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You know how we have those yearly Day After Christmas Sales to look forward to after the last holiday of the year? Well, it's Day After Christmas Nails today for me. Take a look: 
China Glaze's Hearty Party over Jingle Bells from the Tis the Season to be Naughty and Nice Collection.
Ok, so I decided that I really didn't like the manicure I did with Cheers to You so I came up with this one with Ruby Deer and Holly Jolly: 
I hope you can say that one of your Christmas gifts was a nice, juicy kiss! And if not, there's always New Year's! Happy holidays!!
I know some of you (ok, maybe most of you) are planning to bust out the falsies for the holidays. If you yearn for an easier way to apply your lashes and eliminate drying time, the Brush-On Lash Adhesive from Ardell Lashes might just be the answer to your problems.
This giveaway has ended!!! The winners of the Design Essentials giveaway are Regina Pearl and Jamilia Sutton! Ladies, please send me a message with your name, address AND phone number!
Our first holiday giveaway is with Design Essentials! They have graciously offered to give 2 (two) Blaq Vixen Beauty readers two holiday prize packs which includes products from the regular line and the Natural line:
Products in this prize pack include the Sleek Edge Control, Moisture Retention Conditioning Shampoo, Express Instant Moisturizing Conditioner and Details High Gloss Setting Lotion.
Edit: The products in the second holiday prize pack were changed by Design Essentials earlier today. Instead of four products, there are only two products up for grabs - the Natural Curl Cleanser Sulfate-Free Shampoo and the Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion. We are so sorry for the inconvenience ladies!
Interested? All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me something about your hair - how you wear it for the holidays, what products you swear by, why do you wear your hair relaxed or natural, etc. - you can tell me whatever you want! I want to know. ;) Also, tell me which prize pack you would like to have. You can increase your chances by:
This giveaway will be live until Monday, December 20 at 11:59 PM PST. Winners will be announced on this post, on our Facebook page and by email. If the winners do not respond by email within 24 hours, new winners will be chosen and notified by email.
Good luck vixens! To find out more information about Design Essentials and their new Natural line, visit their website.
I've been so wrapped up in other things that I forgot that Thanksgiving is in a week! Then there's Christmas and then New Year's...are you ready to dress to impress? If not - thankfully - Bluefly stylist Tanesha Smith (who was also the fashion market editor for Vibe Vixen from May 2006 to November 2006) has put together a Holiday Dressing Tip Sheet, which consists of five solutions to your most pressing questions. And if you have any specific questions, leave a comment on this post and we will pass it along to Ms. Smith! Check out Bluefly's gift guide.
1. What should I have in my closet for holiday parties this season with my friends? For work? With family?
A black sheath dress can be very versatile. By day, you can wear a blazer or cardigan (or be a fashion insider and wear both; see below), and at night, just throw on some sparkly heels. Depending on your office dress code, a sequin mini skirt can operate in the same way.
2. How can I look fashionable when it’s freezing outside? (This would definitely apply to me since I'm sitting here in the middle of a mini blizzard!)
Nothing says fashion insider more than some deftly layered pieces. Most people put on a top and a bottom and leave it at that. I say release your inner Olsen Twin and layer it up. Stick to thin basics underneath with a statement piece on top to avoid looking too bulky. Starbucks cup sold separately.
3. What are the top five winter items I should purchase this year?
Shearling boots...
Cashmere sweaters...
Something furry… faux or real...
An unexpected knit (ie: a skirt or chic long johns)...
A shawl collar coat...
4. I’m looking for a pair of warm boots that are still fashionable! What do you suggest?
There are tons of shearling and fur lined options at every price point from Burberry and YSL to Stuart Weitzman and Jeffrey Campbell.
5. What are your gift-giving suggestions for this holiday season?
Anything cashmere! Mostly, it comes down to your relationship with the recipient and doing a little investigating. If they’re outdoors a lot, perhaps some leather gloves or a furry hat. If they are in a more conservative office, a cashmere scarf or wrap can help them navigate the ever changing cubicle temp dial.
Here is a video of artist David Garibaldi painting a portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Orlando Magic Halftime.
Edited by Dani. As the year draws to a close, people use many different ways to say goodbye to 2009... Some reminisce over events of the past, nostalgically recalling people, places, and really killer parties. Others, like myself, prepare by dreaming big and getting excited for the future. Speaking of which, I am so thrilled to start the new year as co-editor of the Glamarazzi! Iggi and Keedah have graciously allowed me to jump into rotation on their project, and I'm excited to read some amazing posts! Also in the spirit of newness, please welcome the latest addition to the glamily, Adina from KraseyBeauty. Her blog is fantastic, and I'm sure we'll continue to see amazing posts from her! Welcome Adina! And as always, new members are always welcome. If you would like to be involved in the "Glamarazzi" get the details here. Happy New Year everyone! Be safe, be smart, and be fab....like I have to tell you!
Parris Island, South Carolina. This is where I was originally supposed to go after I completed Navy Hospital Corps A School but as it turned out, my orders were amended. At the time, I felt relieved because I didn't think I would've been able to handle it but everyone kept saying that my unit wouldn't have let me fail. Then of course, there were stories of the female Corpsmen hooking up with the Marines there.
As tempting as that sounded, how could that possibly be on anyone's mind? The training was more vigorous, the atmosphere more strict. Who possibly has time to be horny and have their needs fulfilled sexually? Sorry, I got distracted for a minute!
Edited By: Iggi
It's about that time... Glamarazzi time! This weeks roundup is filled great links as usual. Thanx Ladies. Keedah and I are thrilled with the progress of Glamarazzi and are very proud of the blogs involved. The Glamarazzi is great group of bloggers and if you would like to join us simply click on the badge and you find all the info you need.
Now let's get started...
Make-up/Music/Money/Me shows us her fierce $1 manicure and is kind enough to share where she got it...a recessionista with a heart!!
The Informed Makeup Maven has a fabulous and unique Valentine's Day Giveaway/Competition.
Sparklecrack Central has a birthday coming up and to celebrate she is giving away great goodies for Week 3 of her Birthday Contest.
Diary Of Style Addict has created some amazing nail art with Rescue Beauty Lounge No More War with Gold and Sparkles ...the girl is talented!!
Read all about Project Danielle's diasterous madcap day at the mall in "Rant: What happened to Jersey Gardens?"
Blaq Vixen Beauty has a step by step, product by product breakdown of Mo'Nique's Golden Globe look. A wonderfully detailed post including pix of Mr. Sam Fine creating the actual look.
High End For Your Rear End gives you the best glossy covers of the month in "Cover Girls"
K is for Kinky has a honest and informative product review for us: : Revlon Photo Ready Foundation.
Glamour Whore gives you a sneak peek at Chanel's upcoming "Coco Rouge" line of lipsticks.
Editor's note: The product mentioned in this article was sent for editorial consideration.
While it seems like sultry, sequin sheaths are the uniform of choice when ringing in the new year, which products are essential for keeping the hair on point, hour after hour? I'm willing to bet that Mizani Shimmer Reflect Spritz, $17.96. is on that list. At least it's at the top of mine!
Mizani Shimmer Reflect Spritz made a guest appearance at New York Fashion Week for Gerlan Jeans. Celebrity hairstylist Chuck Amos and the MIZANI design team adorned the models' tight braids with this spritz as one of the finishing touches. Can you spot in the picture above?
With an unique formula consisting of gold mica, panthenol, silicone, and meadowfoam oil, you don't have to worry about this spritz drying out the hair or leaving behind unslightly flakes. It actually conditions the hair and seal the cuticle to prevent split ends.
Besides providing the hair with shine and shimmer, the Mizani Shimmer Reflect Spritz allows you rework the hair just in case your original hairstyle gets lost in translation or in the wind! I've had to do this a couple of times myself when the weather was a bit too windy. In fact, when I left the salon, my hair fell flat and I sprayed a little bit of this spritz to restyle my hair.
And since New Year's is this Friday, I forsee a repeat performance - without the windy weather of course!
