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Beyonce Releases New Fragrance ‘Rise’

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Beyoncé 2014 Rise FragranceLast year, Beyoncé shocked fans by releasing a brand new album using little to no marketing. Now the music glam superstar is set to give fans another whiff of her grandness via a new fragrance entitled, Rise. Rise receives its inspiration from the famous poem written by Maya Angelou Still I Rise. Marsha Brooks, vice president of global marketing for Cody (the license holder for Beyoncé’s perfume) mentions that, “The fragrance concept is about female empowerment and finding the inner strength that makes women so beautiful.”

The composition of Beyoncé’s perfume includes notes of orchid as well as jasmine flowers, apricot, Italian bergamot and iced basil sorbet. The long-awaited follow-up to Beyoncé’s past fragrances, Heat and Pulse is now available for purchase. Get yours and allow this poetic fragrance to inspire you to Rise to the top.

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Tom Ford Spring 2014 Color Collection

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Ladies, it is a Tom Ford affair and we want to be apart of the makeup revolution. Tom Ford’s Spring 2014 Collection has finally hit the states (woot, woot) and will be released internationally beginning in the month of March. The collection is all about effortless beauty boasting eight new Sheer Lip Colors as well as four new Nail Lacquer shades. Indulge your beauty senses and grab attention with this collection’s range of tints including nudes, vibrant pinks, corals and red shades. Get your hands on the Tom Ford makeup line available now at Nordstrom.

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Mascara 101: Mastering Layering

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Besides an eyelash curler you will need mascara in order to make your eyes really pop. The goal is to layer mascara coat by coat which in turn will make your lashes look full and luscious. However, if applied wrong you may notice more clumping than a beautiful pair of voluminous lashes.

Ciara Eye MakeupWelcome to Mascara class 101, where the most important thing to remember is that a little patience will go a long way. How so? Think about this: If you were constructing a home and were laying down a cement foundation, would you allow the cement to dry first before building upon it? Of course you would, for if the cement was still wet the foundation could become uneven or clumpy if worked on before it was completely dry. This same principle applies when it comes to layering mascara.

It is best to allow enough time to pass between each coat or layer of mascara so that the formula can be set. From there you can build upon each layer until you achieve the desired look or effect and avoid any clumps. Alright, you got it ladies, class is dismissed.

 

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Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Karen Walker Spring 2014 Ad Campaign

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If you are a lover of sunglasses then you will be blown away by the designs of Karen Walker for her spring 2014 collection. What artistry does Karen display for spring 2014? Large frames, bold colors and even leopard animal print permeate the design flavor of Walker’s collection for this season.

Nevertheless, what is even more exciting about this line of accessories is the pairing between Walker with artisans from the country of Kenya. Thanks to the United Nations’ ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative, Karen was connected with a group of Kenyan artisans that added their very own flair of fashion to the collection. Together these talented and stylish women were able to design and produce an unique line of embellished pouches that will be included with each pair of frames purchased.

This clearly demonstrates that amazing fashion can be found in any place of the world. It is a joy to see the compilation of hard work and construction of fabulous accessories by this group of women. Enjoy the photos of Karen Walker’s spring 2014 collection which are modeled by the artisans themselves.

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Hair Trends: New York Spring Fashion Week 2014

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Jasmine Tookes Photographed at Jill Stuart

When it comes to your hair this spring think fresh and slightly wavy. During New York Fashion Week for spring 2014 model’s locks were given the rocker-chic wave treatment. When styling at home think beach-y, wind-blown wavy hair instead of a strong curl pattern.

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Spotted: Betty Adewole for Tom Ford 2014 Beauty Spring Summer Ad Campaign

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Black is beautiful, as proven by model Betty Adewole who lends her striking looks to the Tom Ford 2014 Beauty Spring/Summer ad campaign. Adewole is smoldering with smoky eyes, full eyebrows and a nude lip. Betty is a 22 year old, Nigerian fashion model who hails from London, UK.