Thursday, April 14, 2011 | 1:31 PM

Coach Launches Fan-Based Mother's Day Campaign

American luxury brand Coach has created a powerful and personal way for you to celebrate Mother's Day. They're asking you to share stories involving their brand and your mother. The site, which is currently live, already hosts hundreds of stories…

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 | 2:44 PM

'Go There' Wednesday: Dania's Neon Lips

We certainly don't believe in slavishly following every hot trend — you should only embrace a trend if it works for you.  And ladies, the ever-popular, neon '80s lip moment works for brown skin. Just check out how hot pink lipstick pops…

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 | 1:20 PM

Rachel Roy and Amar'e Stoudemire Team Up

Designer Rachel Roy has found the perfect collaborator for the fall collection of her Rachel Rachel Roy line: Amar'e Stoudemire. The New York Knicks basketball star has partnered with the designer to create dresses, tops, pants and coats inspired by…

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Wednesday, April 06, 2011 | 12:26 PM

'Go There' Wednesdays: Kelis' Cobalt Blue Liner

This season, blue makeup is having a major moment — think denim nails, aqua eyeshadow and in Kelis' case, an electric shock of cobalt eye pencil. We're so in love with this look! Despite giving off an ultra-bold and edgy vibe, it's actually…

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011 | 12:54 PM

'Go There' Wednesdays: Katerina's Gold Eyeliner

We've all have those days where we wake up feeling tired as all get-out, but there's no reason you should look that way, too! Take a cue from "Vampire Diaries" star Katerina Graham and line the inside corners of your eyes with a gold eye pencil. The…

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Monday, March 28, 2011 | 12:36 PM

Model Sessilee Lopez's Mother Publishes Tell-All Book

Eating cotton balls dipped in orange juice, up to twelve models sharing one apartment and stolen personal items? These are just a few of the outrageous experiences Janice Celeste, mother of Sessilee Lopez, has encountered while managing her…

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Thursday, March 10, 2011 | 12:54 PM

June Ambrose Named as a 'Hollywood Powerful Stylist'

If June Ambrose is having a very good year, it just got better. The Hollywood Reporter just debuted a list of Hollywood's 25 Most Powerful Stylists. Ambrose, whose clientele ranges from Jay-Z to Mariah Carey, entered at number 23 on the list.…

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Wednesday, March 09, 2011 | 10:10 AM

Naomi Campbell Inspires Line of Tea Bags

Naomi Campbell is in hot water again — literally. The tempestuous beauty who has been in the spotlight for verbal assaults and phone throwing is now in feeling a different kind of heat. Fashion focused beverage brand Pret-a-porTEA has debuted…

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Monday, March 07, 2011 | 3:28 PM

Exclusive: Georgie Badiel Models Spring Trends

Georgie Badiel has come a long way. Literally. In 2007, the African-born beauty made the trek from her native Burkina Faso to London and then New York to pursue her dream of modeling. With the title of Miss Africa 2005 under her belt, Badiel quickly…

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Friday, March 04, 2011 | 4:36 PM

Queen Latifah Gets Into Character for Disney Parks

Queen Latifah is featured in a new Disney ad as Ursula, the sea witch from "The Little Mermaid." A far cry from her glamorous CoverGirl persona, Latifah looks sultry as a sea villain, decked out in a black bustier with purple tentacles and a short,…

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