Have you ever went to a makeup counter at Macy's or some other department store only to find that all of their foundation tones seem to look too pasty on you? You're lucky if they tell you the truth. A lot of the classic, popular brands of makeup weren't really manufactured with dark skin in mind. Dark … [Read more...]
This Week’s Fashion Roundup
August 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
FocusOnStyle.com reports that Naomi Campbell doesn't always wear underwear but those sexy Parisianistas sure do! Read French Chic Tip #2: Wear Nice Underwear, and exactly find out which are the right brands of French lingerie on every budget. Is it long & lean love? new jean fits at the gap have … [Read more...]
Crop Tops? Yes, They Are Back
August 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Along with every other throwback to the 80's, crop tops have made a comeback believe it or not. Neon is another one, but that is probably my least favorite trend that's been forecasted for the upcoming months. Checked out a Marc Jacobs storefront lately? Neon everywhere. I guess I'm just too into everything … [Read more...]
Hair Maintenance: The Right Way To Sleep
August 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Maintaining your hair is a task that's easier said than done. Most of us spend too much time overheating our hair with flat irons and blow dryers, which results in breakage and split ends. Unfortunately, we can all agree that styling hair is something that can't be avoided. However, there are a couple … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Wears Shorts on Vacation
August 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
No, seriously. That is actually the breaking news about Michelle Obama right now. In fact, there are more headlines and discussion about Michelle's fashion sense than there are about her agenda as the first lady altogether. Forget about her agenda as first lady to promote nutritional lunches and support … [Read more...]
Retinol to the Rescue for Us Happy People
August 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I saw my best friend just the other day and as she was hugging me, she looked right at the sides by my eyes and said I looked like I had gotten some sun. What?! No, she was ever so sweetly trying to let me know that she had noticed some fine laugh lines by my eyes. Oh god, say it isn't so. Whenever I … [Read more...]
Hipster’s Paradise: Sophomore NYC
August 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
My personal pick this week is actually a collection and the designer behind it, hailing from New York City, Chrissie Miller's Sophomore. Miller herself, a New York native, started in 2003 creating t-shirts for friends. But after some "overnight success" as her site calls it, and some hype from uber-trendy … [Read more...]
Foods That Are Good for Your Skin
August 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
The intake of certain foods can substantially improve your skin's condition--not to mention your overall health. Though eating right will not produce instantaneous results, the eventual progress will have infinite, everlasting results. Sure those $12 creams and cleansers say that the product will make … [Read more...]
New MTV Reality Series: House of Jazmin
August 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
MTV will be airing a new reality TV series tomorrow that will feature Jazmin Whitley--the youngest fashion designer ever to be showcased in New York fashion week. The point of the show is to give viewers a first-hand insight about what it actually takes to make it into the fashion designing industry. The … [Read more...]
