Meet the Designer...Mychael Knight

I have not done a fashion related post in quite some time, but when I heard Mychael Knight (from season 3 of Project Runway) would be appearing on the show's upcoming "All-Star Challenge", I HAD to do a post. If you ever watched the season with Mychael he was probably one of your favs, as he is undoubtedly one of mine. Mychael's personality was always relaxed and laid-back, and his designs were reflective of his attitude. Although his designs had a flare of sexy chic, they always looked extremely comfortable and wearable.

Mychael's design and styling skills have been sought after by the likes of Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson, Keri Hilson, and Kim Porter and have been featured in a variety of print publications including Allure, Atlanta PEACH, KING, Upscale, Ebony, Black Enterprise and His resume doesn't stop there. He has a signature unisex fragrance MAJK, his signature unisex fragrance, Monsieur, a men's furnishings label, and Kitty's Litter, a burlesque performance group and his own line bearing his namesake.
In 2006 and 2007, he was a fashion commentator for the BET Hip Hop Awards and the BET Awards as well as 3 year staple juror for SCAD Style. Finally, Mychael plans to launch a line of "unmentionables' for men and women bearing the name "Kitty & Dick".

Be sure to check out his website www.mychaelknight.com

Project Runway "All-Star Challenge" airs Thursday, August 20 @8pm on Lifetime

MAC Baby Bloom

This mini-collection from MAC is perfect for summer!MAC’s Baby Bloom line features sheer, light-weight tinted moisturizers that provide breathable beauty during the hot summer months with just the right amount of coverage for those who aren't huge foundation-wearers. The moisture tints can be used with or without another foundation as they are designed to treat the skin with healing emollients to moisturize and help prevent sun damage.

Also in this collection- Suntints SPF 20 Liquid Lip Balm. This balm adds a touch of sheer color with a moisturizer and sun protection for the lips.

If you like a soft, feminine glow, I definitely recommend this collection.

Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 - $29.50 (available in 5 shades)

Suntints SPF20 Liquid Lip Balm - $14.50 (available 5 shades)

Available at MAC counters, stores and maccosmetics.com.

NARS Artist Bridal Palette

Ok, its been a minute, but I'm back with a mah-velous product to share. I was so excited when I found out about this palette because it has everything you need to create a daytime or an evening look for your bride (or yourself).

I love palettes because they are what I like to call a "bargain product", letting you sample various products from a particular line at a fairly reasonable price. This one is no different. But instead of a palette for just eyes or lips, this palette has products to create an entire look.
I had the opportunity to use this palette yesterday and today for two weddings and fell deeper in love *sigh*(so much so that it's the product of the month). The great thing about this palette includes universal shades that work well for just about any bride.
The palette features eyeshadow colors ranging from beige to plum/violet (4), lip colors in pink (4), highlighter and blush.

Retails for $65.00 (worth every penny) at www.narscosmetics.com

MAC Look in a Box

MAC Look in a Box is an Anniversary Collection exclusive to Nordstrom & Nordstrom.com. Retail: $59.50

The box is a black carton featuring a photo of a model wearing the "look". Boxes also include a step-by-step how-to face chart.

The Seductress Look features five essential products packaged together to achieve a modern, seductive look: Belightful Iridescent Powder/Pressed, Knight Divine and Naked Lunch Eyeshadows, Bare Slimshine Lipstick, 181SE Buffer Brush and a promo-sized Zoom Lash.

The Sun Siren Look features five essential products packaged together to achieve a luxurious, shine-filled bronze look: Bronze Bronzing Powder, Shroom and Amber Lights Eyeshadows, Get Rich Quick Dazzleglass, Buffer Brush 181SE and a promo-sized Zoom Lash.

The Sweet Tease Look features five essential products packaged together to achieve a minimalist, lightly sexy look: Shell Pearl Beauty Powder, Mulch and Gleam Eyeshadows, Love Nectar Lustreglass, promo-sized Zoom Lash and a 181SE Buffer Brush.

Shu Uemura Beauty Cleansing Oils

Shu Uemura cleansing oil was developed to protect the skin’s balance while removing make-up and impurities in a single step.

Believe it or not, this stuff has been around since 1967. Shu Uemura developed this cleansing oil while working as a makeup artist in Hollywood. He used it to remove actresses' heavy stage makeup and moisturize their skin at the same time.
Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil comes in six different varieties for each skin type, blending jojoba and avocado oils to cleanse skin without disrupting the natural balance while protecting against environmental nuisances. When mixed with water, this cleanser removes all traces of makeup, dirt, oil and sweat in one fell swoop (or several). Afterward, skin feels clean yet hydrated.

The limited edition series is adorned with playful artwork from renowned manga artist and beauty expert Moyoco Anno.

www.shuuemura-usa.com

Prevent Summer Makeup Meltdowns

Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray is a weightless makeup bond designed to resist melting, color loss and smudging that typically goes along with the summer heat.

It's time-released technology is formulated to lower makeup's temperature, preventing a meltdown, thus keeping everything in place.
The Jet Setter version revitalizes tired looking makeup, transforming dried-out makeup instantly creating a fresh glow that lasts up to 16 hours.
www.skindinavia.com

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