This season, the biggest trend in accessories is what you’re wearing on your nails, so it’s important to have a polish or two (or ten) at hand. That’s one of the reasons I love Pure Ice. The brand features a ton a chic colors and cheap prices ($1.99), so I can stock up on 10 or more colors, without breaking the bank! Pure Ice sent over some of their irresistible summer shades, like Jackpot (a magenta pink with a pearl finish), Taupe Drawer (a pearly pink) and Frosted Ice New Lilac (an iridescent lavender shade). Some of the other shades I love are Peony, Silver Mercedes, Splash,...  Read More..

We had some beautiful, warm weather last week and it’s just going to get warmer. (Fingers crossed!) Our skin tends to suffer sometimes due to the effects of summer – like the sun, chlorine, humidity and sweat. So, I wanted to share with you this amazing product I found – Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil – that has been shown to visibly improve the appearance and condition of your skin. From the nutrient-rich pulp of a rare Amazonian fruit comes pure Maracuja oil, known as a pure miracle for your skin! Consumer studies found that 96% of women who used it saw an overall visible improvement...  Read More..

I had a great time at the International Beauty Show (IBS) in New York City last week. I loved seeing all the current beauty trends and products available on the show floor. There were some celebrity sightings too, which were really exciting! Ombré hair is a huge trend right now. If you don’t have the length you need to achieve this look, She by SO Cap USA has real human hair extensions in ombré that are amazing! These extensions are not damaging to your hair, look very natural, and are easy to care for. She by SO Cap USA also has a great new Argan hair care line that keeps your natural...  Read More..

My first job as a teenager was at my hairdresser’s salon, which was perfect because I’ve always been obsessed with my hair and hair care products. To this day, I’m always excited to try out new products, especially those designed for African American hair. Pantene recently launched two new collections specially formulated for African-American hair: Truly Relaxed and Truly Natural. I relax my hair several times a year so I was looking forward to trying items from the Truly Relaxed line. So when Glam Media sent me Pantene’s Truly Relaxed Moisturizing Shampoo, Moisturizing...  Read More..

A$AP Rocky thinks red lipstick “is bad for making out, because it gets on the guys,” and that women “have to be fair skinned to get away with” wearing it. And he thinks that “purple lipstick looks stupid on all girls.” (The Coveteur) Diane Kruger is the new face of Chanel’s skin care line. (Refinery 29) Designer Lilly Pulitzer dies at 81. RIP. (NY Times) Get more What’s Haute – Follow us on Twitter and ‘Like’ us on Facebook!  Read More → Read More..

Anti-aging is a huge focus in the beauty industry right now. There are many products, tools, and procedures to help slow the signs of aging and keep skin looking youthful. As I near 40, I’m beginning to incorporate more anti-aging products into my beauty routine. I heard a lot about StriVectin and wanted to see what all the hype was about. I decided to try StriVectin-SD Intensive Concentrate for Stretch Marks and Wrinkles for 4 weeks to see how well it worked. StriVectin-SD is packed with an 8% active peptide blend that works to improve the appearance of stretch marks and wrinkles in just...  Read More..

Happy Spring, hauties! Even though the cold weather doesn’t match the current season, I’m getting ready for a trip to warmer weather, so I’ve been buying some new nail polish to get my nails and toes ready for the beach. I found some great new colors for spring and summer. Finger Paints Nail Polish, available exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply, has a beautiful spring collection out right now! The Wild About Spring Collection, available through April, features bright, shredded glitter polishes that wear really well. Not only are they long lasting, but gorgeous as well! I love...  Read More..

I was intrigued by LUSH Cosmetics‘ Emotional Brilliance line of liquid cosmetics so I ordered some to try and really love them! All of the cosmetics are handmade and are in truly vibrant and beautiful colors that fit your mood and lift your spirit. Their liquid eyeliners, cream eye shadows and lipsticks all have names like ‘Independent‘, ‘Fantasy‘, ‘Charm‘, ‘In Control‘, ‘Glamorous‘, ‘Bubbly‘ and more’. With natural ingredients, including jojoba oil, candelilla wax, almond oil, rose wax and rose petal infusions,...  Read More..

I love mascara and how wonderful it completes a look! Eye makeup always looks better with a few coats of mascara. I’ve tried a few new mascaras lately and wanted to share with you, because I absolutely love the new brands I’ve been using. I’ve heard tons of great things about FAIRYDROPS Scandal Queen mascara. It was created by Japanese television personality Aya Yasuda after she realized how important the eyes are in making a great impression. The patented wand is really special; it is uniquely shaped to reach all your lashes, applying the fiber-rich formula that leaves your...  Read More..

Have you been searching for a new fragrance? I picked up the Sephora Favorites The Captivators Deluxe Fragrance Sampler over the holidays and wanted to share some of my favorite scents with you! My new favorite is Dior Addict Eau Fraîche. It is youthful, flirty, and crisp with citrus notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and orange, complemented by fresh fruits and florals, sandalwood, and musk. This scent is beautiful, modern and feminine. It is a perfect scent to add to your fragrance wardrobe as we head into spring. Another fun, sparkly, fruity scent is Viva La Juicy. This scent is chock full of...  Read More..

I’m a huge fan of natural products that are chock full of healthy ingredients so I love organic skin care. I recently tried Avalon Organics line of skin care products and I am hooked! If you like pure, natural, organic ingredients, you will definitely want to try this line. Recently I’ve started using Avalon Organics Lavender Bath and Shower Gel, with lavender essential oil, wheat protein, aloe and non-drying botanical cleansers. This formula is so gentle, even for really dry skin. It smells amazing as well, and I find it very soothing for nighttime. Also, the bottle is made out of...  Read More..

It’s been a busy week for Rihanna! The singer first stole the show at London Fashion Week when she debuted her ‘Rihanna for River Island‘ fashion line. And today WWD revealed her latest deal which she calls a “no-brainer”: a collaboration with cosmetics brand MAC on four makeup collections called ‘RiRi [Hearts] MAC‘, that will roll out later this year. Her first product to launch will be ‘RiRi Woo‘ lipstick, inspired by her favorite MAC red lippie, Ruby Woo. The release dates are the same as her Diamonds Tour concerts at the Barclays Center...  Read More..

There is so much wonderful foundation available now, and in more shades than ever. I’m going to share with you some great ones that you can pick up at your local drugstore. You don’t need to spend a fortune for great coverage! I recently grabbed a bottle of Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Radiant-Firming Foundation in shade Classic Ivory Light. This shade was  a great match for my skin and it offers full coverage that stays light on your skin. Available in 8 shades, the foundation contains Goji berry and caffeine to improve your skin’s condition. It also has SPF 18 to protect...  Read More..

In support of cervical cancer awareness month, SWING Concept Shop in Harlem held an NYC beauty trunk show. It was hosted by naturalistas Valincia Saulsberry, star of The Style Network‘s “Chicagolicious“, and Alikay Naturals founder & natural hair YouTube veteran Rochelle Graham (aka BlackOnyx77) who shared that her own fertility journey has made cervical cancer a cause that is close to home. The fun event featured a few of my favorite things: cupcakes, cocktails, shopping and of course, hair-talk! I first chatted with Valincia about her amazing mane and beauty routine plus...  Read More..

It’s a New Year, so I’ve been trying some new products in hopes of finding some great additions to my beauty and skin care routines. And I’ve been loving the results! My skin has never looked so fresh and renewed. So, of course I wanted to share some of these great products with you! One of my first and favorite finds of 2013 is cult-favorite, Caudalie Beauty Elixir. It is a spray fashioned with grape, orange, rose, mint and rosemary that is used prior to moisturizing as well as anytime you wish to set your makeup or refresh your face. Initially I was turned off to the scent,...  Read More..

I have talked about so many wonderful beauty finds from the International Beauty Show this past April. Perhaps my favorite find has been Eminence Organic Skin Care Company. I purchased a lot of their amazing products at the show and then they sent me some other great products to try. I love each and every product I’ve tried from this line. Prior to the show I had not heard of Eminence, but I am so glad I found them and want to share this information with you so you can discover them as well. Eminence has been voted ‘favorite skin care line’ by skin care professionals for 3...  Read More..

I couldn’t get to the Roosevelt Field Mall fast enough when the new Lush store opened. I’d never used Lush products before because this is the first store in my area. You could smell the store from the mall corridor, and once inside, it was a mecca for delicious handmade bath and body products. They even have cosmetics now too! I loved that you could give products a try before buying. They have a bubble bar where you can test out bath bombs and body washes, and many other unique items like solid face serum, solid shampoo and conditioners, massage bars and much more. I stocked up on...  Read More..

Here’s a fresh and fun way to show your love for your favorite candidate! Or, rather, wear the love. To celebrate the upcoming election in a positive way, beauty brand Bliss has created political-themed body lotions to represent each candidate. ‘O’ bama is an orange-scented lotion named after President Barack Obama and ‘Mint’ Romney is a minty fresh lotion, of course named for Republican candidate Mitt Romney. The bottles come in red and blue, to represent each candidate’s party. Bliss president, Mike Indursky, told the NY Times that the company will be doing...  Read More..