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Shhh! Eve Pearl is Having a “Phantom” Promo!
Happy Monday, Bombshells! I’ve got a juicy scoop on one of my favorite beauty brands, Eve Pearl Cosmetics! If you follow my YouTube channel then you’ve seen me rave about Eve Pearl’s products before (seriously, her …
NYFW S/S 2012 Beauty Trend: Rosy Pink Cheeks
For anyone who still thinks that women of color can’t or shouldn’t wear blush or pink makeup (blasphemy!), allow me to present Exhibit A – brown skinned models rocking the heck out of rosy pink …
Holiday Beauty 2011: ZOYA Gems and Jewels Collection
Autumn is just beginning to settle in, but it’s never too soon to start to looking at Holiday/Winter beauty collections! To start us off this season is Zoya nail polish, a favorite here on BBB! …
Bombshell Style Guide: How to Shop Limited Edition Capsule Collections
Like many fashion fans, I headed to a local Target store Tuesday morning to take a look at the new Missoni x Target designer capsule collection. As expected, there was a great deal of pandemonium …
Style News: Mikki Taylor to Release “Commander in Chic” Style Guide
Fans of beauty and style books (like moi!) got great new yesterday. Mikki Taylor, legendary Essence beauty and fashion editor who retired last year after 30 years at the publication, is releasing a new style …
Sponsored: Take the “My Tide” Challenge
When I was invited to take the “My Tide” challenge, the invite couldn’t have come at a better time for me and my skin. What does laundry detergent have to do with skin? Well, if …
Before You Buy: Quick Swatches of the MAC Me Over Collection
I was near a MAC boutique yesterday, so I decided to pop in and take a few quick swatches for you guys! The jewel colored lipsticks jumped out at me so I swatched those, as …
Beauty Review: ZOYA Color Lock System
Because I like to change my nail polish color frequently (at least once a week), I’m all about the home manicure. The key to a great looking, long-lasting manicure is using good products. All too …
Beauty News Round-Up: Sam Fine for Fashion Fair + Ricky’s NYC to Expand + Beyoncé Pulse Commercial
Hey Bombshells! Happy Friday! Here’s a round-up of all the beauty news that happened this week!
Remember when I posted a few weeks ago about major changes coming to cosmetics brand Fashion Fair? Well, one of …
Top 10 Products from Sally Beauty Supply
Sally Beauty Supply is one of those places that gets slept on. It doesn’t have the flash and product selection of Sephora or a swanky department store, so it’s not often where most girls think …
FAB or DRAB?: Rihanna at Reb’l Fleur UK Fragrance Launch
Singer Rhianna turned heads last Friday as she made her way through London to promote the UK launch of her fragrance, Reb’l Fleur. Sporting a new hair color (just as I was getting used to …
A Look at the Missoni x Target Beauty Collection
As the release date nears for Target’s release of their collaboration with design house Missoni (September 13th, BTW), they’ve finally released some official images. After perusing the lookbook, I was very pleasantly surprised to see …
Beauty Find: Sephora Brush Wand (…and it’s only $10!)
I just love discovering unique little beauty tools, especially the ones that make life easier. Well, the Sephora Collection Brush Wand, $10 is just such a tool! This nifty little tool comes with four detachable …
Get Smooth Legs with Schick Intuition and Quattro TrimStyle
Summer is quickly fading, but that doesn’t mean we have to let our smooth and sexy legs go, right? Right! I understand that shaving your legs can be quite the cumbersome task. Shaving falls particularly …
Product Love: Conair Infiniti Tourmaline Ceramic Styler Dryer
It’s been a while since I’ve been quite this enamored with a beauty tool, but I’ve gone completely gaga over the Conair Infiniti Tourmaline Ceramic Styler Dryer, $30. I was experimenting with blowing out my …
Beauty Review: Specific Beauty Exfoliating Cleansing Cloths
My skin seems to be undergoing major changes lately. One day it was oily and I was battling blackheads, and the next day it seems as though the aging process decided to start up out …
Cover Girl: Tracee Ellis Ross Covers September Issue of Essence
I was sooo excited to see the cover of the next issue of Essence, as it features one of my favorite people – Tracee Ellis Ross! I’ve been a big fan of Tracee’s since her …
Bargain Foundations and Concealer: Revlon ColorStay + Black Opal Swatches and Reviews
If there are two things I get asked about most they would have to be 1.) foundation for brown skin tones and 2.) getting quality, inexpensive beauty products. Well, today’s post will cover both! I’ve …
UPDATE: Hair Rules Blow Out Your Kinks Review Part 2
What a difference a trim makes! In this video I give an update on my experience with Hair Rules Blow Out Your Kinks, plus I share my thoughts on the Hydrating Finishing Cream. The moral …
Beauty News: Nicki Minaj the New Face of MAC Viva Glam + Eva Marcille to Host Hair Battle Spectacular + More!
The beauty news is coming fast and furious this week, so let’s dish!
After the success of her MAC Pink Friday lipstick last year, Nicki Minaj has been announced as the newest face of MAC’s Viva …
Ask Amber: Clinique Black Honey Dupe + Products for Short Natural Hair
It’s time for another Ask Amber! Today we’ll be dishing about makeup dupes and products for short, natural hair. Let’s get to it!
Q: Do you know of any dupe for Clinique’s Black Honey? I love …
Bombshell Style: Sneak Peak of Missoni for Target in Vogue
I’ve been suuuper excited for Target’s upcoming Missoni designer collaboration since I first heard about it a couple of months ago. I’ve been a fan of Missoni’s bright and colorful designs for ages now so …
Beauty News: Celeb Stylist Rachel Zoe to Launch New Lipstick Line ‘Exude’
Word on the beauty street is that Rachel Zoe, Hollywood’s most powerful stylist (clients include Joy Bryant, Nicole Richie, Paula Patton and Eva Mendes), is set to launch a new line of lipsticks called Exude …
Cover Girl: Beyonce Covers Complex Magazine + Behind the Scenes Video
It’s still Bey season! In her umptheenth magazine cover of the summer (seriously, can anyone even keep track at this point?), Beyoncé covers the August/September issue of Complex magazine. Shot by photographer Thierry Le Gouès …
Beauty Review: Hair Rules Blow Out Your Kinks + Products for a Natural Hair Blowout
Hair Rules is one of the hottest product lines out right now for natural hair, so I was excited to give their most recent product release a try! Blow Out Your Kinks, $20is a styling …
Beauty News: Sephora to Launch Nail Art Services in Stores
Photo: Sephora’s new nail bar, via WWD
Beauty emporium Sephora has announced great news for nail art fans! According to WWD, Sephora will be debuting its first two nail bars later this month in NYC and …
