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Monday January 7th, 2013

LiSi Cosmetics: The High-End Makeup Brand You Can Actually Afford
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LiSi Cosmetics: The High-End Makeup Brand You Can Actually Afford

Full disclosure: I rarely wear makeup and, like many women out there, I hardly ever stray from the cosmetics brands I already know and love.

So, back in November, when blogger Christina Brown of Love Brown Sugar invited me to the launch of a nail polish she collaborated on with new beauty brand LiSi Cosmetics, I was a little skeptical. She raved about the product, the amazing quality and even more amazing price point (everything is under $15!)–but, I had to see for myself. And when I did, well, I was sold.

Read on to get the scoop on the new brand, which aims to “bridge the gap between high-end quality products and affordable prices and caters to women of all ethnicities.”

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Published at 4:00 PM

Wednesday October 3rd, 2012

Thursday September 13th, 2012

Nanette Lepore Spring 2013
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Nanette Lepore Spring 2013

The Clothes: This season, Nanette Lepore disproved the adage “It isn’t easy being green.” Not only is it easy being green, but it’s pretty darn cool, and everybody better get on board! Lepore offered her usual joyful, ultrafeminine fare this season in a palette heavy on pistachio and coral hues with some crisp, clean whites Read more →

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Published at 10:29 AM

Wednesday September 12th, 2012

Tuesday September 11th, 2012

Rachel Roy Spring 2013
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Rachel Roy Spring 2013

The Clothes: Season after season, Rachel Roy serves up collections that are extremely wearable, feminine, and generally appealing to a wide range of customers. This season was no exception. It’s clear Roy was envisioning a complete wardrobe for the stylish, everyday woman with this collection. She offered everything from smart short and pant suits, to Read more →

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Published at 7:36 PM
Reem Acra Spring 2013
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Reem Acra Spring 2013

The Clothes: The collection started out very prim and buttoned up, with ladylike silhouettes updated with laser cut detailing. But things soon took a turn for the opulent. Sexy sheaths with peekaboo side panels bordered by hand beaded trim, and a series of luxe, silken pajama pantsuits came flowing down the runway– right before glittering, Read more →

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Published at 11:55 AM

Monday September 10th, 2012

Carlos Miele Spring 2013
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Carlos Miele Spring 2013

The Clothes: The show notes describe the collection as a step “into a hallucinatory jungle,” which is an accurate assessment. Carlos Miele dished out wild refinement and unapologetic glamour this season with billowing chiffon gowns replete with (strategic) draping and fringe in a glorious melange of animal print. Giraffe, leopard, and zebra patterns came together Read more →

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Published at 9:27 PM
A Détacher Spring 2013
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A Détacher Spring 2013

The Clothes: If you were looking to wear something with a twist next spring, look no further than A Détacher. Mona Kowalska uplifted simple shifts and blouses with twisty knot detailing, giving that enviable, deliberately haphazard cool-girl vibe. There was a recurring print featuring woodland creatures which seemed a little wint’ry, but that could just Read more →

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Published at 11:40 AM

Saturday September 8th, 2012

Iman Tells Us About Her New Website and That One Time She Almost Missed a Show Because She Partied Too Hard at Studio 54
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Iman Tells Us About Her New Website and That One Time She Almost Missed a Show Because She Partied Too Hard at Studio 54

There are only a few people in this world who are so iconic, all you need to say is their first name, and everyone knows who you’re talking about. Whitney. Madonna. Jesus. Iman. Last night, the legendary supermodel fêted the launch of her new fashion and lifestyle website, Destination IMAN (yes, that’s IMAN in all caps) along with a host of fashion notables.

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Published at 4:45 PM
Pamella Roland Spring 2013
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Pamella Roland Spring 2013

The Clothes: Roland certainly wasn’t afraid to serve up some drama this season. The color palette may have been almost exclusively black and white (with some sunshine yellow thrown in here and there), but Roland breathed new life into the monochromatic scheme with sleek and structured, yet romantic silhouettes. This collection was heavy on evening Read more →

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Published at 1:51 PM

Wednesday August 1st, 2012

Oprah Winfrey Rocks Natural Hair For The First Time on the Cover of O Magazine, Sparks Debate on Authenticity of Her ‘Natural’
Beauty

Oprah Winfrey Rocks Natural Hair For The First Time on the Cover of O Magazine, Sparks Debate on Authenticity of Her ‘Natural’

The ‘Natural Hair’ movement has been steadily gaining popularity amongst women of color determined to embrace their God-given hair texture, and reject the silky, straight hair ideal that has so-far dominated mainstream culture. The movement has its share of poster girls, most notably (against her will) Solange Knowles, who was recently attacked by other “naturals” Read more →

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Published at 12:45 PM