My New Obsession: Fishtail Braids

I'm on a quest to learn how to pull off this look! It doesn't look as hard as it seems and I've found a tutorial video that explains just how to do it. Take a peek at some of my favorite celebs rockin' the fishtail braid and let me know if you've learned to master this look!


Angela Simmons and Rihanna

Fergie

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Supercalifragilipstick Kate Spade’s Lipstick Collection With Lipstick Queen, Poppy King

Fashion maven Kate Spade and Poppy King have collaborated to bring makeup lovers the Supercalifragilipstick ($24) collection. Supercalifragilipstick will be available in Kate Spade stores nationwide and on the website in Fall 2011 and there is no word yet if Kate Spade plans to launch a full makeup line.




The collection, a hybrid of of lipstick and lipgloss is available in bright hues with creative names like Pop Art Pink, Fuchsia Fete, Bashful Blush, and Adventurous Red. The collection is said to include micro-fine pigments, shea butter, coconut oil, and antioxidants like Vitamin E.

“I absolutely love lipstick and never feel fully dressed until I’ve got mine on,” Kate Spade’s president and creative director Deborah Lloyd said in a release. “Poppy’s expertise mixed with the Kate Spade New York spirit and aesthetic equals a chic, wearable, and modern way to embrace lipstick. I am already stocking up because it’s the only one I want to wear!”

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Britney Spears Cosmic Radiance for Women

Pop diva Britney Spears is set to launch her 10th fragrance in August. The new fragrance, Cosmic Radiance was developed by perfumers Honorine Blanc and Harry Fremont, who also worked on the original Radiance. The fragrance will be launched under license of Elizabeth Arden. It will be available in 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum and is said to be released with in unison with the launch of a new remix album.


The notes feature mandarin, lychee, pear, jasmine, gardenia, tuberose, peony, musk, amber, sandalwood and vanilla. Base notes include twinkle and warm with notes of amber, soft vanilla and creamy sandalwood. According to reports, the inspiration behind Cosmic Radiance is from stars which twinkle brighter than all other stars, a star of a distant galaxy, far away from this world.

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Kardashian Sisters Launching OPI Nail Polish Line

As difficult as it is OPI has managed to keep up with the Kardashian socialites! The uniquely different, budding entrepreneurs with similar fashion taste have scored a deal with Nicole by OPI. and the nail polish that should should reflect their impeccable fashion-forward style aesthetic.


Kim announced via twitter the trio plans make their mark with a glamorous nail polish:
“Were shooting our ad campaign today 4 our new GLAM line of nail polish for Nicole by OPI. You guys are gonna faint when u see our new polish”

Khloe sent friends into a twitter frenzy when she commented on the top secret business venture:
"For the nail polish colors...just think glitz and glam!" she said. "You guys are gonna faint when u see our new polish."


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Eva Mendes New Face of Angel By Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler recently launched a Eau De Toilette version of the brand's timeless scent, Angel. Hollywood actress and stunning beauty Eva Mendes is featured in the ad campaign and rocks a sultry custom Nicola Formichetti dress.The commercial will air this fall.


video courtesy Thierry Mugler's official Youtube chanell
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Newspaper Nail Art

I absolutely love this video and had to share it with my beauties! This video is perfect for the nail novice.



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L’Oreal Announces Liya Kebede as New Face of Global Brand

Liya Kebede will join the ranks of Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Julianna Margulies and Freida Pinto as the newest spokesmodel and global brand ambassador. Details surrounding the campaign have yet to be released. The spokesmodel and humanitarian is most known for her striking beauty but has also nominated by the World Trade Organization as as a Goodwill Ambassador. She also established the Liya Kebede Foundation in her native country Ethiopia to raise money and materials for the Durame hospital.

Kebede made this comment regarding her new position: "It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality. I'm pleased to play a part in sharing the uniqueness, the charisma, and the incredible stories of women of all origins and from all regions of the world."



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MAC's The Venomous Villains Line Debuting Sept. 30th

MAC Cosmetics has teamed up with Disney creating a highly-anticipated limited edition color collection for the devilish girly girl in us all.

According to latimesblog.com, "...highlights our favorite animated antagonists. Cruella De Vil from "101 Dalmatians," Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty," "Snow White’s" Evil Queen and Doctor Facilier from the "Princess and the Frog," are represented in blush, beauty powder, eye shadows, lipstick and nail polish."

“I’m sure every woman in the world has a little villain in her somewhere, whether she wants to admit it or not!” says James Gager, senior vice president and creative director of MAC Cosmetics, “It comes out from time to time in all of us. So I don’t think it will be too difficult to relate to at least one of these characters, if not all of them.”

The collection hits MAC stores and counters nationwide September 30th.

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Dolce and Gabbana Evocative Beauty Promo Photos

Famed designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, collectively known as Dolce and Gabbana, introduce their Evocative Beauty Collection for Fall 2010. Uber glamourous Hollywood starlet, Scarlett Johansson appears in the ads decked out in a black leather outfit and sultry purple lipstick and pin-up girl hair.

According to chicprofile.com, "The iconic design duo pay homage to a monumental past… celebrate a glorious present… and prepare for a prescient future. Dolce & Gabbana refine and redefine their signature sensibility: daring duality, dynamic contrast and sly sensuality. Created for the Dolce & Gabbana woman, a woman who challenges conventions, relishes fantasy, expects luxury… and radiates a profound femininity."

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Amethyst (165) (Cream)
Lust (167) (Cream)
Orchid (115) (Shine)




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Available in 2 new colors:
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Vibrant (143)






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Maybelline New York Releases Fashion Week 2011 Schedule

Maybelline New York, an innovative and successful world-renown cosmetics company has just announced its lineup for the highly-anticipated Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Brand positioning and sponsorship are key as Maybelline New York will serve as cosmetics sponsors for Z Spoke by Zac Posen, Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B.,BCBG Max Azria, DKNY, Michael Angel, Vivienne Tam, Custo Barcelona and Carlos Miele.

Maybelline New York continues to take inspiration from fashion by translating backstage trends into our cosmetics collections," said David Greenberg, president of Maybelline New York-Garnier USA, in a statement. "Our continued association with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week allows us to take part in creating the makeup looks that we will all see on the faces of women around the world next spring. It's exciting to make stylish, on-trend beauty looks available to every woman."

Accordign to stylist.com, "Maybelline's global makeup artist Charlotte Willer -- who's a backstage and advertising favorite -- will head up the makeup team, as she has for the past two seasons."

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Blast From the Past: Paris Hilton's New Perfume Inspired by Marilyn Monroe

Hollywood socialite and heiress Paris Hilton has launched her 10th fragrance, "Tease". Tease was inspired by Hollywood starlet of yester year, Marilyn Monroe. The fragrance is a blend of fruits like Fuji apple, white peach nectar and bergamot, with sunny sea mist accord and accented by frangipani, jasmine and tuberose. It also has base notes of amber, blonde woods and warm sand accord. The fragrance is available in a 3.4 oz Eau de Parum Spray ($55), 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray ($45) and a 6.7 oz Shimmering Body Lotion ($28); it can be purchased at all major department stores and fine fragrance outlets.

According to stylelist.com, "I love Marilyn Monroe," purred Hilton as she slinked down the hot pink carpet, blonde locks styled in voluminous curls and her pout painted red. "She's always been one of my fashion icons. Doing my tenth fragrance I just thought, she's a 10, and I have to do something to honor Marilyn." Hilton herself describes Tease as, "Sophisticated and glamorous. It's flirty and fun, confident and sexy."

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The Beauty Advantage

Newsweek has taken an impressive look at how beauty can negatively or positively affect your job and hiring potential. In an age when consumers are obsessed with beauty and the fountain of youth their report explores why the quest to look good is not a vain pursuit. This is a fascinating read for all immersed in beauty!

According to the article written by Newsweek senior writer Jessica Bennett, “The quest for beauty may be a centuries-old obsession, but in the present day the reality is ugly. Beauty has more influence than ever—not just over who we work with, but whether we work at all.”

Click here for a link to view the full special report.

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M.A.C Cosmetics Fabulous Felines collection

M.A.C Cosmetics is rolling out yet another collection. The Fabulous Felines collection debuts in M.A.C. stores and counters nationwide August 2010. Ad campaign photos have leaked on the internet; the collection of soft and subtle colors like grays, blues, purples, lavender, amber and honey will be available in 3 color waves. This collection is the anniversary to Makeup Art Cosmetics and the collection will unroll in three parts. Part 1 is “Palace Pedigreeed,” Part 2 “Leopard Luxe,” Part 3“Burmese Beauty.” Part 1 of the collection boasts the following products: Palace Pedigreeed Eyeshadow Quad ($36.00); Superslick Liquid Eyeliner (New Product) ($17.50); Pigment ($19.50), Plushlash Mascara ($13.00); Lipstick ($14.00); Lipglass ($14.00), Cremestick Liner ($14.50), and Mineralize Blush.

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Kardashian Glamour Tan

The Kardashian sisters have definitely mastered the art of marketing and publicity. The curvaceous sisters are now releasing their very own self-tanner, Kardashian Glamour Tan. The tanner is available online at Sephora.com and in stores nationwide. Kardashian Glamour Tan is a product from the Kardashian Beauty line which has not officially been released. "My sisters and I are all about getting the perfect tan without harming our skin. We're always on the lookout for the best self-tanner, so we thought we'd create the perfect formula and share it with everyone else," says Kim Kardashian.

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Définicils Precious Cells Mascara

Hollywood superstar Julia Roberts has been named the latest spokesmodel for Lancôme and her first campaign for the brand features the new Définicils Precious Cells Mascara. The product went on pre-sale for one day on Lancôme’s website. The mascara is now exclusively available nationwide at Nordstrom and offers a creamy blend of five waxes and a short and long hair bristle brush that thickens and elongates for natural looking lashes.

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SmashBox's Sizzling New Summer Lip Palette

If you’re looking for a sizzling new lip color Smashbox has just released a new lip palette. According to smashbox.com, “this summer is all about a sexy coral lip. Dab the tangerine shade from the Lip Blush Palette on lips, then apply Heartbreaker Lip Gloss in Melon-drama.” The clear compact holds four high-shine colors, Cherry, Tangerine, Magenta and Cabernet.

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Marc Jacobs Strips Nude

Marc Jacobs is not only a world-renown model but he also serves as the model for his latest fragrance, Bang. In the skin-bearing campaign ad, Jacobs strips nude with a strategically placed bottle of the fragrance covering his unmentionables while laying on a silver bed. The ad is racy yet artistic as it exemplifies the arts meeting art. "Once I agreed to be the model, I couldn't see what I would wear to express this. We tried it with clothes, but it didn't work. Then Juergen [Teller, who shot the campaign] had the idea for the silver Mylar, and it all came together," Jacobs said.

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Sally Hansen's Guiness World Record Attempt

Sally Hansen sought to break the Guinness World Record this week for the most amount of nails shaped and polished in one day. In efforts to support a good cause, proceeds will benefit DKMS, a bone marrow donor organization. According to stylelist.com, “everyone who attends the manicure-fest will get the opportunity to get ’swabbed’ — which entails a simple swipe inside the cheek to help DKMS find donor matches for patients with life-threatening diseases like leukemia and blood cancer.” Manicurists were on duty at the Los Angeles Central Courtyard Hollywood & Highland Center from 9am to 8pm giving complimentary manicures with Sally Hansen’s Complete Salon Manicure polish.

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Natalie Portman New Face of Parfums Christian Dior

Hollywood starlet Natalie Portman has been announced as the face of the high-end Christian Dior fragrance line. It has not been confirmed if she will be the face of an existing or new parfum. This will be Portman’s first beauty campaign. According to Elle UK, [Portman] “will symbolize with grace the values of luxury and the glamour of Dior.”

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RapidLash’s Facebook Application to Raise Funds For Cancer

This week, RapidLash has teamed up with social networking site Facebook to raise funds for cancer charities. RapidLash, and eyebrow and lash growth product will donate $1 per free ‘wink’ you send via their Facebook application to cancer charities. Donations can be made in any amount up to $5,000. “The first ever Wink Week is just another way to engage our passionate and devoted fans, encouraging them to bat their beautiful, lush lashes, and simultaneously help a very worthy cause,” says Robert Trow, CEO of RocaSuba. RapidLash is a non-prescription alternative to Latisse and retails for $49.95 in major drugstores nationwide. For more information visit the RapidLash Facebook page.

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