Closet Envy: Jennifer Lopez’s Neon Dresses by Michael Kors

Fashionistas/os my eyes are filled with hearts at the sight of Jennifer Lopez werking the life out of not one, but two gorgeous neon dresses by Michael Kors. Of course her shoe game was on point as she paired each look with drool-worthy heels that warrant nothing less than a supermodel’s stride. ( All I…

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Fashion & Life: Lessons Learned From June Ambrose (Part 1)

I’m going to let you in on a little secret of mine: I love reality shows that center around fashion! With that being said I’ll let you in on someting else, June Ambrose is the Andy Warhol of fashion to me! This glamtastic celebrity stylist and author of the book Effortless Style has styled everyone…

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Get Glowing Skin Like J-Lo & Beyonce with Manna Cosmetics!

  Oh my gosh, I’ve fallen in glammy love and I can’t get up! I have a ridiculous skin crush on Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce because these two ladies know how to work a gorgeous glow. Throughout my beauty journey I’ve always wanted to master the look of a sunkissed glow, and I’ve found two…

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Obama-Biden Camp Brings Nail Polish To Campaign Trail!

Just when you though America’s Commander in Chief couldn’t get anymore fab, President Barack Obama show’s his fashionable side (He has no choice because Michelle is a fashion icon!) with the launch of an official campaign nail polish collection. Yes, he’s an official Beuatynisto now. The collection consists of three signature colors that were de; can you…

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Haute or Not?: Ashanti’s Gold Jad Ghandour Leggings on 106 & Park!

Hey lovelies! So, I absolutely love metallics and gold is a popular hue this season. The singer/songwriter Ashanti looked super cute when she made an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park in a pair of gold leggings pared with a white cotton top that created a sexy, feminine silhouette. Christian Louboutin pumps and a layered…

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Lipstick 101: How To Get The Perfect Pout!

My name is Margo and I’m a lipstick-aholic! I have NEVER been one to wear lipstick because I never knew how to make it work, but now I’m hooked. This year one of my beauty resolution was to incorporate more colorful lip hues into my regimen. Right now I’m pretty stuck on pink, neon orange…

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Fashion Beat: It’s Time To Flaunt Your Flower Power!

One of Spring’s biggest fashion trends is floral prints. There’s something ultra-feminie-yet-bold about rocking a garment adorned with vibrantly-colored blooms. I wrote a  fashion feature for the April issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine (It’s on newsstands, now so make sure you pick up a copy!) giving you the tea on how to rock this…

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A Star is Born: Beauty & The Beat Blog is Finally Here!

Hi lovelies! It’s been a long time coming, but after years of covering fashion and beauty for several publications, I’ve decided to step out on faith and launch my very own blog. Today marks my 25th birthday, and I figured there’s no better gift to myself than to follow my passion for all-things empowering and…

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