http://imancosmetics.com/blog Makeup and skin care for women of color. - Black / African American, Caribbean, Hispanic / Latin, Asian, Middle Eastern, Pacific Island and Native American skin tones. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:19:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The oh so coveted list is simple, smart, and beyond chic: Camel and grey are the new black. Lady luxe is what we are craving. My fave is Chloe. Available at Bergdorf Goodman. Cape is the new coat. It is modern, edgy and easy at the same time flattering on ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/fab-u-list-fall-2010-must-have/ I was beyond flattered when I heard that I was unanimously selected be the recipient of the 2010 CFDA Fashion Icon Award--but I was even more flattered when Barneys New York decided to decorate two of their Madison Avenue-facing windows in my honor! Barneys Creative Director Simon Doonan has spent ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/what-becomes-an-icon-most/ Aaaah! The collective sigh of relief of spring after a long dreary winter. Everything is coming up roses and daffodils and it is time to get seriously gorgeous... for the beach, red carpet and just life... from head to toe. These are few of my favorite things: 1. IMAN Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup with ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/spring-awakening/ One of my New Year's resolutions was to start going to the gym as often as I used to (at least three to four times a week) before I was diagnosed with "frozen shoulder." You see, I look much younger than my actual age, so when my doctor informed me ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/intensatisati-life-beyond-workout/ Estelle's sound is a unique blend of hip-hop, pop, reggae and soul--throw in her special voice and swagger, and it kills. "Freak," the single from her new CD "All of Me," is a sign of even more hotness to come.  Just check out the song's chorus: "Every single girl should embrace ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/estelle/ As you know, February is Black History Month--but in New York City, it's also Fashion Week month.  God knows we've made sufficient noise about the lack of black models on the runway, so instead, I'd like to celebrate Black designers! Stephen Burrows, Tracy Reese and B. Michael have defined our times ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/black-history-monthblack-fashion/ Keri Hilson has set herself apart from the pack of other R&B singers with her ever-changing hairstyles and sexy, retro/glam fashion sense (that girl's got legs and she knows how to use 'em...damn, I am so jealous, haha!). So, I wanted to know how this pretty young thing gets her ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/keri-hilson-and-glam-teamgrammys-2010/ What do red carpet veterans Salma Hayek, Debra Messing, Marion Cotillard, Renee Zellweger, Katy Perry and yours truly have in common? We are all lovers of MoroccanOil!  I discovered it while hosting Project Runway Canada for 2 seasons--my hair dresser in Toronto, the fabulous Janet Jackson (not THE JJ) introduced ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/from-morocco-with-love/ Darlings, I learned years ago not to make resolutions because I somehow end up breaking them and feeling very frustrated. Like when I wanted to stop smoking cigs! Yes, I used to light it up (and baby, I looked fab holding it, too...in a movie-stars-from-a-bygone-era kind of way). Mid-March some ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/fresh-start-from-jamaica/ I asked 3 of my fave makeup artists to give me their fave holiday looks and products, and most importantly, life after holiday products for 365 days of the year!  Take a look: SAM FINE 1. Who are your clients? I’ve worked with celebrities such as Vanessa Williams, Patti LaBelle, Mary J. Blige, ... http://imancosmetics.com/blog/holiday-tips-from-the-best/