Question of the Day????

How do you keep up with beauty news, information about new products and current trends? Obviously, I'm a fan of the blog. There are a few blogs that I check daily for beauty news. I even have the RSS feeds sent to my Blackberry. I also like to watch YouTube videos for application tips and tutorials. So how do you get your news? Blogs, magazines or word of mouth?

My Apologies...

I'm so sorry for the lack of posts lately, it's just that.... who am I kidding? I've been slacking. I've tried a lot of new products since I last posted and there's so much to share with you all. So, with that said, let's talk some beauty...

Celeb Style

photo courtesy of Clutch Magazine

I *heart* Nia Long. Seriously. I think she is one of the most slept on, underrated actresses in Hollywood. Nia has been in the game for 20 years and has managed to stay off of gossip blogs and off the paparazzi radar, keeping it classy all the while. Not only is she known for her film and television work but her sense of style and fashion cannot be denied.

Nia Long first appeared on the acting scene with her role as Kat Speakes on The Guiding Light in 1991. From there we loved her as Will Smith's girlfriend, Lisa on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She continued to delight us in numerous roles on the big screen, including: Made In America, Boyz N the Hood, Love Jones, Soul Food, The Best Man, The Boiler Room, Big Momma's House and countless others.

photo courtesy of Clutch Magazine
In addition to acting, Nia channels her creativity into music videos. She directed Yolanda Adams video for 'This Too Shall Pass' and has appeared in Ashanti's 'Baby', Chico Debarge's 'Iggin' Me' and Kanye West's 'Touch the Sky'. In 2000, Nia was chosen as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People and she bared all in 2009 for PETA's I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur campaign.

When it comes to style, Nia never disappoints. She is always a vision of polished perfection on the red carpet. With her glowing skin and fabulous fashion, Nia always serves sexy, elegant glamour wherever she is spotted. Please check out the beautiful Miss Nia Long...

I Want to Get Naked... with Urban Decay

Urban Decay has just released their Naked eyeshadow palette and I have to say, that I'm dying to get my hands on it. I prefer neutral eyeshadow shades and this palette is packed with every neutral shadow imaginable. Just think of all the looks you can create with this palette and it will easily take you from daytime casual to nighttime glam... The Naked Palette was so popular at debut, that it sold out on Sephora's website and is STILL unavailable on Urban Decay's site. Fortunately, this little gem is permanent.

The Rundown:

• 12 Neutral shades ranging from champagne to dark featuring textures from glitter to shimmer to matte.
• Also included is a double-ended 24/7 glide on eye pencil in Zero (black) and Whiskey (dark brown).
• A travel sized primer potion in original is also included. This stuff is awesome-ness in a bottle. That is all.

Urban Decay's Naked Palette retails for $44 and is available now at Sephora stores as well as Sephora.com. It should also be available soon on urbandecay.com.

Question of the Day????

When it comes to shopping for cosmetics and beauty products do you prefer to shop online, at the drugstore or at department store counters? Do you like to look for beauty bargains at places like the Cosmetics Company Outlet? Do tell, ladies...

Question of the Day????

Do vitamins or supplements play a role in your beauty regimen? I know many women take Skin, Hair & Nail vitamins, Biotin and Prenatal vitamins to boost hair and nail growth. I can honestly say that since I've been taking Prenatal vitamins, I've seen a significant difference in my hair and nails. What vitamins or supplements do you take? What changes have you seen?

In the Nude...

Nude lips are a classic look... anything but boring. A nude lip can be done with natural makeup for a casual, every day look or be paired with a dramatic, smoky eye for a more glam face. Though it may look easy, pulling off the perfect nude can be tricky, especially for women of color. Nude is a matter of perception. When searching for your perfect shade, keep in mind that the average nude may not be the one for you.

The right nude shade should look subtle and fresh. If the wrong shade is chosen, it could wash you out...making you look 'corpse like'. Not a good look. Your perfect nude should match your complexion flawlessly and for darker beauties that could be bronze, berry, deep brown or warm pink.

Try on lots of shades when searching for your perfect nude. Consider the undertones of your complexion and the natural tone of you lips. Also, inspect your shade in different settings. It may look good in your bedroom or bathroom but look a hot, horrible mess outside in natural light.

With that said, go forth and conquer the nude lip! Good luck on finding your perfect shade!

Here are some nudes to try, in no particular order:

*MAC Saplicious lipgelee
*MAC Revealing lipglass
*MAC Entice lipglass
*MAC Spite lipglass
*MAC Beaux lustreglass
*MAC Half & Half lipstick
*MAC Touch lipstick
*MAC Viva Glam V lipstick
*MAC Fresh Brew lipstick
*Revlon Coffee Bean lipstick
*Revlon Matte Mauve It Over lipstick
*L'Oreal Tawny Infallible lipgloss
*L'Oreal Deep Nude Color Riche lipgloss
*Clinique Glow Bronze lipstick
*Clinique Tenderheart lipstick
*Clinique Rhubarbie lip smoothie
*NARS Butterfield 8 lip lacquer
*NARS Chelsea Girls lip lacquer
*Estee Lauder Sugar Honey lipstick

****for Angelique ;-)