Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 10, 2012, 2:23 am
Leggings by Topshop Boots by Dolce Vita Rose Stud Ankle Leggings – $50 Le Sentier Leather jacket – $344 Antonio Berardi Lace-paneled silk kimono blouse – $495 Chanel Vintage logo earrings DV by Dolce Vita Women’s Kandy Bootie – $129 House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Aztec Bangle with Or...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 7, 2012, 5:15 pm
I love bubbly so much that I pop bottles like whoa! In all seriousness, I can’t get enough of the authentic French import and try to have at least a bottle in the refrigerator each week for guests or just for myself.  There are times though that money is a bit tight but sacrificing quality still ...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 7, 2012, 7:23 am
Day Dresses by Diane von Furstenberg Pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti Diane Von Furstenberg NEW TUNIS DRESS – $389 Salvatore Ferragamo Floral-print silk-chiffon scarf- $136.50 Giuseppe Zanotti Black peep-toe pumps with floral print – $605 Oscar de la Renta Link Earring – $175 Cassandra Collectio...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 7, 2012, 7:20 am
Get ready to jump on the floral trend wagon this spring because everyone is doing it.  From high end designers like Stella McCartney and Prabal Gurung to fast fashion giants Zara and Forever 21, you won’t be escaping this trend.  Conform sister! Conform! Zara TRF has several ultra feminine looks...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 7, 2012, 4:58 am
Now this is how to make an entrance a month after having a baby.  Beyonce Knowles made a rare appearance at Carnegie Hall last night in support of husband Jay-Z, her first since giving birth to a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter on January 7th.  The sultry chanteuse looked scintillating in the Alic...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 7, 2012, 2:41 am
Run, don’t walk, to your nearest newspaper stand this morning to pick up copies of the Karl Lagerfeld edited Metro newspaper.  The creative director of Chanel and Fendi is taking the helm of all Metro newspaper editions, distributed in over 100 cities in 22 countries today. ‘The World According...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 7, 2012, 12:00 am
Snakes in high fashion? Mais oui! Who can forget the Alexander McQueen campaign from Spring 2010 collection? For spring 2012, Lanvin is taking on snakes in its advertising campaign and lots of them.   The campaign, shot by Steven Meisel, features models Aymeline Valade, Marte Mei van Haaster and O...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 6, 2012, 11:04 pm
Madonna wasn’t the only one wearing high fashion designers during the Super Bowl performance last night.  She enlisted the help of Milanese designer Fausto Puglisi – a favorite of Anna Dello Russo – to create the Grecian cheerleader dresses worn by Nicki Minaj and MIA last night.  The dresse...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 6, 2012, 10:42 pm
A Beautiful Mind actress Jennifer Connelly has been nabbed as the global brand ambassador of Japanese beauty brand Shisiedo.  This is the first time in the company’s 140 year history it has done so.  Connelly’s first role, according to Women’s Wear Daily, will be to serve as the face of Shi...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 6, 2012, 2:03 pm
I’m not a sneaker girl but for these BE&D’s “Big City” pump silhouette sneakers, I would be a convert.  The white lace-up sneakers have a pink high heel silhouette painted on the side to give the illusion of heels. The shoes retail for $128 a pair.  If some brands can make Hermes Birkin si...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 1, 2012, 7:57 am
Day Dresses by Diane von Furstenberg Boots by Prada Diane von Furstenberg RODEO NEWSY PRINTED SHIRT DRESS Bow Front Cloche Prada black suede harness riding boots Betsey Johnson Earrings, Metallic Leopard Heart Stud Earrings – $25 Be mine mini heart ring- $48 Kate Spade New York Black Hinge S...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Feb 1, 2012, 7:24 am
In case you missed it, Fern Mallis, aka Mama Fashion Week (no joke, she’s one of the pivotal characters behind New York Fashion Week), is launching a jewelry line for QVC.  From the looks of it, the collection is oh so Fern with vintage inspired and one of a kind pieces.  The collection debuts d...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 31, 2012, 5:42 am
Chanel beauty is always one of my favorite parts of the French fashion house’s collections.  Under the direction of Peter Philips, who season after season create must have colors, we get all shades of blue for the spring/summer haute couture show.  I am really digging the deep navy liner, which ...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 31, 2012, 5:29 am
Get ready to swoon ladies! Come fall, your shoe closet is going to get a lot more crowded when Rachel Roy’s new shoe collection launches.  Inspired by the great footwear masters like Manolo Blahnik, Rachel Roy’s shoes will make strong statements with bold fabrics Napa and box leather, kid skin ...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 31, 2012, 4:47 am
... -founded the company with her husband, U2 front man Bono. The campaign will start running in March in Italian, French and U.S. Vogue; Vanity Fair; Dazed & Confused; AnOther; ... WWD, Edun will “open a pop-up shop in Harvey Nichols on Wednesday. It will open a pop-up shop at Le Bon Marché i...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 31, 2012, 4:31 am
Lane Crawford will be unveiling its spring campaign this Wednesday in Hong Kong but we’ve got a sneak peak at the Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott lensed campaign.  Titled ‘The Pinacle of Style,” the campaign features Li Bingbing, “It” girl Chen Ran and model Sui He in a collage style spread,...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 31, 2012, 4:19 am
If you didn’t get the memo about the floral trend that’s coming this spring, you do now, thanks to Stella McCartney.  Feast your eyes on the bountiful blooms enveloping the models in her spring 2012 advertising campaign.  It just makes my heart sing, seeing flowers everywhere.  This is one tr...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 31, 2012, 4:05 am
The New York Junior League, on Friday evening, hosted its annual winter party, themed Apres Ski, for its members and their guests.  Held inside the historic Junior League house on the Upper East Side, the fete was one not to be missed.  Ladies dressed in their themed ski gear and cold weather garb...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 31, 2012, 3:14 am
As a dark skinned woman, I sometimes hate drawing attention to my face with bright colors.  I have never really been comfortable wearing bright lipsticks or loud colors on my eyes.  For the past two seasons however, I have gradually embraced the color and cease every opportunity to elegantly wear ...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 31, 2012, 2:04 am
The Kardashian Klan is growing and as the older ones’ popularity wanes, the new generation of the franchise is being brought to the spotlight.  Kim’s little sisters, Kylie and Kendall, just landed their very first Teen Vogue cover and uber colorful editorial shoot that the tweens are sure to lo...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 19, 2012, 2:45 pm
Crewnecks & Scoopnecks by Donna Karan Evening Shoes by Kate Spade Dries Van Noten ‘Renee’ coat Donna Karan Light Grey Sequin Sweater – $1,540 Kotur Lizard Box Clutch – $550 Vladimir Karaleev Asymmetric skirt – $261 KATE SPADE Latrice Evening Pump Satin – $298 BACCARAT Fleurs De Psy...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 18, 2012, 2:14 pm
Rock and roll royalty Annie Lennox’s daughter is making a name for herself in the modeling industry.  The 5’9 Tali Lennox has been nabbed as the face of Karen Millen’s spring/summer 2012 campaign. The gorgeous 19-year-old ditched school to pursue modeling full time, a decision she does not re...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 18, 2012, 1:49 pm
My Week With Marilyn starlet Michelle Williams graces the cover of the February issue of GQ magazine and finally opens up about her relationship with the late Heath Ledger.  The Golden Globe winning actress, depicted on the issue in a sultry blond wig, rouged lips and sexy lingerie tells the magazi...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 18, 2012, 1:34 pm
Longsleeve Tops by Haute Hippie Pumps by KORS Calvin Klein Collection Falconara silk-cotton jaspe skirt- $198 Haute Hippie Silk-georgette wrap blouse – $295 ... Blue Topaz Drop Earrings – $1,860 Nicholas Varney Brooch – $82,000 KORS Michael Kors Glitter Patent Pump, Nude – $195 Jones...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 18, 2012, 1:26 pm
... revelry back on dry land. What’s even more impressive about Converse ... some fresh kicks in the season’s best colors. PRICE LIST WOMEN’S COLLECTION Chuck Taylor All Star Playlite ... Converse wrestling shoe from the 1970’s. The shoe features a perforated ... . Suggested Retail ...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 18, 2012, 12:53 pm
... Kaia, who is following in mom’s footsteps as a model.  Her first campaign is for the Young Versace collection, which she snagged thanks to her mom.  The ten year old looks like a doppelganger for her iconic modeling mom.  The Young Versace collection, to be presented tomorrow in Florence,...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 18, 2012, 12:27 pm
Pretty Little Liars starlets Lucy Hale and Ashley Benson are the newest faces for the junior brand BONGO’s spring 2012 advertising campaigns.  The creative for the campaign features Hale and Benson playfully posing together and lightheartedly showing the sweet but edgy side of Bongo. Hale takes o...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 18, 2012, 10:38 am
... has replaced Demi Moore for bubbly blond actress Kate Hudson for its spring 2012 campaign. Shot in ... Calif., estate by photographer Tom Munro, the new Kate Hudson images will start circulating in stores, magazine, billboards and online publications in February.  Kate told WWD that she look...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 17, 2012, 11:46 am
Rihanna’s ads for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani underwear just came out.  The black and white images, which will be emblazzoned on billboards and inside magazines worldwide, feature the R&B singer looking like her old self in denim and lingerie for the Italian label.  We love seeing Rihanna wi...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Jan 17, 2012, 10:47 am
Chinese beauty Shu Pei returns for the third consecutive season as the face of Vera Wang.  Shot by photographer Carter Smith, Pei stuns in Oscar worthy nude gowns and florals.  The gown pictured above has to be worn by one of the Oscar nominated actresses this year because it’s too pretty not to...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 3, 2011, 9:16 am
Raincoats & Trenchcoats by Burberry Pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti Burberry Prorsum Wool tweed trench coat – $2,795 Bottega Veneta Lace cummberbund dress – $2,600 Giuseppe Zanotti Satin Ankle-Wrap Peep-Toe Pump – $650 Aspinal of London Large Berkeley Bag Chocolate Pebble Calf – £595 Kenneth Jay...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 3, 2011, 7:28 am
Creative Director of Pretty Woman USA, Aija Vilemsonne, fills us in on what’s in this season, and gives us the knowledge to execute these trends at home. Aija says, “No matter what trends come and go, I know that the classic French will always be a sought-after look for nails. I constantly get q...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 3, 2011, 7:16 am
Day Dresses by Alexander Wang Clutches by Townsend Alexander Wang Wrap Sweater Dress – $545 Badgley Mischka Lacie – $215 Lulu Townsend Woven Clutch – Navy – $39.95 Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Short Necklace – $2,080 Lafonn Pave Mini Chandelier Earrings – $402 House Of Harlow 1960...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 2, 2011, 4:29 pm
I love cashmere scarves but cannot justify paying big bucks for these neck gems.  So this afternoon’s happy hour deal is on a cashmere scarf from SINGER22 that retails for $49.  The scarves come in seven different colors so you can match it to your favorite winter coat.
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 2, 2011, 3:00 pm
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge joined her hubby Prince William to Copenhagen where the couple helped stock supplies and learn more about the famine crisis in East Africa.  Of course a girl has to do it in style and Kate did not disappoint.  the brunette beauty wore the long burgundy Ami coat from...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 2, 2011, 8:00 am
There are no words to describe this Oscar de la Renta Strapless Mermaid gown.  From the sculptural ... this lavish dress: Conveying a sense of sweeping movement with feminine finesse, this Oscar de la Renta gown impresses with an instinctively chic ... with a metallic minaudiere and your favori...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 2, 2011, 7:33 am
Oh rock stars and their hot model girlfriends! They just make me sick. Kidding! In all seriousness though Adam Levine posing in the nude with his girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna for the cover of Vogue Russia’s November issue is breathtaking.  The editorial is SIZZLING! After all they are in all states...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 2, 2011, 7:26 am
Black don’t crack! Certainly not Janet Jackson, who looks absolutely AMAZING on the cover and in the pages of the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar.  The actress and singer sizzles in a body-con green dress for the editorial.  Janet shot  the cover in celebration of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 2, 2011, 7:25 am
... sized amount of Sherri Jessee’s “Styling Creme” and distribute evenly before blow-drying to create flexible hold and shine and blow dry. Every great up-style begins with a great set. Roll the hair on Conair large Hot Rollers and allow to cool. Create a center part and brush the hair smoo...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Nov 2, 2011, 7:20 am
A raven haired Scarlett Johnasson sizzles on the cover of the December issue of Vanity Fair.  In the issue, Scarlett addresses the leaked nude photos from September.  She says they were cell phone pictures she sent to her then husband Ryan Reynolds.  “There’s nothing wrong with that,” Scarl...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 4:45 pm
Today’s happy hour deal is the Tribal Stitch Cross Body Purse from Charlotte Russe.  This square purse comes with colorful embroidery and faux-leather trimming. Front flap sports a decorative buckle and concealed snap. Interior houses a zip pocket and four card slots. Swing over your shoulder wit...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 3:25 pm
Glee actress Amber Riley shows curvy girls everywhere that you don’t have to hide your figure under a lot of clothes.  Knowhing how to dress for your body type is key to looking chic all year round.  For the premiere of American Horror Story, Amber rocked the hell out of a sleeveless leopard dre...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 2:40 pm
Lavender is not only a mood lifter, but also one of the best natural ingredients found in coveted beauty products. This flower has been found to cleanse, detox and relax the skin. Soothe your mind and skin.  Here are a few products we’re coveting in our beauty cabinet. 1.  DNA Eye Renewal from ...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 1:22 pm
Trish Summerville, who designed the costumes for one of the year’s most eagerly awaited films, David Fincher’s version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo has created a women’s collection for H&M inspired by the film’s anti-heroine, Lisbeth Salander. The 30-piece collection has the dark urban...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 12:40 pm
Well that didn’t last! In 72 days, Kim Kardashian made $17,900,000 by just putting on a wedding dress and getting designers and companies to shell out big money for a lavish wedding that made headlines around the world. The Armenian beauty is filing for divorce from her basketball playing hubby Kr...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 12:23 pm
Burlesque bombshell Dita Von Teese adds another line to her resume with the title of clothing designer.  The raven haired beauty’s line features five pieces, including vintage-inspired dresses and a tulle-layered trench coat. The Muse range, the name of her line, launches exclusively at David Jon...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 11:55 am
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn actress Nikki Reed doesn’t get as much time in the limelight as her other co-stars, Robert Pattinson, Ashley Greene, Taylor Lautner or Kristen Stewart.  Reed, who just got hitched two weeks ago, has pulled nothing but A+ looks on the red carpet.  The brunette beauty ...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 10:46 am
FACE For a bronzed glow, use Smashbox O-bronze Intuitive Cheek Bronzer. For the apples of the cheeks, use Smashbox Blush Rush in Passion color. EYES Prep eyelids with a lid primer.  Try Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer Apply a light tan eyeshaodw to the eyelids using the Smashbox Eye Shadow in nude...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 9:43 am
Trick or treat! Instead of noshing on tasty chocolate treats this Halloween, I’m sinking my teeth, err wallet, into a pair of chocolate suede boots from the Ralph Lauren Collection.  This ultra luxe pair of over the knee boots will kick my style into high gear as the weather gets colder. The Cou...
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Makeda S. posted an article on The Glamazon Diaries - Oct 31, 2011, 9:25 am
Coats by Merona Flats by Belle by Sigerson Morrison Merona® Water Repellent Long Trench Coat -  $49.99 Lover Denim shirt dress – $375 RANJANA KHAN “Earth” Lapis and Crystal Bib Necklace Hue Fancy Abstract Diamond Tight – $13.50 Belle by Sigerson Morrison Women’s Loafers Dooney & Bo...
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