Just Because Keri Hilson Did It ...

Ladies, ladies, ladies - now I appreciate creativity just as much as the next person. BUT, there comes a point, especially when it comes to our hair, when being too creative isn't an option.

With the recent wave of celebs coloring, chopping off, and shaving their hair, its understandable that us common folk would want to replicate. Unfortunately, what works on the red carpet doesn't always work in real life.

So, here's a look at some of the latest hair trends, with practical options for real-world girls like me and you.


Trend: The Mohawk

The Rihanna Way:






















The Real-World Way:







Trend: Blond Highlights

The Keri Hilson Way:























The Real-World Way:





Trend: The Buzz Cut

The Amber Rose Way:





















The Real-World Way:








Photos courtesy of Essence.com. Check out their hair gallery for more.

Beauty Booty Pick of the Day: QUEEN by Queen Latifah

Stopped by Macy's yesterday and got a chance to smell the new QUEEN fragrance by Queen Latifah. Originally set to debut in the fall, it looks like it was released a bit earlier than expected.

I know, yet another celebrity fragrance ... as if we need more. But this one actually amade me do a double-take. (And it almost made me forget that I wanted to smack the perfume lady, for shoving the sample card in my face while I was mid-stride.)




Says the Queen about her first fragrance: "Beauty really does start on the inside. It's like a state of mind, a state of love if you will. So I see fragrance as just a natural expression of this state of love: scent expresses a woman’s confidence and sensuality, it’s how she embraces her body, her mind and her strength"

Well, I don't know about all that. But it smells good. So, if you're looking to change up your scent for the fall, you might consider giving this one a try. Why? She's the Queen, why not?


Available at Macy's, $59, 3.4 oz. Body lotion and body butter also available.

I Don't Usually Do Sneakers, But These Are Kinda Hot ...

Fall is almost here, which means I'll be forced to retire the gladiator sandals and the espadrilles and the strappy heels. So, I got to thinking ... maybe I should get some sneakers. I haven't had a pair since 9th grade gym class, so why not try something new, right?

Now, don't get me wrong - I want cute, stylish sneakers, not athletic ones. (I don't do anything athletic and have no intention of starting.) To my surprise, there are a lot of hot sneakers out there for women. I'm tempted to rework my whole fall wardrobe. Ok, maybe not. But check out my new finds anyway.


See by Chloe Shearling Lined Sneakers, $340





















Onitsuka Tiger Sech HI, $80
















Ash Women's "Venus" Perforated Hi-Top Sneakers, $140

















PUMA BY MIHARAYASUHIRO MY-45























AND ... if you happen to have $915 to spare:

Louis Vuitton Dons mixed patch work