Steal Her Chic: Solange for Fashionista

 A few weeks ago over at Fashionista.com, I stumbled on this Q&A of street style star Solange Knowles. I'm in loveee with this outfit. Here's how I would Steal Her Chic:

 Romper - At less than 20 bucks, you can't beat this lookalike. Roxy, $19.75. Wedges - I'm a huge fan of Dolce Vita. These give the same look and feel as Solange's and (score!), they're on sale. Dolce Vita, $110. Handbag - Though Solo is trotting around town in a turquoise Fendi, you can get the same luze appeal with a leather satchel from Linea Pelle, $435.00.

1. Iman Cosmetics Bronzer - I swear by this stuff! Ever since Sam Fine recommended it (HERE) for us brown girls, I've been a faithful user. To get Solange's subtle glow, opt for this simple trio. $15.49  

2. L'Oreal HIP Eyeshadow in Flashy - L'Oreal's HIP eyeshadows are the perfect fix for intense color on a limited budget. Line your bottom lashes with turquoise and dust your lids with gold for Solange's look. $7.99

3. Carol's Daughter Tui Hair Oil - A new spokesbeauty for Carol's Daughter, I'm sure Solange has a bottle of this miracle elixir. I love Tui Hair oil for moisturizing the scalp, especially if you wear extensions or box braids like Solo. $8.50

Would you rock this look? Soundoff below!

Photos courtesy Fashionista

Ebony Mag + Macy's For The Love of Color Event

Last Thursday night, I had the pleasure of attending a collaborative event hosted by Ebony Magazine & Macy's called For The Love of Color. A commemorative fashion exhibit in honor of the late Eunice Johnson, the event was chock full of color & style. I had the pleasure of running into celebrity stylist June Ambrose again. I hadn't seen her since last September's Fashion's Night Out so of course I was enthralled.

June Ambrose in Lanvin x H&M

 Ms. Ambrose is the queen of the fierce turban, so when she complimented mine I almost fainted - what an honor. Here she is with my girl Claire of TheFashionBomb.

I also ran into my fave beauty guru Sam Fine. I was so proud to be wearing my Iman Cosmetics bronzer that he specifically recommended I try during his last blogger event. (Check out Sam Fine's Top 10 Beauty Lessons for more on that.) He says I'm too light-handed, "More is more honey!" Next time I'll go a little more intense.

I also ran into Desiree Rogers, former White House Social Secretary and now CEO of Johnson Publishing. She looked absolutely amazing in Louis Vuitton. 

 Isn't she fab? Can't wait to see how they revamp Ebony Mag. Stay tuned!

Back to Basics: Sam Fine's Top 10 Beauty Lessons

Right: Artist Jennifer Hudson, Left: Beauty Guru Sam Fine

He has beat the faces of some of the hottest celebrities in the industry. From A-list clientele like Tyra Banks, Iman and Jennifer Hudson to pop stars like Beyonce and Jessica Simpson, Sam Fine has made a clear mark in the industry as a makeup guru and the go-to man with the magic hands. So just imagine my delight when I was invited to a private event featuring the acclaimed makeup artist dishing personal beauty tips to editors, bloggers and Twitter fans alike. Hosted in NYC at the Duane Reade midtown location on 35th and Broadway, Sam Fine took us on a tour of the typical drug store beauty isle, offering advice on his favorite drugstore products, tips on makeup application and lessons your mama didn't teach you on how to rock a red lip! If you follow me on Twitter, you got in on all the action LIVE from the store complete with Sam's answers to many of your Twitter questions. If not, here's a rundown of my Top 10 Beauty Lessons learned from Sam Fine...