The Couture Lounge

J'adore or Abhor? Mya's Necklace

2012-02-26T10:48:00.001-05:00

J'ADORE OR ABHOR? photo credit Mya was recently spotted wearing a hot pink bodycon dress and and interesting (emphasis on interesting) necklace. I'm not sure how I feel about this necklace. I'm not sure what's dangling from these sticks. However I don't think it's something that I would wear. Would you wear it? xo Candice Olivia

Happy Valentine's Day!

2012-02-14T09:25:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to take the time out to wish a very Happy Valentine's Day to all of my followers. I truly love you and appreciate you for reading my posts. Between work and grad school I'm going to try and post more but I'm either tired or miss the mark. I want to give you quality and timely posts. Doing the best that I can! xo Candice Olivia

What You Won't Do Is....

2012-02-08T14:45:00.001-05:00

Dear Ashanti, What you won't do is show up on a red carpet looking as if you were dressed by a kiosk in the middle of the mall. What in the ball room dancer Halloween costume do you have on? This dress looks like the losing look on an episode of Project Runway. If you haven't noticed Beyonce's thighs are on the hot list this week, not yours. Put them away. We aren't checking for

Product Review: Lucid Cosmetics Glosses by Jennifer

2012-02-06T11:57:00.001-05:00

I recently purchased two lipglosses from the partnership line between Lucid Cosmetics and by Jennifer of Basketball Wives fame. After I posted the pictures to my instagram page I promised followers a full review of the product. Let me just note this is the first time I have purchased a "celebrity line" and I normally don't for good reason. I think people need to stop always trying to

Couture Du Jour: Gwyneth Paltrow

2012-02-03T09:51:00.001-05:00

Gwyneth Paltrow looks absolutely amazing in this Harper's Bazaar shoot. Looks like she's trying to take over the sexy shoots Beyonce was doing before baby Blue arrived. I'm sure she was channeling her inner Beyonce as she was working this shoot. Yoga and pilates are doing her body good! View more photos below: xo Candice Olivia

Something I Regret Buying: Rose Bud Salve Lip Balm

2012-01-27T10:35:00.001-05:00

I was making a purchase in Sephora and wanted to take advantage of the small samples and items that you can get while standing in line. I normally like what I get. Well not this time. I decided to pick up the Rose Bud Salve lip gloss tube. It was only $8 so why not. I've heard a lot of people talk about the balm in the tin container and say that they love it. I didn't want to get that one

Nicki Minaj "Stupid Hoe" Video

2012-01-21T08:19:00.003-05:00

photo credit Oh Nicki Minaj...no one talks about Lil Kim's non factor ass but you. And you continue to talk about her like we even care. She's not on your level anymore and we get it. So let it go! With that being said, Nicki has released a video for her Lil Kim diss song "Stupid Hoe"...and I think the only stupid hoe in this event is Nicki...she looks a mess in the video. While I like the

Red Carpet Love: TJ Holmes

2012-01-17T11:27:00.004-05:00

Need I say anything about TJ Holmes?!? Oh.... I didn't think so. xo Candice Olivia

Couture Du Jour: Gabrielle Union

2012-01-17T11:24:00.000-05:00

Ok, clearly Gabby is one of my faves. It's not often (if ever) that I don't like something that she wears. From head to toe she looks amazing. She knows what works for her, her body and her complexion. Never too over the top. Always classy and sexy at the same time. LOVE HER! This weekend she looked amazing as she was in DC for the taping of the BET Honors. She and Kelly Rowland

Red Carpet Love: Viola Davis

2012-01-17T11:19:00.002-05:00

Viola Davis looked absolutely stunning on the red carpet for the Golden Globes this past Sunday. She didn't need much help and it shows. This haircut is very fitting for her and love the peek of the leg in her gown. Kudos to her! Just wish she would have won in her category. Because she's so "kiiiiiind and smaaaaaart and imporrrrtant" LMAO xo Candice Olivia

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLOTUS!

2012-01-17T11:16:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday to FLOTUS Michelle Obama. Today she turns 48 and looks absolutely amazing. xo Candice Olivia

Men And The 'Piss On Tree' Syndrome

2012-01-11T10:22:00.000-05:00

Last night, millions of viewers tuned into BET to watch the season premiere of "The Game". One of the story lines that picked up from the season 4 ender was between Mr. and Mrs. Derwin Davis and the topic of abortion. In short, Derwin was not happy with her decision but was able to get over it when he believed the aborted baby was his. After finding out that the aborted baby was not his, an

Solange Signs To Next Models!

2012-01-10T11:59:00.000-05:00

What isn't Solange Knowles doing lately? She's a rock star DJ mom, Carol's Daughter spokeswoman, makeup spokesmodel, new auntie to the BIGGEST baby in the game Blue Ivy, and now she has signed a contract with Next Models. Hair or no hair, makeup or no makeup she looks absolutely beautiful to me. While her style is eclectic and sometimes not my speed, I admire her adventurous and rebellious

J'adore or Abhor? Raven Simone

2012-01-10T11:54:00.000-05:00

J'ADORE OR ABHOR? Not sure how I feel about this ensemble Raven Simone wore to a St. Jude event. While I like her hair and makeup, I'm torn about the dress. What are your thoughts? xo Candice Olivia

Couture Du Jour: KeKe Palmer

2012-01-10T11:49:00.000-05:00

KeKe Palmer looks absolutely stunning at this red carpet premiere for "Joyful Noise". The 18 year old is blazing red carpets, looking amazing while maintaining an age appropriate charm and sophistication. She's killing this ensemble from head to toe. xo Candice Olivia

J'adore or Abhor? Mya

2012-01-10T11:42:00.002-05:00

J'ADORE OR ABHOR? I'm not really sure how I feel about this ensemble. I'm iffy on the dress. I'm not feeling the accessories at all. What are your thoughts? xo Candice Olivia

Just A Photo...No Words

2012-01-10T11:37:00.001-05:00

xo Candice Olivia

J'Adore or Abhor? Teyana Taylor

2012-01-07T12:49:00.004-05:00

J'ADORE OR ABHOR? I'm not sure how I feel about this ensemble that Teyana Taylor recently wore on a BET red carpet. I think the boots, shorts and blouse are great independently but no so much together. What are your thoughts? xo Candice Olivia

Drake To Produce Clothing Line?

2012-01-06T11:59:00.002-05:00

Ok...I've had enough. First bland face LaLa wants to launch a makeup line, now no fashion having Drake wants to produce a clothing line?!? Does this man even have a stylist? Again, I'm wondering where this urgency to produce a clothing line is coming from. This isn't something that people even look up to you for. Why doesn't he just do gloves. That would make sense (since his hand is always

LaLa To Launch Makeup Line

2012-01-06T11:52:00.002-05:00

Yet another celebrity will be using their name to extend their brand and offer something of merit (or so they think) to their fans and followers. Next up on the list is LaLa who recently alerted her fans via Twitter that she is working on a makeup line. I can honestly say that unless items are sent to me for review (which I doubt that will happen) I will not purchase anything from her

FOTN: New Year's Eve

2012-01-03T13:15:00.001-05:00

Here is the makeup I wore for New Year's Eve. My roommate and I had a Parisian themed party. Which I honestly didn't know until the last minute. I was planning on wearing my beret anyway because it's the only thing I own with sequins. I was originally going to do a smokey eye with blue and silver but wasn't liking anything that was happening. So I wiped my face off and just went for a dramatic

Anti-Lace Front PSA

2012-01-03T11:55:00.000-05:00

I just think this is absolutely hilarious. If you wear a lace front and take offense...I'm not even going to apologize. Sorry *shrugs* xo Candice Olivia

My New Year's Resolutions

2011-12-28T11:50:00.000-05:00

It feels like it was just yesterday that I was making my vision board for 2011 and here it is and we are just days away from 2012. I almost never make New Year's Resolutions. There is nothing that I put on paper or really proclaim I'm going to change in the new year, however there are a few things I would like to do in 2012. If you haven't already make sure you check out @StyleNBeautyDoc "New

My Current Scentsation: Lady Million

2011-12-28T10:23:00.002-05:00

I just saw that Angela Simmons did a blog post on her Current Scentsation and I thought I would do one as well. In my previous post "Death To Flowerbomb" I shared with you my new disdain for the fragrance and said I was on a quest to find a new one. After inhaling a plethora of fragrances, clearing my palette with coffee beans and pissing off a few associates I found my fragrance...for now

Wedding Wednesday: Returning the ring?

2011-12-28T10:12:00.001-05:00

Ladies, you've been waiting for it. He's finally down on one knee. He looks you in your eyes, professes his undying and eternal love for you. Says he wants to grow old with you. You're shaking and on the verge of tears. You want him to shut up and just open up the box. He opens up the box....and you think the ring is ugly. This is a ring that you never would have picked for yourself. At this