Poised n Polished

There's so much to look forward to this June but I'm focusing on these three things:

1. Crayola for ASOS
2. Ariana Grande on the cover of British VOGUE
3. FashionNova for Men

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Do you even wet shave bro? Douglas Smythe from Phoenix Shaving is teaching me why every man - and woman - should ditch multi-blade razors in favor of traditional shaving.

Douglas broke down why those multi-blade disposable razors are bad for your skin and how we all got tricked into thinking they were the best thing since sliced bread.

We also discuss whether or not you need beard oil and more details about men's grooming habits.

Most importantly Douglas is teaching me how to help a man upgrade his grooming! He's sharing tips on how to gently let a man know his beard or hygiene could benefit from a little TLC.

Check out these links to products, guides and events Douglas and I discussed on the show:

Click here to purchase Phoenix Shaving products

Find Douglas' Beard and Moustache Conditioning Manual here

Check out Douglas' YouTube show 'I'd Lather Be Shaving' here

Find out more information about the Big Shave East conference here

Learn about StyleCon here

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What is a mudcloth?

That's what I asked Natalie Harris of The Tiny Closet during our discussion!

Mudcloth as fashion is a new concept I was introduced to when I spoke to Melody Asherman of Everrything Rrouge last January. I'm learning more about the fabric, including how it's made, which West African country it comes from, and which city in America seems to like it more than the rest.

We also discuss East African fashion (specifically leather goods from Kenya) and of course... Wakanda forever!

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What would you do if you threw out 90% of your closet and still didn't like what was left? Natalie Harris decided to find her personal style and launched a blog turned boutique The Tiny Closet.

I spoke to Natalie about what it really takes to be a minimalist, finding personal style, and why you should on EVERYTHING in the store.

Natalie also introduced me to the concept of "aspirational shopping" and how fashionable TV makes us buy clothes that don't really speak to our lifestyles.

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Talking about the hottest beauty and fashion stories this week so far. What Virgil Abloh's appointment at Louis Vuitton means for luxury brands; Kim Kardashian encouraging her fans to have more fun with makeup and going from a Fenty Face to a Fenty bawdy!

It's (almost) spring so you know what that means... new fashions to add to your wardrobe!

I'm sharing the top trends that have me excited for warm weather and the trend none of us should get into, unless you're the queen of England.

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I sat down with Jersey-bred, Parsons educated fashion designer Melody Asherman of Everrything Rrouge. We chatted about how her Liberian heritage influences her designs and her thoughts on how authentic Project Runway actually is!

Melody also told me about her decision to transition from pursuing a career in psychology to chasing her fashion dreams and taught me a thing or two about Liberian style!

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If you miss Joan Rivers red carpet commentary as much as I do you'll love my Grammys 2018 Recap!

I'm playing Fashion Police with guest Amita Patel from Inside Pop Podcast, judging all the noteworthy looks from this year's award show. We discuss our thoughts on Alessia Cara transitioning from grungy teen to young lady, the faint presence of white roses in support of Times Up, and how one is supposed to pronounce Lil Uzi Vert's name.

Of course we also pick our best dressed and worst dressed of the evening

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What would you wear to a lunch date in the winter? Didi (host of Channel Ascension) needs some fashion advice so I'm telling her how to stay cute - but warm! - on a casual lunch date in New York City!

I'm also introducing a new segment called "Retail Therapy" in which I release what's currently weighing heavy on my heart. Hear me out!

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While you're shopping for new boots and A-line dresses make sure you use Ebates to get cash back on all your purchases.

Don't forget to make my (birth)day and leave a 5 star rating and brief review on Apple Podcasts!

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Happy New Year!!

It's 2018 so of course we're kicking off our New Year's Beautylutions! I'm sharing what I learned from last year's challenge and how I'm planning to step up my skincare game this year.

Of course I'm also sharing my favorite trends from 2018's fashion forecast and my excitement for Pantone's Color of the year… Ultraviolet!

But first I had to pour one out for 2017 since I didn't get to put out a year-end episode due to good old fashioned technical difficulties. I'm shouting out some of the amazing pocasts/podcasters (Bri's Books, Tea with Queen and J, Journey to Launch, The Mariah Report)I met over the last year, those who allowed me to appear on their show (Inside Pop and Bodega Box Office) and sharing love for two podcasters we lost last year, Stevie Ryan of Mentally Ch(ill) and one of my podcasting idols Combat Jack of Loud Speakers Network.

I've also got a new fashion statement! Sharing my thoughts on Hollywood's decision to wear all black during award season as an act of #MeToo solidarity.

Corrections:

Stevie Ryan's co-host who is now the sole host of Mentally Ch(ill) is Kristen Carney.

Gigi Hadid's brother's name is Anwar Hadid. Sorry guys!

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