CEW Names Best Beauty Products on the Market
The 18th Annual CEW (Cosmetics Executive Awards) took place on yesterday and the best and brightest from 29 categories including hair, skin care, cosmetics and nail care were named. With the wide range of beauty products available to women, the CEW awards signifies a stamp of approval from a panel of trusted advisors so women can easily shift through all of the advertising and purchase the right products in order to achieve results. “When it comes to buying beauty products, women are … More
Style Item of the Week- Nars Thakoon Polish Collaboration
I truly consider Twitter to be the ultimate authority on all things new in fashion and beauty. I swear if you follow the right folks you will get real-time insight into all of the newest trends. One of my favorite beauty bloggers- Danielle of The Style and Beauty doc causally tweeted a pic of the most gorgeous, inky-hued mani and when I queried who the polish was by, she confirmed that it was the latest in a collection of Nars colors. Of course, I ran to Google to find out … More
Christian Louboutin- Your Fairy Shoe Prince
Christian Louboutin the ubiquitous shoe designer who’s shoes and their equally popular red bottoms have become so iconic they have an almost cult-like following just announced a new partnership with Disney. Every grown woman who has ever wanted to have her princess fantasy fulfilled can via Louboutin who is ready and willing to step up as your fairy shoe prince. The shoe designer announced plans to release a Cinderella shoe this summer as a result of this new … More
Are you a DIY Fashionista? Enter to the win the first Today Show DIY contest!
Beginning Monday, October 24th, the Today show will launch its first ever DIY Style Week and contest. I am a huge fan of Today Show editor Bobbie Thomas and her unique way of taking simple items and turning them into fashionable pieces that are on trend. Next week will feature tutorials from a host of crafty fashionistas/os including: Monday: Bobbie Thomas, TODAY style editor. See how to make foiled fashion Tuesday: Eric Domesek, PS I Made This. Learn how to make an iPad … More
Seen- Celebs Spotted During NYFW Fall 2012
New York Fashion Week is always an awesome time to do some celeb spotting who are often friendlier than some fellow bloggers or editors of obscure magazines that you’ve never heard of BUT that’s another story. Here are some of the celebs I spotted during the Fall/Winter season. … More
Style Item of the Week- Asos Statement Necklace
If you cannot tell by now, I am a huge fan of Asos. In spite of all the time I spent coveting their pieces, I was a bit leery of ordering from them since after all, they are a UK-based company who just recently began delivering in the US. After my initial hesitation I took the plunge and I have been an Asos loyalist ever since. When I came across this gorgeous statement necklace, I knew I had to have it and thought it not robbery to share with you! This Rocco Articulated … More
Baltimore School of Design
Today marks the era of new and innovative education in Baltimore as the groundbreaking for Baltimore School of Design took place this morning. The focus of the new school is to educate middle-high school students in the areas of architecture, fashion and graphic arts. The school’s philosophy is based on the premise that “The convergence of art and technology is creating a new world”. Admission to the middle school program is via application and depending on the number of students … More
Style Item of the Week- Organic Root Stimulator Edge Control
Because I am newly natural, I am ALWAYS on the hunt for products to tame my tresses to perfection. I am a huge fan of protective styling in the form of a weave and my favorite style in between weaves is a simple topknot, which is no easy feat for me. This is where my absolute new favorite product for edge control steps in-Organic root simulator- edge control. This product offers the perfect way to ‘lay’ down my edges, which can be a challenge for my natural hair. I … More
Curvy Girl
Jill Scott Storytellers- Sneak Peek!
Storytellers, which delivers an intimate look into artists lives a well as feature live performances, will air on May 21st at 11pm. The first artist is one of my favs- Jilly from Philly. Here’s a sneak peek into the show that was taped at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Jill asks attendees are they blessed [...]
Curvy Fashionistas Host NYC Shop and Swap 5/1
Some of the websphere’s most fashionable (and popular) curvy bloggers will be hosting a swap and shop for curvy fashionistas ranging from sizes 10 and up. The Shop & Swap was created by curvy style blogger Kellie Brown- FatshionInsider.com and will be hosted by fellow curvy stylistas Gabi Gregg, Nicolette Mason, Nadia Aboulhosn and [...]
New Jersey Full Figured Fashion Week- Recap
Atlantic City played host to some of the most fabulous curvy fashionistas as Bally’s Resort and Casino rolled out the red carpet for New Jersey Full Figured Fashion week. The weekend, which was organized by Nfinite form, was replete with celebs, great entertainment and awesome shopping. There were several highlights over the course of [...]
Jade Greer Curvy, Confident Owner of K.Staton Boutique
Nestled in the eclectic neighborhood of Hampden in West Baltimore you can find K.Staton; a boutique whose reputation has received high marks in the curvy community for its diverse selection of contemporary plus-sized clothing. The moment I entered the store I had a hard time trying to figure out why I had never been to [...]
Beauty
CEW Names Best Beauty Products on the Market
The 18th Annual CEW (Cosmetics Executive Awards) took place on yesterday and the best and brightest from 29 categories including hair, skin care, cosmetics and nail care were named. With the wide range of beauty products available to women, the CEW awards signifies a stamp of approval from a panel of trusted advisors so [...]
The Make Up Show- Press Preview Recap
This weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of attending The Make Up Show press preview. This is a must- attend event for emerging make-up artists or even someone who has been in the business for awhile, as the show is designed to help artist develop their craft and truly get a foothold in the industry. [...]
Style Item of the Week- Nars Thakoon Polish Collaboration
I truly consider Twitter to be the ultimate authority on all things new in fashion and beauty. I swear if you follow the right folks you will get real-time insight into all of the newest trends. One of my favorite beauty bloggers- Danielle of The Style and Beauty doc causally tweeted a pic of the [...]
Style Item(s) of the Week- TLC For Your Feet
As the first signs of spring begin to make an appearance and the temperatures begin to soar, inevitably more skin will be revealed. Let me pause at this point to make a public service announcement- please do not don your open-toe shoes before giving your feet a little attention- whether you break out the ped-egg, [...]
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