Royal Wedding! Middleton Makeup!

The formerly known Kate Middleton, known now officially as Her  Royal Highness Duchess of Cambridge wowed crowds today in an opulent yet sophisticated spectacle of 21st century romance, as she parade through the streets of London in an Alexander McQueen gown (designed by Sarah Burton). Her makeup was flawless, skin sun-kissed as she wore a subtle smokey eye, pink blush and matching lip to create such a radiant natural glow! The bride was rumored to of taken private makeup lessons before the big day, as she 'knows her face'.. a job well done I'd say! The Fairytale wedding ended with a sincere and loving kiss twice, and cheers from the crowds!

Tika Talks!

Gossip Girl's latest chocolate trendsetter reveals her love for the chic but cheap beauty splurges in the drugstores!
She spilled the beans to BeautyHigh.com  about a few of her fav beauty buys!

"I use MAC, I use some COVERGIRL, I think I mix high and low. And keep it simple, ladies. Mascara, foundation, lip gloss, that's good."

"MAC has great shades for brown, and different shades of color for women of color."

"First of all, I love Duane Reade, I could be in there all day. I love mascaras – Maybelline's. I love COVERGIRL Amazemint No Care Bear lip gloss. There are so many things that you can find in a store that you don't have to go to a department store and spend a ridiculous amount of money on"


When asked about her luscious tresses, which she wears like a crown in all its glory, she responds

"I have been using this Pantene product that is sulfate free. The Body Shop has one that they are going to give to me so I can try it. I don't know what sulfate does to your hair, it just lays it down, but I can tell you my hair has never felt lighter, or shinier ever. So I continue to use this product."

"And a flat iron of course! At night, I wrap my hair and put a scarf on it. I only wash my hair once a week and it stays straight."

Absolutely Gorgeous... can't wait to see what the future holds for her (Raina Thorpe) love triangle with Nate Archibald and Chuck Bass!!!!!

Carol's Daughter - Colour Me Beautiful

The natural haircare and beauty line for curly haired sistah's, Carol's Daughter, have recently launched a new beauty campaign which has taken the step to acknowledge and embrace the multiracial nature of beauty. Spokes models Selita Ebanks (African, Jamaican, Irish, Indian) and singers Solange Knowles (African-Americana and French Creole) and Cassie (African-American and Filipino) joined the latest ad campaign and represent the changing of societies multicultural and blended background.

Selita Ebanks spokes to WWD magazine sating that “Carol’s Daughter doesn’t have just one direct demographic. Solange’s hair is a different texture than mine; so is Cassie’s. Our skin and body types are different. Today, people are blended, and I think the three of us are a prime example. Women in my family range from vanilla to the deepest chocolate.”

Though the models glow radiant in their beauty, the ad somewhat lacks the diverse nature in skintone, as it achieved with hair type. Not all mixed race women are of the lighter brown complexion, and they failed to highlight this. Nonetheless it's a step in the right direction!

Briads are Back!

Braids are Back! Starlets across the Atlantic have been sporting the ever so retro box braid trend! Ever a fan of the Cleopatra sisters show, or Brandy back in the day, well the 90's have made a come back! Songstress pioneers such as Brandy, Christe Michelle and Solange Knowles are wearing their medium sized extensions this season. This trend makes a great  low maintenance, easy and maintainable hairstyle, opt for longer lengths for fashionable flare, and make sure roots keep well moisturized!!!

STYLING TIPS:

1)Try packing longer lengths into a high bun!




2)Secure hair at the neck, and tie into a chignon bun for a more sophisticated look!






3) Use hair accessories such as headscarfs, turbans and hair bands to add versatility and style to this trend!

Nailed It : Andrea Fulerton

Its time for all  nail lovers and manicure enthusiasts everywhere, to indulge yourself this season; With some of the renowned and award winning celebrity nail technician Andrea Fulerton goodies. The impressive fashion-forward and professional nail range, is perfect for anyone drooling over the pampered paws of celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Eva Longoria, Kim Kardashian.

Her nail colour range is full of 24 classic shades of brights and metallic's- which are named after the celebrities she's worked with.  The entire collection includes everything from essential nail care products for preparation and finishing; from buffers, overcoats, removers, files, trimmers; to nail art with gemstones, tattoos, stripes & sparkles bringing great  fun to manicures.

Make sure you pick up some of the latest additions to the line, with this summer's collection of bold brights, from hot pink, coral , blue, yellow green at only £5.10 each, the colours are great way to match or clash any pretty summer/spring outfits and trends that you'll be obsessing over for the next couple of months! These colour block brights have cool names and 2 of the shades are 'peel off' varnishes!

The line also includes Flip Flop French Duos, and Trio Colouring Layering System and many more fab goodies at just a little over affordable prices, but definitely well worth it!

Available Nationwide at Superdrug!

Fine Beauty: Best Buy!

Better Late Then Never!


Legendary makeup artist, Sam Fine's 'The Basic's of Beauty' DVD (2009) for women of African decent, is a valuable makeup guide for chocolate covered sisters across the world! Known for his work on some of the most beautiful women in the world including Iman, Lauryn Hill, Tyra Banks, Jenifer Hudson to name a few, the video's sure to be worth the purchase...just take a look at Amazon reviews! Whether your mahogany or caramel the 60 min video includes step by step makeup tutorials, with expert advice and are great for any aspiring makeup artists, beginners and genuine lovers of makeup!

Get your self a copy form Amazon today... I'm ordering a copy now - also pick up Sam's book 'Fine Beauty'- for further expert advice from the celebrity makeup artist.

Smells like Success!

Supermodel in the making Chanel Iman, recently became the new face of DKNY 'Be Delicious' fragrance!  Replacing model Laura Stone for the perfume ad campaign.

Sneak Peak!

Peek-a-boo I see you! Here's a sneak peak of Rihanna's much awaited (well since she tweeted about it) Vogue April 2011 cover!

The Young, Black and Fabulous!

Vogue fills it's March issue pages with some of Hollywood's sexist chocolate artists! The shoot titled 'The Life Rhapsodic' features singer John Legend, actor Anthony Mackie, author Colson Whitehead and dancers Savion Glover and Antonio Douthit; the guys are accompanied by models Jourdan Dunn, Chanel Iman, Ajak Deng, Joan Smalls, Arlenis Sosa and Anais Mali. The brown skin beauties were styled by Edward Enniful in colorful bohemian inspired spring look!

Nude Pump's!!!

Spring's a footstep away, and a great way to strut it off in style is with a fab pair of Nude pump's! The neutral colour makes any loud outfit pop! Brings a subtle sophistication to those is black! and adds a touch of classic simplicity to those bearing the neutral shades! Either way with this new trend your look can't go wrong whether its a dress or chinos...

The Brit Awards 2011:

Whilst Los Angles had there star studded Grammys event, us Brits over the water were not left out as this years Brit Awards brought-out out all the latest musical show-stoppers in celeb land.


UK Rapper Tinie Tempah unexpectedly picked up two awards that night with British Breaktrhough Artist and Best Single. Last year this time he was no existent to the top charts, but with his number hit "Pass Out" he's taken the music scene by storm, alongside collaborating with big names Kelly Rowland and Labyrnith! He came suited and booted to the affair rocking geek-chic swag with a white blazer and black framed specs!

Latest urban sensation Plan B managed to snag the award for Best British Male! Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew called Ed by his mum beat Robert Plant, Tinie Tempah, Paul Weller and Mark Ronson to the award. A great feat in the early stages of his music career wouldn't you say! The Brit winner was booed by music fans after he set fire to a police officer in a stunt during his performance of 'She said and Prayin'. Fans jeered as the fake copper was extinguished, and break-dancers and riot police danced around the stage. Talk about drama!

Boy group legends 'Take That' won Best British Group, 21yrs after their debut to their loyal fans. The boys opened the Brits at the London O2 with a highly energized riot themed performance. However after the curtain call Twitter buzzed with controversy over the mimed travesty that occurred on stage! What ya think guys!

Our main 'heartbreaker' Justin Bieber, who also took home a Brit award for stole a kiss from northern lass Cheryl Cole! The Canadian cutie is so ballsy for guy who's not even reached his prime...so he's sure to be melting hearts for many years to come!


Cheryl Cole did look ultra lush, in the slinky little black number with a thigh split and smokey eye and sultry up-do! Gorgeous girl!

Essex girl Jessie J beat of competition James Blakes and The Vaccines, to snatch The Critic's Choice award, and was tipped the mainstreams music next big thing! The edgy pop singer's single 'Do it like a dude' has hit the charts at full force, and has spiraled internationally. Though the Brit winner was a hit on the charts, her outift to the event was clearly a miss! Sad times!



Rihanna once again rocked the stage this month, with her latest hot single! But the Baijan beauty still caught our attention of the red carpet with her vividly colored haute couture gown! Hit or Miss!


I love Adele: Her latest Album '21' is a MUST BUY!!!