It’s never too late…after dinner the movies dinner or whatever you and your man or woman may have planned for Valentine’s Day, slip into this sexy little number turn the lights down and let your inner dominatrix come out, or inner stripper.  Give that special someone a little dance routine.

 

Fashion Gods forgive her for she knows not what she’s doing! I don’t know where to start with Nicki Minaj and her look I could’ve sworn I wasn’t watching afternoon mass. I had to check the channel again when I looked up and saw Nicki looking like A Catholic version of Little Red Riding Hood in her red Versace Ateleir cape dress. I’m at such a loss for words with this outfit definitely an out of the box outfit, that could’ve stayed in the box. Here’s a simple outfit that in my head Nicki could’ve and should’ve worn.

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Looking for cute fashionable  flats with a little edge? Take a look at these two styles I stumbled upon; one belonging to one of my favorite shoe designers, Jeffrey Campbell. The Jeffrey Campbell Martini Spike Flat comes in Beige, Black Coral, Green, Red, and White and retails for $165.00. For the major steal at $23.90 the Studded Leatherette Flat available at LoveCulture.com and in-store in Black, White Red, and Green. So there you have it fashion doesn’t always have to cost you an arm and a leg.

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Nicki Minaj for OPI Fly

Nicki Minaj for OPI Fly

Nicki Minaj for OPI Metallic For Life

Nicki Minaj for OPI Metallic For Life

Nicki Minaj for OPI Pink Friday

Nicki Minaj for OPI Pink Friday

Nicki Minaj for OPI Save Me

Nicki Minaj for OPI Save Me

Nicki Minaj for OPI Did It On Em

Nicki Minaj for OPI Did It On Em

Nicki Minaj for OPI Super Bass Shatter

Nicki Minaj for OPI Super Bass Shatter

Time flew!  It was only in October that this was just a rumored collection making its waves across the ‘net, and now it’s finally here.  The 6-piece limited edition Nicki Minaj by OPI might be one of the most anticipated polish collections we’ve ever seen, and I’m sure it’s only a sign of things to come when it comes to celebrity ventures.  I almost feel that I’ve had such high expectations for this collection that it would be nearly impossible for them to be reach.  But it came pretty darn close. The formulas were great (for the most part) but a couple colors fell short.  I think this collection could have been done a tad early in Nicki’s career considering she’s releasing a second album that’s slated to be released mid to late Spring.  A lot of the names are plays off her first album “Pink Friday”.

 

Fly – an aquatic turquoise green that wears like a crème but have characteristics of a jelly

Metallic For Life – jelly black base with small and large silver hex glitter.  It took 3 coats because of the jelly base but the color is gorgeous.  Your best bet is to use a thin coat of crème black before applying this color.

Pink Friday – bubblegum pink crème.  The pigmentation was great but the formula was applying evenly and it required 3 coats.

Save Me – clear base packed with small tarnished sliver glitter and blue, pink, and aqua green holographic bar glitter.  The idea was there.  We can tell from the promo photos that was released that the concept was truly there but it fell short.  I initially thought I could wear this one alone but I’ll have to pair it with other colors.

Did It on Em – crème chartreuse with yellow tones.  If you missed OPI Shrek Forever After Collection a couple years back you’ll want to grab this one, but if you already have it you may want to save you coins.

Super Bass Shatter – deep shimmer violet shatter.  Apply shatters over dry nail color in one coat, using one stroke.

 

Available:  These are popping up (and going fast) at Ulta right now!  Also try Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, and Trade Secret.

Price:  $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each

Rating:  A-

Disclaimer: This product was sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on http://www.addictedtoallthingspretty.com and from Krissy (aka Krissy90220) remain unbiased and unpaid. For more info, feel free to contact the author.

 

Yet another look Brandy was rocking and I loved it!  Brandy rocked a multi-colored tweed short set a heathered white shirt which tied into the outfit perfectly. She paired the looked with the YSL Tribtoo Cap Toe Pumps. I love the versatility of tweed especially with this look tweed was major staple in Chanel’s early days, and I’m glad to see tweed hasn’t died out.

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Heather refers to interwoven yarns of mixed colors producing muted greyishshades with flecks of color

 

Raven-Symoné was out and about in LA doing some shopping with her mom and some random dude with a humongous afro.  Raven wore some red shawts, black thigh high boots, and a cute cropped leather jacket. Not one of my favorite looks for Raven but she’s definitely showing off her svelte figure.  Only in LA or Miami can booty shawts be worn in the middle of winter. I see Raven has joined #TeamBootyShawts, her and Rhi Rhi are reppin for #TeamBootyShawts!

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One half of the Pastry dynasty, Vanessa Simmons is branching out on her own and launching a lingerie line. Vanessa says her lingerie will “provide woman of all sizes with a unique experience that only a clothing item as intimate as lingerie can provide“. There will be a few different collections available. What are your thoughts on her new business endeavor? Out of the 3 lines so far I would say the Vintage Chic is favorite from description at least.

NAUGHTY LIL’ PRINCESS

For the chick who is a timeless classic. This collection will include all of your staple lingerie needs for any special night including Bridal Couture. Diamond embellishments make the garment unique and timeless.  The Naughty Lil Princess collection from ROSE will truly prove that diamonds are really a girl’s best friend.

ROCK YOUR SEXY

For the totally outgoing chick who isn’t afraid to express her sexuality under her clothes or NOT. This collection will include Sexy Corsets that lift up and suck everything in; including unmentionables making you feel like a total ROCKSTAR!

VINTAGE CHIC

Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, Sophia Loren… Imagine what it would feel like to exist in this magical period (old Hollywood) and with the Vintage Chic collection offers just that! Vintage Chic – long luxurious silk robes to sexy undeniable curve hugging slips all with a vintage feel and design. Welcoming to 1963 glamour!

In addition to the line, Vanessa is also conducting a top 10 model search. Check out the site

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Brandy was out and about in New York in a curve flattering blue and gray Alexander Wang mini dress. Brandy has a new look and I can say I definitely like it. Her body is amazing hair and makeup are on point, she’s been doing a lot of press junkets lately for her role as Chardonnay on The Game.

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Stripe Blue and Gray Alexander Wang Dress
Stripe Blue and Gray Alexander Wang Dress

 
Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

They were trying to stop me from taking pics

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

I decided to take a trip to Downtown LA as usual and noticed the high amount of fake MAC Cosmetics.  Lo and behold it is there  and in an abundance!

Downtown LA is the place you can go for everything and when I say everything I mean everything and not everything is fake.  I buy plenty of fragrances there all the time.  Here are a few things I observed while downtown on my mission.

  • The vendors insist their product are real…as real as the Easter Bunny
  • One vendor offered to allow me to make an order that she could have shipped to her store from MAC.  But….I don’t know even know where to start with this one.
  • A lot of the vendors had various brands of knock off cosmetics but MAC was by far the most popular
  • The vendors aren’t very camera friendly, but do you think I care?
  • There’s a store front on 7th and Santee right next to a lady that sells socks and t-shirts, will assist you finding your correct color.  So she’s a knock off cosmetics dealer and makeup artist perhaps?

Nonetheless don’t buy MAC from Downtown LA; if you purchased it from The Alley it’s fake so please beware!  Buying counterfeit makeup can have so many negative side affects, you don’t know what is in these products or what adverse affect it’ll have on your skin.  Seeing as how we live in lawsuit happy Los Angeles who are you going to sue when your fake MAC maims your skin?  Is the $10.00 you spent worth losing an eye? I didn’t think so so with that being said don’t buy your MAC off of a street corner.  Bell Sugar has a great post on how to spot fake cosmetics, so if you’re unsure please check it out here.

 

 

 

Hear ye Hear ye all you nay sayers doubters and haters, Bey has delivered her baby!!!! In my head she has some over the top baby fashion and her wardrobe is probably setup and picked out down to her wedding dress.  Baby Girl Carter is going to be in the lushest of pashminas, Egyptian silk. They’re going to bathe her in water from the French Alps where her Uncle Kanye had a château built from the ground up. She’ll vacation in Maldives and Sasha and Malia Obama will babysit her.

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