Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Chic Summer Beauty Must-Haves....
Summer is the ideal season to indulge in an amazing skin care regimen. Our favorite beauty brand Borghese has made it simple with the ever popular Fango Mud. The mineral mud mask is sourced from the Tuscany hills and energizes while nourishing your skin cells.
Infused with kiwi and ginger extracts, Fashion Fair True Tone Mositurizer helps prevent the damaging effect of harmful UV rays. An amazing skin replinsisher and goes well under your foundation.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Thinking of Whitney Houston: Sparkle The Movie Trailer Revealed....
As we still mourn the passing of legendary iconic songstress Whitney Houston, The Today Show debuted the Sparkle Trailer which was Whitney's last film and wrapped shortly before her death.
Sparkle is a remake of the 1978 classic and stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter and a host of others. Sparkle was produced & directed by power couple Salim Akil & Mara Brock-Akil of "Girlfriends" and "The Game". Sparkle is scheduled to be released on August 17, 2012....
Watch The Trailer Here:
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Chic Peek: Inside Vintage Shaun Sip & Shop Event
Style Evangelist and Vintage Connoisseur Shaunya Hartley takes you inside one of her uber successful her Vintage Shaun Sip & Shop events.
Shop Vintage Shaun: www.vintageshaun.blogspot.com
In Chic Review: Skinnygirl Beauty Delivers For Spring
The chic line is comprised of lotions, creams scrubs and my uber favorite the summer must-have beauty accessory... Tinted Moisturizer! Each product is infused with key raw active ingredients such as: Grape See, Cranberry, Coconut, Sweet Almond, Aloe and Cucumber.
As an editor and lover of all things beauty I was afforded the opportunity to sample the amazing new line and of course share with my fiercely loyal beautynistas like you. Take a sneak peek at my findings...
The Dish: Offers SPF 15 protection infused with Vitamin E. Delivers a subtle hint of color and works well when mixed with your existing foundation. Great for those sunny days when foundation just isn't an option. A lil' gloss, mascara and Voila... Skinnygirl Fabulous!
Where To Buy: Walmart, $10.97
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Spring Beauty Bite....In My Beauty Bag!
Just a sampling of a few chic items making their way into our beauty bags this season....
Gorgeous falwless skin is by far the your best asset for Spring. Our fab friends at Clarisonic have revolutionized the way we cleanse our skin and recently debuted the Acne Clarifying Collection aimed at assisting beautynistas with acne prone skin.
Pairing the Clarisonic patented sonic technology along with the brush head and the Acne Daily Cleanser not only simplifies the cleansing process but delivers results in the process.
Moisture Must-Have.... Artistry Time Defiance Day Lotion delivers the perfect amount of moisture for your skin. Infused with SPF 15, Time Defiance stops the signs of aging and visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
I'd get a manicure every single day of I could.... Honestly I would! I've adored the Essie Collection since forever and eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Spring collection every year. In true Essie fashion the latest collection leaves a lil' something for everyone to enjoy. From demure hues like "Pink-A-Boo" to luxe bold magentas like "Sure Shot" you're bound to snag a few on the way to the manicurist.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Mulling the New Maxi....
Spring 2012 has delivered a gorgeous assortment of pretty pastels and luxe florals in varying lengths. The current rage that has taken center stage happens to be the mullet maxi. The asymmetrical cut hemline is the perfect option to show off those impeccably toned gams. This new cut is bold daring and easily pulled off with a chic flat or stilleto.
Peek in on some of our favorite wallet friendly looks....
Rory Beca Floating Feather Maxi Dress, Forever 21 $24.80
Gold Pleated Maxi Dress, H&M $14.95
Sunday, March 11, 2012
In Chic Entertaining: Savvy Tips From Katie Lee & Katie Brown
Katie Lee demonstrating her corn bread recipe at The Arm & Hammer Event
I strongly believe that anyone named Katie is a defacto domestic goddess. Both Katie Lee and Katie Brown are patron saints of lifestyle. They host and craft in the most amazing way and garner the respect and interest of anyone afraid of crafts or hesitant to entertain. During two events this past month that both of these women made using household products such as OxiClean and Arm & Hammer Baking Soda appealing.
Former Top Chef Host, Katie Lee has Southern charm oozing out of her pores. With a slew of recipes and off the dome ideas for gatherings, Lee showed us unlimited uses for Arm and Hammer Baking Soda. It was in her homemade cornbread and even the fizzy cocktail I enjoyed a few times.
Although, the use of Baking Soda is nothing new to me, I always have a few boxes at home; the folks from Arm &Hammer who hosted the event were kind enough to gift those that attended with Katie’s newest entertaining book The Comfort Table: Recipes for Everyday Occasions as well as Arm & Hammer’s Household Uses for Baking Soda.
You would never guess by looking at her that Katie Brown is a hilarious woman. With comedic timing and a zest for a good wisecrack, the domestic expert can make getting stains out of clothes a SNL skit. If you don’t get excited by cleaning then this will go over your head, but OxiClean has to be one of the best products to hit the market.
In a number of scenarios Katie, along with representatives of OxiClean, demonstrated the amazing capabilities of OxiClean and its range of products. Everything from red wine stains, to clouded glassware and food stains, OxiClean and a little bit of humbling humor were the fighting agents.
Both Lee and Brown made me want to throw an apron, clean my silverware, organize my towels, freshen up my linens and make an amazing four course meal. I’m joking, but these ladies did make the usage of household necessities less mundane and much more practical with a pinch of fun. To learn more about Arm &Hammer and OxiClean products click below.
Links
Katie Lee http://www.katieleehome.com/
Katie Brown http://www.katiebrown.com/
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda http://www.armandhammer.com/
Oxiclean http://www.oxiclean.com
Saturday, March 3, 2012
5 Chic Spring Styles We Love....
- The return of the Maxi Dress
- Color... Color manages to peek in every spring but this season the vibrant mandarins, fuchsias and sea foam green hues have us all kinds of giddy.
- Black & White.. Whether it's bold nautical stripes or a simple henly style, we love it and just can't wait to add a pop of color to complete the look.
- Ladylike dresses Just plain Sexy.. and oh so feminine.
- The Wedge.. They're comfy, chic and such an amazing reprieve from the stiletto!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Oscar Style: Viola Davis Is More Than Just Her Hair
As an African American woman in her thirties I sat on the phone with my best girlfriend and chatted about the Oscar Red Carpet Arrivals. We applauded our favorite looks and chimed in our least faves as well. When Viola Davis sashayed onto the carpet clad in an emerald Vera Wang and bronzed skin we took notice to her dress, jewels and really hadn’t commented on her hair. It was short, cute and just an everyday occurrence in our minds.
In less than 5 minutes Twitter was a buzz with tweets that Viola “left the wig at home and opted for her natural “fro” “. I was a bit perplexed because I’ve seen women black and white don wigs, weaves and falls in all my thirty years. When Resse Witherspoon arrived on the carpet at last year’s Oscars sporting extensions (poorly mismatched to her natural hair at that) not a comment was made.
The fact that America’s eyes were glued to Viola’s choice of hairstyle rather than her phenomenal talent, tenacity and plethora of awards this season alone baffles me completely. The choice to forgo a hair extension, wig or weave is a personal decision and not something that needs to be explained. If she opted for a wig, would that make her any less “natural” in the minds of African Americans. The debate of natural versus relaxed hair garners much controversy in the black community.
In 2012 women of all ethnicities have the distinct privilege to adorn bountiful tresses, ringlets or opt for a cropped cut likened to Michelle Williams or Viola Davis without such criticism or backlash. In what could be a monumental night for Hollywood as two African American actresses could go home with an Oscar, critics are determined to take the spotlight off of what the night is poised to celebrate.... Real Talent!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Tres Chic Style Salutes an Icon, Songstress and Fashionista... Miss Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston
August 9, 1963 - January 11, 2012
The Word Will Always Love You Whitney and Miss You Terribly.....
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