Taking risks isn’t just for fashion, but for beauty as well. Out of all the beauty risks there are, blue eyeshadow is one that is frequently shied away from. It is an adventurous endeavor for any woman no matter what her skintone and the perfect shade has to be obtained for the look to appear…
Beyoncé’s fashion spread for L’Uomo Vogue’s July/August 2011 issue has been released as well as promotional images for her upcoming album 4. Though both are equally sexy, the former has her in menswear inspired looks for the men’s fashion magazine and the latter, completely dolled up in cutting egde, risqué designs. For L’Uomo, Beyoncé channels…
You can’t talk about the relationship between fashion and entertainment without mentioning icons like Michael Jackson and Diana Ross who were groundbreaking and influential in music and style. W Magazine honors such artists with their “The Hit Parade” tribute. The spread, styled by George Cortina, features Puerto Rican model, Joan Smalls, dressed up as some…
Kanye West is taking his imprint international, signing two of the hottest Nigerian artists to G.O.O.D. Music. Word is that the Louis Vuitton don has added artists Don Jazzy and D’banj to his label’s roster. Though there has been no official word from G.O.O.D Music’s office, both Nigerian musicians have confirmed through their Twitter accounts…
While extreme sagging is a tacky and loathsome trend, something doesn’t seem right about this: 20-year-old college football player Deshon Marman was kicked off of a US Airways flight this week for wearing his pants below his waist and exposing his boxer shorts. The University of New Mexico student was flying back to Alberquerque after…
In case you thought that Oprah was going to be taking time off to bask in the glory of the final chapter of her talk show, think again. Oprah says that while she had planned on a long vacation after closing her 25th anniversary farewell show, she is cutting her off time short to jump…
For millions of Americans unemployment has become a fact of life. It is grueling, disheartening and for many too far prolonged. But few would describe being out of a job as a joking matter. Few, that is, besides Mitt Romney. While in Florida on a visit with out-of-work residents, the former Massachusetts governor and presidential…
Jill Scott is as beloved for her soul-stirring songs as her effortless, natural beauty. She always compliments her gorgeous afro or sassy haircut with glowing, flawless skin. In order to get that golden Jill Scott glow, it’s important to introduce quality products into your skincare regimen that cater to multi-hued skin. Founded by Acclaimed dermatologist,…
We are witnessing another revolutionary movement via social media, as Saudi women use Twitter and Facebook to mobilze and fight for their rights. Currently, women in Saudi Arabia are prohibited from driving by a religious fatwa that is supported by conservative Muslim clerics. Today marks the official start of “Women 2 Drive” which seeks to challenge the ban….
The political scandal that was Weinergate, ended yesterday when former Anthony Weiner resigned yesterday morning. The embattled congressman finally caved to the pressure from fellow party members (including the Commander-in-Chief) and stepped down from office. While this part of the saga is over, other parts (including his pregnant wife Huma Abedin) have yet to unfold….
Aspiring NBA groupies have a new anthem via the Gold Diggin’ Divas, who have released a remake of Webbie’s 2007 hit “Independent”. According to their YouTube page: ‘”Codependent” is the first single from the New Orleans raised Gold Diggin Divas. Now living in Los Angeles, the Cox sisters rap about everything from blingin and spending…
Father’s Day is just around the corner and it has me feeling a bit nostalgic about my childhood. Growing up, I was equal parts mama and daddy’s girl, not straying too far from either of them. For a while, my mom won out. I clung to her coattails, trying to mimic her every move, but…
Bria Murphy attends the 2011 Dark and Lovely Fashionista Model Search kick-off at the Metropolitan Pavilion on June 15, 2011 in New York City.
Full-Figured Fashion Week (FFFW) really knows how to show a girl a good time! The introductory Full Figured Fashion Week’s Fashion Crawl with Marie Denee from The Curvy Fashionista will escort women by bus to the boutiques and showrooms of who cater to full figures. According to the FFFW website, this is what you can…
Thursday kicked off this year’s Full-Figured Fashion Week (FFFW). It’s the third year of the three day presentation that celebrates women’s fashion for those over a size 12. The brainchild of Gwen Devoe, Full-Figured Fashion Week was a huge success last year and if the sold out events this year are any indication, the popularity of…
