Lupita Nyong'o on the Cover of Vogue.

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is having the best year ever. Some people dream all their lives of being on cover of Vogue, and Lupita, in the whirlwind that's surrounded her career, has landed July's "Women to Watch" cover. Yes ma'am. I'm proud of her success in the entertainment industry, especially with her being a black woman. And a dark skinned black woman at that.

Traditionally, darker black women weren't put in the spotlight or celebrated in the industry. If there was a successful black woman, she was usually a fair skinned, silky haired beauty. And I'm so happy that the perception is changing on what beauty is today. She is, after all, People's Most Beautiful woman in the world.

Even though Lupita is just being herself, she's a source of major inspiration for young girls in the black community. In a country where the darker you are, the more injustice you'll likely face, she is a beacon of hope. Your natural hair, your skin color, your physique...is beautiful, just the way it is.

Gon' head Lupita. I'm a fan. :)

Color Contrast Featuring Model Mariane Calazan.

Photo's by Bruna Castanheira  

I just came across this beautiful editorial titled "Color Contrast" that's featured in Catarina Magazine’s 36th issue. I've never seen white lipstick look so stunning. Check out all of the high contrast photo's featuring model Mariane Calazan after the jump.

Have a great weekend guys! :)

Lust Covet Desire Lookbook Featuring Kilo Kish.

Check out this Lust Covet Desire lookbook titled "Mixed Media" featuring my favorite indie everything girl, Kilo Kish. With Kish recently moving to LA from NY, I guess it was inevitable that she be tapped for a funky lookbook like this. I'm totally on time for all of these looks. It's casual and effortless style with tennis shoes, sweatpants, metallic, crop tops, and flowy pieces. Werk.

Erykah Badu for Givenchy is Everything You Imagined and More.

First of all, Erykah Badu is my baby mama and a certified queen! I love her gorgeous face. Is she even wearing makeup at all? I mean, who knows.

She does this campaign so much justice with her natural beauty and grace. I definitely appreciate the way they shot these looks. Givenchy tends to be so hard and edgy, but they softened it up this time with ethnic accessories like turbans and bold jewelry. This Fall 2014 collection is supposed to draw from African and Japanese influences, and I'm so on time for all of it.

Look out for these shots in the French publication Purple Magazine.

What do you think about Givenchy's latest campaign with Miss Badu? 

Designer Spotlight: Stella Jean.

Please get familiar, because this here is boss shit. Haitian-Italian (yes, she's a sista!) designer Stella Jean is here to blow your minds with perfectly tailored bold African inspired prints for her S/S 2013 collection. She effortless mixes vintage tees, button downs, bold jewelry, funky fedoras, and silk head-wraps.

My favorite look from the collection has got to be the one below with the yellow cardigan and blue and red print A-line skirt. I live for it. And I LOVE the make-up. It's bold, yet refreshing.

Kerry Washington for In Style Magazine.

Guess who's adorably featured in the May '13 issue of In Style? As you can see, it's our favorite scandalous female, Kerry Washington. The retro shoot has her rocking Fendi, Balenciga, Bottega Venetta, and Erdem. Love the way she's styled and how photog Jennifer Livingston captured all that beauty and retro glam.

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