Cheater Meter is an extremely simple but extremely accurate 10 question quiz that tells you if your guy or any guy, will or will not cheat.

Ish Major, MD explains, ‘Most women report their biggest fear in a relationship is being cheated on. As a Dr. I run tests for tons of medical problems every day. Now I’m giving women the power to run their own test for relationship problems just as quickly! You can meet a cheater at anytime and anyplace. You should have the ability to put him to the test at all times as well!”

By combing through years of research about relationships, marriage, divorce and cheaters Ish Major, MD has uncovered the secret formula for the ingredients of a Cheater! He’s taken it one step further and made it available in a quick and easy mobile iPhone app!

Major, a psychiatrist who specializes in women, children and families, says the majority of his patients come to him because of relationship problems in their past or present. With his new app, The Cheater Meter, Major wants to empower women to level the playing field when it comes to finding Mr. Right before they find out he’s really Mr. Wrong!

In a witty, charming and brutally truthful interview, Major can reveal:

• Why men cheat
• What are the signs someone is cheating
• The Top 10 Cheater Traits
• How to prevent it from happening
• Damage control in the aftermath

Ish Major, MD is the author of Little White Whys, A Woman’s Guide Through the Lies Men Tell and Why and has been named as One of America’s Top Psychiatrists for 2011. He is a frequent guest on national radio and television with appearances on FOX, GMA and The Today Show.

The Cheater Meter is available in the app store on iTunes and on Thecheatermeter.com.

Would you be willing to test out guys with this mobile app?  

Have you ever used technology to bust a guys’ cheating ways?

It feels like warmer weather is just around the corner and with a change in seasons should come a change in your shoe game. Gucci definitely offers you an upgrade like no other with their unique spin on the classic Mary Jane pump. This opulent beauty in black suede with hints of gold is sure to keep your feet happy this Spring & beyond.

What do you think, are you Wild about this new Gucci pump?

As effervescent as ever, Betsey Johnson revealed a bright, multi-colored approach to Fall as only she can.  It’s always a challenge to give a brief synopsis of a Betsey Johnson collection, her eclectic style paired with mix and match colors, styles and patterns always makes it interesting when trying to nail down her collection in two to three descriptive words.  Instead of offering a description of her Fall 2012 ready to wear collection, I’ll just let the photos do the talking…

Quirky, Energetic & All Around Fashion's Funny Lady - Betsey Johnson

How would you describe the Fall 2012 Betsey Johnson Collection in THREE WORDS?

First Look: Beyond the velvet rope inside the Mercedes Benz Star Lounge

As an invited guest of Mercedes Benz I was asked to participate and enjoy the fashionable & luxurious Mercedes Benz Star Lounge.  The known respite for VIP and influencers in between shows, the suite has been the haven for silver screen celebs to Super Bowl winning NY Giants.  When it comes down to VIP treatment (although I lack celebrity status), I was not exempt. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating – which is a welcomed change from the chaos that is Lincoln Center.  From personal assistance from MBFW staff escorting me inside of the most anticipated shows to the delightful aroma of snacks, meals & beverages (including champagne) that greeted me upon entrance beyond the velvet rope, the overall experience was nothing short of AMAZING!

My personal fashion week mantra...

Designed by interior designer, Wesley Cadie – the visually stunning wall coverings and textiles by Porter Teleo and artwork by Stephanie Hirsch truly made this chic oasis my ‘home away from home’ (home being the MBFW Media Center). The approach that Mercedes Benz offered something that is hard to come by when visiting Lincoln Center: stylish serenity within a welcoming and warm environment.  The ambiance of the star lounge encouraged a calm, peaceful energy that carried me throughout my entire New York Fashion Week experience and beyond.

Thank you Mercedes Benz!