Get the Nails: Keri Hilson’s Striped manicure
#makeupmonday @thefashionbomb posted this photo of Keri Hilson last week and I was immediately stunned by her manicure. Looks like it’s time to break out OPI’s What’s the Cattitude again, and this time add a black stripe down one side of your nail, and in case you’re wonder about the ring CLICK HERE for Claire’s [...]
5 Minute Face: Drugstore Edition!
#makeupmonday Last week we showed off our favorite drugstore beauty picks, so it should come as no surprise that some of the items are making another appearance on the drugstore edition of my 5 minute face. In fact, this is my everyday face (because I never have more than 5minutes in the morning), whether I [...]
Bags for Back to School
The Style Aficionado reader Sammy recently wrote in with the following: Hi Cynthia, I read your blog regularly and love the useful tips. I’m a college student and will be going back to school at the end of the month. I’ve been trying to find a stylish and affordable bag that i could fit my [...]
Shoegasim w/ Ruthie Davis
I am in love. http://www.ruthiedavis.com/
Check out Ciara’s long side braid.
@ciara was recently featured in Paper Magazine. You can check out the interview here if you like, but in the meantime, check out her side braid with bangs. Awesomeness! The outfit on the other hand, questionable- love the top and the accessories. SOURCE
Splurge Vs Steal: Jimmy Choo Private vs Charles Albert Barb
A few minor differences are evident, but a good look for less if you have been eyeing the Choo’s. If you like the look, but not the patent leather, Aldo Catanese is a good alternative, here’s a photo of mine: Get the Charles Albert Shoe here. $27.03
Top Drugstore Beauty Items
#makeupmonday We’ve chosen our top 10 drugstore beauty items. These 10 items have quality that rivals department store makeup brands, without the department store price. So, take note and be sure to give these items a try. L’Oreal Telescopic or Voluminous mascara. I personally love both of these, and couldn’t bare to choose just one [...]
Weekend Mani
Thought I’d try a blinged out ring finger a la Vanessa Hudgens. This is definitely more colorful than my norm.
Get the Nails: Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens wore this chic nail combo at Comic Con last month. The sky blue and gold combination is a great way to amp up your mani. GET THE NAILS with these options. (I personally love this combo with Turquoise versus the Sky blue) Zoya nail color in Yummy OPI – Whats the Cattitude Essie Turquoise and [...]
Get the Face: Jourdan Dunn
Supermodel / Mom Jourdan Dunn is featured in Nordstroms August 2010 catalog, and her make up is FIERCE! GET THE FACE: MAC mineralized satin finish foundation$29.50 MAC brow shader or try Sonia Kashuk Arch Alert palette – $9.99 Rimmel Smokey eyeshadow Quad Ulta – $5.79 MAC Kohl liner in Smolder – $14.50 MAC powder blush in [...]
5 Minute Hairstyle: Half up Half Down
We all have those mornings where we wish we had more time to do our hair or at least a team of stylist on speed dial to glam us up in an instant. Since most of us are not that lucky, we have to save time where we can. The half up half down hairstyle is [...]
Try this: Louboutin Nails
#makeupmonday Looking for a way to spice up your mani? If you’ve got the length, try the louboutin manicure, where you paint the underside of your nails a bright red. Definitely cheaper than their shoes. While you’re at it, if red isn’t your thing, this process works great with other color combinations as well as [...]
Lashing out with Ja’maal Buster and Bitchie Life
Bitchie Life recently sat down with lash guru to the stars Ja’maal Buster to talk about his fierce line of lashes. In the interview, Ja’maal dishes the info on what lashes are being used on our favorite stars and how he got his start in the industry. When people look at your face, normally the first things they [...]
