There are makeup junkies, and then there are the beauty girls that, deep down, are frustrated makeup artists (if you have more eyeshadow brushes than shoes and consider Sam Fine royalty, we’re talking about you!). Stila’s Color Wheel Eyeshadow Palette sure to rock the world of every true blue beauty fanatic. Inspired by the color [...]

We always knew Janet Jackson was legendary, but now it’s official! This fall, the superstar is featured in Blackglama’s iconic, forty-year-old “What Becomes a Legend Most” campaign–and yesterday, the image was unveiled on a billboard smack in the middle of Times Square. Located on the famous Times Square “Bowtie,” the billboard clocks in at a [...]

Whether you like to keep things simple or with a little spice, there’s something about fusing prints, patterns, and random pieces that takes a clever eye and good style judgment. These celebs have mastered the art of mixing. They’ve paired stripes with bold patterns like houndstooth, and have matched warm weather elements with cozy jackets [...]

In the late ’80s, hip hop was generally an all-boys club — and the female MCs who broke through tended to be a tad tomboyish (think MC Lyte and a pre-fashionista Queen Latifah). But along came Neneh Cherry, a drop-dead stunning British rapper who challenged stereotypes and broke records with her 1989 smash hit, “Buffalo [...]

Leave it to supermodel-cum-cosmetics mogul Iman to add yet another job title to her world-class resume! Later this month, the Somali stunner will debut Iman Home, a home fabrics line in partnership with luxe textile company PK Lifestyles…

Every season, frugal fashionistas wait patiently to find out what luxury fashion brand will create a diffusion line for H&M. This fall it’s Lanvin, one of Paris’ oldest fashion houses, NYTimes.com reports.

In the latest episode of “Shake Your Beauty,” beauty editor Tia Williams chats with natural skincare specialist Michelle Mitchum about prepping your skin for the new season.

ESSENCE Relationships Editor Demetria L. Lucas recently celebrated the completion of her first book, “A Belle in Brooklyn,” with a Belvedere-sponsored after-work soiree called “Influence” in NYC. Check out who attended and what they were wearing…
Here’s what you had to say:
Gabrielle commented via Facebook: “The LBD never fails.”
Ashley wrote: ‘Demetria always looks nice and classy!’

We admit it, we’ve always had a bit of a crush on “America’s Next Top Model” judge Nigel Barker (left, with previous “ANTM” winners Danielle Evans and Jaslene Gonzalez). What’s not to love? He’s dashing, he’s a brilliant photographer, he’s got that charming British accent — and now he’s written a compulsively readable new book, [...]

If you’ve been following the steps of “10-Minute Style,” you’ve been
collecting and categorizing fabulous pieces to match your lifestyle.
While suggesting that you use things you already have and offering clues
for fall purchases, here are my “10 Fall Clues to Transition the End of
Summer Blues”…