Maybe you’ve heard me say it often…maybe you’ve never heard me say it, but I have a confession to make. I have always been scared to rock a bold color on my lips because I they are so full. That is until I strutted into the MAC store hellbent on finding an amazing hot pink lip color that would flatter my skin and not make me look like a clown. Insert MAC’s “Girl About Town.” I [...]
Yesterday, Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin stopped by GMA to discuss their role as the newest spokespeople for the M.A.C. Viva Glam campaign. While I am currently off the Nicki train due to her performance at the Grammy’s*, I’m enjoyed watching this video of her and Ricky where they give some background into the campaign and photoshoot. I stopped by my local M.A.C. store yesterday and one of the artists showed me the pink shade [...]
If you’re still on the prowl for a stocking stuffer, why not give someone the gift of glam? The M.A.C. Viva Glam Melt Your Heart Away Bag contains two shades of the fan-favorite Gaga Glam lipsticks: the rose-colored Glam Gaga 1 and the nude Glam Gaga 2. Like all of the Viva Glam products, 100% of the purchase will benefit the M.A.C. AIDS Fund. Also available is the Kids Helping Kids Tree Teddy Holiday Ornament. The adorable ornament [...]
FACT: One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. While October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this is something that we need to be talking about year-round. Avon is an avid supporter of organizations and programs that not only support breast cancer research but also those that work to prevent violence against women. As part of their efforts, they have created a special line of “Empowerment” products which donate 100% [...]
Personally, I’m a little over the “shattered nail” trend…By the time I went to get my first mani with the polish, it was everywhere and then I just got bored with the thought. But, you all know that I love a good beauty produt that benefits a worthy cause SO I will get over myself to share this news. OPI is launching the limited edition Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer to support Susan G. Komen [...]
Selita Eubanks, Cassie, and (sister in my head) Solange Knowles were recently named as the new faces of Carol’s Daughter hair and skincare line. I’m a fan of Carol’s Daughter body products but have never tried the hair products even with all the rave reviews. As the summer time gets here and I go back to rocking the wash ‘n go curly style, I’m sure that I will be all about the conditioners and hair [...]
It’s my personal philosophy that a girl should always leave the house with her wallet, earrings, lip gloss, and cell phone. While I’m usually good with three out of the four, lip gloss is one of the things that I’m always forgetting. Sad…very sad. Lip gloss is the one things that I tend to forget and it drives me crazy! Check out this cute lip gloss compact from Trish McEvoy, which includes eight different colors. [...]
Yesterday on Oprah, Mary J. Blige announced a partnership between her nonprofit organization, Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now , and beauty brand Carol’s Daughter. In celebration, Carol’s Daughter is donating 30% of online sales to FFAWN. FFAWN aims to inspire women to fulfill their potential, and helps us through scholarships, grants and programs. The two-day promotion ends today at midnight! Join the ranks of celebs like Jada Pinkett Smith and Brad Pitt (for [...]
Every now and then, I come across a charity/nonprofit that makes me super giddy, keeps me smiling, and turns me into a lifetime fan/supporter. Glamour Gals is definitely one of those organizations. Launched 10 years ago by Rachel Doyle, the mission of Glamour Gals is to inspire and organize teens to provide ongoing complimentary beauty makeovers to elderly women in nursing homes. *HUGE smile* There are so many positive elements to this organization: the volunteerism, [...]
Ladies, keep your pout kissable and charitable with one of the following lip glosses or lipsticks! Afterglow Cosmetics This all-organic cosmetic line promises beauty vixens quality makeup without the harsh chemicals that could be found in other products. The Organic Lip Love lipsticks are made with ingredients such as apricot, grape seed, and pomegranate seed extracts. There are 15 available shades with the soft pink Muse (right) representing the brand’s charitable side. Afterglow will donate [...]
