Fool's Gold: It was such a happy day when our mom let us pick out our own clothes. We think it happened somewhere around our 10th birthday. Too bad 22-year-old Beyonce still relies on her designer mother to choose her outfits, because judging by this ensemble, Tina Knowles has picked ... moreup some parenting tips from Joan Crawford. Why oh why would a mother fashion gold lamé short-shorts for her wonderfully curvaceous daughter to wear in public? Just the phrase "gold lamé short-shorts" should be enough to stop any sane person cold. Alas, Tina seems to have it in for her little girl, creating the most atrocious attire possible. It's a testament to the tragedy of this Hooters reject that it can make the chanteuse's fabulous figure appear ungainly. Beyonce, it's time to grow up and put your foot down when it comes to your mom's fashions -- and we'd prefer that foot be shod in something other than those matronly gold heels. Close