BWTV attended the launch of Fair&White Make-up collection on Wed, May 23rd, 2012 in Brooklyn. Hosted by reality television star Kelly Linton of Brooklyn. The beauty event was a treat. It was held inside Michelle NYC chic boutique, offered complimentary cocktails, mini makeovers, cupcakes, manicures, massage... BWTV & guests enjoyed the evening of free pampering during the midweek.
Fair & White has launched a full makeup collection for women of color. Inspired by women’s daily battle with dark spot discoloration and uneven toned skin, the collection will help fight those concerns while bringing forth a smooth even tone. The Paris based brand has been successful with there product line and is there to stay. BWTV has found a collection that comes equipped with all the essentials from blush to nail lacquer, just for you.
Mike Ruiz, world-renowned photographer and Nigel Barker, former America’s Next Top Model Judge were honored by Inspired in New York on Tuesday night at the chic Toro lounge at the Smyth Hotel in historic Tribeca, New York. Ruiz and Barker were chosen to receive recognition by the honorable councilman, Ruben Wills due to their many years as innovators and trendsetters in the entertainment and art industry.
Camille Evans, founder of Inspired in New York, opened the event, announcing that Dionne Warwick, former Ambassador of Health for the Reagan administration and U.S. Ambassador of the 46664 Mandela Foundation has joined forces with Thuli Dumakude and legendary models Maria McDonald and Sandi Bass to launch a global campaign to bring awareness to women’s rights and the fight against HIV/AIDS globally with their campaign called Cover Girls for Change.
Cover Girls for Change is a platform spotting light on beauty, fashion and film industries with a global initiative for social transformations through charitable contributions and events.
Immediately after the introduction, actress Juli Piechovski from the ABC series “Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23” introduced honoree Nigel Barker. Nigel spoke about his recognition of achievement and stated that his involvement with America’s Next Top Model gave him a, “platform where people would listen to him."
Next, photographer Mike Ruiz was given a touching introduction by his partner, Martin Berusch. Mike spoke passionately about HIV/AIDS awareness, including safe sex practices and getting tested, followed by his statement, “it is incredible to be honored for something that is my duty.”
Both honorees were presented with proclamations from the city of New York.
BWTV would like to send a warm, beautiful congratulations to both Mike Ruiz and Nigel Barker on behalf of their community recognition by Inspired NY.
The beautiful and talented Rebecca Ferguson singer and songwriter from the UK. Ferguson known from being the runner up on the seventh series of the X Factor. Rebecca sang " A Change is going to come"during her initial audition for the X Factor. For the bootcamp audition, she sang "Like a Star" to which Simon Cowell said "That her voice is perfect for recording!" and Nicole Scherzinger said, "the first time I saw her, she knew Rebecca is our generation’s songbird." In the final, she performed a duet with Christina Aguilera, performing Aguilera's hit single "Beautiful".
After the X Factor she signed a joint record deal with Syco and Epic in the UK. Ferguson later signed in the United States to Columbia records. Rebecca went double platinum in the UK, which is six hundred thousand CD's. She sold more than One Direction. Most people might think that One Direction sold more but Rebecca Ferguson actually did.
On describing Rebecca sound it's, "quite soulful, very much like modern Motown. Her influences are Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse and Kings of Leon.
Rebecca has always had a dream of singing, and as a child was always performing to friends. But once she fell pregnant with her first child, that dream took a back seat. She thought who would want her being a single parent and questioned if she will succeed as a singer. This is Rebecca's second chance at her dream. Her heart, soul and talent Rebecca is succeeding with her music. No worries Rebecca! One of the best R&B voices this year!
(True Beauty Within lyrics) No money, No house, No car can beat Love
Mommy-hood hasn’t just added a new bundle of joy to Mogul Jessica Simpson’s life, it’s also added even more growth to her fashion empire. Not even two-weeks after giving birth to daughter, Maxwell Drew with fiancé Eric Johnson—Simpson has announced that she is releasing her own collection of clothing for pregnant women.
The collection has described by the designer herself as “breezy, everyday pieces aimed at the modern mom-to-be who wants to maintain her fashion edge throughout her pregnancy.” Marking the 24th line in the Jessica Simpson Collection, the maternity wear will consist of prints, flowly maxi dresses, light jackets, blazers, comfy sweaters, knits and denims. Pieces starting at just $36—will allow any prospective mom to not only be fashionable but budget-friendly as well. The eponymous line will be available at Destination Maternity, Motherhood Maternity and Macy’s this fall.
Gotye is a Belgian-Australianmusician and singer-songwriter. The plucky music is addictive reminds me of Peter Gabriel or Sting from the 80's. Intriguing song; The video clip has been viewed more than 7 million times on Youtube. Making Mirrors (CD) actually topped Adele on the Billboard this week. Gotye Billboard Hot 100 this week song " Somebody That I Use to Know an cruelly, seductive verdict on a stricten relationship joined by Kimbra. This song shows two sides of a breakup. The guy overstayed in a relationship with a woman; he didn't really care about. The guy was glad when it ended (meaning he dumped her). She was upset how he was treating her and went 'thermonuclear' on him. The girl changed her number, tired of his head games and blocked his future booty calls. In the song, the girl cut him off once the relationship was over. The guy still wanted to stay in contact with a girl he broke up with.
To ask Dominique Auxilly how she intends for her female consumers to feel while wearing her fashion line, the Jamaican native laughs, “[I want them] To feel like the baddest thing,” she admits. With a line full of bold, vibrant, and form fitting garments, Dominique hones this feeling with her signature apparel, mosaic and versatile clientele.
“I love getting emails from my customers telling me how amazing they felt wearing my clothes,” she spoke with bright eyes and a Kool-Aid smile. The designer’s humble, down-to-earth- persona goes beyond the ordinary, taking time out of her busy days whenever she can to extend her courtesy by personally delivering to her customers—reaping the reward of the “omigosh” looks on their faces as they put on her peices. Auxilly herself is also a fan of mega designers Mcqueen and Versace. “I love Mcqueen’s extreme detail and Versace’s sexiness.”
Although the D. Auxilly line has been featured in countless magazines such as Complex, Juicy, and Kontrol, spotted on a plethora of mainstream blogs, and worn by a variety of singers, actresses and 'celebutons', her favorite customers are everyday women in their 20's throughout their 40's.
Dominque has also been featured in Essence Magazine as a rising Black designer—which created a whirlwind of buzz and landed her celebrity clientele including Kelly Rowland, Trina, Adrienne Bailon and Angela Simmons. However, one of the biggest celebrities to ever wear her designs were rapper Nicki Minaj, who she named the exact dress after.
“At first she didn’t like any of my stuff, she[Minaj] didn’t even want to try it on but her stylist pulled a bunch of my things and kept telling to try them, and when she eventually tried on the 'Nicki dress' which wasn’t even her size but she was happy.”
Dominique’s hard work and perseverance has paid off tremendously. Last year she launched her Bridal Collection, which landed her a small role on the E! Television reality show Ice loves Coco.
Dominique Auxilly's buzz has continued into this year, most recently being featured on BET’s 2012 Rip the Runway. Adding new pieces to her collection frequently—for the upcoming summer season, Dominique has a 60’s inspired “Miss America” two- piece swimsuit along with a all-white vintage inspired one-piece(both seen above) that will add fabulousness to any shore side. Dominique’s natural born talent and innovative designs have left most fashionista’s gasping for more.
Not only must you own a plethora of confidence to rock a D. Auxilly design, but you must also come to terms that this eponymous collection will not put a hole into your pockets. Quite the opposite, her ready- to-wear collection demands attention and is affordable on any budget.
Donna Summer -- the Queen of Disco -- died at 63 years old yesterday morning, May 17th after a battle with cancer ... . A few sources are telling us Donna believed she contracted it by inhaling toxic particles after the 9/11 attack in New York City.
Summer was a 5-time Grammy winner and six American Music Awards, and charted three multi-platinum albums.
In 2009, she sang at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert honoring President Barack Obama in Oslo, Norway.
In a statement released by the White House, Obama said: "Her voice was unforgettable, and the music industry has lost a legend far too soon.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Donna's family and her dedicated fans. Donna Summer music will always be in our hearts.
Yes, warmer weather does mean less clothing and more fun in the sun but humid temps bring changes in our make-up regime (rushes to beauty counter). Still, with these beauty must-haves we can stay easy, breezy and cool on any summer day.
Color me blush: Stila Cosmetics has a new addition to their blush family, Custom Color Blush - Self Adjusting Bronze— is not only a custom blush for any shade but it also contains a bronze hue that gives you perfect sun-kissed skin.
(Custom Color Blush - Self Adjusting Bronze, $20)
Barely there, breathable skin: Tinted Moisturizer is a great way to skip the heavy foundation, yet still get coverage with a natural finish. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer is a lightweight finish with SPF 20 sunscreen protection
(Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, $42)
100% Waterproof eyes: Dior’s Black Out Waterproof Mascara is perfectly durable and long-lasting. Mascara that not only lengthens, defines and volumizes but also 100% smudge proof and doesn’t flake
(Diorshow Black Out Waterproof Mascara, $25)
Glow in a bottle: Spending long hours under the sun for glowy sun-kissed skin is so overrated.A bronzer is a healthy way to fake a tan. Try Stila Cosmetics 3-in-1 baked trio of bronzing powders—enhance and brighten any skin shade.
(Set & Bronze Baked Powder Trio, $34)
Lusciously lips: Hot weather can make lipsticks feel too heavy and lip gloss feels too sticky. Topshop new lip markers is available in fruity shades of red’s and pink’s—lip stain adds color without the smudgy mess.
Jennifer Lopez is back on film following her unexpected divorce with Marc Anthony. The film which also stars Cameron Diaz, Chris Rock and Chance Crawford follows four couples as then began the road to parenthood and relationships, something JLo can relate to being a mother of twins. The Latina diva turned on the heat on the movie premiere red carpet "What to Expect When Your Expecting.
A dangerously plunging neckline, a sheer skirt, a billowing slit by Maria Lucia Hohan -- Jennifer Lopez's dress at the "What To Expect When You're Expecting" premiere had all sorts of liabilities. But at the end of the day, Jennifer Lopez looked amazing.
The wine stained lips, the subtle gives a new impression. A sexy mature Jennifer Lopez, confidentand beautiful.Her side boob seemed to be shown a bit much but she was worn more riskier dresses.
The guest list for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, which began on May 16 and runs through May 27, is already getting us jazzed: Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Stewart, Zac Efron, Shia LaBeouf, Robert Pattinson, Kirsten Dunst, Tom Hardy, Amy Adams, Viggo Mortensen and Matthew McConaughey, among others.
Thecelebrities pouting for paparazzi as they parade in such labels as Versace, Alexander Wang, Balenciaga and Roberto Cavalli; view all the glitz, the glamour and all stars on the red carpet...
Diane Krugar looked beautiful as she floated down the red carpet in this floaty mint Giambattista Valli gown.
Eva Longoria looked amazing with her ruffled Marchesa gown
Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen.
Jane Fonda Is 74 years old and looks sublime in this Atelier Versace gown
Freida Pinto wore Versace origami style peplum detail dress
Model Eva Herzigova wore Dolce & Gabbana and Chopard jewelry.
Lana Del Ray wore a simple black dress
Virginie Ledoyen wore an elegant forest green gown Elie Saab
International modelHofit Golan wore Jean Fares Couture
Dolores Chaplin, granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin, wore a stunning gold gown
Sarah Marshall French model with designer Jean-Claude Jitrois
The dress wore a long leather gown by Jean-Claude Jitrois
Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are joining the judging panel on "The X Factor" this fall, part of Fox's effort to boost its underperforming music competition shows.
The network's executives, in presenting next season's schedule to advertisers on Monday, also promised changes for "American Idol." While "Idol" remains Fox's centerpiece, as it has been for the past decade, it has lost a quarter of its audience this year.
Britney Spears would definitely bring the star power to the panel, not to mention being a proven successful recording artist herself having sold 33 million albums the U.S. and counting. Spears is fascinating on and off the stage, so people would definitely be tuning in to see what she has to say.
"I'm so excited about the whole experience," Spears said. "It's going to be so much fun and different from anything I have done.
Demi described her new role as a "dream come true".
She said: “I’m so thrilled to join this legendary group of judges on the show. To be able to spend each week with Simon, L.A. and Britney watching the best that America has to offer is truly a dream come true.
“XFactor” airs Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 8 p.m.
The institution of marriage is something that is viewed by society as one of the most important commitments that a man and a woman can ever make.
According to a new study, only fifty-one percent of adults over the age of eighteen are married in the U.S. That figure represents an all-time low and a seven-percent drop from a survey taken in 2000. How can we decipher these chilling new numbers? Is everyone going to die alone? Is Western Civilization finally coming to its oft-predicted end? Is this somehow related to the Kardashians?
According to researchers, people are broke, scared of divorce, and not as pressured as they used to be to officially lock things down. “In the 1950s, if you weren’t married, people thought you were mentally ill,” said one researcher. “Marriage was mandatory. Now it’s culturally optional. A demographic that saw a thirteen percent jump in the past year alone, ” Millions of couples are now opting to just live together,
Researchers also point to the fact that more twenty-somethings today come from divorced families, and thus are way more skittish about jumping into marriage.
We also know that the kind of partnership marriage encourages is one in which you plan for the future, share your assets, build wealth together. There isn't that evidence yet for people who live together. So it would be of concern if there's a growing gap between people who are married and people who aren't, in terms of the wealth and income that they have. There's research indicating that children have a higher likelihood of turning out well if they come from a household where their parents are married. Most children turn out well regardless of whether their parents are married or not, so I'm not at all trying to suggest that children will turn out badly if their parents aren't married.
Women still want to get married- It is men who don't - Some men think there is nothing in it for them - that marriage means not equal rights - it has been made a legal license to steal for women - community property, alimony, child support (which really implies ex-wife support again) and domestic violence.
Some people don't want marriage because they value their independence first and foremost and that's difficult in a marriage. Women still do the lion's share of the work, end up with more of the responsibility for children, less of an opportunity to advance their careers than do men, and a lot more stress engaged in both at work and at home, because they are trying to negotiate those two spaces.
People forgot that if your not married and your mate dies without a will, you get nothing and his family gets everything.
And when a person in a nonmarital relationship gets sick, his or her family swoops in and cuts the unmarried partner off from contact. WHen you get to these estate or end of life issues, the unmarried are without rights.
You do not have to get married and may be fine living together. But marriage is a deeper and more ultimate commitment that you are apparently afraid of going that deep with another. It is not the same as living together. As long as you are boyfriend and girlfriend, a relationship that is by nature temporary, you remain in a temporary uncommitted state, to the world and to yourselves. And that's your right.
In an ideal situation both the man and the woman profit from marriage evenly.
Marriage is helpful for men in terms of their health and their overall social well-being. Men who are married live longer. Women who are married, their economic status is better.
"If there's a marriage in which there's sharing and equal participation in the decision-making, they both benefit equally."
The 38-year-old from New York City beat Nzimiro Oputa and Ronnie Escalante to take the title and the grand prize, which will see them launch a collection in Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and H&M. Kara went from being a fourth grade school teacher to fashion, created a line of unisex androgynous accessories called Collar, Stand + Tie and now winner on Fashion Star.
Laricks put her hands to her face and exclaimed "Oh my God!" as the result was announced.
She later added: "I feel so overwhelmed. I don't know what to say. I'm so thrilled... at the opportunity to keep going and keep designing. This is so exciting, so thrilling!"
During the season finale, all three contestants were asked to create showcases comprising three items in an attempt to impress the buyers.
Mentor Nicole Richie told all three contestants that they should be proud of their accomplishments throughout the season, saying: "The important thing to remember here is that all three of you have sold to one of the biggest retailers in America, if not all of them."
BWTV inspirational moment when tearful Simpson told the contestants: "Each and every one of you, the people that you are and what you represent, you've inspired me to be better."
Fashion star winner Kara Larick's collection will now be available in all three stores, in a prize said to be worth up to $6m
Larick's style is a kind of a modern-day Annie Hall meets Japanese street style aesthetic., inspired by her love for menswear and avant-garde Japanese design aesthetic. She put s a new spin on the traditional women's fashion. Purchase designs on http://www.saksfifthavenue.com
Revel in the chicness of Kara's gender ambiguous shirt-dress.
The No. 1 song in America right now is "We are Young" by Fun, a pop-rock trio based in New York.
Despite the weird name about friends getting high in bathrooms, NYC trioFun. The group is now America’s new indie sweetheart. The third week in a row, Fun.’s single“We Are Young (Feat Janelle Monae),”is theBillboard100 No. 1 single, making Fun. The first rock band to top theBillboardcharts Fun.’s popularity, on the heels of America’s insanely intense love affair with indie crossover groupFoster The People, seems to signal a return to the era.
BWTV :How are you handling the mass exposure?
Nate Ruess:I think it’s something that we’re still trying to get used to. On one hand, our days are becoming more and more hectic. But we don’t get to hear “We Are Young” on the radio, and we don’t get towatch TV, because we’re on tour. I felt, like when I was dropped from a major label when I was 21 years old, that I would never have a “hit” song. For all of this to be happening now, it’s interesting to think that you thought you knew everything, and now don’t know anything.
BWTV: Does your family or friends call, saying that they just heard you in the grocery store?
NR:They don’t fill me in. I’m not sure how much the song is actually going off in Phoenix, Arizona, because they don’t really call me for anything, except to tell me that I never call them. They’re amazing people and massively supportive, and I’m so thankful that I’ve had parents like them to stand behind me when times were tough, but I’m wondering if they’re too cool for school now.
BWTV: How are you dealing with being in the spotlight:
NR:I don’t have a Twitter or a Facebook, or anything like that. I think any branding for me is band-related. It’s really weird to get used to the exposure, because I am a naturally introverted person, and I’m not exactly social. Occasionally I can get comfortable enough to talk, but I spend a lot of my days not talking, especially when I’m at home and not on tour. I don’t ever talk on the phone or anything like that. It’s interesting to feel the pressure of having to be outgoing, because I think in general, as a human being, I’m pessimistic and introverted. It’s cool, because it’s a whole different side of me, and I impress myself. , I’m not an asshole. I don’t ever want to be seen as a asshole. I'm approachable.
BWTV: There was a three-year gap between a few songs? What did you during those in between breaks? Did you take that time to find your new muse, combining a new sound to your music.
NR:It took me a long time, two years, to figure out what the album was going to be. I think, with any album that I’ve ever done, I’m always thinking, “How’s it going to progress? It can’t sound like the old album. It can’t sound like a Rage Against The Machine album, that sounds like a collection of songs from the same year.” It was really tough, because I’d only written a couple of songs in those two years, and they weren’t so great. When I discovered the whole hip-hop thing and became inspired by that, finding a way to write music and infuse that type of style into it, it was really cool to see those two songs that had nothing to do with it become infused with this new style that was developing.
BWTV: Bhasker (who produces for Beyoncé and Drake)doesn’t seem like an obvious choice for producer, but the results make sense. Did you know thatSome Nightswould benefit from a slick, hip-hop sound?
NR:I think so. That was my driving force. We have this really retro vibe and style of songwriting and, personally, I wasn’t embracing the current state of music until I fell in love with hip-hop. It felt good to suddenly embrace where music was headed, and I think hip-hop is the best at that, because it feels so progressive and everybody wants to be the best. I think that with art, you should love it and want to do it, so it just felt like it was time to embrace what was happening and tap into the future, as far as our music was concerned. We’re super audio nerds, and there’s nothing I love more than a Fleetwood Mac snare sound, and that’s what’s cool about hip-hop. A lot of times they’re sampling and trying to reproduce certain sounds, but it’s always on more of a hyped level. We love a good, hyped sound, but when it starts to sound insincere, that’s when I lose interest. I hope that our music, even if it sounds polished, doesn’t sound insincere.
BWTV: Was Bhasker receptive to the idea of working together, or did you have to wine and dine him a bit?
NR:I looked at all the album liners of the stuff that I was listening to, and he was in so many of them, so my thought was, “I don’t care what it takes. That’s the guy.” He blew me off twice, and then one night he and I got together. He finally had a little bit of time for me; he was doing the Beyoncé record, and we sat down at a bar. I was basically thinking, “This is gonna go absolutely nowhere.” I had a little bit to drink, and I started to loosen up, and eventually I went upstairs with him and he started playing me this Beyonce demo he was working on. I was really liquored up, and I started singing him “We Are Young,” and his jaw just dropped to the floor, and he said, “We’ve got to go into the studio tomorrow.” We went in the next day and recorded an early version of “We Are Young.” He really enjoyed the style that I did things, and I think he was just excited to work with a band. We thought it was just going to be one song, but he totally rearranged his schedule so that he could do the album.
BWTV: What band is your group similar to?
NR:For me, it’s probably Pearl Jam. They took commercial success and worked it to the point where they’re not at all singles-driven, but still one of the biggest bands in the world. That would be amazing for us. We wanted to end up as a giant live band before any commercial success, so if this can be something that we can continue to hold on to, and when it eventually dies down, as I feel it always does, to still have wonderful lives, that’s about perfect for me.
Forest Gump momma said, life was like a box of chocolates My momma told me go to school, get your doctorate Something to fall back on, you can profit with But still supported me when I did the opposite (Hey Mama) Now I feel like there's things I gotta get, things I gotta do Just to prove to you, you was getting through Can the choir please, gimme a verse of you, eyes so beautiful, to me (Hey Mama) Can't you see, you're like a book of poetry, Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni Turn one page and there's my mommy (Hey Mama) Come on mommy just dance with me, let the whole world see you dance with thee Now when I say hey, y'all say mama
It's almost always that mom has the strongest and the quietest influence on us. She balances so many roles and she does it all with a smile. She is the most important person your my life and love her more than words!
Happy Mothers Day to all the Mom’s out there. We wouldn’t be here without you!
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