MAKING LIGHT OF CONTROVERSY

Posted Aug 11 2008 @ 12:52 PM

Fresh faced Beyoncé Knowles (shielded by her bodyguard’s hand) and hubby Jay-Z attended a private party together at NYC’s Spotted Pig pub on July 31. B kept it casual for the event hosted by Luke Wilson, wearing an all white ensemble (check out James Jeans’ Tom 5 Pocket Straight Leg in Aspen White and PGD Style’s super comfy Bobbie Basic Tee in White to get the look, but hurry, it’s almost Labor Day!) with tan peep-toe pumps, shining silver hoops (like Michele Michel’s Hammered Hoops in Silver) and an oversized python tote (check out Carla Mancini’s Tote with Front Tassel in Python/Black). Press-shy Beyoncé usually keeps the controversy to a minimum, but this week the drama unfolded regarding L’Oreal’s new Feria ad campaign featuring the bombshell songstress. The accusation: did L’Oreal really lighten Beyonce’s skin tone for the ad? Comparison photos of B’s normal skin tone and the ad point to the unfortunate conclusion that something is way, way off. L’Oreal has denied they altered the photos in any way, yet they have no explanation for the lightened appearance. Do you think the color change was intentional? On a brighter note: Jay-Z finally confirmed he and B tied the knot back in April in this month’s issue of Vibe. The smitten hubby revealed their reasoning behind all the secrecy, "You have to have something sacred to you and the people around you. I shared so much of my life. I should have something to hold on to. I just think [marriage] is really a part of your life that you gotta keep to yourself." Couldn’t agree more!

Beyoncé Knowles seen in New York, NY on Jul 31 2008.