MAHOGANY GLAM

Duo Mat Powder Foundation by Make Up For Ever Love It

 

I freakin' love this powder foundation by Make Up For Ever. The Duo Mat is an oil free foundation for normal to oily skin. What I appreciate is it's mattifying properties that keep my face from looking like an I have baby oil on. Duo Mat really evens my mahogany skin tone, ironically I use chocolate number 218.

The finish is exquisite and looks completely natural. No one wants to walk around looking like they're wearing a mask, and this powder foundation merely enhances your beauty. At $32 bucks at sephora it's not the cheapest, but it's certainly worth every penny. Make Up For Ever always has the best cosmetics on the market and Duo Mat Powder Foundation is one of them. A must buy!

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Long Live The King Of Pop

Michael Jackson is gone, but certainly will never be forgotten. He has left an indelible mark on our culture as a music icon, who was worshipped for his out of this world dance moves and killer style. I personally loved his look in the Billie Jean music video. I guess I have a thing for a well dressed man, who was haute in leather and white lace-ups shoes! 

He was totally awesome! Everyone wanted to be Michael Jackson and/or at look like MJ. Who didn't beg their parentals to get them the red and black "Thriller" jacket? or wear high water pants with penny loafers. I know I did. Michael Jackson was too cool for school during the eighties.

One thing was for sure Michael knew how to make a fashion statement. Rhinestones, epaulets, buckles, leather, zippers, you name it--Michael whipped it together and created envious ensembles. Before his untimely death, his military style was already making a comeback. Beyonce' and Rihanna have rocked Balmain's Spring 2009 homage to the King of Pop. I so want one for like $40 instead of $4,000. I'm sure we'll see more MJ inspired collections on runways and ready to wear stores for years to come. I can't wait, if they bring back that leather suit from "Billie Jean," wrap it up, I'm buying it! Long live the King of Pop-Michael Jackson!!

 

photos courtesy: hellobeautiful, latimes, dailymail

CAMERON DIAZ GOES ROCKER CHIC FOR V MAGAZINE

Ooh la la-Cameron Diaz shows off her edgy side for the July issue of V Magazine. In the saucy black and white spread the A-lister shows off painted tattoos while wearing a bra made from gaffers tape. A really different look for Cameron, who's promoting her latest film "My Sister's Keeper." She's buff, beautiful, and looks ready to kick butt. The pics are a tad bit Madonna during her bleach blond "Papa Don't Preach" phase, but Cam looks great nonetheless. At 36-years old the Cuban-American is smokin' hot. “I’m not going to be the 23-year old ingenue again. If I tried to hold onto that, I’d be a pretty unhappy individual,” said Diaz. I say if you've got it flaunt it, and Cameron's definitely got it!

photos courtesy: people.com

Jennifer Lopez' Sweetface Clothing Line Stops Production

Not even Jennifer Lopez is immune to the recession. The diva is shutting down her clothing line Sweetface after six years in the fashion industry. The Spring 2009 collection currently in stores will be their last, and Sweetface will no longer produce high end sportswear in the U-S. “In light of new company strategies, we have decided to put the Sweetface line on hiatus while we prepare to reintroduce the brand in the near future with new messaging points and an entirely new fashion point of view,” the company said in a statement. Now everyone knows this little blimp on the style radar, will not affect Jenny from the block she's still a gadzillionaire. Sweetface hopes to relaunch in the U-S once the economy picks ups, yeah... file it under not sure when, maybe never. However, if your desperate to dress like the lovely latina, J-Lo by Jennifer Lopez line is still available in over 40 countries and online.

photo courtesy: second city style fashion