Pioneering Black Supermodel Naomi Sims Dead at 61
CAN WE RECOGNIZE THE REAL SUPERMODEL NAMED NAOMI? It’s so ironic that I started a category today for black models. Naomi Sims was the first black supermodel. Her tenaciousness and presence broke down walls, barriers and stereotypes that paved the…
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Friends and Family Savings at Lancôme
I love a discount. More importantly, I love a discount on makeup. And when Lancôme offers a discount, that’s a good thing. So through August 8 you can take advantage of the Friends and Family discount of 20%. I have…
Chopped — Short Sexy Hair, Now Ciara
Not so long ago I wrote about women taking the plunge and ditching their long locks for the freedom of short hair. Halle chopped her hair and returned to her signature pixie cut and other celebs have followed suit. Many…
Ciara Shares Her Favorite Beauty Products
Ciara is a hot chick. That young woman is blessed with great genes. I’m a makeup artist so I truly appreciate a beautifully structured face like Ciara’s. I was excited to see her top beauty picks in my July Elle…
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Makeup 101 — How to Choose a Blush
You have seen her. She is really cute and sassy, and she is probably your grandmother or great grandmother. And she has got those rouged up cheeks. I mean you can see those pink cheeks coming from a mile away. …
What Makes You Fierce?
Beyonce’ has an alter ego — Sasha Fierce. It’s her performance character, it’s Beyonce’s transition from everyday Beyonce’ to uber Beyonce, to fierce Beyonce’. I’m sure every woman and girl must have something that she believes gives her “super” powers…
Did Michael Jackson Have Vitiligo?
So much controversy surrounds Michael Jackson and his skin color. Did he or didn’t he? Did he bleach his skin or didn’t he? I don’t really care, I grew up with Michael Jackson and just knew that I would marry Jermaine. So I…
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Makeup 101 — How to Choose a Foundation
Monday’s are now dedicated to Makeup 101. Makeup 101 is all about making the right choices with your makeup, how-to and product recommendations. Today let’s start with foundation. I see so many women abusing foundation that it’s downright shameful. If…
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How to Look Hot in 5 Minutes
It’s Friday night and you have had a hard day at the office. How do you take your look from dull to hot in 5 minutes? Easy! Follow these quick 5 steps for easy-to-do sexy makeup. Even you can duplicate…
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Your #1 Summer Accessory
What’s the one thing you wouldn’t be caught without this summer? I asked several friends that question via email, facebook and twitter and the number one summer accessory hands down was SUNSCREEN! YAY! As an esthetician and makeup artist and…
Short, Sexy, Sassy Hair — Just Look at Halle Berry
Short and sexy hair! So the new trend with so many African American women, celebrities included, is to lose the locks! Freedom from the weave, the wig, and fear of swimming. Just look at Halle Berry. I LOVE her with short…
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Summer Makeup Trends — Look #2 Bronzed Beauty
I love the summer makeup trend that is all about bronzed beauty. In fact, the summer look of a bronzed face is body is probably one of the easiest to attain due the abundance of bronzers on the market. Whether…
Beauty Icon Farrah Fawcett Dies
I grew up watching Charlie’s Angels. I loved that show. It probably added to my delusions of being a spy when I grew up (watching Mission Impossible didn’t help either). I got in trouble for holding my hands together in…
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