Denim Enthusiast, D.I.Y. Diva, Wardrobe Stylist, oh and Mommy: these are just a few of the roles Breena Blake graciously tackles, without chipping her polish. Despite her super busy schedule, she's able to maintain her nails and gorgeous skin in between her weekly projects and playdates. Find out how she manages to do it all. D.I.D. Paint: What colors/shades do you typically wear on your nails? Breena Blake: I go through phases with my nails. At one point I was going through a dark period (just on my hands) so I rocked a lot of black, navy and burgundy. Now, since my professional paint jobs are few and far apart, I lean more towards more subtle colors like Surfboard...
When Ava Raiin isn’t serenading audiences across the country alongside Solange Knowles, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Blood Orange/Dev Hynes, she’s a down to Mars girl, indecisive about the nail color of her weekly mani— just like the rest of us. Check out her glam secrets for when she’s on and off the stage. D.I.D. Nail Paint: How often do you get manicures and/or pedicures? Ava Raiin: I do my nails about every week or two depending on what’s going on. If I’m traveling or doing a lot of shows, I’ll try to do my nails every couple of weeks. I use gel polish so it can stretch longer, but if I’m not traveling and have more free time I...
Women's History Month is upon us and it was a delight to see the lovely ladies of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - America's first African American sorority - featured in Vogue Magazine online. In the American Women photo project curated by Susanne Shaheen and shot by photographer Mayan Toledano, you see beautiful images of AKA's sporting their pink and green proudly on the Spelman College campus - the first historically black college for women. As the publication celebrates 125 years of being an authoritative voice in fashion, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is celebrating 109 years of leadership, service and sisterhood. Click HERE to read the full Vogue feature. Happy Women's History Month! (images courtesy of Vogue...
Imagine this: every day your work life requires you to effortlessly deliver the news – on time, with all the facts, with a face full of makeup and not one hair out of place. How would you handle the pressure? This is the life of an on-air reporter. They face cameras, tight deadlines and bright lights on a daily basis. Lyndsay Christian, a reporter and anchor for NY1 News, takes it all in stride (with preparation, and of course, a beauty bag stocked with everything she needs to be camera-ready in a matter of minutes). We wanted to know more about Lyndsay's beauty regimen and her makeup must-haves, so she gave us the lowdown. D.I.D. Nail Paint: What key items do you...
Toting a 10 karat smile and a priceless personality to match, Tiffany Baker spends her days creating digital illustrations as a Senior Designer at CNN Money. On evenings and weekends, you can find this Pratt Institute graduate with her paint brushes creating stories on canvas that reflect on fond memories and the world around her. We were on hand for Tiffany's first solo art exhibit, Smilehood and Other Stories. Her paintings and drawings delivered a snapshot of intimate past moments rediscovered and reimagined through a contemporary lens for present day. Delicately displayed mementos including items like ticket stubs, a personal letter from President Obama honoring the memory of her sister, and artifacts from her travels abroad offered us a glimpse into...
