Stuck on Fashion!

With so many BGS wearing wedges and strutting in sky-high heels, it's inevitable that some of us will either trip or take a tumble, leaving behind a scratch. If so, Band-Aid has all of us fashionistas covered - literally.

Celebrity fashion designer Cynthia Rowley has partnered with the household brand to create a super chic collection of adhesive bandages giving the boring flesh-tone shades a backseat.

Packaged in sleek black and turquoise tins, these designer bandages are bold with glamorous designs such as sequins and pretty petals.

Available for a limited-time, these scrape-savers will be in Cynthia Rowley stores, cynthiarowley.com and The Cooper Hewitt Museum next month.


Would you wear a designer bandage or simply stick to the nude hues?

**Btw, the winner of the Motions products is Nicole Rogers. Congrats! Please email me your mailing address.

What's Your Zodiac Sign?

What do the stars say about your strands? Motions has created a fun and super cute star-studded astrology chart that you can match with their products. Since I'm a Taurus like hair chameleon Janet Jackson, it says that we appreciate beauty - well that's obviously true!

From relaxers to Oil Sheen & Conditioning Sprays, Motions is a brand that we BGs can trust with our tresses. You guys know that I've tried scores of hair care products throughout the years and Motions is still one of my favorites.



What's your sign? Tell me and one lucky reader will win 5 Motions products including: Light Hold Working Spritz, Shine Enhancing Pomade, Foaming Wrap Lotion, and the Silkening Shine Relaxer System. The winner will be randomly selected and announced next week.

Scarlet Fever

Wearing red lipstick isn't for the faint of heart. It takes guts and confidence to pull off the timeless, sexy shade.

Until recently, I had shied away from painting my pucker red out of fear of looking clownish or not finding the perfect hue, but Beyonce's new red Infallible Never Fail Lip Colour by L'Oreal changed my mind.

Packaged in a super cute mirrored-compact, the product consists of a red base coat and vitamin E balm-based top coat. Unlike many other lipsticks, this long-wear lip color doesn't smear or smudge thanks to the patented top coat that keeps the pigment in place for hours.

The bright red definitely stands out, but isn't that what wearing the eye-catching color is all about? Plus, the felt applicator allows you to put on the base coat smoothly with precision.



Would you ever consider wearing crimson-colored lips?

Keri Hilson Talks Beauty

R&B beauty Keri Hilson is not only heating up the charts this summer with her smash single "Got Your Back" with rapper T.I, but she's also the new face of one of the leading global beauty companies: Avon.

Recently, the lovely songstress shared a few of her beauty secrets with me.

Click here to read the Q&A.

'Look Book' Giveaway

Nina Garcia has always been my favorite judge on the hit reality TV show, Project Runway. Her effortless style, grace, and unabashed truthfulness towards the show's contestants have kept me glued to the tube for 8 seasons.

Now the New York Time's best-selling author and Colombian-bred style guru is back with her fourth guide, 'Nina Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion.'

Packed with popular questions that many women have when it comes to fashion, Garcia gives it to you straight. From what to wear to an interview to the dreaded funeral, 'Look Book,' delivers advice in an easy-to-follow girlfriend style. Not only is the book filled with fashion wisdom, but super chic sketches by Ruben Toledo prettify each page.


Available at bookstores nationwide.

What are some of your favorite books on fashion? Would you like to read this book? If so, leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced later this week.

Baby BGG is Growing Up!

Hi BGG readers, I know It's been a while since I've share a photo of the joy of my life - Ava. She's a few days shy of being 7 months old. I can't believe how quickly she's growing. It seems just like yesterday I was telling you guys that I was preggers!!

She is extremely active and like most babies, loves to blow spit bubbles. Needless to say, she keeps me on my toes! Have a wonderful week.



Also, the winner of the Decleor night balm is Shawnta! Congrats and please email me your mailing address. :-)

Decléor Delight

When I received a jar of Decléor 'Aroma Night' Neroli Essential Night Balm in the mail a few days ago, I was sure it was one of many fancy French products that publicists push that aren't as great as they make them out to be, but I couldn't have been more wrong! This product lives up to every bit of hype the pr guru pitched.

At first, I was hesitant to try it since it's packed with natural oils such as neroli, camomile, and avocado that I thought might make my already oily skin worse, but to my delight it seems to have cut down on my shine. Formulated for night usage, this decadent balm moisturized, softened and stimulated my skin leaving it radiant and refreshed in the morning. After using the product for nearly a week I already see wonderful results. Needless to say, I've ditched my regular nightly moisturizer for this unmatched upgrade.


Available at www.nordstrom.com for $69


Do you use night creams? Would you like to try this balm? If so, please leave a comment about your nightly beauty routine and a reader will win this product (a $69 value). A winner will be selected randomly and announced next week.

Lickalicious Lips

Move over ordinary lip treatments, LUSH has 3 irresistible lip scrubs that will leave lips soft and supple. These sweet-tasting scrubs gently exfoliate by sloughing away dry, sun-ridden skin from lips.

The Sweet Lips gives puckers a punch of sugar and cocoa that will have chocolate lovers wanting more, while the Bubblegum and Mint Julip flavors will satisfy your sweet tooth, moisturize, and provide just the right amount of tingle.

All of the scrubs are vegan and freshly handmade making them a super sweet buy for the summer.


Available at LUSH for $8.95 each

Do you use lip scrubs?

**The winner of the Pretty Toes is SunyBlack! Congrats and please email me your mailing address!

Feeling Sandal-Shy?

Now that summer is in full swing, sandals are definitely in order. For those of you who are a bit sandal-shy due to corns and bunions, there's a solution for you! Pretty Toes is a line of waterproof-makeup that's formulated to fade and cover minor imperfections and discolorations on your feet.



Developed by a Board Certified podiatrist, Pretty Toes, was designed with us BGs in mind by providing an array of tones that complement our varying complexions. I must admit that I've been lucky to avoid having unflattering feet conditions, but I know many women who would do.

What will they think of next? Would you ever wear cover-up on your feet? If you'd like to give it a try one lucky reader will win a tube. Simply leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced next week.

Queen Collection Launches Concealer!

I've been a fan of Covergirl Queen Collection since it's launch. So when I learned that they were adding concealer to their already popular lineup I couldn't be happier. Available in four BG-friendly, natural-looking shades, Natural Hue is super light-weight making it an ideal buy for summer. Since having my daughter, Ava, last January, my skin has undergone many unflattering changes making concealer a must for an even, blemish-free complexion.



Unlike many other concealers that I've tried, it comes with its own sponge-tip applicator making it easy to cover pimples and other imperfections, such as hyper-pigmentation with precision. Plus, the light-weight formula doesn't crease into the fine lines around eyes, which is always a bright spot!

Do you use concealer to hide blemishes and dark under-eye circles?

Ethnic Flair Frocks

This summer it's all about wearing bold patterns and eye-catching colors. So what better way to flaunt this trend than to rock a frock with a bit of ethnic flair?

These pretty prints have been popular around the globe for years, but now western fashion designers have taken notice with modern twists on the tribal style.

Whether you prefer micro-minis or tube-style, surely there's an ethnic dress that will suit your taste.

Are you a fan of these brightly patterned dresses?


Afromania by Nkwo Tulip Wrap Dress available at www.asos.com for $75.80


Anna Sui Multi-Print Dress available at www.mytheresa.com for $265.62


Stud-Trimmed Ethnic Dress available at www.forever21.com for $24.90


Mara Hoffman Tribal Patterned Silk Blend Mini Dress available at www.farfetch.com for $459


Tracy Feith Brown Ethnic Cotton Dress available at www.bluefly.com for $256


Diane Von Furstenberg Steele Wrap Dress in Tribal Tattoo Desert Sugar available at www.dvf.com for $227.50


Tribal Print Tube Dress available at www.charlotterusse.com for $13.99

Caress Whips Up a Something Sweet!

Just when I thought Caress couldn't get any better than their Brown Sugar & Karite Butter beauty bar and shower gel, they prove me wrong. Their newest body wash, 'Whipped Souffle' makes me want to take never-ending showers.

Their tantalizing Blackberry Cream shower gel smells as sweet as it sounds and literally caresses skin leaving it silky soft and moisturized. When it comes to shower gels and soaps, the options are endless. However, if you enjoy pampering your skin with a quality cleanser, Caress is the supreme choice.



Have you tried any of the products from the new Caress collection? Do you prefer soaps or shower gels?

My Life - A Scent by MJB

If you look into Mary J. Blige's life it's all about overcoming obstacles and becoming triumphant over adversity. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul exemplifies what it means to stay true to one's self and wants women to know that they too can combat challenges. Already a spokeswoman for Carol's Daughter, Blige is taking her love of beauty and fragrance one step further with the launch of her debut perfume, aptly called, My Life.

I was lucky enough to receive a sample at her FFAWN gala last month and was instantly enthralled by the fragrance. A mix of floral scents such as white freesia and gardenias, My Life, is the perfect perfume for summer.



My Life by Mary J. Blige goes on sale July 31st on the HSN for $46. One dollar from every sell of the fragrance will go toward aiding the FFAWN foundation.


Would you try Mary J. Blige's new perfume? What's your favorite Mary J. Blige song?

**The winner of the Pantene Customized Solutions collection is Redbonegirl97. Please send me your mailing address by Friday, July 16th.

Pantene Puts the Pretty in Precision

When it comes to hair care products, we BGs have a seemingly endless amount of options. Sifting through the scores of shampoos, conditioners, and styling products makes it difficult to find the right solutions that best suit your hair type. That's why Pantene ProV recently launched, Customized Solutions, to make things a bit easier.

Since most women's hair fall into four distinct unique hair structures - Fine, Medium/Thick, Curly and Color-Treated, Customized Solutions will provide the best product performance for your individual hair texture. We BGs, have been fans of their popular Relaxed & Natural products, but since our hair textures vary greatly - this new line allows you to choose with more precision.



If you're like me and have lathered your locks in Pantene products before, your tresses are in for a special treat with this incredibly innovative new line.

**One lucky winner will win one entire Pantene Customized Solutions collection. The winner will choose the texture that best suits her hair type.

BGG Chats w/Tracy Reese

As you guys may already know, Tracy Reese is one of my all-time favorite fashion designers. I've absolutely adored her ornate style and ethnic-inspired designs for several years. If there's one designer who knows how to create a fabulous frock - it's Ms. Reese. Check out my chat with the celebrated fashion designer here!