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Feelin' blue?!? 2008-02-08 18:49:00 Rihanna as she attends a private dinner hosted by Cosmopolitan Magazine in her honor on February 5, 2008 and Beyonce at the American Music Awards on November 18, 2007 (Credit: People)Above: 1. CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Single Eye Shadow in Sterling Blue, $2.99, drugstore.com; 2. CoverGirl Queen Collection Eyeshadow Quad in Blue Notes, $4.79, drugstore.com; 3. e.l.f. duo eyeshadow cream in Blueberry, $1, eyeslipsface.com; 4. Sephora Colorful Duo No. 3 eyeshadow, $16, sephora.com; 5. L'Oreal HIP High Intensity Pigments Concentrated Shadow Duo in Spirit, $7.09, drugstore.com; 6. CoverGirl Queen Collection 1 Kit Eyeshadow in After Midnight, $2.99, drugstore.com; 7. Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow in Stonewash Denim, $6.29, drugstore.com.What's the latest twist on the classic smokey eye? Blue! Blue eyeshadows, as well as many other bold eye colors, are especially trendy for spring 2008. And, with all the wonderful shades of blue eye shadow available (see photo above), you are sure to fi ...

I need your 'feedback'! 2008-02-07 22:19:00 Hey ladies! How y'all doin? =) Just wanted to know a few things from y'all to help better this site. Your 'feedback' is greatly appreciated! a. What do you like about Spotlight On Style?b. What keeps you coming back to Spotlight On Style? Please be specific.c. What would you like to see (or see more of) on Spotlight On Style?Please leave your responses in the form of a comment or email me at style_spotlight@yahoo.comThanks! ...

Got Questions? 2008-02-07 22:13:00 Not sure how to wear this season's bold color trends? High-waisted jeans? Metallic accents? Don't be!!! If you've got fashion questions, I've got the answers to keep every body type looking and feeling its very best!I'd like to incorporate some Q&A here at Spotlight On Style!, so if you have a fashion question you've been dying to ask or if you need help pairing an outfit together with those fabulous new pumps you just bought, don't hesitate, just ask me!Please leave any questions that you may have in a comment or send me an email at style_spotlight@yahoo.com.Can't wait to hear from ya ladies! ...

Ursula Stephen gets signed! 2008-02-06 11:25:00 Ursula Stephen on set with Rihanna (picture from InStyle Magazine)Ursula Stephen, Celebrity Hairstylist and New Image Beauty Expert is the hairstylist of choice for many of today's high profile celebrities, including R&B recording superstar Rihanna, platinum recording artist Keyshia Cole and America's Next Top Model Winner - Saleisha Stowers. Ursula is repeatedly requested for her expertise in "new image" hair makeovers, and for her impeccable product and styling knowledge. While her work speaks volumes for itself, Ursula has been called upon to provide expert tips and her personal "trade secrets" to many of the leading fashion and beauty publications including InStyle, Essence, Us Weekly and People Magazine. "We are very excited to be handling public relations for such a talented imagemaker and look forward to taking her career to new heights" says Richard Pelzer, Managing Director at MEGA. Ursula is currently available for tips, trends and artist bookings. For media inquires please ...

Spring Ahead! 2008-02-02 10:59:00 Get Springtime ready with these Spring 2008 trends! Bright ColorsBright colors and rich jewel tones are already popping up and they’ll be even trendier this Spring! If you aren't afraid of color, feel free to let loose and mix and match colors like Keyshia. Or, if you prefer subtlety, add a punch of color to an outfit by teaming it with a bright colored bag or shoe.Global StyleDesigners primed your wardrobe for a safari adventure with African field jackets, zebra and leopard prints, khaki, and chunky tribal jewelry. Then they sent you off to the Far East for a taste of Bollywood glam. Global style fuses earthy neutrals with brilliant ethnic influences, and makes for an exciting ride (according to Suite 101). Hop on to this trend by picking up a cute, linen dress like Christina and pair it with chunky, tribal jewelry or throw an animal print accessory into your spring wardrobe for supreme safari style.Mod floralsIf you associate florals with that flowery pastel dress you wore in elem ...

Sneak Peek: Fafi for M.A.C. 2008-01-31 11:06:00 Fafinette character dolls, how cute are these?!?Bright colors, fun designs, and good quality makeup will make Fafi for MAC a hit among all cosmetic lovers! As many of you may know, Fafi will be teaming up with MAC Cosmetics this Spring to deliver an oh-so-fabulous limited edition collection that debuts February 13, 2008. Eek! Right before Valentine's Day!?! Boo! Seeing as how I probably won't have a valentine this year, maybe I'll use my new makeup to snag a new man. LOL, just a thought! But, never mind that... I, for one, am extremely excited about this collection. The bright colors and the cute packaging is enough to make me empty my pockets, forget all about that student loan that I have to pay back and just splurge, baby! LOL. Well, maybe I will budget just a little bit. (Still gotta pay the bills!) Anywho, I'll also be going to a MAC event for the Fafi collection and I'll be sure to give you, my fabulous readers, the hits and misses (if any!) on this collabo in a review, so ...

Sugar Rush! 2008-01-29 09:50:00 Top Row: Powder Sugar bath soak in Grapefruit, $21, www.daviesgate.com; Beauty Rush scented body care, $N/A, www.victoriassecret.com; Chocolate Truffle Honey bath, $40, www.lauramercier.com. Middle Row: Jamaican Punch Shea Souffle, $12-30, www.carolsdaughter.com; "I want candy" lip palette, $17.50, www.hardcandy.com; Mango Melange Sea Salt Scrub, $25, www.carolsdaughter.com. Bottom Row: Jaqua Cocoa Buttercream Frosting Body Butter, $22, www.beautybridge.com; Bath gelato gift set, $20, www.junipertreenaturally.com; Beauty Rush Kissable Shimmer Powder, $12 or 2/$18, www.victoriassecret.com.Wanna know the good news about sweets? Moderate indulgences can boost serotonin levels and ultimately your mood! Great, huh? And, guess what? "Your brain learns to associate the effects of eating these foods with their aromas," says Susan Schiffman, Ph.D. That means smelling chocolate and other sugary treats deliver nearly the same effect as eating them. Hmmm... Look at it this way, Valentine's Day i ...

Rihanna's new 'do! 2008-01-28 18:14:00 Rihanna sported a new 'do during her arrival at the 2008 NRJ Music Awards on January 26, 2008 in Cannes, France.Do we hate it or love it? Leave a comment and let me know what you think!Remember: Queen Latifah and Cover Girl want to know why you're a queen. Cover Girl Queen Collection is sponsoring a contest for women of color between the ages of 18-48. Submit a photo and share your story explaining what limitations you have overcome in your life between today and January 31. The winner(s) will be personally selected by Queen Latifah and featured in the June edition of Ebony magazine. For more information, check out the official website http://www.everywomanisaqueen.com/exclusives.do ...

Only 3 days left... 2008-01-28 17:32:00 Have you ever wanted to be a Cover Girl? Well now, Cover Girl is giving you that chance!Last year, Cover Girl partnered with Queen Latifah to introduce the new Natural Hue Foundation – compact foundation that matches up to 97% of skin tones from Rich Sand to True Ebony. Now, Cover Girl has launched the New Vibrant Hue Lipsticks in 21 shades of high voltage color with two distinct finishes - rich and creamy or sheer and shiny! In order to select the faces for their next campaign, Queen Latifah and CoverGirl have launched an online casting call to find the next group of extraordinary women to represent the CoverGirl Queen Collection. Now, it’s your chance to be one of these remarkable women! All you have to do is visit the CoverGirl Queen Casting Site at http://www.everywomanisaqueen.com/exclusives.do and register for the contest. You simply need to upload your photo and share your story – explaining what limitations you have overcome in your life. The winner will be selected by Q ...

The Great Debate! 2008-01-25 17:08:00 When has being black meant being unemployed? It hasn't before, but that is all too untrue for most individuals as of late. If you've been getting your daily fix from the numerous fashion blogs in the blogsophere, then you may have heard about the series of discussions taking place that focus on the lack of ethnic models on runways, in magazines, and gracing the covers of our favorite publications. Sad, huh? It seems that most people in the fashion industry feel that having one black supermodel is sufficient; that people believe black women on covers won’t sell; that agents won't represent black models; that designers are not conscious of diversity; and that blacks and others in positions of power don’t recognize a problem (quoted from The Fashion Bomb). This situation not only saddens me, but it sickens me as well. It makes me sick to think that designers and the like think that "black isn't beautiful." As if to say that our features and proportions make us unattractive in a se ...

ANTM Cycle 10 Contestants... 2008-01-20 20:52:00 As promised, here are the individual shots of the lucky ladies vying for the title of America's Next Top Model this season. Enjoy!Aimee, 18Allison, 19Amis, 20Anya, 19Atalya, 18Claire, 24Dominique, 23Fatima, 22Katarzyna, 22Kimberly, 20Lauren, 22Marvita, 23Stacy Ann, 22Whitney, 20Let's discuss this! So, which ladies are YOU rooting for this season? You don't mind sharing, do ya? LOL. Credit: The CW ...

They're BACK!?! 2008-01-18 18:08:00 America's Next Top Model returns for its 10th cycle on Wednesday, February 20th (9pm ET) with a new crop of aspiring models fighting for the title. What?!? Uh, is anyone else shocked by this? After all, Saleisha did just take home the title for cycle 9 not too long ago. Anyway, this cycle's winner will receive representation by Elite Model Management along with a $100,000 contract with Cover Girl cosmetics and a fashion spread in Seventeen magazine. Same prizes, I know. But, some changes have been made... Get this, due to scheduling conflicts, ANTM has lost the legendary supermodel Twiggy as a judge! Yea I know, I'm still trying to get over that one, too. LOL.So, just who will replace Ms. Twiggy? Well, it's none other than supermodel Paulina Porizkova. The international supermodel will be joining Tyra, runway expert J. Alexander and fashion photographer Nigel Barker, along with special guest judges for Cycle 10.Stay tuned for individual photos of the contestants!Credit: The CW and ...

Bag Lady!?! 2008-01-15 11:06:00 Check out Marc Jacobs' new Spring ‘08 ad campaign featuring none other than Victoria Beckham. You never know what Marc Jacobs and his ad campaign team will come up with next! They've taken the term "bag lady" and gave it new meaning. I mean, we all knew that Victoria Beckham was on the petite side, but who knew that the British style icon could actually fit into a handbag?!?... Pure hilarity! This is only the first image in a series of images for the campaign and I'm really excited to see what else he comes up with. Also, peep the Marc Jacobs reversible heels she's wearing! Hate it? Love it? What are your thoughts? Oh, do tell...{Source} ...

Get your daily dose! 2008-01-14 13:32:00 Check out the latest video from Mary Mary, Ruben Studdard and Deitrick Haddon, titled "Love Him Like I Do."Also, be on the look out for Mary Mary's cd... coming soon! ...

Will you answer the call?!? 2008-01-11 11:47:00 Calling all Cover Girls!!! Queen Latifah is back at again, but this time, she wants you! She is looking for everyday women of color, ages 18-48, to appear in an advertisement for her own line of cosmetics, the CoverGirl Queen Collection. Those persons wishing to be considered can log on to www.everywomanisaqueen.com to submit an entry now through January 31st. All who enter will be required to submit a photo and a brief statement about why they feel that they too are a “Queen.” Also, Queen Latifah will judge the online search and will select up to 5 winners to appear in the advertisement that will be seen in the June issue of Ebony magazine. Click here to submit your entry!!!! Good luck ladies and let me know if any of you are selected!!! ...