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Check out Kimmie’s Tips on nail care, caring for Minx and her favorite nail products below:

HB: What are Minx nails exactly?

Minx is a solid nail coating that come in a wide variety of colors and patterns.  Its the best way to get a eye catching perfect nail art manicure.  The metallics are so unique and can not be achieved with polish!

HB: How can someone best care for their Minx nails?

DON’T pick at them …. try and avoid rubbing alcohol on the tips of the nails and when you are done wearing them make sure to remove them properly.  Don’t peel them off.

HB: Tips on caring for your real nails:

Always base coat when wearing nail polish, remove color with polish remover when your manicure gets old.  And cuticle oil is a great way to keep the skin around the nail plate looking healthy and it will also moisturized the nail its self and help keep them from looking dry and peeling.

HB: Tips on growing longer healthier nails:
Use a nail strengthener polish – like Envy bu OPI ($20.95)  and Cuticle Oil Spa Ritual Cuti-cocktail ($15) is my favorite!

Check out Kimmie’s website here, for more info.

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We’ve started off at BCBG Max Azria and Tadashi Shoji’s Spring/Summer 2012 shows, but made our way into the evening to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out with the stars. We ran into Lala, Solange, Dwyane Wade, Miguel, Rachel Roy, Laila Ali, Angela Bassett and more (and even got the chance to snap a few pics; see them in the gallery below!)

Keep checking back for updates from our correspondents Nakisha Williams, Shamika B. Sanders, Danielle Cheesman, Leigh Davenport and Vanessa Denis. Here’s what you missed so far!

Solange, Selita & More Dish On Style Icons & Fave Products At Fashion Week [EXCLUSIVE]

Front Rows & Backstage! Celebs Hit New York 2011 Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

10:32am It’s show time! New York Fashion Week starts today and we’re kicking things off at the BCBG Max Azria Spring/Summer 2012 show. #nyfw NW

10:35am Spotted: model Jessica White in the Front Row at BCBG. Looking good @IamJessWhite! NW

10:49am Sleek silhouettes, strong collars and plenty of color on the runway @bcbgmaxazria! Azria says he was inspired by ancient Greeks and Romans. NW

2:32pm We’re back at #nyfw checking out Tadashi Shoji’s flirty frocks. Check out this one: short and sweet! -NW

2:54pm Tadashi Shoji collection is ethereal and feminine with lace/sequin details and nudes too. Here’s a gown. -NW

3:11pm Tadashi Shoji designed his tulip-inspired dresses to be comfortable “so you can drink, dance & enjoy the night.” We can get with that! -NW

5:39pm #teambeautiful is officially in the streets for FNO. We’ll be tweeting you from all over the city with updates and twitpics. #FNO

5:57pm Currently at Saks Fifth Ave enjoying the festivities -SBS

6:01pm Trying on Louboutins # FNO -SBS

6:12pm Free chocolate & tarot card readings @ Saks 5th Ave # FNO -SBS

6:23pm assymetrical pleated cocktail dresses under Knicks bomber jackets. at the Rachel Roy/Amare Stoudemire show, of course. #nyfw #fno DC

Stars Shine At Fashion’s Night Out 2011 [PHOTOS]

6:37pm Laila Ali hosting Destination Maternity event! She’s even more beautiful in person.- L.D. #FNO

6:38pm Just spoke with Beyonce‘s manicurist & she gave us some great tips, stay tuned for those on HB -SBS # FNO

6:44pm Amare shooting arcade-style hoops with some lucky fans. “Stay tuned to the NY Knicks! Championship coming soon!” he says! #nyfw #fno DC

7:03pm Simple tee with chest pocket from the line for Amare, beautiful multicolored sequin dress for Rachel #nyfw #fno DC

7:11pm Ok now off to try & stalk Kelly Rowland. I mean, meet. Meet Kelly Rowland #nyfw #fno DC

7:35pm Headed to go see Angela Bassett and Samuel Jackson at Armani, stay tuned for twitpics! LD. #FNO

7:47pm nevermind, word is Kelly won’t be making it, but we hear her sister @solangeknowles is DJing a few blocks away. Making moves. #nyfw #fno DC

7:50pm Walk in on @SolangeKnowles playing her brother-in-law’s “anything.” nice. #nyfw #fno DC

8:01pm rockin a fro, blue & cream colorblocked tunic-style top, tangerine nails, big gold bangles & rings. #swoon #nyfw #fno DC

8:03pm Oh no! Phones blinking red! Is this goodbye? #nyfw #fno DC

8:05pm crisis averted! thank you nice Lord&Taylor lady w/ the handy charger! on to an outlet. #nyfw #fno DC

Nicki Minaj Shuts Down Giuseppe Zanotti In YSL Pumps For FNO

8:08pm aw, “run the world” blasting from the speakers now. flash mob, anyone?? #nyfw #fno

8:21pm Jus bumped ino @Lala with a buddy in #TheHelloBeautifulWay for #FNO #NYFW We love you @LaLa! -VD

9:06pm @solangeknowles set: jlo “get right”, tanto “every1 falls in love”, mariah “honey (rmx)”, lil kim & cease “crush” on u. JAM. #nyfw #fno DC

9:16pm So sad to see her walk away except for those frosted pink sparkly heeled loafers. #nyfw #fno DC

10:12pm Watch out Amar’e: Anna Wintour’s got a new basketball buddy! Dwyane Wade just walked into QVC’s #nyfw #fno party w/the Vogue EIC herself -NW

10:19pm @sephora @solangeknowles is now wearing printed top w/ coral slacks (but she kept on the hot shoes!) #fno DC

10:22pm So @MiguelUnlimited is onstage @ Cappellini for #NYFW #FNO singing #GirlwithTattoo Beauties! -VD

10:29pm Everyone still browsing around @4real4rell’s store #BBC #NYFW -VD

10:30pm thx @amareisreal @Rachel_Roy @solangeknowles 4 revealing ur style icons, fall musthaves & more! HBers, keep ur eyes on the site #FNO #out DC

10:37pm For #FNO @DwyaneWade is in YSL (w/leopard sneaks). Said he’s going for sexy/smooth. HB, do we approve?

Will Gabby Inspire Dwyane Wade To Be The Next Baller-Turned-Designer? [EXCLUSIVE]

10:42pm So this was @Lala taking a pic with a fan earlier tonight #FNO #NYFW so CUTE!

10:51pm Jus bumped into @Iamangelea from America’s Next Top Model for #NYFW #FNO!! Who is …

11:00pm Hey Beauties, we caught up with Sam Jackson and Angela Bassett at Armani! Photos tomorrow at HelloBeautiful.com!!

11:03pm So far @HelloBeautiful has spotted Laila Ali, Rachel Roy, Amare, Miguel, Sam Jackson, Angela Bassett, Dwayne Wade…need we say more?

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

9:54am Starting Day 2 of #NYFW at the Project Runway fashion show. Have you been watching this season? Which designer are you rooting for FTW? -NW

10:25am Uh-oh. One of the skirts in the Project Runway show is bursting at the seams! Heidi, Michael and Nina won’t be having that! #nyfw -NW

11:31am Here’s @CorinneBRae at #nyfw

12:18pm Ode to #FNO yesterday @MiguelUnlimited singing #GirlWithTheTattoo last night! VD

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

1:32pm So our coverage of #NYFW continues! Are any of our beauies attending beauty shows?

2:13pm Nicki Minaj hit the Prabal Gurung show for #nyfw today in “Barbie” garb including a huge pink bow topper and a pretzel necklace. Um…? -NW

Nicki Minaj Sits Front Row At Prabal Gurung’s Fashion Show [PHOTOS]

2:32pm The NBA lockout has given B-ball stars time to hit #nyfw. We’ve already spotted @DwyaneWade @CarmeloAnthony @AmareStoudemire who’s next!?-NW

3:29pm We jus made it! To @itgetsBetter where is our @Beccalexis?!

3:37pm Yum serving #Belve @BeccAlexis @ItGetsBetter #NYFW -VD

4:04pm At the @RueLala Lounge where you can get your make-up done by an Emmy winning stylist! @RueNyc #NYFW -VD

4:27pm Jus ran into boot creators of @Kiboots made from recycled carpet #NYFW -VD

5:39pm Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz arrive at the Alexander Wang show. #nyfw -NW

Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys Attend Alexander Wang’s Fashion Show [PHOTOS]

6:01pm Quick pic with the lovely @JuneAmbrose for #TeamBeautiful #NYFW -VD

6:58pm Just chatted w/ @AngelaSimmons at the Charlotte Ronson show. Looking great as always. #fashionweek Thanks Angela! -ko

7:02pm Also spotted @MissKellyO at Charlotte ronson show. Have we talked abt how amazing she looks? Your secret, Kelly? #fashionweek

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

2:27pm Yikes! Almost collided w/Solange backstage! She’s rushing to Tracy Reese (in a gorge purple skirt) I’m on my way to L.A.M.B. presentation-NW

3:08pm Spotted: @1Omarion running around Lincoln Center. #nyfw -NW

3:37pm Cute looks from L.A.M.B. Spring 2012. -NW

3:39pm “Alejandra” heel in electric blue at L.A.M.B. Spring 2012 presentation. #nyfw – NW

3:43pm The models in the at L.A.M.B. are rocking “yoga knots” + smoky eyes inspired by Stefani’s love for India #nyfw – NW

3:45pm Gwen Stefani isn’t making an appearance at her L.A.M.B #nyfw presentation this season, I’m told she’s in LA recording a new album. -NW

3:52pm More L.A.M.B. Spring 2012: maxi dress, separates and some fun accessories. #nyfw

4:00pm Bright colors & prints in L.A.M.B. Spring 2012 + “Khasi” satchel in tomato. All jewelry is “nOir for L.A.M.B.”

4:12pm Several designers at #nyfw that are taking time to remember the 9/11 tragedy today, including L.A.M.B.

10:20pm Hey #TeamBeautiful! Got the dreaded “Battery too low for radio use” message @ Tommy Hilfiger #nyfw show tonight, here’s a recap [con't] -NW

10:26pm Corinne Bailey Rae said this Tommy Hilfiger look was inspired by her childhood school uniform. #nyfw

10:33pm Here are the shoes Corinne Bailey Rae wore with her Tommy Hilfiger outfit. Loving this purple! #nyfw

10:39pm Carmelo Anthony in a preppy fit (complete w/red pants) chatting up Hilfiger. He’s really getting around #nyfw!

10:44pm Talked fashion w/Angela Simmons who sat w/ her uncle Russell at the Tommy Hilfiger #nyfw show. Stay tuned! -NW

Angela Simmons’ Sexy Jumpsuit! [PHOTOS]

10:44pm As for the clothes, Tommy Hilfiger says they’re a mod inspired take on his normal all-American classics. #nyfw -NW

10:45pm Loved the yummy mustard colored Hilfiger pieces + other brights (pink, green, cobalt; seeing a lot of that for Spring 2012). #nyfw -NW

10:46pm Hilfiger said the striped caftans in his S/S ’12 collection would be perf for Beyonce & her baby bump! Wonder if she’ll rock one? #nyfw -NW

10:49pm That’s all for now. Time for some beauty rest. Hope you all had a great weekend! Night! -NW

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

2:29pm At Donna Karan’s #nyfw show. Wyclef Jean is chilling in the front row with a cup of coffee. I could use a mid day pick me up too! -NW

2:33pm The models at Donna Karan hair are whipping their hair back and forth something fierce as they walk. Long, sleek ponytail pieces. #nyfw –NW

2:39pm Earthy colors (orange, greens, browns), tribal print, beaded detail, statement wooden necklaces at Donna Karan

2:40pm Congo thumping music setting the mood for Donna Karan runway. #nyfw -NW

2:53pm Aww Donna Karan stopped to give Wyclef a hug as she took her finale walk. The duo has traveled and partnered to benefit causes in Haiti. -NW

3:00pm Another pic @ Donna Karan’s Spring 2012 #nyfw. You can’t see the shoes but they’re stylish gladiator wedges.

3:08pm Came to Donna Karan show unintentionally on theme in tribal print dress/wooden wedges. Everyone keeps asking if it was planned #Nope lol -NW

11:46pm At Mulberry’s #nyfw Party. Solange arriving fashionably late right as Beyonce’s “Countdown” hits speakers. -NW

11:50pm Solange is rocking a Mulberry bag to the Mulberry 40th anniversary party, of course + Rodarte wedges. #nyfw

12:03am Great night for a rooftop fête! Mulberry party was rocking so loud w/an English rock band Kasabian on stage that the police came! #nyfw -NW

12:13am Need food. Getting Fashion Weak! Can’t survive off party champagne and hors d’oeuvres every night for dinner. How do models do it? #nyfw -NW

What She Wore: Angela Simmons At New York Fashion Week [EXCLUSIVE]

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

11:43am Beyonce is at Vera Wang’s #nyfw show!!!! She’s wearing a dress that’s hiding the bump.

12:07pm Now that Bey has made a #nyfw appearance the buzz is Kanye might show up @ Rodarte. Not going there but will keep my eyes out for Yeezy! -NW

12:24pm Overheard photographer saying they swarmed Bey for pics (I tried,all blury) & almost made her trip. Be careful! Precious cargo in there -NW

2:36pm Taraji P. Henson backstage @ Herve Leger show. Her 1st day @ #nyfw in between filming/prepping for EMMYS. -NW

2:41pm Taraji says the Christian Louboutins she’s wearing with her Herve dress at the show are 7inches!! Wheew! -NW

2:44pm Herve Leger‘s usual body-con dresses are getting a metallic spin for Spring ’12. First looks are silver and gold. #nyfw -NW

2:49pm Weaving, braiding, macrame, fringe detailing spicing up Herve Leger’s Spring ’12 dresses that are inspired by architecture & Navajo design.

10:26pm At Tory Burch flagship store opening party. Beyonce + Jay-Z just walked in! Estelle, Paula Patton, Serena Williams among guests too. #nyfw

10:28pm Bey looks gorgeous in a black floor length gown. #nyfw

Solange, Selita & More Dish On Style Icons & Fave Products At Fashion Week [EXCLUSIVE]

10:29pm Questlove on the 1s and 2s. Store is fabulous with a luxe apartment feel (I want to live here!). Great party! #nyfw -NW

10:38pm While Bey was talking to Tory Burch, Jay reached over, fixed her hair smiling @ her the whole time. Can’t get enough of them! #nyfw -NW

10:43pm Jay worked the room so smoothly laughing w/ everyone and he just gave Bey (in a Michael Kors gown) the “let’s roll” signal. They’re out. -NW

11:26pm Questlove has everybody moving their body for real! Hardcore dancing going on right now. #NP Zhane – “Hey Mr DJ.” -NW

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

11:26am Norma Kamali’s Spring 2012 presentation is a 3D fashion film instead of a traditional catwalk. Cool! #nyfw -NW

11:29am Cat-eye glasses to view Norma Kamali’s #nyfw presentation! Why can’t they make these for all 3D movies!? -NW

11:31am Norma Kamali loves her cat-eyes! She’s currently rocking her “Square Cat Eye” shades in Tortoise #iWant -NW

11:32am Beginning Sept. 15th Normakamali3D.com will host the #nyfw film (plus video shopping pages!) for public viewing. So worth checking out! -NW

1:27pm Staring into Jesse Williams’ (Grey’s Anatomy) dreamy eyes while saying hello before Jeremy Scott #nyfw show. -NW

1:28pm Word is @NickiMinaj is coming by Jeremy Scott. In the meantime, more than enough eclectic outfits in the crowd in here to scope! -NW

1:34pm Kanye loves Jeremy Scott. Wonder if he’s bold enough to rock the pants w/exposed crotch & butt (w/thong!) that are on the runway now? -NW

1:35pm Oh and forgot to add the junk exposing men’s pants at Jeremy Scott #nyfw show are shown in pink and green mix among other colors! -NW

1:39pm For ladies cowgirl-esque looks are on the runway right now at Jeremy Scott. Cow print, fringe, chaps. Country music blaring. -NW

8:30pm Serena Williams in Zac Posen. She did a drive by appearance at Made in Polaroid 50|50|50 party/auction. #nyfw

8:34pm NO lie: this guy almost put his empty wine glass on Serena Williams’ booty. “I thought it was a table!” he said. #nyfw -NW

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

9:00am Good morning #TeamBeautiful! It’s the last day of #nyfw! What are you rocking to work today?

4:34pm At my last #nyfw show (Naeem Khan) and looks like we’re in for a treat! Here’s a sneak peek from backstage -NW

4:36pm More from Naeem Khan backstage, check out the jewelry, so pretty!

4:39pm Designer Naeem Khan is putting the finishing touches on pretty frocks like this backstage now. #nyfw

4:45pm Naeem Khan’s S/S ’12 tagline is “Colorful. Racy. Glamour.” Lots of popping hues & dazzling detailing.

4:48pm I spy @JuneAmbrose sitting by @TheRealMischa at Naeem Khan. The duo taped for June’s upcoming VH1 show this #nyfw. Can’t wait to see it! -NW

4:50pm Also in Naeem Khan front Row @Rachel_Roy looking effortlessly chic, as usual #nyfw -NW

4:57pm I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot of S/S ’12 Naeem Khan on the red carpet: there’s some show stoppers on the runway! #nyfw -NW

5:13pm Naeem Khan gets a well deserved standing ovation from the crowd!!! Beautiful show and fab way to end my #nyfw! -NW

Front Rows & Backstage! Celebs At New York 2011 Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

What was your inspiration for tonight’s outfit?
It was just all about these shoes.

We’ve seen “Jesus pieces,” but I’ve never seen a crucifix-detailed clutch. How did you choose that?
It’s “Our Lord and Savior”!

You’re rocking a serious dark lip tonight, who made that?
This is Nars. It’s actually a lip pencil. It’s their “Velvet Matte Lip Pencil” in Train Bleu.

Who is your style icon?
I really look up to Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs & Tom Ford, designers that have successful innovative lines. And Rachel Roy! She’s amazing. I’ve really been watching her, she’s like a mentor to me.

What’s the best advice she’s given you?
So many things, but basically she told me something like this: the more you learn, the less you know. There’s always something to learn no matter where you’re at. It’s constant.

What’s new with Pastry?
We’re always expanding Pastry. We have the Varsity Collection out right now and it’s doing really well!

We also caught up with Angela at the Charlotte Ronson runway show!

Video by Leighton Pope

Also, Angela, Solange, Selita & More Dish On Style Icons & Fave Products At Fashion Week [EXCLUSIVE]

Front Rows & Backstage! Celebs Hit New York 2011 Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

In Case You Missed It: HelloBeautiful’s Full Fashion Week Coverage [PHOTOS]

FALL TREND: Platform Ankle Boots

7 Must-Have Bags For Fall [PHOTOS]

From Solange at Lord & Taylor and Angela Simmons at Tommy Hilfiger to Amare Stoudemire at Macy’s and Selita Ebanks celebrating with Missoni, HB was able to find out their favorite products, fashion lines, and style icons – save for a few regretful buys (hey, we’re not the only ones who make mistakes when shopping!)

WHAT IS YOUR ONE FALL MUST-HAVE ITEM?
Angela Simmons: Bell bottoms and flares. I’m taking it back.
Solange: I would say a statement color coat. Bright colors!
Selita Ebanks: I’m loving tweeds. I’m still loving color-blocking even though I know it’s very ‘Spring.’ Lots of fur and fringe. It’s all about the fringe [points to her Christian Louboutin heels].
Dwyane Wade: A nicely tailored suit.
Amare Stoudemire: You gotta have a cashmere sweater. A v-neck for sure, something that’s not too hot, that’s not too cold.
Rachel Roy: I would do socks, because I am totally dying for a nude pair of very thin semi-sheer knee-highs that I can wear with heels. In terms of the silhouette, I’m definitely feeling androgyny. I think that a women with a suit on, a well-tailored suit, is amazing.
Laila Ali: I’m not that girl [shrugs].

WHAT IS YOUR MOST FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT IN YOUR BAG?
Selita Ebanks: I usually have all kinds of lip-gloss and that’s a must, but tonight all I just have Chapstick.
Angela Simmons: Chapstick, I’ve got to have Chapstick with me.
Rachel Roy: I like the idea of transforming who I am through clothing and through makeup, so I rely heavily on mascara.

WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE STYLE RULE THAT YOU LIVE BY?
Selita Ebanks: Dress according to your body type!
Angela Simmons: Really be true to yourself when you dress. You have to wear what makes you feel the best; that’s more important than following trends.
Carmelo Anthony: Just do you. Everybody is fashionable in their own sense—good and bad.
Rachel Roy: Don’t follow trends. Only dress for what really looks good, fits good, makes you feel good.
Miguel: It’s all about your eye and what you believe in. Do some research. Understand where fashion comes from and what resonates with who you are and your lifestyle. It’s about what appeases you and what compliments your personality, because when you dumb it down, you do too much.

In Case You Missed It: HelloBeautiful’s Full Fashion Week Coverage [PHOTOS]

Front Rows & Backstage! Celebs At New York 2011 Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU GOT BUYER’S REMORSE?
Laila Ali: I bought a Mercedes GL..um…what’s the wagon? I just didn’t like it, I had to get rid of it. I picked the wrong car. I couldn’t be riding around in that for a year.
Amare Stoudemire: I had a crib in Miami I didn’t use much so I had to sell that [laughs] but I make sure I buy what I want and what I need.
Rachel Roy: Girl, I’m 37, I know what I want and that’s the beauty of getting older!
Angela Simmons: I guess you feel better every time you buy something you like. If anything, shopping is a guilty pleasure.
Solange: I don’t because I spend a lot of time wearing what I’ve got!
Miguel: Like when you go thrift store shopping and you find a piece and you know it’s a little too big or it doesn’t quiet fit, but you get it anyway because it’s such a dope piece? I’ve done that a couple of times.
Selita Ebanks: Oh, that’s a good question. I don’t know actually.
Carmelo Anthony: I can’t say that I get that too often [laughs].

WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON?
Selita Ebanks: I’d love to raid Rihanna’s closet. She’s so young and fun! She wears the most random pieces and I love how she puts everything together.
Solange: Diana Ross, from an older generation, and from today, my damn self! [laughs]
Amare Stoudemire: I like Johnny Depp. He’s got a lot of accessories, but he’s a style rebel so he reminds me a lot of myself.
Dwyane Wade: My father. He was always sharp.
Angela Simmons: I really look up to Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs & Tom Ford, designers that have successful innovative lines. And Rachel Roy! She’s amazing. I’ve really been watching her, she’s like a mentor to me.
Miguel: I think Karl Lagerfeld takes the cake. He’s just so iconic and he’s done it in the most avant-garde way. Being progressive but timeless is a line that is very hard to walk.
Rachel Roy: I’m inspired by strong women, by graceful women, by women that never give up. Coco Chanel had a tough life; she was an orphan and she was a courtesan, but yet she looked so damn graceful. And Laura Santo Domingo: she can wear such beautiful fashion, such edgy fashion but she wears in a way that’s so effortless.

WHAT COLLECTION ARE  YOU MOST EXCITED TO SEE?
Selita Ebanks: Marchesa! It’s always over-the-top gorgeous glamour.
Miguel: The Future of Eveden. He’s so passionate about everything. I think his event is gonna be barnone.
Angela Simmons: I’m really excited to see Betsey Johnson. She’s really fun.
Carmelo Anthony:I’m excited to see this Tommy Hifiger show.

Reporting done by Danielle Cheesman, Leigh Davenport, Vanessa Denis & Nakisha Williams.

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Runway To Real Life: How To Do Makeup Like A ‘Fashion Week’ Model

]]> http://mycolumbusjoy.com/town/godsgirldawn106/solange-selita-more-dish-on-style-icons-fave-products-at-fashion-week-exclusive/feed/ 0 http://mycolumbusjoy.com/town/godsgirldawn106/runway-to-real-life-how-to-do-makeup-like-a-fashion-week-model/ http://mycolumbusjoy.com/town/godsgirldawn106/runway-to-real-life-how-to-do-makeup-like-a-fashion-week-model/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:15:16 +0000 Gods Girl Dawn http://mycolumbusjoy.com/town/godsgirldawn106/runway-to-real-life-how-to-do-makeup-like-a-fashion-week-model/ I spent this past Sunday evening at New York Fashion Week eagerly awaiting the start of Project Runway's Season 5 runner-up Korto Momolu's Spring/Summer 2012 runway show. Fashionista's from every New York City borough and beyond streamed into the Samsung store located inside the Time Warner... Read more..]]> I spent this past Sunday evening at New York Fashion Week eagerly awaiting the start of Project Runway’s Season 5 runner-up Korto Momolu’s Spring/Summer 2012 runway show. Fashionista’s from every New York City borough and beyond streamed into the Samsung store located inside the Time Warner Center in Manhattan to see Korto’s line, which unfortunately didn’t win her season, but many feel strongly that it should have.

While the Liberian-born Korto isn’t a household name yet, based on the reactions of the audience as her Kimono-inspired, bold-printed high-fashion pieces cascaded down the runway, it’s only a matter of time before everyone knows who this talented women’s designer is.

Korto describes her customer this season as “a sophisticated, chic woman with heightened everyday elegance.” But as we all know, an outfit alone doesn’t complete a look - the addition of the right accessories and makeup pulls an entire look together which further solidifies the statement ’beauty and fashion are not mutually exclusive.’

Lead makeup artist for IMAN Cosmetics, Valente Frazier, was charged with creating the distinct look you see here and lucky for us, he shares with HB the products (all Iman Cosmetics, available at drugstore.com) he used on the models so you can recreate this on yourself:

Foundation: Apply Cream-to-Powder Foundation
Brow: Use Iman Cosmetics Perfect Eyebrow to achieve a soft brow in either Black or Brown, finish by brushing brows with Clear Gel Finish
Eye: Use Iman Cosmetics Perfect Eye Pencil in Ebony & Eye Con Kit (Golden Romance Trio) and Eye Defining Powders Black Magic, Vixen, Wicked, Bewitched
Cheeks: Apply Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Afterglow
Lips: Apply Iman Cosmetics Luxury Moisturizing Lipstick in Paprika

If you think that wearing a smoky eye and bold lip simultanoeusly is overkill, Valente is of a different mindest. He believes that ”limiting bright red lips for Fall or smoky eye only for Winter is a thing of the past.”

Hue Knew It? I did.

GIVEAWAY UPDATE: The Hue Knew It Ultimate Beauty Junkie’s Giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks for all of your entries! 4 Winners will be chosen on or about September 21st and will be announced on here, HueKnewIt.com, HKI Fan Page & Twitter (@hueknewit).

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Actor/director/screenwriter/producer/author Tyler Perry, whose films have grossed more than $500 million worldwide, sits alone atop a new Forbes list of the highest-paid men in entertainment, beating out such contenders as Simon Cowell, Jerry Bruckheimer and Leonardo DiCaprio.

From May 2010 to May 2011, Perry raked in $130 million from a number of ventures, including his TV shows, “Meet the Browns” and “House of Payne,” as well as his variety of Madea films and DVDs and his upcoming feature film role as the detective in “I, Alex Cross.”

Just behind Perry is producer Bruckheimer at $113 million, which comes from his take for the $1 billion-grossing fourth installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, as well as his hand in producing a number of hit TV shows, including “The Amazing Race” and the “CSI” franchise.

Spielberg is third with $107 million, earned in part from his upcoming pair of big-budget films, “War Horse” and “The Adventures of Tintin.” Fourth is the only musician on the list, Elton John ($100 million), whose riches come from his back catalog and a world tour that grossed $204 million.

via: eurweb

Keke Palmer is all grow’d up now at the grand old age of 18. And unlike others her age, she’s got a well-established career under her belt. With her new found age of responsibility, ready to take the reigns and make her own decisions.

“When I first started out, everything was so fresh and so new and so fun, and I didn’t really pay attention to the business side of things, but as you get older, you start to notice things that you hadn’t really thought of before,” said KeKe, who mentioned “producing” as one of those things she’s recently become interested in. “It was hard at first. I was almost uncomfortable having so much power. It was hard to let myself have an opinion on things,” she told The Huffington Post. “Being a producer gives your opinion a little bit more weight.”

She just wrapped up her first production project with Nick Cannon called “Ragz.”

Producing is definitely something she wants to do more of, but music and acting is always something she’ll keep in mind.

In the meantime, while she continues to learn the ins and outs of her new venture, she’s got a few things lined up with Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton in upcoming film “Joyful Noise,” which will be released in January.

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According to the White House, Obama will visit Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School, located at 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd.

He is scheduled to speak at 2:15 p.m.  

Obama will highlight his American Jobs Act proposal to put workers back on the job by rebuilding and modernizing schools across the U.S.  

The American Jobs Act proposes a $25 billion investment in school infrastructure that will modernize at least 35,000 public schools.

via: 10tv

Quickly becoming one of America’s favorite new voices and one of Gospel music’s most underrated talents, Amber Bullock just took home the grand prize on Sunday evening’s two-hour, star-studded finale of the hit singing competition and worldwide franchise BET Sunday Best. Now headed toward it’s fifth consecutive season, the show takes the world’s best, brightest and unheard of voices in Gospel music and gives them the platform to sing everything from the classics to the contemporary tunes heard around the globe.