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Check out this week’s fabulous photos from some of our fave celebs! Have a wonderful weekend!
Kelly Rowland and Trey Songz
Soledad O’Brien
Sanaa Lathan, Garcelle Beavais and a friend.
Monica Brown
Gabrielle Douglas and a friend.
Lebron James with his children.
Kevin Hart and Keri Hilson
Tia Mowry-Hardrict
What’s your favorite photo from the bunch?
I usually don’t suffer from chapped lips, but so far this season my lips have been drier than the Sahara Desert! Luckily, I have an arsenal of treatments to slather on my lips when they’re in need of TLC.
Balms are great at keeping lips moist and supple throughout cold-weather season, but sometimes certain brands leave behind that icky white residue. That’s why I’ve been obsessing over L’Occitane’s Limited Edition Mango Flower Lip Balm for the past few days. It’s chock full of natural ingredients such as organic shea and mango butters. Plus, it manages to hydrate and soothe my lips without creating that nasty film that gathers in the creases. Its non-sticky formula makes it stand out from so many others that I’ve tested.
If you’re on the market for a bomb lip balm, this is by far one of my faves!
L’Occitane Shea Butter Mango Flower Lip Balm available here; $12
What do you use to prevent chapped lips?
Now that Thanksgiving’s over, it’s safe to say that the holidays have officially started. And with the holidays, come holiday parties!
From formal office fêtes to festive family shindigs, ’tis the season to throw on a cute cocktail dress or a chic pair of pants to celebrate the most wonderful time of year, in style!
Check out these fashionable finds:
Kenzo Metallic Brocade and Taffeta Top available here; $210
Milly ‘Like Honey’ Dress available here; $50 (rental) or $377
ASOS Petite Exclusive Lace Dress w/Cut Out Back available here; $80
Chico’s Black Label Brocade Pants available here; $71
French Connection Reverse Sequined Cocktail Dress available here; $161
Anthropologie ‘Prunus’ Brocade Skirt available here; $50
Ark & Co. Sequin Sleeve Blouse available here; $69
This is the first Thanksgiving that I’ve spent in Chicago, my hometown, in a few years. I’m overjoyed to be surrounded by my family, and of course, FOOD!
While this year has had its ups and downs, I still have SO much to be thankful for. I’m alive, I’m healthy and I’m loved by my family and friends. No matter what hardships we’re facing, there’s always something to be grateful for. Whether it’s something small as smile from a stranger or as grand as winning the lottery, always give thanks.
I thank YOU for reading BGG every day. Your readership and support these past five years means more to me than you’ll ever know!
Happy Thanksgiving!
After gobbling down your fair share of turkey, be sure to tune in to Michael Jackson: “Bad25” special airing Thanksgiving (Nov. 22) night on ABC (9:30EST/8:30 CST).
The Spike Lee-directed documentary will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the late King of Pop’s legendary “Bad” album and tour. The film will feature never-before-seen footage and interviews from Jackson around the time of the 1987 record-breaking release.
In addition, it will give viewers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes genius that made Jackson a legend. Lee also interviews those who collaborated with the singer for the history-making album and concerts.
As a huge MJ fan, I’ll definitely be tuning in or at least setting my DVR!
Check out the trailer:
Who’s “bad?” Will you be tuning in? Happy Thanksgiving!!
You won’t have to brave the crowds to get in on these must-have Black Friday (Nov. 23) and Cyber Monday (Nov. 26) beauty deals. Thanks to online retailers, shoppers can score major discounts from some of the top beauty brands without leaving their homes or offices. From bliss to Stila, the following steals will have you stuffing the stockings of all the beauty buffs on your list!
Check out some of these can’t-be-beat beauty bargains:
OUIDAD: Ideal for curly-haired beauties. Beginning Friday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 25th, head to Ouidad.com to receive 25% off all orders by using the code FFCURL during check out.
BLISS: The perfect gift for your spa-loving buddy. Enjoy up to 50% savings on select luxury items. Also, save 30% on beloved bliss and Remede bundles and sets, and save 20% on a selection of Bliss, Remede and Elemis products. Offer valid Black Friday (Nov. 23 to Nov. 27) here.
URBAN DECAY: For your gloss-obsessed BFF. Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color Collection. They’re offering all SEVEN of their cult-favorite chubby lip pencils for just $49 (a $140 value). Available exclusively on Black Friday here.
STILA: This palette will prettify your sister’s peepers. Stila will be offering a buy one, get one free promotion on the Jingle All the Way Travel Palette (via Facebook). The palette contains a Convertible Color and six stunning eye shadows for creating wintery looks or a bold smoky eye in a matter of minutes. Available exclusively on Black Friday here.
JANE IREDALE THE SKINCARE MAKEUP: A must-have for makeup mavens. Buy two New Limited Edition Glimmer Gift Boxes, and receive ONE FREE. (Enter code GLIMMER at checkout) Available Monday (Nov. 26) to Tuesday (Nov. 27) here.
If you are planning to shop this weekend, be sure to support Small Business Saturday (Nov. 24). Stop by your favorite local boutiques and restaurants in your neighborhood. Being a budding entrepreneur, I know firsthand the importance of helping small businesses. #shopsmall
Are you planning to shop this weekend?
Last night, some of the hottest stars in music and Hollywood attended the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, CA. With powerful performances from Nicki Minaj, Usher, and Swizz Beatz, the broadcast was a can’t-miss show for music lovers.
Check out a few pics from the red carpet, as well as celeb TwitPics:
Brandy and Kerry Washington
Jordin Sparks
Ludacris, Chris Brown and Swizz Beatz
Nicki Minaj
Usher Raymond
*Pics via Twitter/Instagram/Strauss/AP
Here are some notable wins:
Nicki Minaj – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (“Pink Friday”) & Favorite Rap Hip-Hop Artist
Rihanna – Favorite R&B/Soul Album (“Talk that Talk”) & Favorite Female Artist (Soul/R&B)
Usher – Best Male Soul/R&B Album & Favorite Male R&B Artist
Did you watch the AMAs? If so, what was your favorite performance?
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