Preserve Your Sexy & Your Sneakers

Got a mean shoe game and want to keep it that way? Then, this one's for you.

Jason Markk's Premium Sneaker Solution Set will help you preserve your sexy by keeping your kicks looking fresh & clean.
Set is complete with Sneaker Solution & a cleaning brush, packed in a sneaker box. Works well on premium leather, suede and other delicate materials.

Make a Statement.

In one of my earlier posts ('09 Spring/Summer Trends for Women),I've made mention about one of the season's biggest trends--Statement Jewelry.Charm & Chain Online Jewelry Boutique offers many ways to make a satement.

Manhattan based, C&C gives accessory junkies their fix with a selection that addresses a wide spectrum of styles and price points. The boutique features designers like Badgley Mischka and Yummi Glass.
Here are a few of my favorite pieces from each price point.

Be Bold. Make a Statement. Charm & Chain.

Who Ripped the Ruway?

2009 BET Rip the Runway Hosts: Joy Bryant & Derek Luke looked Fab.

First Lady of Style, stylist, June Ambrose vetoed the baggy jean for men. Gentlemen,READ AND HEED, PLEASE! A fitted jean is much sexier on a man. Trash the bag-gy jeans.

This year, several designers were granted the opportunity to showcase their work during urban runway event, BETs Rip the Runway.

Each designer brought a different flair to the runway, but who held true to the name? Johnny Vincent Swimwear, TI's Akoo Jeans and Tees, Korto of Project Runway, Plus sized designs from Douglas Says, Monif C or Sportswear from Byron Lars? You be the judge.

My Makeup Bag Must-Haves

I've received several requests from folks wondering exactly what's in my makeup bag. So, here are my essentials...

My daily skin care regimen consists of cleansing with Intuit Set Me Free Gel Cleanser (or Aura Oxygen Foaming Gel Cleanser) and Clarisonic (which also exfoliates) , followed by Intuit Stripper toner and Anytime, Anywhere moistuizer (or Yes to Carrots, C thru the Night Cream at night to combat dryness).
After moisturizing, I use Murad 2% salicylic acid Acne Treatment Concealer to heal and conceal those "hormonal" nuisances.
Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder foundation provides a breathable, natural everyday look.

I curl my lashes with Sephora's lash curler and add some pop with MAC zoom lash. This combo works wonders, especially on those days when I'm not wearing eyeshadow.

Covergirl Brow and Eye Makers in midnight brown allow me to add natural-looking definition in my brows. An added bonus is that the pencil is CHEAP and comes in a pack of 2.

I tweeze my brows in between waxes with my pink (of course) tweezerman slanted tweezers.



MAC Lip Conditioner spf 15 and Bliss High Intensity hand cream keep my lips and hands moisturized.

Share with me and other readers your makeup bag must-haves.

Oscars: Best & Worst Dressed

NicoleAlexis reports on the Oscars: Who stole the show and who should've watched the show from home?

There were definitely plenty more red-carpeters deserving of the worst dressed list but these are just a few

Whoopi, Whoopi, Whoopi! lease give the cheetah back the spots, hun.






Miley Cyrus in the layered monstrosity by Zuhair Murad



Beyonce in Mama Knowle's drapes. B definitely wasn't the worst but I have seen better.







Amanda Seyfried should send this gift back to Valentino









Now for my favs
My absolute favorite was Penelope Cruz in the vintage Balmain. Simply stunning.

Close runners-up are Anne Hathaway adorned in an ivory crystal gown by Armani Prive and Tariji Henson Roberto Cavalli strapless layered gown, Fred Leighton statement necklace.

First Lady Fashionista

The cover of March issue of Vogue features a familiar, yet surprising face. Michelle Obama will grace the cover as only the second First Lady to do so.

Since Lou Hoover, every First Lady has been featured in the high-fashion magazine, but only Hilary Clinton and Michelle have been the face of Vogue. She appears wearing a magenta silk sheath dress by Jason Wu, the same designer of her inaugural gown.
In addition to discussing fashion (of course), Andre Leon Talley talks with Michelle about how she will balance being First Lady and First Mom AND also her new role as First Lady of Fashion. From hosting sleepovers for Sasha and Malia to her thoughts on what critics said about her election night outfit, Michelle has an open conversation Talley and took some great pictures in the process. Click here to read the online version of the article.
Confident in the decisions she makes to help her country, raise her children and what she’s wearing to her next event, Michelle Obama is more than ready for her role as our nation’s First Lady.

Clarisonic

This month’s featured product is the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush.

I’ve used the brush for nearly 3 years and swear by it. The bristles rotate to gently massage and exfoliate your skin removing excess dirt, makeup and dry skin that clog pores and create blemishes. It’s a little pricey, but in my opinion, an investment well worth it.

The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush is a system that uses frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth your skin. In just 60 seconds a day, the Clarisonic micro-massage action cleans more than twice as effectively as manual cleansing.

Benefits include:
• 6X more makeup removal
• Skin is soft and smooth
• Cleanses so well that products absorb better
• Gentle for use twice daily
• Reduces oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes
• Reduces the appearance of visible pores
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles