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May 24, 2012

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Hey Barbs! Nicki Minaj signs deal for first fragrance!

April 17, 2012 By 1 Comment

With all the worry we are experiencing after Nicki Minaj abruptly quit Twitter, it is great to hear some good news about her. WWD broke news his morning that the 29-year-old has partnered up with, Give Back Brands, to release her first fragrance!

Give Back Brands, who most recently partnered with Justin Bieber for his debut scent “Someday,” will unveil the perfume this fall at all your favorite department stores.

“I have always been a huge fan of great fragrances; this is yet another extension of my creative expression and I can’t wait to share it with the world,” Minaj said via a press release. I designed this scent and bottle with my Barbz in mind.”

I hope Nicki is feeling much better after all the stress of promotions and will come back into the limelight to tell us her ideas for her debut scent!

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Make-Up Monday Feature: Clinique’s Runway Coral Lipstick

April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Spring has sprung at Clinique counters with their newest limited edition lipstick–Runway Coral. The vivid beauty made its original debut during Karen Walker’s Spring 2012 show at New York Fashion Week and was so popular the brand decided to make it available to women everywhere!

My favorite thing about Runway Coral is how wearable the shade is on a day-to-day basis. It’s feminine and flirty but no so intense that I’m worried about it smearing.

When Clinique’s Global Color Artist, Jenna Menard created the color for New Zealander Karen Walker, she had a very specific look in mind.

“Karen wanted the models to look youthful and feminine with a sophisticated twist,” explains Jenna Menard. “So I kept the eye very simple, the cheeks healthy and then went for a strong, vibrant lip. I chose bright coral because it’s less expected than red.”

Jenna suggests ladies let lips be the focus this spring and pair the lipstick with “youthful looking cheeks and eyes.”

“Apply Runway Coral with a lip brush so the look is precise while the bright coral keeps it playful. Try wearing a neutral eye shadow, peach-toned blush and a few coats of mascara to complete the look with fun, flirty lashes.”

You can get your hands on Runway Coral for $15 beginning May 2012 exclusively on Clinique’s website here.

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Laura Mercier introduces limited-edition Belle Nouveau Collection

April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

With spring/summer arriving across the United States, delicious shades of pretty colors are blooming in shops ready for the picking! Laura Mercier is gearing up to unveil their limited-edition Belle Noveau Collection in May that will make every girl as pretty as a painting.

Laura’s inspiration for 2012 draws from her background as a fine art painter and focuses on the mood and attitude of women through different art periods. The summer 2012 collection is playful-yet-romantic and will include sheer milky pastel eyes, translucent lips while skin is illuminated with a soft, healthy touch of bronzer and glow.

There is something for every girl in this limited edition line which features Laura Mercier’s Sheer Creme Eye Color (available in Mauve Pastel, Grey Pastel, and Aqua Pastel), Creme Lip Print (in Nude Beige, Nude Coral, and Nude Pink), Lip Glace (in shades of Camellia, Orange Tulip, and Lotus Blossom), one pretty Nail Lacquer (in Lavender Cloud), one Sheer Creme Color (Copper Glow Veil), Body Bronzing Makeup, a Caviar Stick Eye Color (available in Turquoise), and their first colored Long Lash Mascara (in Bleu).

The Belle Nouveau Collection will help you feel confident, chic, and playful.Prices range from $18-$38 and can be purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Sephora in May.

For more information, click here.

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Marc Jacobs collaborating with Sephora for new beauty collection!

April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The internet is abuzz with news that Marc Jacobs had his first meeting with make-up giant Sephora to create his debut make-up line! This is the obvious next step for the revered designer who has already dabbled in colorful perfumes (10 to be exact!) including Daisy, Lola, and his forthcoming scent Dot set for a Summer launch.

According to WWD, planning is in the very early stages so no release date is available as of today. We do however, have a statement from Mr. Jacobs himself.

“Anything to me that is part of the joy, the ritual, of getting dressed — things that women enjoy like bags, shoes, fragrance, clothes, makeup — that’s what fashion’s about for me,” said Jacobs, during an exclusive interview for his newest scent, Dot, which will be launched by Coty Prestige in July. “I love the opportunity, wherever there is one, to adorn, to decorate, to scent, to dress. That’s what fashion’s all about. It’s not necessary, it’s something you want — it’s a fancy and a whim.”

Let’s recall how another famous designer, Tom Ford first dabbled into make-up and the collection as grown to be one of my favorites!

I hope we get more details on this range soon…

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Make-Up Monday: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Collection hits shelves in April

April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Talk about a product that I’ve been waiting for all my life! As an entertainment writer, I find myself being out and about for most of the day, nearly every time. Applying and re-applying make-up sometimes is a luxury so Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Eye Collection is the perfect product to get me through my day and into the night.

The collection, being billed as, “perfect for the busy woman who has just a few minutes to do her makeup in the morning— and needs it to look good all day long,” will include their Intensifying Long-Wear Mascara in black, Long-Wear Eye Pencils (available in Jet, Mahogany, Smoke, Hunter, Black Navy & Black Plum) and Long-Wear Cream Shadows (available in Velvet Plum, Cool Lilac, Black Violet, Smokey Topaz, and Black Plum).

All three products will cost $24 each and are available for purchase at Bobbi Brown Counters and via their website here.

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Nivea kicks off ‘Million Moments of Touch’ Movement in Miami

March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Do you find yourself spending more time on your cellphone or typing on your computer than cuddling your loved ones? A special study was conducted by Dr. Kory Floyd, Professor of Human Communications at Arizona State College that found that Americans live in a state of “skin hunger.”

Nivea has teamed up with with Lifechangers expert Dr. Drew and celebrity couple Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn to promote their campaign, Million Moments of Touch which aims to bring people closer together by putting down their electronic devices.

So you can imagine how excited and honored I was when the global skin- and body-care brand reached out to me to become their Latina Brand Ambassador! The Nivea team came down to Miami last week where we collaborated on a special event for members of the media, influencers and their loved ones to educate them on ‘skin hunger’ and the importance of showing affection to each other.

One of the most high traffic areas of the evening was Nivea’s Kissing Booth where guests grabbed hearts with special messages on them and posed with friends for photos. Everyone also took home a goody bag full of Nivea’s best products including two of my favorites: the Extended Moisture Body Creme and A Kiss of Vitamin Swirl Lip Care stick.


Click here for details on my outfit!

Our goal is to have a million people sign up for the Million Moments of Touch movement by the end of the year. I’m confident that all of you will agree how important getting closer to your loved ones is and will commit to partaking in more of this by signing up via this link.

Stay tuned for a lot more exciting things coming from my fabulous collaboration with Nivea!


Photo Cred: Larry Marano for Nivea

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Evelyn Lozada announces launch of new Cosmetics Line “E” By Evelyn Lozada

March 20, 2012 By 1 Comment

With all the wedding planning going on in Evelyn Lozada’s house, I’ve no idea how she had time to work on a new cosmetics line! According to a press release I received this morning, the reality star is announcing “the launch of her new cosmetics line, “E” by Evelyn Lozada, the go-to brand for high-performance beauty products at amazingly affordable prices.”

The pictures attached show a multitude of palettes in fun colors that totally represent the style of the Basketball Wives beauty. Here is a breakdown of what the collection will have available for fans and consumers to purchase.

“The beauty brand will launch a full collection of eye-shadows, powder pigments, blushes, bronzers, lipwear, lipgloss and nail polish highlighting makeup trends that fans have had the pleasure to see Evelyn Lozada wear. The line will also carry “E”- Collections specialty items featuring a 28-color Cosmopolitan shadow palette with a stunning rhinestone encrusted metallic pink shell and Blizzard a 28-color cool shadow palette with a gorgeous metallic mirrored shell and much, much more.”

“I have always been a risk taker when it comes to my personal style and the opportunity to leave my creative mark on the cosmetics world is beyond thrilling and a huge dream,” Lozada said. “I wanted to create a trendy high-quality product that didn’t need to come with high costs for that savvy beauty consumer.”

You can purchase product as soon as right now via their website here.

News broke yesterday that Evelyn is set to tie the knot with Chad Ochocinco right here in Miami on July 4th. Lots of big things girl, congrats!

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