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Simmons Settle Custody

Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons' child custody papers were filed in California today. Kimora Lee has requested and received sole legal and physical custody of daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee.

For $40,000 a month, Russell reserves the right to share in all decisions regarding his daughters' professional endeavors, provide for their healthcare and have visitation one week out of every eight; plus, the first and last two weeks of summer break and a three-day-weekend each year so Ming Lee and Aoki Lee can attend the Rush Philanthropic East Hampton Art for Life Benefit; plus, every other spring break; plus, a number of other days outlined in an elaborate schedule of three-day-weekend holidays that varies from odd to even years but never includes Christmas or New Year's or their eves.

Kimora reserves the right to choose the nanny and security detail required when the children are in their dad's care.

Russell reserves the right to choose which new $60k+ vehicle his ex-wife will drive his daughters around in each year at his expense.

Mommy and Daddy also agree to always make the girls wear their seatbelts and promise not to talk bad about each other in front of their offspring or expose them to anyone else that might.

Lil' Kimora

Materialistic maniac Kimora Lee Simmons is now available in plastic. And her little dog too!

The new Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie, wearing loud hoop earrings, hot pink ensemble, fishnets and fur, was designed by (surprise) Kimora Lee Simmons. Barbie Simmons comes complete with a mini version of her creator's real-life pooch Zoe. Kimora Barbie's plush coat kind of looks like it was made of actual Zoe fluff.

The pricey Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie retails for $60 at vendors, including Toys 'R' Us and babyphat.com. The pricey Kimora Lee Simmons retails for $6 million at vendors, including Russell Simmons' House o' Hoochies and babyphat.com.

Source: The Courier Journal

Kimora Lee Simmons Endorses Hillary Clinton

Fashion mogul, business entrepreneur, author, top model and mom Kimora Lee Simmons today endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. Simmons cited Clinton's ability to deliver real change for working families.

"I have known Hillary for many years and have seen her work passionately on many issues, including poverty, education, and prison reform," said Simmons. "I'm proud to support Hillary because she has the experience necessary to deliver real solutions and turn our country around. In addition, seeing Hillary as President would be an inspiration to my daughters, knowing that they too can be anything they want if they have the determination to make it happen. As a mother, I have learned that you must lead with your head, not just your heart, and I'm confident that Hillary will be the President to bring our country together and deliver a brighter future for all Americans."

Kimora Told: No 'Perk'ing

Spoiled diva Kimora Lee Simmons has been stripped of her latest fashion accessory - a parking permit proclaiming she's on "official business" for the city's Correction Department, officials said yesterday.

The placard was a gift from a jail guard who moonlights as her chauffeur.

But he will likely face just a slap on the wrist, and Simmons won't have to model prison stripes.

An eagle-eyed Post photographer last week snapped her Cadillac Escalade - and the placard - while it was parked outside Barneys on the Upper East Side.

The model-turned-fashion queen was inside at the time, doing some shopping with her actor boyfriend, Djimon Hounsou.

Simmons, the fashion-icon wannabe and former wife of hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, claimed she didn't know how she got the pass.

"I don't know. I don't know," she babbled.

"I'm not driving!"

Authorities declined to name the offending officer/chauffeur and identified him only as a 10-year department veteran.

The officer had properly acquired the pass when he worked in the department's emergency-services unit.

But he should have turned it in two years ago, after he was promoted and transferred to a Rikers Island job, said Deputy Commissioner Stephen Morello.

"With emergency services, it was a position where he could be called on short notice to a facility in a neighborhood where parking was an issue," Morello said.

"But at Rikers Island, that's no longer an issue."

Morello said the department had approved the officer's extracurricular driving job.

Simmons doesn't appear to be in legal jeopardy despite breaking the rules to score prime parking spots, authorities said.

"The placard seems, in this case, to be the responsibility of the officer, and DOC [Department of Correction] has already retrieved it from the officer," Morello said.

The officer is likely to face, at worst, internal discipline, possibly a brief suspension or fine.

A spokesman for the union representing correction officers said none of its members has asked for representation against administrative charges involving parking passes.

The Bloomberg administration is in the midst of a crackdown on the illegal use of parking permits.

Source: New York Post

Kimora Lee Strips for PeTa

Wearing nothing but a stunning pair of angel wings and holding her dog, Zoe, supermodel and fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons goes au naturel for peta2's gorgeous new ad campaign, "Be an Angel for Dogs." In the ad, Simmons shows off her naked desire to get people to make dogs a part of their families--and not leave them tied up outside or cooped up at home alone all day.

"Play with them ... take them for long walks ... don't ever cage or chain them," says Simmons. The campaign will debut in magazines soon and is being launched to coincide with national Unchain a Dog Month, which is observed every January.

Millions of dogs are left chained and unattended in back yards across the U.S. every day--shivering in the dead of winter and suffering in the extreme heat of summer. They are frequently denied even the most basic care, including adequate food; fresh water; shelter from the elements; and preventive, basic protection from tormenting parasites like fleas, ticks, flies, mosquitoes, and worms. Living day after day in isolation causes these social, pack-oriented animals to suffer from loneliness and distress. Intensive confinement and a lack of socialization can drive dogs insane and make them dangerous.

In an exclusive interview with peta2, Simmons says, "You cannot just chain up an animal. The chains are heavy, it's cruel. Dogs need to run and play." She urges people to do whatever they can to help neglected backyard dogs. "Everybody should do the best they can, because a lot of little 'best-you-cans' add up to a lot of saved animals," says Simmons.

What's more, Simmons has donated more than $20,000 to PETA to help severely underprivileged dogs living in low-income, rural areas. Thanks to her generosity, more than 100 dogs have received sturdy, weather-tight doghouses with a shade overhang for summer, straw bedding, toys, and new collars and harnesses. Dogs found with injuries or illness have also received emergency medical care--treatment that their guardians might not have been able to afford. Simmons' funding of PETA's program provides not only truckloads of houses but also staff to deliver them, truck rental and gas, and the equipment to dig up fences and posts that commonly tangle dogs' tethers.

The wings Simmons wears were designed by renowned costumemaker Martin Izquierdo, the genius behind Victoria's Secret's iconic angel wings, who adapted his design and created Simmons' wings out of 100 percent cruelty-free synthetic materials.

What's Your Favorite Holiday Tradition?

"Having a big buffet-style dinner and eating way too much food! It's all about family and friends."

~ Kimora Lee Simmons

Source: Redbook

Kimora's Got Mail

DEAR MS. SIMMONS,

HI MY NAME IS MALAYA. I AM A 14 YEAR OLD GIRL WHO ABSOLUTLY ADMIRES YOU. JUST TO TELL YOU I AM AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JAPANESE JUST LIKE YOU LOL. MY MOTHER IS JAPANESE AND BORN IN JAPAN AND MY DAD IS BLACK. ANYWAYS, HOPEFULLY I CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL MODEL JUST LIKE YOU ONE DAY AND MODEL FOR YOUR COMPANY.

LOVE,  MD

Kimora Lee Simmons Works the Crowd at Scoop at The Shore Club

Kimora Lee Simmons hosted a launch party last night of her new line KLS which will be sold at the Scoop boutique inside The Shore Club.

We told you about this the other day but thanks to tipster Gregg we have this shot of her posing with some fans. Dayum, girl is tall. Interestingly, she didn't stay at the Shore Club. Instead she headed over to a suite at the Ritz-Carlton. And she told the Miami Herald that she liked the Setai spa. Whoops.

Source: Hotel Chatter

From Baghdad with Love

So how does Iraqi-Grecian-American model Gina prepare to step out?
"Baby Phat. Kimora Lee Simmons is a great designer and a beautiful woman that makes other women feel just as beautiful wearing her clothing design," Gina says. "Bebe, another clothing design that I enjoy wearing. The clothes to me represent class, which describes me well. My makeup brand would be Revlon, Landis and MAC. My favorite perfumes, I have plenty. Two that I love are Giorgio Armani and Gucci."
Source: Black Star News

Can you identifity the real thing?

Clues to a Baby Phat fake can include stitching that lacks details, an atypical finish, and missing nameplates or leather accents. Hangtags may be flimsier, with words that are printed, not embossed. Jeans are a favorite target of counterfeiters. Other jeans may be missing logos or have loose threads.

More at Consumer Reports

Kimora Lee Signs for Toy Drive

Kimora Lee Simmons is a triple threat: mother, model and mogul.

On Wednesday, the icon swept through Macy's for what she described as the "fabulosity" of giving.

Her style is over the top, her smile is big enough to brighten any room, but it's her heart that is just fabulous.

"There's a lot of people and children that I've come to say hi to, and hopefully they've all brought toys for a toy drive that I am doing for Children's Treatment and Diagnostics Center, which helps sick children," Simmons said.

The toys will be delivered to the center in Broward County, a cause close to Simmons' heart."It's really important for me to sort of show people that a very big part of fabulosity is giving back to the community and sharing of your time," she said.

The first 25 in line to bring an unwrapped toy walked away with a signed copy of Simmons' book and a picture

"It was awesome," fan Noelia Veccio said. "She's as fabulous as she is on TV as she is in person. She was wonderful."

Simmons, decking the halls in South Florida with style, is the driving force behind the popular fashion line Baby Phat, star of the hit reality TV series "Life in the Fab Lane" and author of "Fabulosity."

The sultry celebrity drew hundreds to Macy's in Aventura Mall. The 6-foot symbol of success transformed a line of basic tees to a mega-lifestyle collection of perfumes, jewelry and the slinky Baby Phat feline logo.

"Baby Phat," Simmons said. "The first three words: Hot, sexy, Simmons."

Simmons went from Aventura to the Macy's at the Pembroke Lakes Mall.

Kimora Lee Simmons Hardworker, Skips the Clubs

We got the nice Kimora.

CEO/fashion designer/reality show subject/single mom and sometime-hellcat Kimora Lee Simmons swept into town this week with Art Basel to promote her clothing lines Baby Phat and KLS and to attend some benefits.

Sitting in her ocean-front suite at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach on Wednesday, picking at a chicken breast and getting her eyelashes curled, Simmons was badly jetlagged. She and her two children had just rolled in from China, where she had "a little work, a lot of pleasure."

But aside from a few tense moments, like when her makeup artist stepped on Simmons' frisky Pomeranian Simba, the self-proclaimed diva was -- we cannot believe we are saying this -- totally nice.

How much time do you spend in Miami?

Not enough. Lately, I go pretty much between New York and L.A.

Where do you stay?

At the Ritz or Setai. South Beach is a little bit busy for me. I like a little quiet, like in Boca.

What do you like about Miami?

There's great shopping and lots of eclectic people.

Where do you shop?

There is some good shopping in Aventura and Bal Harbour, but I don't usually go shopping. A lot of times designers or stores will send me their collection or a lot of people who know me pick out pieces and put them aside.

Do you go to spas here?

Yeah, here [at the Ritz] and at the Setai. I usually love to get massages, and I can only get them when I travel. I like to get a facial on the road -- a little cleansing, moisturizing treatment.

Where do you like to eat?

I like the Forge; [the owners] are very good friends of mine. Also, that Italian place on the strip. What's it called?

Quattro? Yes, Quattro! You're good!

Where do you go in Miami?

I don't like to go out in public. If I go to the pool, they take my picture, and it's so invasive.

Well, do you have a wild story about Miami? Even an old one?

I've been modeling since I was 12 years old and have never hit the clubs. I've always been very hard-working. . . . Sometimes I wonder, will it hit me someday when I'm 35, 40, that I never went out?

Source: The Miami Herald

Kimora Lee Simmons in Collector's Corner

The pajamas, books, and T-shirts I understand, but Hello Kitty bowling balls, bicycle tires, and Fender Stratocasters? Add the estimated 50,000 to 100,000+ other items bearing the Hello Kitty logo that have been marketed in the US alone, and the idea of collecting the cute feline can be overwhelming.

Since Hello Kitty's "birth" in 1974, the brand has become a worldwide marketing phenomenon, appealing not just to children, but to adults as well. Sanrio, the Japanese company that owns Hello Kitty, offers a line of designer merchandise just for grownups. There are cashmere sweaters, perfumes, and diamond watches and jewelry among the sundry goods offered online and at boutiques around the globe. A diamond ring and a pair of diamond earrings designed by Kimora Lee Simmons will cost you $1950 and $2150 respectively, while watches bearing the feline's visage can run from $995 to $3450, and more.

continue "Collector's Corner: Hello Kitty" at AuctionBytes.com

Baby Phat Jewelry Sale

BabyPhat.com is having a sale right now on selected items from the Baby Phat jewelry collection.

Buy online now and save 25%.

You can save on a large selection of  Baby Phat tees, tops and tunics, too.

Travel Tips from Kimora

Kimora Lee Simmons, president of Baby Phat and creative director of Phat Fashions, wears lightweight fabrics on long flights. She also staves off dehydration by drinking lots of water. To keep her two children entertained, she brings reading material, games and toys.

When it comes to packing, Simmons swears by her Louis Vuitton luggage. ("I always need a bit of extravagance," she says.) Seems toting pricey gear makes traveling less of a chore.

Source: Forbes