Category: Luxe Colore

  • Classic Beauty: Robin Roberts

    Today Robin Roberts returned to television after an extended leave due to cancer.  Her return caused happiness and excitement for her many fans, admirers, and well wishers.  Robin Roberts is a news anchor on ABCs Good Morning America.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and went through chemotherapy and radiation.  In 2012 she…

  • Room Refresh: STRUTTING WITH PEACOCK…

    By Tammy Bolden I don’t recalled if I’ve mentioned that I am a BIG fan of anything peacock – from the feather to the color. What girl wouldn’t love this peacock inspired trinket? Teal is one of my favorite hues in the rainbow. As with most good things, a little goes a long way. Still…

  • NYFW13……Ann Nahari Collection

    By Tanya Sotillo One of my favorite lines during fashion week was the Ann Nahari collection.  A gorgeous line tailored to full figure women.  Over the years there has been very few options for women who are size 12 and higher, well except wearing black and avoiding stripes.  This is almost hard to believe since…

  • NYFW13……Designer Tanya Taylor

    Tanya Taylor http://tanyataylor.com/ Tanya Taylor designs for characters, both real and imagined. Inspired by her creative family, as well as the imagined minds of individuals she has yet to meet, Tanya designs for the ever changing personalities of the New York City woman. A sense of wit, irony, and experimentation permeates all her ideas, adding…

  • Room Refresh: RED ROOM: VALENTINE DAY’S INSPIRED DECOR…

    By Tammy Bolden Most people know that the holiday we recognized on February 14th is named after St. Valentine but don’t know why. According to legend, St. Valentine was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. Before he was…

  • Fit Into That Dress: Pole Dancing Anyone?

    Most people do not love to exercise.  So it is important to find something that  you actually enjoy.  Pole Dancing has become a new form of fun and addictive exercise.  You can burn  up to 250 calories, strengthen your core muscles, and feel sexy while you do it.  Pole dancing helps to boost confidence, develop…

  • Room Refresh: LIVING LARGE IN SMALL SPACES..

    By Tammy Bolden Living with small spaces is not just relegated to city dwellers.  Sometimes a room has to serve multiple purposes in suburbia as well.  Here are several rooms where the design makes the most of the space available whether its… an office turned guest room thanks to a murphy bed, or accommodating an entire family…

  • BeautySuite: The Work Suite

    Another great work of art by celebrity makeup artist Jojo Rodriguez!  Simply Beautiful!  

  • Vanity Fair’s 2013 Hollywood Issue

    By Tanya Sotillo Every year, around this time, the news stands heat up with the Vanity Fair Hollywood edition.   Tomorrow will be no different as the 19th edition hits the stands.  The famous photographer,Bruce Weber, shot this year’s work of art.  The theme will have a circus feel with bears, tigers, and elephants adding to…

  • Fit In That Dress: Exercising Is All Mental

    By Tanya Sotillo Many of my friends ask me how I can stay so commited to exercising .  As a competitive athlete my friends understood the focus, however, why am I still going hard?  My answer is….because I LOVE THE PAIN!!  It sounds crazy but the truth is I realized a long time ago that…

  • ROOM REFRESH: Pantone Color Of The Year 2013 – Emerald Green

    By Tammy Bolden The Pantone Institute recently announced the color for 2013 – EMERALD GREEN.As for the color of the 2012 –  Tangerine Tango, in the words of Heidi Klum, “YOU’RE OUT!” Happily this color evokes the feeling of renewal, vibrancy and richness, at least for me. “A sophisticated and lively green, Emerald inspires insight and clarity while enhancing…

  • The Ill Chef’s Cooking Chronicles: How To Make Eggs Benedict

    Video Blog by The Ill Chef Executive chef and owner of the The Phunky Elephant Restaurant…..Shehu Fitzgerald teaches you how to make his soulful version of Eggs Benedict! Add to shopping list INGREDIENTS 4 pieces of Canadian bacon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish 4 eggs 2 teaspoons white  vinegar 2 English muffins Butter Hollandaise…