SHAKING THINGS UP

Posted Aug 14 2009 @ 05:54 PM

Stepping out head-to-toe fierce, Beyonce Knowles dined out with hubby Jay-Z at NYC's Nello eatery on August 11. Giving new meaning to utilitarian fashion, B was wearing some kind of crazy necklace that looks like it's made out of recycled mixing spoons (Circadian Studio's Silver Tiny Petals Necklace in Silver is a toned down version). She then picked a safety pin printed jumper with a bubble hem and overall straps, opting for a gray tank underneath to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions (check out Johnson's Wool Crepe Jumper in Taupe or Morphine Generation's Babette Jumper in Black with Splendid's staple Gathered Back Tank in White underneath to create a similar look). Whatever you think about the jumper, B's sexy zippered Giuseppe Zanotti boots are the focal point of this 'fit, followed by her glossy black purse resembling a mod doctor's bag (like CC Skye's Taylor Bag in Black). Lastly, Beyonce wore her sunglasses at night and pulled her frizzy curls back in a ponytail. It's edgy, it's fun, and it's more exciting that B's usual cookie-cutter Balmain picks, don't you think? Earlier this week, B was in Japan with her sister Solange promoting a new handbag line when they were caught off-guard by a massive earthquake. Solange tweeted frantically, “how did i sleep through a SERIOUS earthquake. AGAIN. Japan. wtf?.... wtf! wtf! wtf! my sister said she was scared out of her mind and calling my mom and i was snoring. 6.6????? omg! omg! omg! tsunami watch???" Scary! Needless to say B cut her visit a little short and quickly returned to NYC, where she went straight to dindin with Jay-Z. Nothing like being in the arms of your loved one after a scary sort-of near death experience!

Beyoncé Knowles seen in New York, NY on Aug 11 2009.