Kimberly West of Style + Life + Fashion

Author: Kimberly West

Style+Life+Fashion is the brainchild of Kimberly West, a consultant, and on-air lifestyle expert. Although Kim started blogging as a hobby due to her love for Fashion, she quickly gained a loyal following as a respected industry expert and contributor for numerous fashion websites. She seeks to provide the latest trends as well as educate consumers about all aspects of fashion. Kim has hosted television segments as a fashion and lifestyle expert with ABC 33/40, WBRC Fox6, ABC2 News, Fox 45 WBFF, The List Baltimore, and WBAL News. Her fashion interviews include well-known industry experts such as Tai Beauchamp, Tomima Edmark, Julie Weiss, Clinton Kelly, Gianni Rich, Darius Gibbs, Dean Banowetz, and Lilliana Vazquez. In addition, she’s interviewed reality star Queensly Felix and R&B Artist, Keyshia Cole. She has also collaborated with online features for Glamour Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and Macy’s, and worked to stream digital content and video for New York Fashion Week 2010.

Beauty / May 18, 2016

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula – Product Review

Palmer’s has a new formula for skin care enthusiast! They’ve expanded beyond the cocoa butter ingredient and infused a new product line with coconut oil.

There are so many benefits to using coconut oil such as anti-aging and anti-viral properties. This natural ingredient smells great and works on all skin-types. I decided to review the new Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula due to my personal use of the oil substance. My results are below:

Product Review –

The Coconut Oil Formula smells amazing!
My face, hands, legs, and feet received an instant natural glow.
The texture blends nicely on the skin’s surface. This is not a greasy substance!
After application, the formula doesn’t easily stain other objects.
Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula gives an appearance of skin rejuvenation through the it’s natural agents.

The product line also come in various sizes (and quantities) which helps small skin care touch-ups. For example, I keep the Coconut Oil Hand Cream in my purse to moisturizer the cuticles. It’s also stated to have No Dyes, Sulfates, Mineral Oil, Parabens, and Gluten.

On a scale of one to ten, I give the Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula a TEN and suggest everyone try this product for their summer beauty regimen!

Accessories / May 16, 2016

Inspired Luxe – Memorial Day Weekend Essentials

Memorial Day Weekend is finally only two weeks away. Whether your plans include jetting off to the beach or celebrating at a poolside BBQ, accessories from Inspired Luxe are just what you need kick off summer both patriotically, and in style.

With a selection of unique, handmade statement pieces, the e-commerce site is your destination to put a fresh spin on that classic all-American look.

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / May 15, 2016

AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE LINEUP – GOSPEL DUO MARY MARY

GRAMMY-WINNING GOSPEL DUO MARY MARY, “THE VOICE” FINALIST JOE MAYE, BALTIMORE NATIVES EX MUSIC AND R&B BAD BOY RO JAMES ADDED TO THE PERFORMANCE LINEUP AT THE 40^TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL

MEDIA PERSONALITY KWAME JACKSON ADDED AS EMPOWERMENT TENT SPEAKER

The African American Festival (AAF) is excited to announce Grammy-winning gospel duo Mary Mary, “The Voice” finalist Joe Maye, Baltimore natives Ex Music and R&B Bad Boy Ro James have been added to performance on the main stage at the 40^thannual African American Festival.

Known for such hits as Shackles (Praise You) and Go Get It, sisters Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell are ready to bring Mary Mary’s powerful voices and message to the City of Baltimore. Baltimore native Joe Maye will perform at the festival for the first time, straight from the hit show “The Voice.” Ex Music will perform their song “Human,” which is the theme song for the One Dollar for One Baltimore campaign. With each song downloaded, $1, with a goal of raising $100,000, will be donated to after school programs and summer jobs for Baltimore youth. Ro James, dubbed the “Bad Boy of R&B” will electrify the stage with his viral hit, Permission.

“I am excited to come back home to Baltimore and perform on the main stage at the African American Festival, a festival I have attended as a young boy,” said Joe Maye, The Voice finalist.

These talented artists are joining a notable list of performers to include: Common, Estelle, Angie Stone, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy,Goapele, Maurette Brown Clarke and Ruff Endz.

Speaker and Media Personality Kwame Jackson is a successful entrepreneur who has addressed students, aspiring business owners and executives at many of the world’s leading companies. He will uplift and motivate festival attendees inside the Empowerment Tent on Saturday, July 2.

Hosted by actress and producer Vivica A. Fox (Empire, Kill Bill, Set it Off, Independence Day) and actor and writer Jonathon Slocumb (The Steve Harvey Show, Meet the Browns), July 4^th weekend is going to be two fun-filled days of entertainment for the entire family.

The African American Festival takes place at the Camden Yards Sports and Entertainment Complex on Lots B & C, between Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadiums. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to AAF’s multiple social media platforms:

On Twitter by using hashtag: #BmoreAAF40, #BmoreAAF @BmoreAAF
On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/BmoreAAF
On Instagram by liking the fan page at Instagram.com/BmoreAAF

Link to Festival Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBgQTlo8Rs

The 2016 African American Festival sponsors are: Comcast, Music Choice, Under Armour, Visit Baltimore, BGE, Diageo, Maryland Lottery, Caribbean Digital Network, Verizon, Dynamic Healthcare, EMC, Evergreen, Howard Stirk Holdings (HSH), Maryland Transit Authority, ShopRite, Washington Mass Transit Authority, Morgan State University, StateFarm, Care First, Colgate, Cricket, Whiting Turner, Maryland Highway, Geico and Bluffa Jo Cosmetics.

The African American Festival is hosted by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the City of Baltimore and produced by greiBO Entertainment.

For festival updates and more information about the African American Festival, please log on to http://www.africanamericanfestival.net.

Accessories / May 13, 2016

Soft Surroundings Grand Opening – The Summit

Soft Surroundings opens today at The Summit in the Birmingham metro area. The Grand Opening will serve guests champagne and sweet treats!

The brand features comfortable, luxurious styles at an affordable price. Soft Surroundings also carries beauty, fragrances, bedding, and home products.

Celebrity / May 12, 2016

CHRISTINA MILIAN FOR GEORGIE MAGAZINE’S 6TH ISSUE

CHRISTINA MILIAN POSES FOR

ISSUE #6 OF CANADA’S

GEORGIE MAGAZINE

READ THE FULL STORY HERE

ABOUT CHRISTINA MILIAN

Christina Milian has kicked of 2016 in a major way, splashing up on headlines after rave reviews for her role as Vanessa on FOX’s new hit sitcom “Grandfathered,” where she stars alongside John Stamos, Paget Brewster and Josh Peck. Milian is also the star of her own hit reality show on E!, “ChristinaMilian Turned Up” which follows the multifaceted starlet in her everyday life as she juggles motherhood, her family and career.

In December 2015, Milian returned to the music scene with a more sophisticated and alluring sound offering her fans a four-track EP titled 4U that followed up to her 2006 album, So Amazin. The highly anticipated project offered the viral singles “Like Me”, a west coast up-tempo cut that features rap icon Snoop Dogg — as well as “Do It” which is a provocative mid-sultry vibe that features rap-star, Lil Wayne. Milian also released stunning visuals to both singles that featured her in her element.

Keep Up with Christina
http://www.christinamilian.com/
https://www.instagram.com/christinamilian/
https://www.facebook.com/christinamilian
https://twitter.com/christinamilian
https://soundcloud.com/christinamilian-752836833

Lifestyle Tips / May 12, 2016

New Orleans Cuisine Experience – Maison Dupuy

If you’ve been intrigued with Cajun and Creole-inspired cooking, you won’t want to miss “The Ultimate New Orleans Cuisine Experience”. This unique tour immerses you in the southern hospitality, charm and scrumptious food that personifies

New Orleans. You’ll be a guest in the luxurious in the heart of the French Quarter.

The tours are available in 2016 on June 5-9, June 26-30, July 10-14, August 21-25, September 11-15 and November 27-December 1. This is a turnkey vacation tailor-made for foodies, home chefs who want to sharpen their skills, and couples and girlfriends seeking an unusual getaway. Prices start at $2,271.00 (double shared accommodation).

You’ll experience the cuisine firsthand in two private, highly interactive cooking classes at the respected New Orleans School of Cooking. The vibrant atmosphere of this perfectly equipped instruction kitchen will leave you excited to learn how to cook Southern favorites and buzz-worthy new dishes. Join your small group in preparing—and enjoying–a delicious Louisiana lunch one day and dinner the next, all with locally sourced ingredients.

During a food tour through the French Quarter, you’ll meet chefs of some of the most popular restaurants in town, hear their take on food trends and taste several of their offerings.

You’ll be captivated by the Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, a 38-acre estate reminiscent of the stately mansions in “Gone with the Wind.” In a private tour of this “Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road” you’ll explore the grandly furnished house, outbuildings and verdant gardens. Then it’s a stop at the Turtle Bar where the bartender will make a classic Southern cocktail for everyone. Finally, linger over a creole-inspired lunch in a gracious setting.

And as a special treat, join New Orleans’ food critic Tom Fitzmorris for a private dinner in one of the city’s finest restaurants. Lively discussion, foodie wisdom and complex wines make for an unforgettable evening. Fitzmorris knows of what he speaks, as he proves with his popular restaurant blog and radio show.

To prepare for each day, you can opt for a morning yoga class and breakfast in the hotels’ picturesque courtyard surround by five stories of wrought iron balconies overlooking a lush garden, outdoor pool and fountain.

The Retreat: What to Expect

Morning yoga and breakfast in Maison Dupuy’s charming courtyard
Free time to explore the historic French Quarter
Courtyard Welcome Reception
Visit Houmas House Plantation and Gardens with luxury transportation
Dinner with local food critic Tom Fitzpatrick

The Retreat Includes:

5 days – 4 nights at historic Maison Dupuy in the French Quarter
Meal plan which includes breakfast, 4 lunches and 3 dinners (additional meals outside of hotel are not included)
Shuttle service to and from the airport
Houmas House Plantation excursion
2 cooking classes (lunch and dinner) at the New Orleans School of Cooking
All taxes, tips and service at the hotel restaurants
Retreats Unlimited daily gift bag

These tours are being offered by Retreats Unlimited. To make a reservation, review this itinerary or for additional information visit Retreats Unlimited or call 312-961-3280. Join Retreats Unlimited onFacebook, Instagram and Twitter for upcoming retreat and tour announcements, promotions and discount offers.

About the Masion Dupuy

Come and experience one of the few, and most unique New Orleans hotels in the French Quarter, the Maison Dupuy. This elegant hotel is situated just a couple of blocks from the hustle and bustle of Bourbon Street. This luxurious property offers guests a distinct mixture of history and pampering unlike any other and beckons you to relax and escape the hustle of modern life. The hotel’s Bistreaux is a casual concept restaurant that delivers a comprehensive dining experience in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. It offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other amenities include a fitness center and outdoor pool in a lush courtyard. Business facilities include a business center and 5,697 square feet of function space.

Accessories / May 11, 2016

Beyonce wears ADRIENNE LANDAU and Formation World Tour

Beyonce wearing ADRIENNE LANDAU by SAULO VILLELA custom floor-length fur coat on May 7^th, 2016 during her performance of Daddy Lessons in Houston, TX for the FORMATION WORLD TOUR.

Please click link to watch video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykiFeJjN8_8

Above: Beyonce performs Daddy Lessons in Houston, TX, wearing ADRIENNE LANDAU by SAULO VILLELA custom floor-length fur coat (Photo clip from YOUTUBE)

Below: Beyonce headed to stage holding on to ADRIENNE LANDAU by SAULO VILLELA custom floor-length fur coat (Photo Credit: Robin Harper/ Beyonce.com)

Sketch by Saulo Villela for Adrienne Landau/ Beyonce‘s Formation World Tour

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Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / May 11, 2016

Governor Hogan signs Drybar Bill – Founder Alli Webb

W H O: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., Speaker of The House Michael B. Busch, State Senator Joan Carter Conway (District 43, Baltimore City), Maryland Delegate Dereck Davis (Prince George’s County, District 25), Maryland Delegate Ariana B. Kelly (District 16, Montgomery County), Drybar Founder Alli Webb, and Drybar fans throughout Maryland.

WHAT: The official Governor’s Signing of SB-830/HB-1291, aka, THE DRYBAR BLOWOUT LICENSE BILL, which “establishes a limited license to provide hair services – blowdrying: requiring the State Board of Cosmetologists to establish by regulation specified curriculum standards for providing hair services – blow drying for use by specified entities.” This bill was developed by Senator Conway and Delegate Ariana B. Kelly at the request of Drybar National Field Director Courtney Barfield. The bill is effective as of October 1, 2016 and is the first of its kind in the country. Governor Hogan, Senator Conway, Delegate Kelly, Drybar founder Alli Webb and Courtney Barfield will be in attendance for the signing ceremony.

WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, May 10, 10:00 am at The Governor’s Reception Room, Maryland State House, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland.

W H Y: Says Alli Webb, “On the heels of The Drybar Bill, which passed into law in Maryland in 2014 and allowed us to offer champagne and wine to our clients, we are honored to have worked with Senator and Delegate Kelly to pass SB830/HB1291, aka The Drybar Blowout License Bill, which will allow us to train and grow our team of Drybar stylists in Maryland, creating more jobs and opportunities in the process.”

ABOUT DRYBAR: Drybar is based on a simple philosophy: Focus on one thing and be the best at it. For Drybar, that’s blowouts. The idea was a natural one for curly-haired founder Alli Webb, a longtime professional stylist, who grew tired of overpaying for blowouts at traditional salons. Named one of the top “100 Brilliant Ideas” by Entrepreneur Magazine and one of New York Magazine’s Boom Brands, Drybar is on track to have over 70 retail locations by the end of 2016. The brand will continue adding to its popular line of hair styling products & tools sold both online and in its own shops, as well as at Sephora and Nordstrom in the U.S. and Canada, and select Ulta Beauty doors nationwide. “The Drybar Guide To Good Hair For All,” the first book by Alli Webb, will be published in October 2016 by Abrams Publishing.

Beauty / May 10, 2016

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Partners with PRIV

This spring, Sally Hansen^® is bringing bare-legged beauty to your fingertips. The brand is teaming up with PRIV, apopular on-demand beauty app that allows users to order their favorite beauty services right to their doors. The partnership will bring the brand’s revolutionary Airbrush Legs^®Leg Makeup directly to women in select markets across the country. Beginning in April through August, consumers in New York, NY, Hamptons, NY, Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX will receive a professional application of Airbrush Legs^®Leg Makeup from one of PRIV’s top stylists with any beauty service ordered through the app or on PRIV.com. The coveted product will be applied right in the consumers’ own homes by an expert makeup artist, who will also teach fans how to use the spring essential with a step-by-step tutorial during application. As an added bonus, fans will also receive a complimentary bottle of Airbrush Legs^® Leg Makeup.

One of Sally Hansen’s best-selling products, Airbrush Legs^® Leg Makeup is a lightweight leg makeup that leaves legs looking smooth and sexy all day long. The formula infused with Palmaria Extract, helps cover imperfections like veins, freckles or bruises and stimulate microcirculation. This long lasting, fast drying formula is transfer and water resistant. The spray-on formula blends seamlessly into skin for gorgeous and flawless legs. It is available in six natural-looking shades with a luminous finish: Fairest Glow, Light Glow, Beige Glow, Medium Glow, Tan Glow, and Deep Glow and is also available in a Lotion form.

PRIV is a one-stop destination for every beauty and wellness need. The app brings together services from every aspect of the industry, allowing fans to order their favorite services like blowouts, massages and haircuts directly to them anytime and anywhere in multiple markets across the US and UK.

WHAT AIRBRUSH LEGS COSTS: $13.99

WHERE TO FIND IT: Drugstores nationwide

About Coty Inc.

Coty is a leading global beauty company with net revenues of $4.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. Founded in Paris in 1904, Coty is a pure play beauty company with a portfolio of well-known fragrances, color cosmetics and skin & body care products sold in over 130 countries and territories. Coty’s product offerings include such power brands as adidas,Calvin Klein, Chloé, DAVIDOFF, Marc Jacobs, OPI, philosophy, Playboy,Rimmel and Sally Hansen. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.