Thursday, January 27, 2011

Spring Fashion Forecast

Spring is just around the corner, and we are here to keep you updated on the trends that will transcend from the runway to everyday!

Trend #1: The "Eclectic Chic" look. Mix up bright colors and patterns, but stick to one or two colors and patterns so you don't look crazy!



Stay tuned for the rest of the posts in this series!

Khloe Kardashian Reveals Weight Struggles

Khloe posted a video in response to a fans question about her two major struggles in life......letting things build up internally and her weight.

The reality star has struggled with her weight since the age of 15---when her parents got a divorce. She has been labeled numerous times as the "funny, fat one" amongst her two sisters.  However, in 2009 she lost 20 pounds and married Lamar Odom.  Though she seems to have it all  Khloe admits her weight is her biggest struggle.

"My weight is always going up and down. I'm always fighting that, and I feel like, no matter what I do, I never look good enough to everybody else," Khloe explains.

The youngest Kardashian sister, says that she's managed to come to terms with her body - and be proud of it, but sometimes, the words really hurt.

"Now, I just have my body to how I like it. But as much as I say that, still, other people's words eventually do come and hit you hard. So, I think my weight is my biggest lifetime struggle. It's not the biggest thing in life, but it does get you down sometimes."

I really feel for Khloe at times. I remember her saying that in high school, guys would use her in order to get to her sisters. There were times that she even felt adopted because she looked so different than her older sisters. I very much admire her strength to love herself, though she hears the term 'fat' pretty much everyday.

Check out the video on her webstie.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Makeup Fix


Smokey eyes have become the go-to eye makeup look, especially for celebrities. Smokey eyes give you irresistible-looking eyes, even if they are not big or bright.
 
Kim Kardashian's makeup artist took to her blog to describe how she creates Kim's infamous smokey eye:

"First I applied the golden shade of NARS Duo eyeshadow in Mediteranee similar to how I did it for her Birthday at TAO.Next on the outer corners of the eyes, crease, & along the lower lash line apply Rose Gold Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow by Bobbi Brown. Apply & blend in over the lid Champagne Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow by Bobbi Brown.

To line the lower inside rim I used Stila’s Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Lionfish. *this eyeliner is perfect for this look because of the light shimmer it gives off to help the look flow.
Remember, to finish off the eye, I curl her lashes using Shu Uemura eyelash curler. I used Hypnose Drama by Lancome to give the a big bold lash.

*As you know, red lips can be risky, so to get away with this look with out appearing too retro I had to use gold tone shimmer for the eye rather than ivory tones. It was also super important that I kept the eye liner thin and purposely didn't wing the liner out in a ‘cat eye’ shape."

Here are two videos to help you recreate this look:
 




Annie Remake To Hit Big Screens Staring Willow Smith


Rap superstar Jay Z, has partnered with Will Smith & Jada Pinket Smiths production company, in a joint venture to remake the mega motion picture Annie. Last week, rumors were buzzing about the remake, but as of today Overbrook Entertainment (founded by Will and Jada) announced the movie deal.

The role of Annie, will be played by none other than daughter Willow Smith. This is a great opportunity for Willows career because it will prove that she can not only sing, but act as well. Double threat baby!

Last year, Jay Z produced a Broadway show with Beyonce entitled "Fela!" which was a great hit. Overbrook Entertainment is also behind films such as The Karate Kid, Hitch, The Pursuit of Happyness, and I Am Legend.

Will you be watching?

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Jersey Shore To Film in Italy



There have been reports that the fourth season of MTVS Jersey Shore will film in Italy. Initially TMZ reported that a source connected to the show, told them that the Jersey cast will bring their drunken antics overseas. Well, earlier today MTV confirmed the news.

This won't be the first change of location for the cast. Last season they partied it up, and got down and dirty in Miami.
It will be interesting seeing how the cast adapts the new location.

Wonder Woman Teams Up With.... MAC Cosmetics



This spring, MAC cosmetics will debut their newest collection...Wonder Woman! The most iconic woman heroine of all time, has collaborated with the mega beauty company, to bring us a larger- than -life colour collection.

The line features super-sized packaging including, Mineralize Skinfinish, ultra versatile eye shadow pallets, oversized lip glosses, and lip stick. Jumbo powder blush packs, eye liner, and to die for nail lacquer, are all amongst the fabulous products featured within this new collection.



The packaging itself is inspired by the DC Comics iconic hero, with it's bright and bold designs.
 Meant to turn any plain Jane to a glamorized beauty, the Wonder Woman collection is bound to be a hit!


Will you be purchasing?

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Kerry Washington Does Capital File Magazine


Inside the issue Kerry discusses her role in For Colored Girls, being a successful actress, and everything in between.

On her role in For Colored Girls: 

“That play is such an important part of the American canon, but also of the canon for women of color. A lot of us have a For Colored Girls poem in our back pocket, the way you’d have a Shakespeare monologue in your back pocket.”

On her Childhood:
 “My parents always had PBS on. From a very young age, the subjects at the dining room table were affirmative action, sexuality education, low-income housing, education reform—the pros and the cons, the ideological histories, the sociopolitical contexts.”


On being a successful actress:
"I don’t think of it in terms of being difficult.There are much more difficult jobs than mine, like running the State Department! My job does not compare to Hillary Clinton’s.”

Love this woman!

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