2010 June

MAN DAY: I just wanna touch my…

June 30, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Happy Man Day! In this age of touch-screen everything, it was only a matter of time before a clothing company created a touch-screen accessories for gadgetnistas and uber-tekkie fans. Voila--here enters Kenneth Cole! The ubiquitous line now offers a touch screen watch with a very sleek and minimalistic look. Frankly, I'm not impressed--neither was my hubby. I thought the design was a bit boring and not gadget-y enough for those who love the gazillion apps available on most touch … [Read more...]

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2010 BET Awards Best Dressed: Just the Beginning…Keri Hilson

June 28, 2010 By admin 3 Comments

I am not a huge BET Awards fan---but, in all honesty, I am not a fan of many awards shows. I'm not that interested in seeing multiple celebrities engage in shameless self promotion--unless they are performing a hit song...lol... I did take a peek of some of the award show fashion, and I was somewhat disappointed. Although many have enough funds to have a styling team, many of these stars seemed like they completely ignored all of their stylists' advice and just put on whatever they wanted. … [Read more...]

Strictly Fab Beauty: Putting on Your Best Face–my Jet Magazine article!

June 24, 2010 By admin 3 Comments

I hadn't made a formal announcement on the site, but I am now the newest beauty columnist for Jet Magazine! I am so excited to be a part of such a culturally historical magazine and look forward to a long relationship with the magazine. Here is a quick feature on on "Putting on Your Best Face." Also, make sure to check out www.myjet247.com for daily updates on news, beauty, style, and celebrity tidbits! Keep it strictly fab! … [Read more...]

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Strictly Fab Beauty: Get Your Summer Fresh Face On!

June 17, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Even though I am a beauty junkie, I don't know EVERY makeup trick in the book. Here are some expert tips from one of my fave channels, Style.com, on how to get a fresh summer face: er face: Keep it strictly fab! … [Read more...]

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Strictly Fab Beauty: Bedazzle your Vajazzle

June 16, 2010 By admin 1 Comment

Ok--I saw this on the Today Show and knew that I just had to share--- Are you a bit bored with your V-spot? If you want to jazz up your sweet spot, you might want to Vajazzle it---that's right, Bedazzle your Va-jay-jay. As Kathy Lee deftly described on The Today Show, the area is "deforested" and then a layer of adhesive crystals are applied either as a sheet or individually (for larger crystals). Apparently, actress JEnifer Love Hewitt said that the Vajazzle re-energizes her and makes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beauty, Personal Image

Strictly Fab Dating: How to Make Sure a Bad Date Gets Lost

June 14, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

If you have ever had a horrible first date....or second and third date....here are some tips on how to behave if you run into the dreaded dater once again in "Dating: For less than memorable dates, next meetings are tricky"---plus, I'm quoted in the article--yay! That guy over there -- the one perusing the produce at Safeway -- looks familiar. A friend of a friend? An old classmate? Wait: Have we been on a date? " With Washington's interconnected social and professional circles, … [Read more...]

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MAN DAY: Summer Grooming for the Gents

June 9, 2010 By admin 1 Comment

Summer is officially here, gents---time for some manscaping! 1. Keep facial hair light and trim. Nothing like 'stache or goatee sweat to sour your summer sexy. Also, remember to trim the hair at the back of your neck--no explanation necessary. 2. If you want the smooth Mr. Clean look across your entire body, try waxing. Don't worry, all of your friends are doing it---they're just not telling you. It's a heavily guarded secret in the manscaping circles--do you actually think … [Read more...]

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Monday Morning Fab: Fit and Fab Trim–Double Spanx

June 7, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

As a mother of four, I can freely admit that I have a baby pooch---you know, that little pouch of jiggly fat below your navel and above your sweet spot? It ususally only occurs after childbirth, but anyone can develop pooch fat with a little happy overeating. I have a special place in a my heart for my fellow pooch mamas---and some advice for you to hide that pooch! Jennifer Garner, a certified Rockstar mom, shares her special advice about hiding a baby pooch--she admitted that after … [Read more...]

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Strictly Fab Beauty: 2010 Essential Summer Beauty Finds

June 4, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

I'm on the go in NYC today, but I was able to watch a portion of my fave show, The Today Show, before I stepped out of the hotel. Here is are some fab products and a great video featuring The Today Show Style Editor Bobbi Thomas: Strappy sandal season is finally here! That means it's time to: - Heal your heels with this wonder balm: Heel Tastic - Find the solution to friction-free footwear: Band-Aid’s Blister Block and Dr. Scholl's Rub Relief Sticks - Let your toes twinkle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: minx, minx nails, sephora, summer beauty, the today show

Strictly Fab Dating: Do you know what you’re putting out?

June 1, 2010 By admin 1 Comment

Do you remember the Justin Timberlake song "Summer Love?" The chorus goes like this: I can't wait to fall in love with you You can't wait to fall in love with me This just can't be summer love, you'll see This just can't be summer love (L-O-V-E) Summer always brings out an overload of endless flirting, lovey-doveyness, and just pure lust....and pure lust sometimes clouds our lucidity lens when the temperatures flair and the special parts of our bodies are moistened by the heat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dating, The Date Doctor Tagged With: Dating, summer, summer love

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