I went natural in 1999. During that time, natural hair was not as widely accepted as it is now. It wasn’t cool. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t the thing to do. There weren’t as many natural haircare blogs and products out there…and inspiration for natural girls was certainly lacking. Then in 2006, when I was […]
Marchesa to Launch New Signature Fragrance This Fall
Marchesa, a luxury bridal and eveningwear red carpet favorite started up by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, is set to launch their first fragrance this Fall called Marchesa Parfume d’Extase. The bottle is truly a stunner! “We didn’t want anything too sweet,” Craig told WWD. “Georgina and I don’t like perfumes that can smell sort […]
Beauty News: Lead in Lipsticks – Should You Be Concerned?
It is common knowledge that the use of lead in paints and other such substances has been banned by federal health and environmental agencies for many years. At certain levels of exposure, lead is extremely poisonous: it can cause nervous and neurological damage, and blood disorders, among other health hazards. Over the last few years, […]
3 Skincare Products to Borrow From Your Groom
3 Skincare Products to Borrow from Your Groom How often does your man ‘borrow’ your apricot face scrub or your under eye treatment? Probably more often than you think or care to know. Our men have been using products from our medicine cabinet for years! But have you ventured over to your husband’s side of […]
Janelle Monae Is the New Face of CoverGirl
Janelle Monae is recognized for her natural pompadour, classic style, great talent and individuality in a cookie-cutter world. CoverGirl recognized her for all those things, too: the 26 year old Monae has recently been unveiled as the new face of CoverGirl. She joins singer-songwriter Pink in what seems to be CoverGirl’s new trend of bringing […]
Bridal Beauty Inspiration: Solange Knowles for Madewell
Solange’s stunning look in her new gig as the Madewell Fall 2012 AD campaign brand face inspired today’s bridal beauty inspiration board! Beauty Recipes – 1. Solange Knowles for Madewell Fall 2012 AD campaign 2. Carol’s Daughter Lip Butter 3. Nicholas Kirkwood Suede and glitter loafers 4. Laura Mercier ‘Canyon Fall Look’ Creme Lip Color […]
Beauty Tips: Can I Wear a Smoky Eye on My Wedding Day?
Source: elle.com via Munaluchi on Pinterest Can I wear a smoky on my wedding day? Let’s get straight to the bottom of the makeup bag–Absolutely! You can wear a smoky eye on your wedding day. A smoky eye is the simplest way to draw attention to your eyes. And since on your wedding day, all […]
Winner! Natural Beauty Contest
Last week we launched a natural beauty contest in which entrants could enter via our facebook fanpage by uploading a picture and telling us what natural beauty means to them. After narrowing down to the top 12 entries, voting was open to the public. The top 12 finalists were able to gain points via our […]
Natural Beauty Contest in Collaboration with Carol’s Daughter
Happy Memorial Day! Hope you’re having a great one. We’ve got another fabulous contest to announce. If you’re in the NYC area or anywhere nearby, you’ll love this contest. Enter the Natural Beauty Contest via our facebook fanpage if you wear a natural hairstyle or are in a transitioning period. We’d like you to […]
Bridal Hair Inspiration at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards: The Braided, Knot Up-Do
Singers Alicia Keys (in Azzedine Alaia) and Monica (in Roberto Cavalli) rocked the braided, knot up-do at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. While Alicia wore an elaborate high bun, Monica balanced her look with side-swept bangs. Is this look worth trying out for your big day? Share your thoughts!
Beauty Blog Series: Getting the Most out of Your Bridal Makeup Consultation
Your wedding day will likely be the most photographed day of your life and the main subject of those photographs will be you. Thus, determining your makeup styling for your big day is one of the most important things you will check off of your massive bridal to-do-list. You will want to make sure you […]
Beauty News: Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics Line Kicks off at Kohl’s
The biggest beauty and bridal news to heat up the blogosphere is the exciting tidbit that the creative genius of bridal fashion has launched a new cosmetics line for her Kohl’s line, Simply Vera Vera Wang. The talented guru has once again outmatched herself for her new 74-piece cosemtics line that’s priced from $16.50 to […]
