Archive for the ‘Beauty and Style’ Category
Back to the Basics
by Reshma Jae – Georgia State University
Now that Global Warming is causing the weather to PMS every day of our lives, it’s more important than ever to take care of your skin! Before you cake on your concealer and foundation to cover up all of your breakouts, why not spend that extra 5 minutes...
June 7th, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
Designer Spotlight: Naeem Khan
by Aditi Mehta – Houston, TX
Naeem Khan’s gorgeous designs have graced the likes of Beyonce, Michelle Obama, and Carrie Underwood (to name a few of the rockin’ women who have embraced Khan’s dresses). Saying his gowns are gorgeous seems like an understatement.
Khan grew up in...
May 9th, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
Summer 2010: Make It Your Most Fashionable One Yet
by Pooja Kansal – Indiana University
You’re hot and the weather is hot. We all know that. Now what to wear?
The Romper
If you are…
Petite: Spring for a strapless, shorts-style romper. The strapless top works well with a smaller bust size, and shorts will make your legs appear long and...
May 5th, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
Make-Up Finds!
by Aditi Mehta – Houston, TX
Full Disclosure: ELF Cosmetics and I were introduced through work (they ended up being one of my clients for which I was NOT hired to sell/promote their products).
However, after obtaining some of the products, I must say this is a great find! Most of us are strapped...
April 25th, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
Take your Winter Pieces to Summer
by Reshma Jae – Georgia State University
Building a winter wardrobe takes hours of relentless searching and pairing until you find pieces that are functional while classy. The worst thing is when you have to pack away your peacoats and gloves until the next winter. Well fear not! Here are some...
April 25th, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
Trendsetting: Teal Eye Makeup
For many of us, teal make up might sound a little intimidating. However, done right, teal can be flirty and fun for a night out.
In the latest issue of Lucky, the magazine shows us a cool spin on the smoky eye. Basically, work black eye liner into the top and bottom lashes, then lay teal down directly...
February 22nd, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
Blending In
by Sneha Goud
I was six or seven when a fellow Indian playmate informed my skin was darker than hers because I didn’t bathe enough. Even at that age, I was aware her claims were false. But it didn’t stop me from staring at myself in a mirror when I got home that day or on all the other...
February 19th, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
The Make-Up Break-Up
by Pooja Patel
Remember that awkwardly shaded eye shadow that made you feel like you were dressing up more for Halloween, rather than a night out on the town? How long has it lingered around in your make-up bag?
What about your mascara?
As you shift around items in your collection, you may have wonder...
January 12th, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
Fall Time Accessories
by Musleha Munir
It’s time for class and you’re already late! What to do, what to do? How to look super-chic with only five minutes to get out the door? Well just grab a fabulous accessory or two or three to look like the true Brown Girl fashionista that you are!
1. Throw on a pair of classic (or...
September 13th, 2009 | Beauty and Style | Read More
From Panama Hats to Parachute Pants
by Fauzeya Rahman
We’ve all seen it before: the chandelier earrings, the kurtis/tunics and chappal-like footwear. Desi-inspired fashion trends are nothing new in the United States. This year, however, there may be a trend that takes “east meets west” a little too far.
Enter the...
May 27th, 2009 | Beauty and Style, Spotlight | Read More





