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Archive for November 2008

November 30th, 2008

Splendicity’s Holiday Gift Guides

All around b5media’s Beauty & Style Channel, the Splendicity bloggers have put together some amazing holiday gift guides. Everything from makeup and skincare products to little black dresses and accessories, we have it all.
Let’s go shopping!

Beth at Aging Fabulous offers a selection of terrific beauty gifts.
SP shows you some terrific handbags at Banging Bags, fabulous [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 1 comment

November 29th, 2008

Get a Pretty in Pink Pout for Only 99 Cents!

Looking fierce in fuschia, Christina Aguilera is red-carpet ready with the latest trend in lip color.  Hot pink.  Are you ready to be pretty in pink?
Try it for yourself with these chic, affordable shades:
Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lip Color in Purple Passion, $.99   
Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Noveau Pink, $.99   
Tropez [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 1 comment

November 26th, 2008

Hot Mama’s Holiday Gift Guide

Ladies,
I know you’re planning to hit the malls or the computer keys the day after Thanksgiving.  So here are a few gift ideas to keep in mind while you’re out snatching up Black Friday bargains like a coupon-wielding wild woman.
Tracy’s Not So Secret Santa Wish List is what I hope to find under my Christmas tree and it [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 1 comment

November 24th, 2008

Same Look for Less: Steal Nicole Sherzinger’s Little Black Dress

 
Nicole Sherzinger is one foxy Pussycat Doll.  With the way she’s filling out this strapless little black dress, Beyonce may have to watch her back, literally.  I could never wear them, but the stiletto heels are super sexy and the ensemble is accented by just a touch of bling on the finger and the wrist.
Here’s [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 0 comments

November 24th, 2008

America’s Next Top Model or Raggedy Ann?

Lovable America’s Next Top Model contestant Toccara Jones is a voluptuous beauty. Or F-A-B as she is fond of saying with a head tilt and finger snap.  Recently Toccara scored a major coup as the most-featured model in Italian Vogue’s historic issue dedicated completely to black models.
So it’s really disappointing to see the BET host [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 2 comments

November 23rd, 2008

Beauty Spotlight: Caroline Chu products

 
Caroline Chu makes skin care and beauty products for a wide range of skin types. The native of Taiwan got her start as a creative director for several Silicone Valley companies.  But after her daughter graduated from college, Chu left her lucrative career behind to create a line of elegant, natural and nourishing products.
And her goal [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 0 comments

November 21st, 2008

Your Beyonce-Inspired Holiday Makeover

 
If you want a dramatic, Beyonce-like look for your holiday office party or festive night on the town, do try this at home.  Thanks to this video I found on TotalBeauty.com, I finally know how to create the smoky eye effect.  So watch and learn.
But I want to hear from you.  Did you hot mamas find [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 2 comments

November 20th, 2008

My Bond With Bond No. 9 Perfume

 
I’ve recently become a perfume-nista and the luxury brand Bond No. 9 is my favorite. I first discovered Bond’s “Bryant Park” ($45 - $198) fragrance during New York Fashion Week several seasons ago, and I’ve been jonesing for the subtle floral scent ever since.
The best way to find the Bond fragrance that’s right for you [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 1 comment

November 19th, 2008

‘Tis the Season for Blissful Jewelry

Rosena Sammi’s jewelry combines her passion for the craft of jewelry design and her heritage — the result is striking jewelry reminiscent of the Royal Courts of India.
The Sri Lanka native’s jewelry is the kind you’ll cherish for a lifetime, so if you can afford to splurge a little (her Sanskrit necklaces are also available [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 1 comment

November 16th, 2008

World Music Awards Fashion Report: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not?

There were plenty of fashion high and low notes at the recent World Music Awards in Monaco.
Alicia Keys sizzled…  
 
And Brit singer Estelle fizzled….

I’m green with envy for Michelle Williams’ emerald, bejeweled frock.
 
But I’m undecided on Solange Knowles’s flirty, feathery mini-dress.
  
So I need you to play fashion police.  What do you think?  Which of these [...]

By Tracy Hopkins -- 2 comments