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New York’s first Fashion Week of the year is just weeks away (the second will arrive in September). And while we can’t wait to see what the new Fall & Spring 2011 collections have to offer, we can’t help but reflect on all the trends we enjoyed for the past year. Fashion Week is always […]

Who is Mickey Contractor, and why can’t about a billion people live without him? As M·A·C’s Director of Makeup Artistry for India, he’s more than an icon to a glamorous Eastern audience – he has mentored in-the-know artists around the world for over three decades.Although Mickey’s artistry and colors are marketed toward those of Eastern […]

From kissdetroit – In celebration of Urban Decay’s 15 years of business, they have created this gorgeous collectible set of fifteen 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils, including six all-new shades and a sharpener! The wide range of award-winning, high-quality, waterproof shades are great for women of any age, glide on without tugging, last forever, and produce […]

It would be easy to say that a black man born in 1947, in the ghetto of uptown Manhattan, has the odds stacked against him. But Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stood tall—7 feet, 2 inches tall — in the midst of this troublesome time and place. In high school, he won three straight New York City Catholic […]

From kissdetroit – The MAC ‘Jeanius’ Spring 2011 Collection name suggests it all with a fresh array of spring pastels and luscious shades! The collections colors and textures are inspired by the Spring 2011 denim trends creating a total balance with the season’s latest style trends. The collection’s ‘must haves’ include: Jeanius Lipglass available in […]

Nail polish colors usually go light in the spring, but this season, bold and creamy pastels (in blue, purple and peach!) are taking center stage. Here are the top 6 nail polish trends of 2011. Blue (think “Tiffany & Co.”) From Left: Nicholas K Spring 2011 image courtesy of Dashing Diva/Eric Yu; Tracy Reese for […]

From kissdetroit – In my career as a makeup artist many women love to wear color on their lips, however they complain that lipsticks are too dry and glosses are too sticky. Clinique has finally solved both of these complains with the new ‘Chubby Stick’ Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm. This super-nourishing balm is loaded with […]

From kissdetroit – Smashbox ‘In Bloom’ Spring 2011 collection includes the Soft Focus Powder Eyeliner that delivers defined eyes without harsh liner! The Soft Focus Powder Eyeliner combines the ease of liquid liner with the look of the old trick of making your shadow into a liner with an eyeliner brush. This product falls under […]

Spring will be here before you know it. And with the season comes a new batch of fashion trends and collections. Chanel Iman scored an 18-page spread in the UK version of Elle magazine, modeling Spring 2011 looks from high-fashion designers like Gucci, Armani, Dior and more. Expect biker babe looks, soft frills & flowers, […]

From kissdetroit – Bobbi Brown’s new ‘Powerful Palette’ is a must have for the woman on the go! Healthy, natural makeup doesn’t mean nude or washed-out. Case in point: the Powerful Palette. Filled with four beautifully wearable soft pinks and browns for eyes, this versatile palette lets you go anywhere from almost bare to glam […]

“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:18 NIV During Watch Night Service, my pastor, in Charlotte, posed the question, “What does 2011 look like for you?” as his sermon title. An obvious question for the occasion. However, for me, an obvious or easy answer […]

When winter comes, people tend to become so careless, their hair and clothes get stuck in a rut. But you can break out of your everyday, ordinary hair ‘do with these 5 styles. See more at Glamour. The Touchable Half-Up Curly ‘Do like Garcelle Beauvais If you find your curly haircut springing up, down and […]