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.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST: Stripes Are Back

Pinstripes, thin stripes, black stripes, white stripes, all stripes have made their way back into mainstream fashion with a bold new twist.

As this old school trend burst back onto the Spring/Summer 2013 fashion scene, there has been many tweaks and adjustments made to the world renowned jailhouse stripes.

The colors are bolder, the stripes are longer, some are even tie-dyed. Yes, I said tie-dyed! The game of stripes has gone to the next level.

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!

Color Club: Fuchsia, Fuchsia, Fuchsia

Fuchsia is hands down one of my favorite colors.  I honestly have no idea whether it is going to be "the hottest color of Spring," I just know I love it!  Fuchsia is one of those colors that is bold and bright, but still plays well with others.  I love to color block fuchsia with a variety of colors, I personally think it goes well with cobalt Blue, bright yellow, black & white, purple, teal, brown...well almost every color, including orange! 

 Whether it be just a pop of fuchsia or the whole shebang, give it a try!  Check out these inspiring pieces!

Emerald It Is....Spring 2013

Have you been wondering what is going to be the hot color for Spring 2013?  Well the fashion world has spoken and Emerald will be the color to have in your Spring wardrobe this year.

Don't know how wear or incorporate Emerald? Well, here are some fun and fresh ideas!!

What's The SHIMMER All About?!!

Shimmer, Shimmer, Shimmer!! We've seen it on the eyes, lips, and nails of our favorite stars and is already gearing up for this Spring's hottest new looks. Are you ready for the shimmer? How much shimmer is too much shimmer? And can I wear it everyday?

Ladies, as the spring season is almost upon us, we are seeing that sparkle and glitter  aren't only for the runway and red carpet. You can get the same looks as your famous counterparts for a fraction of the cost. Shimmer is also one of those things that you can dress up or down. Add a lot of shimmer and glitter for a glamorous night on the town with the hubby or formal, black tie events; Scale back the shimmer for a casual evening with friends or movie night.  Yes, shimmer or glitter can be worn daily. It can be worn to work, however not as you would at a fine dining restaurant. Running errands or taking kids to school, never fear there's a shimmer lipgloss or lipstick that can make your run of the mill, everyday outfit POP.

Take a look at the many ways to glitter and shimmer it up!

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.

Do you keep squares in your circle or your.......

A sharply dressed man is guaranteed to turn heads and raise arched brows! But the only way to complete a well tailored ensemble is to fill your pocket!

Men... if you have a pocket, it must not be left empty!  A pocket square completes your look while at the same time displaying your personality, as you may find these in solids, plaids, polka dots & more.  It may be used as the POP of color to your entire look or just a blending accessory to correlate! 

Men may say they don't know how to fold the square, well....you can always use the diamond effect(shown directly below) and fold it in that shape or whatever makes you more comfortable! Just remember...you don't want to "over do" it so.... just be sure whatever print/solid and shape you choose compliments the theme of your attire!

Color Blocking Still On For Spring 2013

Though we are still in the throws of winter, many woman are already thinking about and preparing for this years spring fashion. Are you wondering what's in and what's out this year?

Well, don't shelve those color blocked heels just yet. Because from the look of things, this spring is going to be a very big color blocking year. The new trends are leaning towards and favoring multicolored heels and stilettos.

Remember, though, whenever coloring blocking your shoes, don't overdo the clothing. Pick the item that you are matching the heels or stilettos to. Also, don't overdo patterns when color blocking with shoes. However, you can pick a bold plaid and choose to bring out a bright color within that pattern to put emphasis on. The goal is to make a bold yet sophisticated statement without looking as if you are going to the circus. You may also highlight one color of the color blocked shoe paired with solids, whether shirt and pant or blouse and skirt.

Colors...Not Only For Spring/Summer

Ladies do you think that eye color is only for the spring and summer months? Well, let's just lock those old fashioned thoughts away and throw away the key. And here's why:

GO GREEN!!!!!!!

Is your closet prepared to SPRING forward?

 MINT GREEN is not new to the fashion world, but it is SURELY taking Spring 2013 by STORM!!!!! SIMPLE, SWEET, SOFT & CHIC!!!!!!