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I have to confess that I’m a sucker for talent. I mean, who isn’t? If all these dancing/singing/acting/yadda yadda reality shows are doing so well, then the American public is certainly thirsty for some grade-A pizzazz. But while the hometown hotties on such shows are nice, what’s really effable is someone who’s taken time to hone their skills and grow into the limelight. A self-made man. And who’s a better example of that than Mos Def?

This week, he’s totally tops on my effable charts.

The Brooklyn hip-hop lyricist, born Dante Terrell Smith, first started recording music alongside his brother and sister as part of a group called Urban Thermal Dynamics. He has since broken off as a solo artist, and his 1999 album Black on Both Sides was his breakout achievement. He has also collaborated with such big names as Talib Kweli, Kanye West, and Common. And his slick, sexy, introspective side acquired a lot of recognition for his work on Russell Simmon’s Def Poetry on HBO. Confidence + smooth delivery= ultra-effability.

But that’s not all. He’s a respected actor whose Hollywood resume includes roles on The Chappelle Show, The Italian Job, and the newest Michel Gondry flick, Be Kind Rewind. Mos Def has been nominated for an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and multiple Grammys. Yeah, you could say he knows his way around the entertainment industry. Meow!

Mos Def’s newest film, Cadillac Records, opens today. How am I excited? Let me count the ways: 1) It’s a ’50s period piece (retro movies are always fun), 2) there’s sure to be a great soundtrack (it’s about a recording studio!) and 3) Mos Def plays Chuck Berry, the dynamic early rock-n-roll star. So while my man will be singing “Johnny B. Goode,” I’ll be thinking: Mos Def, be good to me tonight!

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I wish I was a Knowles. The gene pool for that family is just not fair. Gorgeous, talented, smart, successful AND an alter ego to boot?! Some people just have all the luck.

While I know being related to the Knowles is not possible and becoming Besties is not-so-likely (although B, I am a fabulous best friend, you know, in case you need one). I’m left with two ways to tap into my inner bootylicsiousness:

1) Dancing around- jelly and all – pretending that I too can be Sasha Fierce

2) Dressing like the fab Beyonce.

So While I won’t be sharing my best Beyonce moves (that magic is bestowed upon my mirrors and microphones er…hairbrushes only) I will share my Beyonce budget finds!

Here is this week’s Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: I Have an Alter Ego Too… I Call Her… Beyonce.

Black Dress

A staple in every wardrobe, and a must-have for all girls, especially those with curves. This one serves double duty as its appropriate enough for a family dinner yet fun enough to wear out.

Black belt

“If you’ve got it flaunt it- boy I know you want it…” says my best friend Lady Beyonce in her hit song “Check On It.” This belt with help you do just that by cinching you in at your smallest part and showing off that derriere. You bootylicious thang, you.

Layering Necklaces

If you don’t like my recommendations on this, it doesn’t matter! Layer up with whatever necklaces you want: pearls, chains, the choices are endless.

Patent Bag

Big enough to hold all your crap, small enough to still be an evening back. Perfection.

Shoes

While these aren’t quite like Beyonce’s, I fell for their metallic/grey color.

Leather Cutout Gloves

To keep the boys guessing if there is or if there isn’t a ring on it…

So go on, Single Ladies (and taken ladies, too), ‘Put your hands up’ in this outfit and rock out with your best Beyonce moves. I won’t judge. Because well, I believe there is a small part in all of us who wants to be Beyonce too. Even if it’s just in front of our mirrors.