As You Can See, Nicki Minaj Is Done With Smiling

The gals over on lipstick already got Nicki Minaj to spill about her newly toned-down look--a change I'm a fan of, by the way, though I will miss our Minaj wig mood ring.
But if there's one thing I miss--cue me singing "Dear Old NIcki"--it's the rapper's pretty smile. She's  seriously done with smiling, as we've had ample chances to discover over the past several days.
Here she is at the MTV Movie Awards:

And at Monday's premiere of The Other Woman:

See, this is where I draw the line. Smugging in a group photo where everyone else is grinning? That's just awkward. Like, if this was a pic of you and your friends from the bar last night, you'd really be wondering what was up with one of your friend's face. I get that brand and image are everything, but this doesn't compute in ral-life settings.
And by the way, yes, I am pointing this out while completely agreeing with Petra's rant on men telling women to smile. I'm not saying Minaj would be prettier if she smiled: I'm saying, girl to girl, I know when a lady's going for a look by consciously choosing to put over being natural. And if we all agree to look more human in pics, we can--together--eradicate duck-face for good!
So, you know, I'm fine with putting the Roman alter ego to bed, but let's not count those pearly whites out yet, Nic. After all, even Little Orphan Annie go that a smile is the foundation of low-maintenance beauty. (Her style wasn't exactly high-concept either, at least not pre-Warbucks.)














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Nail Polish Shades of Spring: Our FavoritePretty Pastels, Neons, and Glitters

Here at Lipstick, we take our nails very seriously. Aside from being able to provide a shade for every recommendation off the top of our heads, it's basically our job to road-test all the colors so you don't have to. And that's jst what we did! Here are our absolute favorite (OK--almost 70) nail polishes to try fro spring. We've got neon, pastel, sheer, glitter, brazy, and classic shade ideas--so basically something for everyone! Now, get painting.

From top, left to right: 

Precious Pink
1. Chanel Eastern Light, $27, chanel.com; 2. NCLA Rough Around the Edges, $16, shopncla.com; 3. Essie Romper Room, $8.50, ulta.com; 4. Dior Snow Pink, $25, neimanmarcus.com; 5. Nails Inc. Westbourne Gardens, $11, sephora.com; 6. Color Club Poetic Hues, $8, shopcolorclub.com; 7. Essie It's in the Bag, $8.50, ulta.com; 8. Ciate Ivory Queen, $15, bloomingdales.com; 9. Maybelline Neutral Statement, $3, target.com; 10. Tom Ford Incandescent, $32, bergdorfgoodman.com; 11. Illamasqua Trilliant, $17, bloomingdales.com; 12. Dior Yacht, $30, saks.com; 13. Le Metier de Beaute Cocoa Me Crazy, $18, neimanmarcus.com; 14. Julep Zelda, $14, sephora.com

Shebert Shades
1. Dermelect Lust Struck, $14, dermstore.com; 2. Orly Choreographed Chaos, $8.50, orlybeauty.com, 3. Deborah Lippmann P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing), $18, beauty.com; 4. Tom Ford Coral Beach, $32, bergdorfgoodman.com; 5. Chanel Mirabella, $27, chanel.com; 6. Color Club East Austin, $8, shopcolorclub.com; 7. Nails Inc. Bruton Lane, $9.50, sephora.com; 8. MAC Pep Pep Pep, $16, maccosmetics.com; 9. Deborah Lippmann Tip Toe Through the Tulips, $18, beauty.com; 10. NCLA Don't Call Me Peachy, $16, shopncla.com; 11. Deborah Lippmann Build Me Up Buttercup, $18, beauty.com; 12. NCLA Tennis Anyone?, $16, shopncla.com; 13. Sephora Brazilian Sun, $18 for Paint Rio in Neon Set, sephora.com

Rainbow Brights
1. Nails Inc. Kensington Square, $9.50, sephora.com; 2. Deborah Lippmann Constant Craving, $18, beauty.com; 3. Maybelline Lust for Lilac, $3, target.com; 4 Illamasqua Obsess, $17, sephora.com; 5. Nars No Limits, $19, beauty.com; 6. Duri Plum Seduction, $6, brightonbeautysupply.com; 7. Scotch Naturals in Paisley Martini, $15, scotchnaturals.com; 8. Chanel Pink Tonic, $27, chanel.com; 9. RGB Pink, $18, netaporter.com; 10. Tom Ford Indiscretion, $32, bergdorfgoodman.com; 11. Sally Hansen Watermelon, $4.50, sallyhansen.com; 12. OPI Red Lights Ahead...Where?, $9, ulta.com; 13. Zoya Nidhi, $9, zoya.com

Pretty Pastels
1.Orly Harmonious Mess, $8.50, orlybeauty.com; 2. Sephora Extraordinary, $10.50, sephora.com; 3. Essie Fine Me an Oasis, $8.50, ulta.com; 4 Deborah Lippmann Blue Orchid, $18, beauty.com; 5. NCLA Mostly Sunny With a Chance of Sprinkles, $16, shopncla.com; 6. CoverGirl Skylight, $5, target.com; 7. Nails Inc. Portobello Gardens, $11, sephora.com; 8.Sephora Reckless, $10.50, sephora.com; 9. RGB Cerulean, $18, rgbcosmetics.com; 10. Deborah Lippmann Mermaid's Eyes, $18, beauty.com; 11. CK One Sea Glass, $14, ulta.com; 12. Topshop in Green Room, $8, nordstrom.com; 13. Color Club Blue-Ming, $8, shopcolorclub.com

Ocean Hues
1. Marc Jacobs New Wave, $18, sephora.com; 2. OPI Eurso Euro, $9, ulta.com; 3. Face Stockholm #29, $12, facestockholm.com; 4. Dior Sailor, $30, sephora.com; 5. YSL Bleu Cyclades, $27, yslbeautyus.com; 6. Sally Hansen Ice Tint, $4.50, sallyhansen.com; 7. Butter London Airy Fairy, $15, ulta.com; 8. YSL Bleu Celadon, $27, yslbeautyus.com; 9. Topshop Balmy, $12, nordstrom.com; 10. CoverGirl Salt Water Taffy, $5, target.com; 11. Pixi Lime Lustre, $8, target.com; 12. Scotch Naturals in Blimey, $15, scotchnaturals.com; 13. Sephora Caipi Freeze, $18 for Paint Rio in Neon Set, sephora.com












source:glamour.com

Kate Middleton Is Pretty in Pink Alexander McQueen for the Latest Stop on Her Australia Tour

For the latest stop on her whirlwind New Zealand and Australia tour, Kate Middleton wor one of her favorite designer brands, Alexander McQueen.

The Duchess showed up in Adelaide today in a blush pink V-neck, three-quarter-length-sleeve top, and matching pleated knee-length skirt. Simple jewelry (including pink pearl earnings and a matching necklace, a Cartier watch, and that stunning sapphire ring) plus nude heels finished the outfit.

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PEOPLE's Most Beautiful Women Of The Year 2014 - Lupita Nyong'o

She may have won an Oscar for her role as the slave Patsey in Steve McQueen's 12 years a slave and recently landed a contract with Lancome Paris, but Lupita Nyong'o "never dreamed" she would be touted as "Most Beautiful" for all the world to see.




"It was exciting and just a major, major compliment," the 31-year-old says of gracing this year's cover. And especially, "I was happy for all the girls who would see me on [it] and feel a little more seen."

Born in Mexico and raised in Kenya, Nyong'o first equated beauty with what she saw on television: "Light skin and long, flowing, straight hair," she says. "Subconsciously you start to appreciate those things mmore than what you possess." Her mother, Dorothy, who is the managing director and head of PR for the Africa Cancer Foundation, "always said I was beautiful," Nyong'o adds. "And I finally believed her at some point."



As a teen, Nyong'o dyed her hair every color - except blonde - and even went as far as shaving her head bald. "It was very strange and very cold!" she says, laughing. "It was scary but I like to dare myself."


Now she says the best compliments are "when I have been called beautiful with no one drop of makeup on," she adds. "And also before I comb my hair or put on a pretty dress. Happiness is the most important thing."

For more of our exclusive interview with Nyong'o, Including personal family photos, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE on newsstands Friday.















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Sydney Style (April 22nd 2014)

Emerging talent was at the forefront at Sydney Fashion Week, with young designers taking center state and showcasing a distinctively Aussie take on style. Take a look at some of the week's most compelling shows-and be sure to check out our backstage diary for a glimpse behind the scenes.

DION LEE II

Fashion's golden boy kept it cool with his secondary collection, focusing on streetwise denim wares and a selection of essential looks delivered in bold colors and accented with precision details - who else could make a jean jacket around the waist seem like a new idea.

ROMANCE WAS BORN

Part fashion label, part haute art experiment Nadia Napreychikov and Cami James's label, Romance Was Born showcased irreverent one of a kind pieces in a gallery setting.

DISCOUNT UNIVERSE

Bloggers turned designers, Nadia Napreychikov and Cami James put forth a fearless mix of attention grabbing, embellished to the limit separates that aren't for the faint of heart.

CHRISTOPHER ESBER

Minimal yet powerful, Christopher Esber's wares eschew trend dressing in favor of a look that feels contemporary yet timeless. The subtle, mostly neutral collection managed to ad a little sex appeal via those precision cuts.

 ALICE MCCALL

McCall's ultra-feminine designs manage to be sweet without becoming cloying. Spring saw the designer looking towards transparency, girly prints and an array of sixties style silhouettes.

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Not So Fast, Gisele! Miranda Kerr Has a Single Out Too

While we're on the topic of supermodels moonlighting as songstresses, Miranda Kerr just released her debut single--and it's an Elvis Presley cover, no less.

"Well Gisele. I'll take you one video and up you with one king." According to the Daily Mail, the former Victoria's Secret Angel worked with Broadway star Bobby Fox for a song and video cover of "You're the Boss." While the video won't come out until May 4, promo stills tease Miranda with retro side-parted waves and wide bedroom eyes. Take a listen to the model's sexy, breathy singing voice below and try to picture what the eventual video will look like.

 

Miranda showed off her singing talents before in a somewhat bizarre series of iced tea commercials in Japan, but this is her first bona fide turn at the mic. Sounds like she was even surprised at the opportunity.
"They approached me and I said, 'I'm not a singer," Miranda told the Telegraph U.K. via the Daily Mail.
She had an out if she wasn't satisfied with the results though.
"I said, "If I don't like it, it's definitely not going anywhere,' and they said, 'Of course,'" Miranda explained.
Guess she was happy with the final recording since the single will be on Bobby's debut album, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, which comes out this Friday. If you need something to keep you occupied between now and the video debut on May 4, perhaps play Miranda and Bobby's duet on audio loop. (Or maybe distract yourself with Gisele Bundchen's H&M video.)











source:glamour.com

Model of the Week (April 18th, 2014) : Robin Tuck

Check out the pictures of model of the week Robin Tuck.

Name: Robin Tuck
Agency: Nevs (London)
Age: 17
Height: 176cm (5'9.5")
Place of Origin: South London
Ethnic Origin: 1/2British 1/2 Irish
Birthsign: Cancer

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Watch One Direction's New Music Video for "You and I"

When it comes to opinions on One Direction, I know you guys are all divide (into two directions, one might say?). I wasn't prepared to like 1D because when it comes to boy bands, my heart will always belong to NSYNC--then they were so cute on the cover of Glamour, I love listening to "Story of My Life," and I may or may not have found myself getting outfit ideas from Harry Styles.

 And now their brand-new music video for "You & I" just dropped today, and...well, I like it. Maybe it's because that gray sweater looks so dam cozy. (Remind me to ask the ladies over at Dressed where I can get it.) Maybe it's because the freeze-frame bit had some cool special effects. Anyway, watch for yourself and let me know what you think.

source:glamour.com

Victoria Beckham to Make Matching Mommy-Daughter Dresses. Squeee!

In feel-good fashion news of the day: Victoria Beckham will design a set of mommy-daughter dresses to benefit Born Free Africa, a nonprofit with the mission to end mother-to-child HIV transmission by 2015.

 
First off, we always give props for supporting a good cause. Secondly, how adorable are these dresses? If you have a toddler daughter (or want to borrow a friend's), love the mother-daughter twinsies thing, and secretly want to channel  the Beckhams (because why not?), now's your chance.

According to Vogue U.K., Victoria joins additional top-notch fashion names, including supermodel Gisele Bundchen and designers Daine von Furstenberg, Rachel Roy, and Stella McCartney, to benefit the cause.
(Check out some sketches from the line!) the charity is close to the working mom's heart--Victoria visited the charity in person back in February.
All the adorbs mommy-kid sets will be available on April 23 on shopbop.com. Hee's hoping Victoria Tweets a pic of herself and Harper in the matching dresses. I mean.....

source:glamour.com

Kate Middleton Rocks a Diane Von Furstenberg Wrap Dress in Australia

And before you ask, sorry, the $325 dress is sold out on Matches.com and dvf.com--you snooze, you lose. (Just kidding. Time change, I know.) But you can feast your eyes on Kate Middleton wearing her ikat-print Diane von Furstenberg Patrice wrap dress on her latest outing in Australia.

And dare I say, the Duchess of Cambridge looks HOT. Not sure what the Queen thinks of this above-the-knee, figure-flattering, off-the-rack frock, but I really like it. Plus, those of you who prefer seeing Kate in her more modern, younger, and shorter fare will be happy to see this look.

Kate's matching accessories: her fave Stuart Weitzman wedges and a simple navy clutch, OK, one more picture:

Doesn't it feel like we're interloping on their family photo sesh? I also love how Prince William is doing a total Chandler Bing camera smile. Adorable.











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Kate Spade is Collaborating With Gap Kids

Another day, another exciting collab. (To catch you up: Zooey Deschannel x Tommy Hilfiger, Alexander Wang x H$M, and Mary Katrantzou x Adidas.) Well, Prince George might be particularly thrilled about the latest! collection to launch this November.
Now, no additional information has been released (like what categories the line will include, pieces, price points, etc.) so that leaves the field wide open for speculation. Are accessories in the mix? More importantly, will there be child size clothing that petite adults can squeeze into and purchase at kid clothes prices? (like that super chic band jacket from the Stella McCartney x Gap Kids collection.)  Or will they make diminutive versions of Kate Spade's whimsical, all American designs? If the last option is a go, then these three looks  from the designer's fall 2014 collection would make the cutest little girl duds:

The Leopard Coat.

This entire outfit.

All the quirky, colorful, textured bags, like the Hello Tokyo Clutch and the gold chained Chinese takeout box one. So perfect to stash toys and flash cards in, no?












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Nina Dobrev Wore the Prettiest Prom Hairstyle This Weekend

And it couldn't be easier to replicate.
While promoting The Vampire Dairies at PaleyFest this weekend, the gorgeious Nina Dobrev stepped up in an ultra-feminine half-up hairstyle, topped off with a bow.

The look was quite a departure for Dobrev who normally favors a casual loose wave to more obviously pretty styles like this. It's almost like she took a page out of Ariana Grande's book, and we have to say: We love it! In fact, it was the perfect way to offset her edgy dress, which had tough-girl details like studs and a cutout.
If you're rocking a stand out ensemble like NIna's, let this serve as prime hairstyle inspiration for prom. To get a similar look, texture products are key. (Nina has a serious head of hair!) Spray damp hair all over with Bumble and Bumble's Thickening Spray, then concentrate a bit of volumizing mousse at the roots to mid-length. Flip your hair upside down while you blow-dry, roughing up your roots with your fingers as you go to get a solid amount of ligt. After your hair is dry, try tonging sections with a curling wand in alternating directions to get a bit of a bend in the hair, then rake the culs out with your fingers so it doesn't look too "done".
Afterward, you can either backcomb sections at the crown of your head, or use a texturizing spray to give a little more grip to the hair. (Try lifting hair at the crown, then blasting Redken Quick Tease Backcombing Finishing Spray at the root.) Then, grab a grosgrain ribbon and tie your bow! The texture in your hair will make sure the bow stays put, but you can add bobby pins in a matching color to lock it in place.
Follow Nina's lead and wear it with a long, daring dress, or go the Ariana Grande route and pair it with a princess  look for prom. Or, better yet? Wear it with a super-cool athletic-inspired sweatshirt and channel your inner cheerleader. Bring it on!












source:teenvogue.com

Model of the Week(10th April) : Charles Markham

Model of the week: Charles Markham

Name: Charles Markham
Agency: Premier Model Management (London)
Also with : New Madison (Paris)
Age: 18
Height: 6'2.5''
Place of Origin: 1/2 Zimbabwean, 1/2 Polish
Birthsign: Virgo









source:models.com

Naya Rivera and Big Sean Have Called It Quits

Naya Rivera and her fiance, rapper Big Sean, have broken up, Big Sean's rep confirmed in a statement to People. The couple had been together--at least publicly--for about a year, and confirmed their engagement back in October.

Referring to recent reports from Star that Big Sean cheated on the Glee actress, the rapper's rep states that "The recent rumors and accusations reported by so-called or fake sources are simply untrue. Sean wishes Naya nothing but the best and it is still his hope that they can continue to work through their issues privatel." We're sad to see this couple end, but can't deny that their song together, "sorry", now has a totally new meaning.










source:glamour.com

Happy Birthday - Marc Jacobs !

Fashion designer, groundbreaker, icon Marc Jacobs turns 51 today! But what do you get a guy who has pretty much everything? Our heartfelt love and gratitude, that's what. So to celebrate the man, the myth, the legend here are six reasons we adore Marc Jacobs.

"Who me?"  Marc Jacobs in a Commes Des Garcons dress and his boxers at the 2012 Met Gala


Because before all you ladies rocked that undies-showing-through-your-dress thing, Marc did it first.

Victoria Beckham, Marc Jacobs, and Kate Moss at the 2011 British Fashion Awards Because he has the coolest friends and gets to hang out with these ladies.

Marc Jacobs plays the buffer between Lady Gaga and Madonna backstage at his spring 2010 show. KIDDING. And THESE.

 Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy Because he dressed up like a bird for his 2011 holiday party and totally owned it.

Marc Jacobs before the Louis Vuitton spring 2014 runway show at Paris Fashion Week  Because Marc sometimes goes to work in his pajamas and carries his stuff in a dopp kit. Marc. Because he can.

Louis Vuitton spring 2013 runway show  Because there ain't runway show, like a Marc Jacobs runway show. Remember the glorious sets he created for Louis Vuitton? The mod escalators, the train pulling into the station, er, venue the tent outside the Louvre, and the freakin' carousel?! Thank goodness he has his own line--still dying over postapocalytic beach scene from spring 2014--to continue the mind-blowing fun.

Because even though his designs may be on the aspirational end of the spectrum, Marc still makes high fashion accessible to all through innovative social media, live-streaming his runway shows (everyone's FRONT ROW, yo) and casting his fall campaign via Instagram .










source:glamour.com

6 Pieces From the Kate Moss for Topshop Collection That Are Worth Adding to Your Spring Wardrobe

 Following the release of the behind-the-scenes sneak-peek video of Kate Moss' collection for Topshop, the high-street retailer has released a full look book of images. The collection, "a reflection of Kate's love for the Belearic Islands," according to a release. It features "a series of carefully embroidered smock-tops; silk blouses and a white kaftan that is based on a vintage find she wears every summer. The bold Aztecs dress has a handmade feel and the heavily embroidered crochet lace dresses, which either skim the thigh or the ankle, are available in cream or black." Here, six pieces I thing are worth picking up.

A bright, cocktail dress that's perfect for wedding season

A music festival-worthy tunic.

 

The sparkly jacket you'll turn to when your outfit needs some oomph.

The perfect LWD 

A sleek jumpsuit for girls' night out

A pajama-type button down that works equally as well with wide leg jeans as it would a pencil skirt.

The full collection will range from $76 to $1,200 and land in international Topshops, topshop.com, Nordstrom and nordstrom.com on April 30. Excited to shop?











source:glamour.com

Scarlet Johnson on Glamour's May Cover

"Sexy Girl" Scarlet Johnson on Glamour's May cover.....
 

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Here's Taylor Swift's Version of This Season's Hottest Hairstyle

 Have you noticed that half-up hairstyle (a.k.a. the way you always wore your hair in middle school) have been making a huge comeback on the red carpet lately? and Taylor Swift, with her new bob haircut, has embraced the hair trend, as you can see in these shots of her hanging with current BFF Karlie Kloss. As you can also see, her version is extremely adorable, down to the perfect bangs swoop.

You know, just more of Taylor Swift being the cutest. She never stops!

Are you wearing your hair half-up this spring?










source:glamour.com

David Beckham Launches Swimwear at H&M

And some other things, ahem.

But, yes, good news for the gents: David Beckham is adding swimwear to his David Beckham Bodywear line at H&M. Now guys can channel their own personal Becks at the pool with three styles: board shorts, trunks, and what the retailer refers to as "swim shorts"--but what look to us like European-fit, tighty-whitey styles. Well, hello there.
Fabulous news for us ladies: Victoria's hunky husband models the line in the David Beckham Swim collection campaign shot by Glen Luchfor. Happy Friday, y'all!












source:glamour.com

Let's Discuss Miranda Kerr's Highlights

Spring has sprung for Miranda Kerr, it seems. Not only is she on a sex diet, but she appears to have gotten some slightly lighter-than chunkier caramel highlght around her face (which you could see yesterday while she was promoting Reebok Skycraper shoes in Japan).

They brighten up her overall tone just a touch. It'sa very subtle shift but definitely a beachy move fro the change in season.







source:glamour.com