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Beauty has never been just black or white – it’s all of the gorgeous shades in between. Counter Culture Beauty is the top beauty destination for today’s biracial/multiracial woman in search of the latest information, trends and reviews about today’s cutting edge beauty products.

Beauty News: Jennifer Lopez Rolls Out Her 18th Fragrance – Glowing

Jennifer Lopez may be one of the biggest superstars in the world but she’s also one of the top selling beauty moguls too! She recently celebrated her 10th anniversary with Coty fragrances with whom she collaborated on 18 unique fragrances that are sold to over 25 countries and have netted over $2 billion dollars worldwide. On the heels of her 10th anniversary, the spicy beauty just launched her 18th fragrance Glowing which has already broken records with huge sales in Khol’s stores nationwide.

Glowing is such a clean fragrance. That’s what I’ve always been about. I like soapy, clean smells. This is a very woodsy scent. So it’s not exactly what I created 10 years ago — it’s the evolution of that. At the essence, it’s still natural, earthy, clean and real, but a little different side of that. It’s the woodsy side of it, which I think is kind of New York-y, darker and sexier”, said Jennifer Lopez to wwd.

With fresh top notes of mandarin, bergamot and cypress, this lovely fragrance opens up bright and clean. Middle notes of sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli add a sensuality that comes alive with each passing moment. Finally the dry down includes vanilla, cashmere musk and sultan amber.

Beauty News: Bobbi Brown Debuts Miami Collection

Bobbi Brown is one of my favorite beauty brands. Every season she comes out with a gorgeous collection that is equal parts elegant, sophisticated and simply beautiful. Bobbi Brown is all about making beauty accessible, easy and fun for women of all backgrounds and ages. Her latest launch is the Miami Collection which definitely caught my attention. I lived in Miami for four years and let me tell you, the raw sensuality and international appeal makes beauty a major focus. This collection is the perfect blend of lightweight sun kissed shades with gleaming body oils and a clean, chic beach-inspired fragrance. Love it!

The Miami Collection includes:

  • Summer Cheek Glow in Miami and Gold, $39
  • Treatment Lip Shine in Peach Sorbet, Pink Seashell, Sunset Beach and Orchid Pink, $23
  • Long Wear Cream Shadow in Copper, Bronze Sugar, Nude Beach and Candlelight, $24
  • Beach Fragrance, $67.50
  • Shimmering Fragrance Oil, $34

 

Style File: Jessica Simpson Neutral Suede Platform Slingback – CAT

Jessica Simpson Collection, CAT Platform, $110, www.jessicasimpsoncollection.com

I recently bought a pair of neutral slingback platforms with a peep toe and wooden heel. It’s a very sexy yet classy take on the platform slingback and perfect for summer as it goes deliciously well with my summer whites and brights! If you’re looking for a wonderful summer nude platform, look no further! The Jessica Simpson CAT platform is to die for! This stacked heel has a suede body with cut-outs, a buckled slingback and an architectural platform. It’s super chic and very easy to wear – which makes it a go-to heel for all of your summer needs. Wear it with dresses, skirts, shorts, capris and your favorite jeans.

I’m Currently Obsessed With…China Glaze Summer Neons Collection

Summer brights get a boost of serious high wattage color with the new China Glaze Summer Neon Collection. If you have any qualms about rocking hyper bright nail shades on tips or toes, this is definitely not the collection for you! If you are an 80′s baby or you just love all things 80′s, this gorgeous power-packed nail collection has your name written all over it! With 12 stunning shades, this collection is all you will need to express your inner 80′s glam goddess.

  • Pink Plumeria:Light pink with gold shimmer
  • Under the Boardwalk:Fluorescent raspberry
  • Splish Splash:Bright sky blue shimmer
  • Love’s A Beach:Sizzling hot pink
  • Hang-Ten Toes:Bubblegum neon with iridescent purple shimmer
  • Beach Cruise-r:Glimmering fuchsia grape
  • Orange You Hot?:Bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer
  • Surfin’ For Boys:Glistening bright coral
  • Flirty Tankini:Shimmery strawberry smoothie pink
  • Ride the Waves:Dark ocean blue
  • I’m With the Lifeguard:Glimmering lime green
  • Sun-Kissed:Hot highlighter yellow

To purchase, please visit www.chinaglaze.com

Beauty News: Bond No 9 Debuts New Same Sex Marriage Fragrance

With so much attention being paid to the Gay Marriage debate that is currently raging across this country, it seems fitting that Bond No 9, a world-famous perfume maker would launch a special, limited-edition unisex fragrance entitled I Love New York for Marriage Equality in honor of the countless supporters of marriage equality and gay rights. With the date 7/24/11 – this was the actual date when New York made gay marriage legal in the state and a rainbow flag, the flacon is a super chic and a great gift for all gay marriage supporters and advocates. This spicy, woodsy scent is perfect for men and women as it starts off with notes of juicy notes of mandarin and gourmand plum, cinnamon and nutmeg, settles into rose, jasmine and ginger lily and dries down to amber, cashmere and sandalwood. Something tells me this scent will be flying off the shelves when it hits stores this month.