Today’s Haute or Not? feature is inspired by one of my favorite F&B lovers and closest friends, Dani. She sent me a text with p picture of Solange Knowles in a printed coral Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2013 jumpsuit at Intermix’s 20th Anniversary party. Her take on the ensemble: “Idk about this one.” My response:…
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Haute or Not?: Ashlee Simpson’s Alice + Olivia Gown at the American Ballet Theatre Opening Night
Happy Friday! I’m beaming with a huge smile from ear-to-ear! I’ve always looked forward to the weekend, but since I started my new job, I borderline shed tears of joy at the thought of being able to sleep in and lounge around my apartment in my PJ’s for an entire day. Any-who I wanted to…
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Speed Dating & Why I’m in Love With Rihanna’s RiRi Woo Limited-Edition Lipstick for MAC
Yes, you read the headline correctly… me and my RiRi Woo covered lips tried speed dating for the very first time! On Friday, I was one of the many lipstick-loving gals who purchased Rihanna’s limited-edition RiRi Woo lipstick from the MAC Cosmetics website and by this past Monday, I was opening a package that contained…
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Haute or Not?: Rihanna’s Mary Katrantzou Leather Tee & Tom Ford Strappy, Buckled Sandal Boots
Last night while scrolling through Instagram, I came across several pictures of America’s favorite bad gal, Rihanna in a colorful get up. The singer stepped out in a vibrantly-hued, printed Mary Katrantzou leather T-shirt (Dopeness, indeed!), frayed black shorts and Tom Ford’s Strappy, Buckled Sandal Boots. Look at those legs! I love Tom Ford, but these…
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Glam Giveaway: Win a Free $50 Gift Card From Haute1.com!
Hi lovely people! I don’t know about you, but I’m soooo glad that they weather outside is finally starting to reflect the fact that it’s spring! One of my favorite ways to get into the groove of a new season is updating my jewelry collection. I stumbled upon a really adorable jewelry shopping destination called…
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Beauty Crush: DKNY’s Boho Chic Duo From Limited Collection 6-Piece Lip and Nail Set!
I feel pretty, oh so pretty…. in this gorgeous spring weather indeed! I hope that you all can share my sentiments, in addition to the much-needed Vitamin D from the sun, a huge part of my pretty girl swag comes from the DKNY’s limited collection Lip and Nail Set collection! Yep, one of the leading fashion houses is…
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Glam Event: Splendid Hosts Card Making Party to Celebrate Mall at Millenia Grand Opening!
Hey F& B lovers! I wanted to share a glam event that’s going on in Orlando this weekend. Join hosts, Anna Bond (Rifle Paper Company), Lauren Bradshaw (Walnut Animal Society) and Samira Gast (who will be doing calligraphy) for the grand opening of a Splendid store at (my favorite places in Orlando) the Mall at Millenia. The…
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Product Review: O’Keeffe’s Working Hands and Healthy Feet
I have a confession: I have a strange obsession with lotion and skin creams. I’m not saying this just to be witty; I really, really love lotion. My infatuation with having soft, moisturized skin started in elementary school and its only gotten stronger in adulthood. So, it’s only natural that when I heard about…
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And the Winner of the LashControl Mascara Giveaway Is…
Congratulations to Danielle for winning Beauty & the Beat’s LashControl Mascara Mascara Giveaway! Please check your e-mail for further details on how to claim your prize. Congrats!
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Beauty Crush: The GMJ 3D Vibrating Flat Iron
The first time that I heard about the GMJ 3D Vibrating Flat Iron, all that I could think to my self was: “Say what?! Why does a flat iron need to vibrate?” Of course my curiosity caused me to research and eventually purchase the product to see if it lived up to the rave reviews that it…
