The Non-blah Blogs: HEAVEN'S R&B PRINCESS: AALIYAH THE FASHION ICON

The name Aaliyah is an Arabic name derived from the male version Ali. It means highest, most exalted one, the best.

Nicknames: Babygirl, Wonderwoman, Liyah

The late Aaliyah laid to her final rest on August 25, 2001.

I don't aim to remember her in sadness, only to celebrate her as a musician and fashion icon.

Aaliyah “Dana” Haughton,(Dana being given by her grandmother) is a sacred gem to the R&B and hip hop industries. She has paved the way for artists like Ciara, Keyshia Chante, and Keri Hilson. She is truly a star and has caused weeping days for many of her collaborators.

This Brooklyn born Capricorn was raised in Detroit, MI. She took voice lesson from her mother, Diane Haugton and went on to the 80's show Star Search where she definitely showed her talents. At the tender age of eleven she performed with her aunt Gladys Knight.

While in high school she landed a major record deal that allowed her to have an album produced by Robert Kelly (R. Kelly) which boasted hits like "Back & Forth", "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number", and "At Your Best(You Are Love)." From this moment on she went on to become a trendy icon with her tomboy yet girly urban style. She was even featured in a Tommy Hilfiger Ad. She was known for wearing baggy jeans, a bandanna, and thick shades.

TomBoy: Urban Diva

Here's the commercial:

Her sophomore album showed a change in style both musically and in her fashion.

The edginess was still there but the seams were smaller and the tomboy slowly diminished into a mature look for a very stylish teenage celebrity. Her abs were still dominating the world of fitness although wearing her hair over her face to shy one eye became rather popular amongst her fans and the rest of the world.

Sexy and Chic: Hollywood Street

Emerging as an actress and preparing for her third album, "Aaliyah", this trendy triple-threat was aligned to the ultimate success story. With the release of more singles topping the charts, she emerged into a biker girl. Leather pants, shirts, and shoes. She even wore helmets and used motorcycles in her videos.

Leather Gal: Rich Biker Babe

She first cameoed on New York Undercover and then starred in Romeo Must Die which premiered in 2001. Unfortunately she did not live to see her 2002 release of “Queen of the Damned (which was an amazing film if I might add). Fashionistas and fans across this globe wonder what her newest trend would've been. Most people, including myself, think some sort of edginess and elegant middle easterns flair based off of her "Rock the Boat" video. It may have also been electrified by silvers and neons making the edgy statement she carried throughout all of her styles yet this time in a futuristic manner. Either way, we sure wish we could've all witnessed it.