1. Bronzers for Brown Skin – Makeup by Kim Porter 

2. Wanna Be Featured on Temple of Glam? Submit Your Favorite Summer Look – Temple of Glam 

3. Get the Look: Kimora Lee at Inception Movie Premiere – Black Style Central 

4. Shut Down. No really, phones off! – The Bliss List  

5. Jacqueline Laurita of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” Cleans House – Everything She Wants 

6. Make Your High Heels More Comfortable – Her Goody Bag

7. The Importance of Online Plus Size Magazines – Stylish Curves  

8. Fashion at Comic Con 2010 – O So Chic

9. Essence Magazine Hires a White Fashion Director? -La:Dolce:Vita Fashion Fix

Letoya was radiant in a cobalt blue dress, statement pearl necklace and studded shoes (I believe are Louboutin) Her hair and makeup was flawless!

The Smooth Touch Brand of Luster’s Pink Brand is targeted toward younger women:

“Luster’s® Pink® Brand Smooth Touch products are for younger, style conscious women with an urban, hip-hop flair who want hair-care products that allow them to have beautiful, healthy, unique, head-turning styles whether they’re walking the red carpet, shopping at the mall or hanging out with their friends.”

Letoya Luckett will also promote other products besides the relaxer. She will promote

• Smooth Touch Go Glitz Olive Oil Sheen Spray
• Smooth Touch Hydration Vibe Olive Oil Hair Lotion
• Smooth Touch A Reason To Gloss Shine Polish.

The event was a great success! Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and great conversation. In attendance was Keshia Knight-Pulliam  (Rudy Huxtable) Ms. Drama, Danielle- The Style and Beauty Doctor and many more.

Here is Kim in a fabulous peach dress and Danielle rocking a bold red lip. I love it!

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This event was to showcase the fall product lines for Acqua di Parma, Givenchy, Guerlain, Kenzo, and Pucci. There was a great selection of cosmetics and fragrances, not to mention, an incredible gift bag. Here is a recap of the fragrances that will be available this fall.

Acqua di Parma
The Colonia Powder Soap
Colonia, the signature fragrance is the definition of the Italian art of living well. The fragrance is fresh and citrusy and incorporates the values of timelessness and refinement. New this fall will be the Colonia Powder Soap. It contains a unique formula of pulverized soap combined with a delightful softening talc powder as well as rice starch, to keep hands feeling clean, fresh and silky smooth, while maintaining the original scent.
The Colonia Powder Soap 120gr/4oz will retail for $36 and will be available starting in October at select locations within Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys stores.

  Colonia ESSENZA
This will be the highest quality cologne from Acqua di Parma. Like the signature fragrance, it incorporates the essential values of timelessness and refinement. This new fragrance highlights the essence of the original Colonia fragrance. The more recognizable notes and accords that represent the “soul” of Colonia are boosted and enriched using the highest quality ingredients. This cent is a citrus woody creation. It infuses citrus, aromatic and floral freshness, and sensual wood.
Colonia ESSENZA will launch world wide August 13, and will be available in the USA at select specialty stores including: Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, and Sephora.com

Pucci
The newest indulgence from Emilio Pucci fragrances introduces the evolution of the Pucci woman. The newest fragrance from Pucci is miss Pucci. This fragrance embodies the style of the “Pucci girl.” She is colorful, youthful, fresh, and seductive. She ahs an air of freedom while still maintaining sophistication and beauty. Always naturally chic, she exudes femininity and energy. This fragrance is a sparkling floral and musky fragrance, composed by Francois Demachy, Christine Nagel, and Benoit Lopouza.

The bottle, designed by Ora Ito, is based on the small oval motif that often recurs in Pucci prints. The designer imagined “an evolutive, ergonomic and flowing packaged box, whose central point is an open window to the world…a kaleidoscopic, stained-glass window constantly playing with light.” Ribbons of coral, rose and orange make the miss Pucci bottle come to life, evoking the playful feel of the fragrance.

This fragrance will be available August 2010 for $89 (75ml), $74 (50ml), and $53 (30ml) at Sephora, Sephora.com, and Pucci boutiques nationwide.

Kenzo
Flower by Kenzo
This is a classic floral powdery fragrance and the power of a fragile, singular flower. It comes in an eco-friendly refillable bottle, which allows the consumer to reduce waste by simply unscrewing the pump and using the eco-friendly pouch to refill when the scent runs out. The refill itself is an easy to use 100ml plastic pouch that retails for $78. The cost is 15% less than buying a totally new bottle. $56 (30ml), $72 (50ml), and $92 (100ml)

KenzoHomme Woody Eau De Toilette
This fragrance is a lively and deep aromatic woody fragrance with an intense vibrant trail. The energy of fresh, fusing leaves, mint and basil, mingles with the power of woody notes of vetiver and Atlas cedar. The fragrance of a free spirit who draws his strength from nature, between sky and earth. Kenzo Homme is packaged in a bamboo bottles and comes in the matte brown of tree barks. It is engraved with vibrant leaves and will launch August 2010. $54 (50ml) $72 (100ml)

Once Upon A Time, Kenzo
This year, Kenzo celebrates is anniversary with 2 new limited editions. A patchwork of flower print, faithful to Kenzo inspirations. Kenzo, EDT for Woman, Kenzo, EDT for Man. For him, a woody eau de toilette fresh and intense, the character of a classic; nutmeg and vetiver, with a spicy trail of ginger and coriander $72 (100ml). For her, a floral eau de toilette, woody and colorful. A flower explosion; peony and freesia, printed on a voluptuous bottom notes of sandalwood and musk $72 (100ml). These fragrances are Kenzo USA exclusive, available October 2010.

Guerlain

Shalimar Eau de Parfum- A New Design (Rock Royalty meets the imperial House)

Guerlain took an edgy approach with their new bottle design for their classic fragrance Shalimar. The bottle was designed by Jade Jagger, daughter of rock icon Mick Jagger. She is ‘modern glamour.’ She revisits Shalimar with respect for its history, giving it the shape of a basin and a base reminiscent of its early years.  Her rendition is a bottle sculpture with curves that are soft, full, and extremely sensual. She carves the upper part of the cap into a fan and it is a jewel-like stopper which is an elegant grey blue. She keeps the rock n roll edge with a leather midnight blue ribbon.

The newly designed Shalimar Eau de Parfum will be available September 2010 at select locations of Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, and Bergdorf Goodman. It will also be available at Saks.com and NeimanMarcus.com $72 (30ml) $95 (50ml) and $123 (90ml).

The information on each product was provided by each of the companies

I wore this outfit yesterday to an event in the city. The top is a floral print shirt length dress from Forever 21, H&M Jeans and Nine West Shoes. I love the colors in the top and paired with the pink platforms gives this look just the right amount of color for summer. Some people go over board with pairing brights, but the blue and tan in the top, tones down the yellow and coral and by adding the pink shoes it allowed the entire outfit to pop.

I also finally did something different with my hair! I put my hair in bantu knots (straight hair twisted into little knots) and it came out like this. I had different size knots which is why my waves were varying lengths, but this was just the experiment. Practice makes perfect right?

Coral Reef by Her Goody Bag featuring Francesco Biasia bags

Sheared Jumpsuit by Rare**, 39 GBP
Paris Hilton Jayda – Gold, $95
Doris – Studded Handles Shiny Tote Bag – Francesco Biasia, $81
Diamond Lace Earrings, $1,100
TOM FORD – sunglasses TF 155 | bei Breuninger
Yves Saint Laurent – Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss # 07 Golden…, $30
Eye Shadow – Half Baked – UrbanDecay.com, $16
Urban Decay Cosmetics – Stardust Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Cosmetics – Stardust Eyeshadow
Amazon.com: OPI Nail Polish You’re A Doll 807: Beauty, $5.75

Its great when like minded bloggers can come together and form a networking circle. So I present to you the first FAB Link Round  Up. Check these FAB links. We have everything from Makeup swatches from MACs In The Groove Collection to the Top 5 Apps for all of you iPhone users. Check out these links from my fellow bloggers.

Yes you are seeing correctly, Vitamin Water now has lip balm. No you will not get the vitamins needed to sustain you throughout your day from this lip balm, but you will have sun protection (SPF 20) and great smelling lips (if you like the flavors of vitamin water. This lip balm comes in a variety of flavors including “Formula 50.” Here is how Essence Magazine is reporting this new debut
Via Essence.com

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Have you entered this awesome giveaway by Yagolicious Cosmetics and Makeup By Kim Porter?

If not, what are you waiting for?

You have a chance to win 2 VIP tickets to the Yagolicious Beauty Affair on September 16, 2010 and one Indelible Paint-pictured above.

The rules are simple, write a few sentences about your favorite girl’s night out experience.

It really is that easy. To enter click here

Phyto Universe (source) is the latest invention from Mr. Patrick Ales, the creator or renowned botanical hair care products, Phyto and PhytoSpecific. His life long mission is to treat the hair and scalp with the utmost care and respect and create a destination where consumers and stylists alike can immerse themselves in the “universe” that is PHYTO: plants. Nature reigns at Phyto Universe. Shrouded in an oasis of live botanicals, Phyto Universe invites you into a serene, tranquil environment.

When I arrived with my friend Kim, we were greeted by Jenna, then had a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres and looked around the studio at the various products. We were then escorted to the back for our french, skin care, and hair care lessons.

Our first lesson was conducted by Alliance Francaise and we learned many terms dealing with hair, skin, and perfume. I took French for four years (5th-8th grade) and I had no idea what the instructor was saying!  We learned words like mask(un masque), hydration (l’hydratation), shine(de brillance) and a host of others.

We then had a lesson on skin care given by Catherine Raubiet, the Lierac National Training director. She gave us excellent tips and statistics. Here is a recap of what I learned:

• European women, specifically French women, start getting facials around the age of 14.
• In France, facials are not luxury, they are necessities.
• European women are not as busy as American women, so they spend more time taking care of themselves (not talking about makeup, but skin and body care)
• French women do not partake in abrasive procedures that can potentially damage the skin.

She also gave us a few skin care tips:

1. Prevention is the key. We must start taking care of our skin early. We should not wait until we are in our 20s to use  moisturizer, we must start as teenagers. (It is never too late to start)
2. Use light makeup to enhance beauty, not hide it. The United States, sells way too many makeup products to cover up problems with the skin instead of treating it.
3. Keep it gentle. Minimize lasers and chemical peels. With early prevention, these methods are not needed.
4. Develop and stick with a skin care routine. First, remove the makeup, then cleanse, tone, use a serum, moisturize and then apply sun screen.
5. Exfoliate. Depending on your skin type, you should exfoliate once or twice per week.
6. Take care of your body. Cellulite products are the most popular products being sold in the United States.  98% of women world wide have cellulite and 2% men. 30% of what happens to our body (how fast we age, cellulite etc.) is based on genetics, 70% is up to us, so take care of yourself.

We also received a lesson in hair care by celebrity stylist and salon owner Julien Farel (who said I had great hair ) Here is what I learned from him:

1. Your hair changes and so the products you use must change also. You should not use the same products for a long period of time because they won’t have the same effect on your hair after a while.
2. *Important for summer hair care*Before getting in the pool, or going to the beach, wet your hair and add some type of leave in conditioner or pre-shampooing treatment. The conditioner or pre-treatment will prevent damage from chlorine and also salt water.
3. Use various products to target various problems with your hair. You should use products that focus on preventing frizziness, that promote shiny hair, adds volume, etc. What ever your target area is for your hair, use a specific product for that area.

The night ended the small conversations with other bloggers and of course a gift bag.

The bag consisted of

• Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Mask for suppleness and shine. It regenerates your hair and your hair regains softness and elasticity.
• Lierac Paris Diopti Demaq- Gentle Eye Makeup Remover. It is a crystal-gel that removes makeup from eyelids and lases with leaving an oily film. Vitamin B5 and keratin derivatives help prevent the loss of lashes and restore their strength, suppleness and thickness.
• Caron  Paris Fleur de Rocaille  eau de toilette natural spray.

It was a great event, very informative and a great place to network. Other bloggers and media professionals that were there, Kim from Makeup By Kim Porter, Misha from The Fab Chick, Shaunequa from Temple of Glam, Wanda from The Black Dress Traveler, Felicia from This That Beauty, and Tracey Ferguson and Judene Walden of JONES Magazine.

Belly Friendly

• Blueberries-linked to less fat
• Asparagus- Natural diuretic that helps get rid of water weight.
• Salmon-Foods high in omega-3 fats promote digestion.
• Watermelon- one of nature’s water-weight nixers
• Citrus fruit- add lemon in your water to aid with digestion

Bloat Causing

• Alcohol-heavier drinks add more belly fat
• Soy sauce-salt increases water weight
• Canned soups-high in sodium
• Popcorn-airy foods pooch out the stomach
• Dried fruit-high in fiber, but loaded with sugar

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