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Straight Outta Bmore- Real Style

Published on 2010-08-18 07:38:00

Baltimore is my hometown and though I believe she is going through a renaissance of sorts, my fair city has received a bad rap as it relates to fashion in style. Blame it on television- shows like “The Wire” and the Corner would have outsiders believing that Bmore is one big hood that you definitely don’t want to be caught in after dark. While not a fashion Mecca, Baltimore is slowly but surely making an effort in being a force in the fashion scene. Trust me, I realize we have miles to go,

Shopping just got easier- Visa Rightcliq

Published on 2010-08-17 15:07:00

I am all about a streamlined shopping experience and if you’re like me, the web has become the destination of choice to get in your much needed retail therapy. If you frequently find yourself on the therapeutic couch of internet shopping, the Visa team has developed a great new concept to help make your shopping experience easier- Rightcliq is a visual wish list that will allow you to create bundles of items from a number of different shopping destinations across the web.Browse: The site allow

Fashion Night Out Schedule of Events

Published on 2010-08-16 12:10:00

The Fashion Night Out website is live and the September event promises to be just as epic as last years. Shopping with a purpose takes place on a global scale and there are many cities nationwide that will participate in the most epic of all retail therapy experiences.Check out the website so that you can create your shopping itinerary and if you’re in NYC, the shopping events take place from Brooklyn to Uptown USA- Harlem.Tickets go on sale on August 19th so grab your besties and your most fa

Halle proves 40 is the "new fab"

Published on 2010-08-13 07:20:00

Halle Berry is an iconic beauty by anyone’s standards. From her Bond girl beauty, to her Oscar winning raw grittiness in her academy winning role in Monster’s Ball- Ms. Berry is just fierce. Well Halle is once again turning heads and making history as she covers the coveted September issue of Vogue magazine. Now in addition to her list of many accomplishments, Halle has proven that 40 is the new fab. photo source

Tameka Raymond's housewares boutique- Estella Home

Published on 2010-08-12 07:24:00

Tameka Raymond just launched the second installment in her Estella franchise- Estella Home. The new store opened earlier this week in Roswell, GA and features custom home decor, candles, body care, jewelry, accent furniture pieces, books and more "home" appropriate items anybody with a flair for fashion and style will surely appreciate. Her sister store Estella combines vintage and contemporary pieces for both men and women.The black glitterati are already making the rounds at the new boutique a

Desiree Rogers lands new gig as CEO of Johnson Publishing

Published on 2010-08-10 19:12:00

Desiree Rogers, the former White House social secretary has landed on her feet just fine as CEO of the Johnson Publishing Company. As CEO, Rogers will be accountable for the day to day operations of the company. Johnson publishing is the powerhouse behind longtime African-American favorite magazines Ebony and Jet. I personally think this a huge win for all involved. I am looking forward to seeing the changes that will happen particularly at Jet, as I have long thought the magazine was due for an

First Glimpse- Dereon Fall 2010 ad campaign

Published on 2010-08-08 19:13:00

Beyonce’s Fall 2010 Dereon ads are making rounds on the net, so of course because I am an uber- Queen Bee fan, I’m sharing them with you! I personally love the edginess of this preliminary glimpse into the collection and I cannot wait to see what the entire range looks like.Her make-up is aspirational- what do you think?   photo source

Style Item of the Week- Tokidoki brushes

Published on 2010-08-06 17:29:00

I firmly believe inside each of us is a little girl who marvels at the fact that we have the opportunity to play ‘grown up’. Playing in my mother’s make-up, trying my best to walk in her high heels, these are the things that occupied my play time as a child. To that end, I am still very much a little girl at heart- my Hello Kitty credit card is proof positive of that fact.Every once in awhile there are products that are introduced that play up to the dichotomy that is me- grown woman/littl

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week- Lincoln Center Line Up!

Published on 2010-08-04 15:30:00

I am super-excited about the line-up for the upcoming Mercedes Benz Week. L.A.M.B, Tracy Reese, Cynthia Rowley are just a few of the many designers who will be showing at the Lincoln Center, the brand new home for the most recognized and notorious fashion weeks. The catwalk eye-candy will begin September 9-16th.Here’s a preliminary list of designers via Daily Front Row:Mercedes Benz Fashion Week line-up  

Summer Contest featuring Gorjana and Handbago!

Published on 2010-08-03 18:00:00

One of my favorite my jewelry destinations gorjana has partnered with Handbago for an awesome summer contest! 10 lucky winners will have the opportunity win.Here are the details: Nine people will win a gorjana Graham Leather Studded Wrap($55 value). One lucky Grand Prize Winner will win a Hudson Quilted Shoulder Bag ($298).Enter to win at Handbago. Additional entries can be earned by LIKEing The gorjana or Handbago Facebook fan pages,or joining the gorjana or Handbago newsletter. Maximum 4 entri

Alicia Keys wedding make-up- get the look

Published on 2010-08-03 13:34:00

by Lisa This past weekend was yet another popular for nuptials... Chelsea Clinton was wed in what can only be described as a platinum wedding, Tiny and TI took a walk down the aisle in Miami and Alicia Keys married Swizz Beats in the romantic Corsica France with the Mediterranean Sea serving as a back drop to their "I-do's"Keys was completely resplendent in a Grecian-inspired Vera Wang gown that did an awesome job of incorporating her baby bump.Interested in replicating Alicia's look? Black Opal

T.I. emerges as a fashion icon?

Published on 2010-08-02 21:23:00

I just stumbled across the new T.I. “Got your back “video featuring pop-hip-hop R&B princess- Keri Hilson. As I watched the video it occurred to me that T.I. is slowly but surely emerging as a hip hop style icon making fashion choices that are always pitch perfect. His stylist is doing a phenomenal job at making sure he soars his way right to the top of the best-dressed list. Here are some items inspired by the video... and how cute is it that his new WIFE Tiny makes a cameo?  

Chelsea Clinton Wedding- photos!

Published on 2010-08-01 07:12:00

Unless you have been living under a rock, you must know that Chelsea Clinton married her longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky in a luxe ceremony which took place in Rhinebeck, NY.  As was suspected, the bride wore a gorgeous gown by renowned designer- Vera Wang, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wore Oscar de la Renta. photo source

Beyonce's Ultimate Elixir

Published on 2010-07-31 16:57:00

Beyonce’s Ultimate Elixir Directly on the heels of a very successful first run as a perfumnista, Beyonce is turning up the smell good once again. The Ultimate Elixir is a more concentrated version of her Heat fragrance with notes including: red vanilla orchid, osmanthus, cedar, amber, vanilla and tonka bean.The fragrance will be available sometime in September with a price point right around $59.00

Baltimore LIVE

Published on 2010-07-29 22:06:00

photo sourceby Lisa You may know that the GF is a Baltimore girl, true and through and though I have lived and loved other places, my hometown is near and dear to my heart. This morning as I was tuned into the Today show, I nearly choked on my coffee when I heard that the cast of the infamous “Jersey Shore” commands 10,000 per episode with two of the most ridiculous cast members- “The Situation” and Snooki commanding a rumored $45K. While there are SO many things wrong with the cast of t

Jennifer Hudson as Winnie Mandela First Look

Published on 2010-07-27 07:44:00

by Lisa Everyone knows that behind every great man is an even greater woman- see Michelle Obama for reference and as such, the story of Winnie Mandela promises to be a powerful testament to the woman who kept the South African liberation struggle alive when her husband was in jail.The films' director Darrell Roodt indicated that the biopic will be the ultimate "woman's movie".I don't know about you, but I simply cannot wait to see this film.photo source

Warning! Dangerous Curves

Published on 2010-07-26 07:39:00

by Lisa Curvy girls are in vogue- with celebs like Kim Kardashian, and Serena Williams making us curvy girls feel better about our assets; it became inevitable that getting an “ass like Serena” would be the task of many women who didn’t naturally get it from their mamas. I mean seriously, even my daddy watches tennis in order to get a glimpse of Serena with her muscular-curvy fabulousness.I knew there was truly something amiss when I discovered that one of my friends has a cousin who spent

Style Item of the week- love & toast

Published on 2010-07-24 11:23:00

I am all about the girly, the smell good, and cute packaging all with a cause. Recently when I was getting a little retail therapy in at South Moon Under, I discovered the amazing love & toast fragrance created by Margot Elena Wells. A portion of each purchase of love& toast goes to the Regional Affiliate of Girls, an organization dedicated to empowering girls to be smart and bold.The fragrance comes in the cutest roll-on, purse friendly sizes and the hand creams are not only incredibly

Keri Hilson talks about new album

Published on 2010-07-22 09:30:00

by Lisa photo sourceI really love Miss Keri Baby- and yesterday during the fourth hour of the "Today show" she sat down with Kathie Lee and Hoda to discuss her sophomore album, and her new turn as the spokes model for Avon. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Hats off to you

Published on 2010-07-20 08:37:00

Summer is in full effect, and with the rise in temperatures comes smoldering heat. Stay cool and chic with a hat! Here's some inspiration:More Eugenia Kim...

ShapeFX Swimwear

Published on 2010-07-19 14:26:00

by Lisa Though summer is winding down, and many fashionistas have begun to plan their fall wardrobes, beach and bathing suit season is still in full effect. The ShapeFX brand offers body slimming pieces with a haute couture twist. This summer, the brand has paired with Carlos Falchi to bring you the Chi brand with chic swimwear to control tummy, hips, and breast. Here’s a peek at the collection:    View the entire collection here

Do cellulite creams work? - Nivea review

Published on 2010-07-19 13:48:00

by Lisa Cellulite is the bane of most women’s existence. From the onset of puberty, women from sizes 00 to 24 battle with the cottage cheese-like adipose tissue that gravitates to hips, thighs, buttocks and tummy areas.As a result of the battle of the lumps and bumps, there is a booming market of products dedicated to getting rid of this problem.What is cellulite?Cellulite is essentially a term that is used to describe the fat deposits that settle in the lower limbs. Cellulite is more problema

The Art of Couture- Paris Fashion Week

Published on 2010-07-13 07:16:00

by Lisa While most of the country has been sweltering in unbearable heat the Fall Couture fashion shows quietly took place in Paris. The couture shows rarely offer items that the “average” person can wear, and the targeted audience is usually the socialite, princess, or R&B singer who will be making an appearance on the red carpet. Couture is truly the art of fashion, and the fall collections offered eye candy that made me fall in love with fashion all over again.Here’s a glimpse of th

Rihanna's skit for SNL Nominated for an Emmy

Published on 2010-07-13 06:47:00

by Lisa From her daring fashion choices, to her ever-evolving hair styles, Rihanna always manages to stay on top of her media game. Well the pop-princess fashionista can add yet another accomplishment to her ever growing list of accomplishments. Her skit for SNL “Shy Ronnie” has been nominated for an Emmy. Check it out:source

Style Item of the Week- Big Girl Cosmetics Diva Gloss

Published on 2010-07-09 07:15:00

by Lisa The GF firmly believes every woman should have signature pieces both in her wardrobe and as part of her makeup regime that make those who know and love her say, yes, that looks like YOU. I rarely cross the threshold of my front door without mascara, a little powder and my signature gloss - everyone who knows me well knows of my affinity for pink, almost nude lips that pop. I am always on the hunt for the “perfect” glosses here are a few things I consider before making a purchase:•