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Goldfinger

September 14, 2010

During the summer months my nails are usually lacquered in a lovely hot pink shade, but as the temp cools I lean toward more metallic and muted hues. This fall it’s all about having gold at your fingertips. Rich, gold tones gives nails that pop of color, but with a subtle, festive flair. From celebrities like Leona Lewis to Rihanna, it looks like the nail color of the season is going to be golden.

One of my favorite of-the-moment polishes is Milani’s Nail Polish in ‘Gold Lame’ available at www.milanicosmetics.com for $4.49

Ginger & Liz ‘Got My Groove Back.’ By the way, these beautiful, BG founders are making their mark in the world of nail color! Available at www.gingerandliz.com for $12

LA Splash in ‘Spark Gold’ available at www.ulta.com for $3.99

Sephora Nail Color in ‘Only Gold For Me’ available at www.sephora.com for $9

Deborah Lippman in ‘Nerfertiti’ Nail Color available at www.barneys.com for $16

Will you be wearing the gold polish trend this fall season? One lucky reader will win a bottle of Milani’s ‘Gold Lame’ polish. Simply leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced later this week.

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Fall for Fleece!

September 9, 2010

Now that fall is right around the corner, why not ditch your lightweight cardigan for a comfortable fleece blazer? This season it’s all about updating the stylish staple with a flexible and flattering fleece blend. Blazers work with just about every item in your wardrobe from skinny jeans to shorts and now these fleece finds can create an even more casual look.

Authentic Fleece Blazer available at www.jcrew.com for $98

Juicy Couture Shrunken Fleece Blazer available at www.shopbop.com for $178

Flannery Fleece Rugby by Ralph Lauren available at www.rugby.com for $99.99

Luxe Fleece Cropped Blazer available at candcalifornia.com for $69.90

Vintage Havana Fleece Blazer available at www.nationaljeancompany.com for $84

Would you wear a fleece blazer this fall season?

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Stuck on Fashion!

August 31, 2010

With so many BGS wearing wedges and strutting in sky-high heels, it’s inevitable that some of us will either trip or take a tumble, leaving behind a scratch. If so, Band-Aid has all of us fashionistas covered – literally.

Celebrity fashion designer Cynthia Rowley has partnered with the household brand to create a super chic collection of adhesive bandages giving the boring flesh-tone shades a backseat.

Packaged in sleek black and turquoise tins, these designer bandages are bold with glamorous designs such as sequins and pretty petals.

Available for a limited-time, these scrape-savers will be in Cynthia Rowley stores, cynthiarowley.com and The Cooper Hewitt Museum next month.

Would you wear a designer bandage or simply stick to the nude hues?

**Btw, the winner of the Motions products is Nicole Rogers. Congrats! Please email me your mailing address.

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Fabulous Photos of the Week!

August 27, 2010

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What’s Your Zodiac Sign?

August 25, 2010

What do the stars say about your strands? Motions has created a fun and super cute star-studded astrology chart that you can match with their products. Since I’m a Taurus like hair chameleon Janet Jackson, it says that we appreciate beauty – well that’s obviously true!

From relaxers to Oil Sheen & Conditioning Sprays, Motions is a brand that we BGs can trust with our tresses. You guys know that I’ve tried scores of hair care products throughout the years and Motions is still one of my favorites.

What’s your sign? Tell me and one lucky reader will win 5 Motions products including: Light Hold Working Spritz, Shine Enhancing Pomade, Foaming Wrap Lotion, and the Silkening Shine Relaxer System. The winner will be randomly selected and announced next week.

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Scarlet Fever

August 23, 2010

Wearing red lipstick isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes guts and confidence to pull off the timeless, sexy shade.

Until recently, I had shied away from painting my pucker red out of fear of looking clownish or not finding the perfect hue, but Beyonce’s new red Infallible Never Fail Lip Colour by L’Oreal changed my mind.

Packaged in a super cute mirrored-compact, the product consists of a red base coat and vitamin E balm-based top coat. Unlike many other lipsticks, this long-wear lip color doesn’t smear or smudge thanks to the patented top coat that keeps the pigment in place for hours.

The bright red definitely stands out, but isn’t that what wearing the eye-catching color is all about? Plus, the felt applicator allows you to put on the base coat smoothly with precision.

Would you ever consider wearing crimson-colored lips?

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Keri Hilson Talks Beauty

August 17, 2010

R&B beauty Keri Hilson is not only heating up the charts this summer with her smash single “Got Your Back” with rapper T.I, but she’s also the new face of one of the leading global beauty companies: Avon.