Category Archives: Fashion

Feb16

New York Fashion Week – Look 1, Bloggers of Colour Mixer

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New York Fashion Week – Look 1, Bloggers of Colour Mixer

Hey!!

So New York is in the throws of New York Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter’12.  There are models, designers, makeup artists, bloggers, photographers running all over the city!

So last Thursday, Mattie from Mattielogie hosted a mixer for fashion bloggers of colour.   I loved the idea of meeting other bloggers of colour especially in an industry like fashion.  Since fashion and beauty go hand in hand, I found myself at Pranna.   Pranna is a SouthEast Asian restaurant that is beautiful and huge!  I definitely need to return for full dinner.

Pranna

Click here for more the mixer!

Feb12

NOTD – the Valentine’s Day edition: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics NSFW

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NOTD – the Valentine’s Day edition: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics NSFW

Hey guys!

This is what I am currently wearing – OCC’s NSFW.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics NSFW

NSFW you ask?  Not Safe For Work in web speak!! But this classic red creme polish is absolutely suitable for work and play!  I also rocked this for various New York Fashion Week events (NYFW)!

Click here for a mini review!!!!

Jan22

Recent M.A.C. swatch: Vintage Grape Blush Ombre from Daphne Guinness

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Recent M.A.C. swatch: Vintage Grape Blush Ombre from Daphne Guinness

So the Daphne Guinness collection from M.A.C. came out right after Christmas and there was only one item that I wanted from this limited edition collection –  the Vintage Grape Blush Ombre.  The Blush Ombres were first introduced about 2 years ago with the Spring Colour Forcast collection.  I missed out on this and all everyone spoke about were these blush ombres; how versatile, how amazing, how cute etc.   These things sold like hot bread and I showed up after de bakery closed!

So I promised myself to pick up Vintage Grape if it was ever repromoted.  And here it is!

M.A.C. Vintage Grape Blush Ombre

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Dec30

My favourite products of 2011!!

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My favourite products of 2011!!

The countdown to 2012 has begun!!!

I enjoyed digging into beauty this year.  I loved that we embraced colour, texture, prints or anything bold.  It was ok to colour block or to dress with some opulence.  I love that these trends will continue into 2012.  I’m over all-neutral looks.

So here’s what I loved in 2011 (in no particular order):

1) Becca Beach Tints

I love this product! I have it in Peach and it is probably the easiest blush to apply.  Super smooth texture and it just melts into the skin making to colour look like it came from within.  Works on all skin types.  A must have in all seasons!

More Best of 2011!

Dec26

The Make Up For Ever Academy – NYC style!

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The Make Up For Ever Academy – NYC style!

A few weeks ago, I attended the Open House for the new Make Up For Ever Academy that will officially open in the heart of Union Square in NYC in January 2012.  It’s located at 853 Broadway.  So on a rainy autumn evening, I trekked over to see what’s up.

The original academy is located in Paris, France and was founded by Dany Sanz, the brainchild behind MUFE.  So for this NYC location, Floriane David is the Director of Education and the curriculum is based off of the French academy.  Applications are now being accepted for future semesters. This makeup program is internationally renowned for providing intense, in-depth training to turn up-and-coming artists into multi-faceted, full-fledged artistes.  There are 3 modules that cover various topics in make up artistry:

  • Beauty & Fashion
  • Film & TV
  • Artistic & Stage

Click here for more on the MUFE Academy!

Dec7

Fashion Fair Holiday 2011-The Siren Call collection video

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Fashion Fair Holiday 2011-The Siren Call collection video

I just had to post this!! Sam Fine is breathing new life into this brand!!!! Can’t wait to see what else they have in store! Also featuring in The Siren Call Collection promo:  celebrity hair stylist Oscar James, celebrity photographer Jin Deyonker, celebrity/fellow Trini Freddie Leiba. Thanks to Erin (Ms. Scandalous Beauty) for the heads up!  All info courtesy of Fashion Fair Cosmetics.

Nov5

Tom Ford Beauty Collection: What else is there to say?

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Tom Ford Beauty Collection: What else is there to say?

The sexiest man in fashion has just brought out an entire makeup and skincare line to add to the high-end section of the cosmetics spectrum.  I love Tom Ford’s style, he is very sexy to me!! And of course his promo ad exhudes his classic sexiness!!

Image via PR

Bold lips and bold eyes…yes!!

This luxurious collection is available in November at select Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. I’ve heard good things about this line especially the brushes.  If you are interested in this collection, here’s some info and visit Neiman or Bergdorf for additional information.

Click here for more details….

Nov5

Upcoming M.A.C. collection: Collab with Chen Man

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Upcoming M.A.C. collection: Collab with Chen Man

This collection comes out globally in March 2012.  This is a limited edition collection done in collaboration with China’s leading fashion photographer, Chen Man.

Image via PR

M.A.C Cosmetics Celebrates Chen Man

A tantalizing twist of art, color and fantasy comes to life as the world’s leading professional make up brand, M.A.C Cosmetics prepares to launch a cosmetics collaboration with China’s foremost fashion photographer, Chen Man. Inspired by Chen Man’s vision, the upcoming collaboration with M.A.C features an extraordinary campaign visual shot by Chen Man. The M.A.C for Chen Man collection will feature limited edition mineralize eye shadows emblazoned with a yin/yang design and will be available globally at M.A.C outlets from March 2012.

Source: PR

Nov1

Congrats to Anya!!!!! #TobagoLove

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Congrats to Anya!!!!! #TobagoLove

Just a quick congrats to my fellow Trinibagonian Anya Ayoung-Chee on winning Season 9 of Project Runway!!!!

Anya Ayoung-Chee, image courtesy of Lifetime

Click here for more!

Sep18

S/S’12 Trend Report: NARS at Marc Jacobs

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S/S’12 Trend Report: NARS at Marc Jacobs

Mr. NARS himself,  Francois Nars created this look for Marc Jacobs for Spring/Summer 2012.

Francois Nars for Marc Jacobs, S/S'12

The Inspiration:

“Marc had a lot of images of Patsy Klein, Amy Winehouse, and Cowboy Kate, a book from the 60′s whose character Kate had heavy eyelashes,” said Founder and Creative Director François Nars. “The complexion is meant to look like it’s glowing, like the girls have been dancing, and by eliminating the blush it gives a strange, otherworldly effect. The focus was really on the eye, with a well-defined brow. The combination of different touches creates a decadent, French sensuality and makes the girls more like characters.”

The look and products used:

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