Soooo as of recent, I’ve found myself loving me some Bruno Mars. A couple of weeks ago, while on vacation in Mexico (details about my fin in the sun are soon to come) all that my friends and I could do was chuckle about Bruno’s guest appearance on SNL and sing along to his hit…
Now, that the newly designed site is up and running, I have so much catching up to do! One thing that definitely caught my attention over this past weekend was the debut of Beyonce’s first single from her Mrs. Carter album called Bow Down/I Been On. My first reaction was “Say what?!” I was shocked…
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I launched Beauty & The Beat! (Oh, how time flies!) It like it was just yesterday when I wrote my first post, A Star is Born, introducing this blog. I remember the very first time that I launched Beauty & The Beat back in 2007… (yes, she…
Hi F&B lovers! I know that it’s been a while since I’ve graced your presence on the blog, but I promise it’s been for a great cause… Beauty & the Beat’s new look! March 19 will be the one-year mark of me stepping outside of my comfort zone as a freelance writer for other publications,…
The Duro Olowu for JC Penney collection is finally here! I’ve been anticipating this launch since I heard about it this past Fall. The collection includes clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes and home goods. Duro is a master at creating mixed-print pieces with feminine silhouettes and vivacious colors. Here are a few snapshots of the collection. This…
Oh-em-gee! I have some awesome news to share with everyone! Word on the catwalk is that one of my favorite shopping havens, H&M is finally starting an online store. *Does happy dance* According to one of the editors over at SHEfinds, H&M announced that official launch for the eCommerce site is June 2013. H&M put on quite…
Hey F&B lovers! Remember when I shared this glamspiration polka dot skinny jeans outfit that was inspired by Lauren Conrad’s Spring 2013 Kohl’s collection? Well, I’m back and I’m sharing looks from the entire collection with you! (You’re welcome!) With everything ranging from floral pants, dotted denim to pastel blazers, lace shorts, flirty sundresses and adorable heels–I’m…
Another day, another Kim Kardashian and Kanye West headline! This time around the couple who are expecting their first child together (Rumor has it…it’s a girl!) posed nude for the magazine cover of L’Officiel Hommes Paris Spring 2013. Kim has been speaking about how she wants to keep her personal life out of the spotlight…
Last night marked one of the biggest highlights of the 2013 awards show season… the Oscars! Here are some of my favorite looks from the night! Jennifer Lawrence definitely dressed for the occasion of collecting a golden statue (and she did for Best Actress in a Leading Role) in a beautiful Dior Haute Couture mermaid gown. Oh Zoe Saldana,…
Hi everyone! Once again, I’m sharing some of my personal style with you in hopes of sparking a little glamspiration. I paired the H&M skirt (similar) with an abstract print Proenza Schouler (get it on sale here) from the Target and Neiman Marcus collaboration during the 2012 holiday season, black tights with gray striped detail…