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Ask and Tell: Tracee Ellis Ross Wearing Giambattista Valli to 2018 InStyle Awards

Arianne October 22, 2018October 22, 2018

The Item: Blackish actress and daughter of a fashion icon, Tracee Ellis Ross Wearing Giambattista Valli to 2018 InStyle Awards! Tracee’s dramatic fashion moment was captured by photographers while she attended InStyle’s annual awards; recognizing the best in fashion as well as style.

You Asked: I love her mom and I love her! Tracee is just as much as a diva as Diana. Got a real kick out of her dress tonight, the one with the feathers. I know it’s all happening right now, but would happen to know any details about her outfit yet?

Ask and Tell: Tracee Ellis Ross Wearing Giambattista Valli to 2018 InStyle Awards

The Verdict: Hi, we got your message, and we too stan a true couture diva! Furthermore, Tracee herself said that for her look tonight she is “channeling Tracy Chambers from Mahogany.” Therefore, her mother’s legacy certainly does play into her ensembles from time to time!

Nevertheless, for the 2018 InStyle Awards, Tracee hit the red carpet in a stunning design by Giambattista Valli. Her feathery, floral frock is from the luxury label’s fall/winter 2018 collection. Ross finished off her designer look with a pink clutch from Tyler Ellis. Also, her exquisite jewels were pieces from Irene Neuwirth Jewelry. Irene Neuwirth is a fine jewelry company that is based on the infamous Melrose Place in West Hollywood, California.

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Tommy x Zendaya -Zendaya Named New Brand Ambassador!

Arianne October 22, 2018October 22, 2018

She had us at new collection. In a very vague and painfully teasing way, Zendaya hit us with a HUGE announcement leaving all her fans stunned yet excited simultaneously. In a simple, brief statement on social media Daya reveals, “Collection coming soon. Tommy x Zendaya.”

WHAT??? Come on Zendaya we need more! Nevertheless, we are living for this collaboration because Zendaya is ALWAYS one of the best dressed on the red carpet, for any event. We are certainly not alone in our thoughts because moments after Zendaya’s little teaser supermodel Imaan Hammam was spotted responding to Z stating, “YES YES YES!”

Also, singing duo Chloe x Halle sent over some congratulations. The cutie pies in response said, “So proud and excited!” Furthermore, Zendaya’s celebrity fashion stylist, Law Roach, who’s also been hard at work on the collection had a word or two to share as well. Law says, “Anything is possible. The things we used to do to get some Tommy and now this. UNREAL. We’ve been working hard on this one, so excited for you guys to see it.”

Tommy x Zendaya -Zendaya Named New Brand Ambassador

But we want it now! That is a burning question for fashion enthusiasts as well as Zendaya fans… When exactly is the collection dropping? Fortunately, Tommy Hilfiger himself spilled the deets to the world. In regards to the collaboration release date, he also shares a glimpse of what the collection’s garments will look like. He states,

“BREAKING NEWS! Excited to welcome Zendaya to the Tommy Hilfiger family! ‘I love to collaborate with people who are passionate about making their dreams a reality; and who inspire the next generation to do the same,’ says Thomas J. Hilfiger.

‘Zendaya has become a global icon. Using fashion to make bold statements while always staying true to herself. Our capsule collection will fuse her eclectic style with the Americana spirit of our brand.’

The countdown has begun… Tommy x Zendaya. Celebrating self expression, individuality and empowerment. Mark your calendar as the Tommy x Zendaya Collection will be revealed in Spring 2019!”

Yes, the wait is on for one the biggest fashion collabs to hit the industry. We can’t wait to see what this team of visionaries create and major congrats to Zendaya on this awesome achievement!

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Maybelline SNAPSCARA -Apply and Remove This Mascara FAST!

ArianneUpdated on October 22, 2018October 22, 2018

Once upon a time there was a clump-free mascara that was easy to apply and take off in seconds, thus allowing it’s wearer to live happily lashed out forever. The end. WAKE UP LADIES THIS IS NO FAIRYTALE! The good people over at Maybelline really finally did it. The Maybelline SNAPSCARA is the brand’s very first mascara with a formula that’s a cinch to put on and not a pain to take off.

Moreover, it doesn’t just come in boring black either. Step up your lash game with several different tones sure to make your eyes POP. Also, with these mascaras being under $10 it has never been so easy to add a new amazing item to your beauty bag!

Maybelline SNAPSCARA -Apply and Remove This Mascara FAST

Sounds to good to be true? That’s because it almost kinda is. For years, us makeup lovers have toiled with the same old mascaras that either didn’t work period or left our lashes looking like a scarecrow. However, Maybelline wants to end those days for good with SNAPSCARA. Regarding their new mascara release the cosmetics company reveals,

“Say hello to SNAPSCARA, the newest member of our mascara fam. When we asked for your mascara must-haves; most of you wanted smooth, clump-free volume and that’s exactly what this formula provides!

The best part about the new SNAPSCARA? It goes on and comes off in a snap. This is our first ever easy-on, easy-off formula. So you won’t spend any extra time tugging at your lashes in the morning or scrubbing off your mascara at night.

It’s not just mascara, it’s our new SNAPSCARA. Available in 4 wax-free shades that makes removal a breeze. [Plus] we’re so excited to show you these shades! The new SNAPSCARA is available in ‘pitch black’, ‘deja blue’, ‘black cherry’, and ‘ultra violet.’

Get killer lashes in a snap! The pointed wand of our new SNAPSCARA glides right on, coating every lash without clumping! Leaves lashes looking smooth, clump-free and volumized. SNAPSCARA is the mascara you’ve been waiting for!”

With a product as awesome as this you expect it to sell out. Unfortunately, it did. However, Maybelline promises more to be available soon with SNAPSCARA also launching globally this January. So then, keep your eyes peeled and get yours on AMAZON or at Ulta. Each SNAPSCARA currently retails for $5.99.

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Iman Cosmetics Fall 2018 Urban Legends Collection-Beauty For Your Skin Tone

ArianneUpdated on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

Time to take some notes and learn from a living legend! Yes, supermodel Iman is releasing her latest decadent makeup collection, Iman Cosmetics Fall 2018 Urban Legends. This line is PACKED with essentials and goodies. You will find everything necessary to help you conceal, highlight and enhance your natural beauty!

Urban Legends divinely incorporates over 10 products that are luxuriously radiant. What’s up for grabs? With this fall lineup you can snag:

Luxury Concealing Foundation $16
Semi- Loose Powder
Luxury Contour Trio $16
Luxury Highlighter (check out shades “Gold Digger” and “Glamour Girl” they are BOMB) $10
Perfect Eye Shadow Pencil (comes in shades such as “Seduction” and “Intrigue”) $10
Eye -Con Kit
Perfect Eyebrow Pencil $8
Amplify Mascara
Perfect Eye Pencil
Luxury Moisturizing Lipstick $8
Luxury Lip Shimmer $8

What do we have our eye on? A few must-haves in our humble beauty opinion are: a GORGEOUS royal purple Luxury Matte Lipstick in “Fetish”; Emerald Green City-esqe, Perfect Eye Shadow Pencil in “Deception;” and very on trend brown Luxury Moisturizing Lipstick in Rebel.

Iman Cosmetics Fall 2018 Urban Legends -Beauty For Your Skin Tone

So then, what does Iman Cosmetics have to say about the fall collection and what type of girl it is perfect for? The luxury brand reveals,

“Introducing Iman Cosmetics Fall 2018 Urban Legends! Avaliable at ImanCosmetics.com. [The woman who wears Urban Legends], like magic, she is undefinable, serving legendary looks that leave a lasting impression. Her subtlety entices with the innocence of dreamy eyes and the intrigue of a deep seductive lip. With jeweled eyes and lips as rich as midnight, she is a deep and defiant mystery.

Fiercely confident, elusive and mysterious, she is a goddess. Strong, smoldering eyes and defiantly sexy lips. She is as unpredictable as magic. She is an Urban Legend.”

LOVE IT! Therefore, if you love to create dazzling, hypnotic smoky eyes, with in your face lip color such as a bold red lip; then this collection will be right up your alley.

Iman Cosmetics Fall 2018 Urban Legends -Beauty For Your Skin Tone (Continued)

One last word on this collection before we wrap things up. There is an eyeshadow palette so don’t freak (LOL). It is listed up above with the other items, it is called the Eye-Con Kit. This kit of shadows allows you to play around with four different types of looks. Iman Cosmetics categorizes them as: Classic Smoky, Golden Radiance, Edgy Emerald, and Cool Violet. Each category is a trio of tones giving you a total of 12 shades to play with!

But wait, there’s more. Hang on to your beauty blenders and brushes dolls. This awesome palette also comes with an eyebrow as well as eye pencil! Which means you literally have every eye product you need in order to design an awesome eye look! Your brows, liner and eyeshadow is all taken care of for you.

Furthermore, this kit gets its inspiration straight from looks created on Iman in the past by her celebrity MUAs (makeup artists)! Therefore, if you always love how Iman’s makeup looks on the red carpet; then this kit will help you achieve a similar finish. If you would like just to purchase this palette all on it’s on, it retails for $15.

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Colour Pop Cosmetics No Filter Foundation Stix! For Warm, Neutral and Cool Undertones!

ArianneUpdated on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

And then there was THIS! Colour Pop Cosmetics did the thing with the release of their NEW! Colour Pop Cosmetics No Filter Foundation Stix. A collection of foundations that are well-organized (easy system to locate your perfect shade); create a smooth natural finish; and have the ability to cover a large spectrum of skin tones.

Just days ago Colour Pop teased their global fanbase with a few pics on social media about this very upcoming release. Included was a simple caption reading,

“SURPRISE! Meet our No Filter Foundation Stix! 30 shades! Buildable formula that can be used to cover, conceal, contour and touch up through out the day.

She’s VEGAN and only $10! Swipe, blend, and GO! Launching October 18 at 10 AM Pacific Time.”

No, your eyes did not deceive you. This newbie is really just ten bucks. So if you are either on a budget, trying to cram your makeup drawer with other new releases; or simply about hanging onto your coins. This is a great buy, that will help you to accomplish so much in terms of your makeup application.

Also, another feature that we like about this product is that it is so compact. Thus, making it an awesome go-to when traveling around town or jet-setting. Furthermore, it will not take up all of your free space in your handbag either. Say it with us, “Winning!”

Colour Pop Cosmetics No Filter Foundation Stix! For Warm, Neutral and Cool Undertones

Now that their new foundation stix has arrived, Coloup Pop had a little more beauty intel to add to what consumers can expect. Regarding the No Filter Foundation Stix, the cosmetics brand states,

“Are you ready for some Foundation Stick Realness? No Filter Foundation Stix will be available in 3 undertones: warm, cool, and neutral! There will be 30 shades (5 in each skin tone category); and it has medium buildable coverage with a natural skin-like finish! Easy to blend for a flawless and fast application.”

So then, what are the 5 different skin tone categories? You will find your shade match under: Fair, Light, Medium, Medium Dark, Dark or Deep Dark. Check out the chart below in order to get an even better idea.

Colour Pop Cosmetics No Filter Foundation Stix

Whenever a new release comes along we always prefer seeing an IRL example. That’s because any company can make an ad look fabulous. However, if a real lady of these makeup streets can make the same product look just as amazing then count us in!

With that being said we spied influencer Princess Kaae aka Katrina trying out the CP Stix. She used them for not only coverage, but for a flawless contour. Feast your eyes on her results.

One word… GORGEOUS. Now, as one last extra treat and extremely helpful visual to aid you in finding your correct skin tone match. Colour Pops has put together a nifty set of charts that compares their stick colors to their Liquid Foundation as well as Concealer. Therefore, if you know your No Filter Liquid Foundation shade already, you can easily find your Stix match. Have a look and happy shopping! Colour Pop Cosmetics No Filter Foundation Stix is available now.

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Ask and Tell: Meghan Markle Wearing Dion Lee Folded Sail Dress

Arianne October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

The Item: Mommy-to-be and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle Wearing Dion Lee Folded Sail Dress. Prince Harry’s gorgeous wife was photographed in her stylish attire while the pair were on royal tour down in Australia.

You Asked: I swear everything she has worn this trip has been a hit! I don’t know who is dressing her now but her looks have really improved. Like even the fit of things seem to be much better. I really like her blue dress. It looks like a wrap dress but I am not sure. Do you guys have any information on this dress yet? If so, can you also please include the price? Thanks!

Ask and Tell: Meghan Markle Wearing Dion Lee Folded Sail Dress

The Verdict: Thank you for your style inquiry and yes, we have all the details on this recent Duchess look! Meghan is wearing a luxe design by couture label, Dion Lee. She beautifully wears the brand’s Folded Sail Dress.

Regarding the dress, the brand has indicated that it is a garment that is crafted out of double wool. Moreover, while not officially on the market it can be pre-order by going to www.dionlee.com. This dress currently retails for A$1,290 or $919 USD.

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Ask and Tell: Amandla Stenberg Wearing Herve Leger Spring 2019 Striped Dress

Arianne October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

The Item: Hunger Games alumni and stunning actress, Amandla Stenberg Wearing Herve Leger Spring 2019 Striped Dress. Stenberg was spotted in her vibrant attire while appearing as a guest on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan. Amandla was on the show in order to promote her latest film, The Hate U Give.

You Asked: Honestly she really looks cute here. And it is nice to see someone actually dressing young instead of all stuffy and boring. From her dress to her shoes she looked like she was just having fun with outfit. Who does she have on?

Ask and Tell: Amandla Stenberg Wearing Herve Leger Spring 2019 Striped Dress

The Verdict: Thank you for your fashion observation as well as fashion inquiry! We too found Amandla’s ensemble to be super cute! For her press tour stop at LIVe with Kelly and Ryan, Stenberg wore a design by fashion label, Herve Leger. The striped dress is from the couture brand’s spring 2019 collection.

As for those equally as fun and awesome platform boot shoes Amandla had on, those are from Brother Vellies. A major designer shoe wear company that designs in Brooklyn, yet meticulously handcrafts its designs across Africa. Brother Vellies was founded and is still run by mastermind, Aurora James.

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Ask and Tell: Meghan Markle Wearing Serena Boss Oversized Blazer

Arianne October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

The Item: Former actress and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle Wearing Serena Boss Blazer. The royal family member was spotted and photographed in her chic blazer while on a royal tour in Australia.

You Asked: I stan a low-key and down to earth princess! So happy to see Meghan pregnant, glowing and happy! Her jacket, the business suit looking one is so cute, wouldn’t mind having that in my closet. I’m sure she wears designer but I’m going to ask anyway. How much is it?

Ask and Tell: Meghan Markle Wearing Serena Boss Oversized Blazer

The Verdict: Thank you for the message and we are also ecstatic to see the Duchess looking so great! For her latest royal tour, Meghan wore a garment from tennis athlete Serena Williams’ fashion label, Serena. Markle wore the brand’s Boss Oversized Blazer from the ROYAL Collection.

In terms of price the blazer is actually quite affordable. You can add this piece to your closet for less than $150! Get yours at www.serenawilliams.com/collections/royal. This look is currently retailing for $145.

As for the rest of Meg’s ensemble, the Duchess kept things nice and relaxed. She paired her Serena blazer with a Maison Kitsune shirt, Outlander jeans and a pair of J. Crew boots.

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Beyonce Makeup Artist Launches Rokael Beauty Brand-Finally Look Like BEY!

ArianneUpdated on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

So you know how Beyoncé’s makeup has been looking really on point lately? Well, the man and beauty visionary behind her stunning makeup looks is launching his very own brand! Meet Rokael Lizama, the barely 30-year-old who is changing the game one beat face at a time; and now wants to help you glam yours with the Rokael Beauty Brand.

Beyonce Makeup Artist Launches Rokael Beauty Brand-Finally Look Like BEY

Rokael recently revealed the beauty brand news by showcasing the Rokael Beauty Logo. In regards to it’s meaning Lizama states,

“I’m so excited to officially announce… Rokael Beauty. This brand has been a dream of mine since I was in high school and I never imagined that after so many years this moment would be here.

I want to share the story behind the logo and what I wanted to portray. I chose an elephant because elephants to me represent how I envision we could all be! Powerful and strong a beauty to be admired; but also can be docile and gentle like beauty of humility.

And finally the elephant trunk forming the number 8, the number of infinity. Representing transcendence of all barriers and limitations may kindness and love rule forever.”

Therefore, it looks like Rokael plans for his brand to be inclusive and diversified. Nevertheless, what are makeup lovers and fans of Rokael saying about his move into cosmetics? Here are few of their thoughts:

“Beautiful explanation of your brand! Congratulations Rokael Beauty!”

“Congrats!! Can’t wait to try it.”

Love this!!!”

“Can’t wait to stock my kit!”

“Ready to spend my coinz.”

“SO SHOOK OMG….THIS IS GONNA BE ICONIC.”

Congrats!!! Can’t wait to try the products!”

“OMG!!! Amazing! I’ll be sure to cop some goodies when it releases!!!”

“Congratulations your work inspires me.”

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Dose of Colors The Dose Vault-Their Best-Selling Matte Eyeshadow Palettes!

Arianne October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

MAKEUP LOVERS UNITE! Dose of Colors The Dose Vault is a collection of not one, not two; but FIVE of the best-selling DOC matte eyeshadow palettes EVER! Why is this all going down?

Well, the cosmetics brand has been totally listening to their beauty base of customers, that not only absolutely love their palettes, but want them all in their makeup bags and arsenals stat. As a result, Dose of Colors has created The Dose Vault. A lineup of 5 pan matte shadows that range from smoky eye tones to in your face bold autumn colors.

Dose of Colors The Dose Vault-Their Best-Selling Matte Eyeshadow Palettes

So then, what palettes are included in this Vault collection? Dose of Colors is incorporating:

Pretty Cool (the newest palette to be released by DOC).
Marvelous Mauves
Blushing Berries
Baked Browns
Sassy Siennas

Shall we talk price? Let’s! Well, the cool thing about The Dose Vault is that technically it is a value of around $160. Come on, you’re getting 5 matte eyeshadow palettes that normally cost $32 each.

However, Dose of Colors is kindly giving us a serious money bag break. Instead of $160 they have slashed the price down to just $109! That is a total savings of $51! That’s like almost getting two the palettes for FREE.

So then, are you ready to tap into the Dose of Colors Vault? Break in beginning on October 17 at 8 a.m. Pacific time. Available on www.doseofcolors.com.

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