FOTD: I Just Love MAC’s Neon Orange Lipstick!

I work in a pretty bland building, that’s decorated in pretty bland colors, so I decided to brighten up the ambiance with my makeup look today. I can’t think of a better way to give all kinds of look-at-me-now swag, than to rock a vibrant, bold lip color. Today’s beauty weapon of choice was MAC’s…

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3 Ways To Rock A Maxi Skirt This Spring!

1. Mix a bold pattern with a bright, solid top Oh how adore your impeccable fashion sense, King B! Isn’t Beyonce just giving you life in this colorful, Etro Abstact maxi skirt? She accentuated the skirt’s rich hues and ecclectic pattern by pairing it with a long-sleeved neon pink Michael Kors featherweight cashmere crewneck sweater. These colors…

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Fashion & Life: Lessons Learned From June Ambrose (Part 2)

Once again my passion for fashion was set afire this week with the latest episode of VH1’s hit show “Styled By June.” This week June worked with former Danity Kane member and bona fide sex symbols Aubrey O’Day. She reached out to June because she wanted to revamp her look 1. She got asked to be…

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Fashion & Life: Lessons Learned From June Ambrose (Part 1)

I’m going to let you in on a little secret of mine: I love reality shows that center around fashion! With that being said I’ll let you in on someting else, June Ambrose is the Andy Warhol of fashion to me! This glamtastic celebrity stylist and author of the book Effortless Style has styled everyone…

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Haute or Not?: Ashanti’s Gold Jad Ghandour Leggings on 106 & Park!

Hey lovelies! So, I absolutely love metallics and gold is a popular hue this season. The singer/songwriter Ashanti looked super cute when she made an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park in a pair of gold leggings pared with a white cotton top that created a sexy, feminine silhouette. Christian Louboutin pumps and a layered…

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Fashion Beat: It’s Time To Flaunt Your Flower Power!

One of Spring’s biggest fashion trends is floral prints. There’s something ultra-feminie-yet-bold about rocking a garment adorned with vibrantly-colored blooms. I wrote a  fashion feature for the April issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine (It’s on newsstands, now so make sure you pick up a copy!) giving you the tea on how to rock this…

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A Star is Born: Beauty & The Beat Blog is Finally Here!

Hi lovelies! It’s been a long time coming, but after years of covering fashion and beauty for several publications, I’ve decided to step out on faith and launch my very own blog. Today marks my 25th birthday, and I figured there’s no better gift to myself than to follow my passion for all-things empowering and…

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