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Spring Nail Colors

Spring Nail Colors

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If you’re basically five years old like me and you like loud, bright things that attract attention, then you’re going to love the Sally Hansen line of Insta-Dri nail color. [...]

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Apr 14, 2010 | Leave a response

Be a Lady. Wear Some Lipstick.

Be a Lady. Wear Some Lipstick.

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My grandmother thinks it most unlady-like to leave the house with bare lips. I disagree, but I have found a recent fascination with lipstick. I’ve always been a burgundy girl, [...]

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Apr 6, 2010 | 5 Responses

Photography Spotlight: Mark Gellineau

Photography Spotlight: Mark Gellineau

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Great work takes passion and commitment. Mark Gellineau of Trinidad and Tobago has both of these things, and it shows in his spectacularly crafted photographs.

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Mar 30, 2010 | 1 Response

Photo Credit to SuperficialDiva.com

How to Choose A Fashion Magazine Subscription

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If you’re a fashion fiend like me, then you know that a necessary part of any Fashionista’s lifestyle is the ubiquitous mainstream fashion magazine. We’ve all seen them; they entice [...]

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Mar 29, 2010 | 2 Responses

Blackface in Fashion: Edgy or Offensive?

Blackface in Fashion: Edgy or Offensive?

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Last month, I opened my March issue of Vogue magazine and came across an advertisement featuring models in blackface. Frankly, I was taken aback. As a black woman, I was [...]

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Mar 17, 2010 | 5 Responses

Fashionably Ever After: Impact 2010

Fashionably Ever After: Impact 2010

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On Saturday the 27th of February, BU’s Black Student Union held its annual Impact Fashion Show. This year, the theme was ‘Fashionably Ever After’ and featured designs inspired by classic [...]

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Mar 1, 2010 | 1 Response

Chat Roulette: Keep the Young’uns Far Away

Chat Roulette: Keep the Young’uns Far Away

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There’s a new social media in town. Only you might not want to be so quick to sign up. ChatRoulette is a new website that randomly connects you to another [...]

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Feb 22, 2010 | 3 Responses

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The Fashion Fringe: What’s on the Other Side of the Runway?

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TV shows like “Project Runway” and “America’s Next Top Model” have transformed modeling and fashion design to the most sought-after careers in the fashion industry. They’ve also shown just how [...]

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Feb 21, 2010 | Leave a response

Breaking News: Fashion Alert

Breaking News: Fashion Alert

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The fashion world is up in arms this morning as British designer Alexander McQueen, known by his lavish and unconventional runway shows, was found dead at his London home. Details [...]

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Feb 11, 2010 | 1 Response

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards: Fashion Recap

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards: Fashion Recap

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The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards took place last night, and while the focus was supposed to be the music, my focus was entirely on the fashion. There were hits and [...]

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Feb 1, 2010 | 3 Responses