INTERVIEW: Dulcet and Bella Makeup Bar Owner, Shola Adeosun

I recently met with Miss Shola Adeosun, CEO/Owner of Dulcet and Bella Makeup Bar, to discuss her life as a single mom, her brand, and Makeup Artistry.Let me first start by saying, that, as I walked into Dulcet and Bella Makeup Bar, the mood was serene and peaceful as I was greeted by a tall, stunningly beautiful woman. Miss Shola was definitely on her A game. Her makeup and outfit were flawless. And when she spoke she had confidence and enthusiasm as she expressed her passion for her business and the love of her 7 year old son. She also shared the rewards and challenges of having both.Enjoy the interview below.

SO SNEAKY: Are You A Sneaker Girl?

Many women love the sophistication and sexiness of a high heel or stiletto to add pizzazz to their outfits. However, there are many others that say they are most comfortable in a sneaker.  Yet, even more say that it depends on their mood, they can wear either a heel or a sneaker.

INTERVIEW: Ice Creme Beauty Bar With Octavia Coleman

So many women have made the decision to go natural, via the "big chop" or "grew out the chemicals", yet they struggle to find a stylist that truly understands the makeup of their hair and add little to helping them maintain their natural locks.

To shed light on this subject, I sat down with Octavia Coleman natural hairstylist and owner of Ice Creme Beauty.  While we were able to discuss the natural hair "trend" and products, I also had the chance to get to know Mrs. Octavia on a more personal level. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. 

What's Hot & What's Not...NYFW 2013

There have been a lot of new pieces and colors that have made it to this years' runway and even more classic designs with a new twist to them. The question is, however, what pieces do the stars and stylist think will make it to the red carpet and what pieces are best left on the runway?

Let's take a look at some of the designs and pieces that are red carpet HOT!

New York Fashion Week is well underway. While a number of designers made a repeat appearance such as J. Crew, Betsy Johnson, and Ralph Lauren, there were newcomers that made it to the list of designers to watch such as Josep Font, Simone Rocha, and Thomas Tait just to name a few.

WRAP IT UP: Dresses Are In For Spring

  

Dress them up for work, church & special occasions. Mix leggings, tights, flats, stilettos, boots or even sandals and you are SURE to take a garment from one season to the next!

Hair: Are You Keeping It Long Or Short For Spring 2013

With the impending Spring season coming, the fashion world is all a buzz about the newest hairstyles.


But the question is what are YOU going to rock this Spring?  Will you keep your winter length or will get a fresh, new cut to accentuate your face while remaining cool with the warmer weather? Or will you do both?

What's YOUR Color!!!

Hair Color, a nice change to a boring head of hair, right? See a color you want, pick it up, or have it done at your local salon right? Wrong! There are a lot of factors that go into getting the best, but more importantly the RIGHT color to accentuate your hair.

First of all, when choosing hair color, it's very important that you know what category that you fall into. These categories are defined as Warm or Cool. Why is this so important, you may ask? Because just as when you are picking a foundation, you don't want the color clashing with your skin tone. However, your skin tone is not the only factor to choosing the perfect hair color. Your eye color, your natural, and previous artificial color play a pivotal role as well.

The Bun...Classic Yet Classy

The bun, for so many women has long been a go to style. No matter what the hair type, straight, wavy, curly, permed, or natural, we all can  rock a bun.

During the winter months a lot of women tend to let their hair grow longer yet get frustrated with what to do with.  However, the bun is a staple style for many women on the go. This classic yet classy style never gets old.

The diversity of the bun is the reason why it will always be here to stay. For example, the bun can be worn classically with the hair pulled to the back flowing into a pinned ball, or the hair can be gathered and smooth to  the side while the bun rest either at the bottom or top of the ear for a very sophisticated look. The messy bun has become very popular over the most recent years, where the hair is pulled into the classic bun however, there are strands of hair sporadically protruding from the bun. Not comfortable with all of your hair being pulled and tucked away, then add a bang and pull the bun to the top of your head for a very chic look. Going somewhere classy and formal? Add hair jewelry, a twist, or a french braid to the side or top of the hair. There are countless ways to wear your hair in a bun while accentuating your outfit and personality.

Get Lost: Bermuda Shorts

WHO SAID BERMUDA SHORTS WERE GONE FOR GOOD..........

I was never REALLY a fan of them when I was younger because for me they were just an awkward length, but in all actuality....they're kinda cool, versatile & chic....now that I'm more mature and older.  They work for a tall woman such as myself and also give you a more professional feel!