Cute Korea Girl Choi Ji Woo

Choi Ji Woo graduated from Pusan Sooyoung Elementary, Sooyoung Girl's Jr. High, and Dukmoon Girl's High School, and majored in aerobics at Pusan Woman's Professional College's Dance Department. She was first discovered when she won a talent audition organized by MBC in 1994, and made her debut in the 1995 drama series War and Love, after which she adopted the stage name Choi Ji Woo. She also appeared in the popular drama First Love, where she was the first paired with actor Bae Yong Joon. In 2001, Choi gained popularity with her role as an orphaned girl suffering from leukemia in the series Beautiful Days, in which she starred alongside Lee Byung-Hun. That same year, she enrolled in Hanyang University's Department of Theater/Film Studies. Although Choi completed her first year, she had to withdraw from college studies due to her hectic work schedule. Choi's most recent work is the MBC weekend drama "Air City", her first series in three years. In the series, she plays Han Do-Kyung, Chief Operating Officer of Incheon Airport, a role that requires her to be multi-lingual. Her co-stars include Lee Jung-jae and Lee Jin-wook, and the trio completed their photo shoot for the series poster in February 2007. The 20-episode drama made its debut on MBC on May 12 and will conclude on July 15.

Genie In A Bottle: New Nail Polishes from Sally Hansen

When I said before that I was going to try really hard not to spend any more money than I had to, this would include cutting out my weekly mani/pedi sessions. So hard because I'm the WORST when it comes to painting my own nails and having them look somewhat decent. With that said, I was beyond estastic to get a polish that actually works for me and my somewhat decrepit methods of applying the polish. An added bonus? It's super cheap [$6.99!] and can be found right around the corner at your local drugstore. I'm talking about none other than the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure that features all five steps of a professional manicure in one. [Yes, you read that correctly. All five steps: base coat, growth treatment, strengthener, color and top coat.] It also contains a special wide, tapered brush that gives you the perfect application every time. I even used it in the back of a moving vehicle to paint my nails and it worked just fine. In fact, when I got to the event, everyone kept asking who did my nails...if only they knew. The polishes are also chip resistant and lasted me for about two weeks. In 42 magical shades, you'll be sure to find the right hue for you. [That's my favorite shade pictured above: Commander in Chic. I'm a lover of all things black and, since it's spring, I wanted to lighten up. So, essentially grey is the new black for spring.]

Another fab new fave from Sally Hansen that I must mention to you as well would be the Color Quick Chrome Nail Color Pens. Side note: I probably should have been using this instead of the actual nail polish while riding in a car, but I didn't. However, I do have it in a bag and have used it on the train for an occasional touch up. It's a cute pen that's easy to hold and the brush makes it easy to dispense just the right amount of color. I was so happy to see that it doesn't come out all gloppy and messy and the 8 molten metal shades that it comes in aren't streaky. The formula also contains Panthenol, Vitamin A, C and E as well as a UV protector to keep your color fresh. Genius! That's my fave shade above: Silver Chrome. These cute pens are $7.95 and can also be found at your local drugstore.

Test them out and be sure to let me know what you think!

xo

Ferocia

Kate Hudson WINS With This Red Lip

Reason number 2,342 as to why a ravishing red lip will never go out of style: this picture of Kate Hudson taken yesterday at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her film The Killer Inside Me. Hudson is definitely giving us a new definition of killer beauty with this glamazing bombshell look. I love everything about it: from the capetastic outerwear to the blonde, voluminous coiffed tresses. But, it's the red lip that reels me in. Maybe it's the rumored boob job that she's recently had that's given her the confidence to rock this vampy beauty look? Whatever it is, I approve and hope that she'll start to rock many more.

xo

Ferocia

*photo from people.com

Princesse is 25.

Brand Princesse Tam Tam, is celebrating its 25th birthday this summer. It all began when Loumia Hiridjee and her sister saw a need for pretty silk and cotton boxers for girls...and the brand lives on! The anniversary collection is available at the end of May 2010.

How To Throw A Dinner Party Like Bevy Smith

Part of being a dynamic Glamazon is knowing how to socialize with style. And one of the most fabulous ways to entertain friends is to throw a chic, classy dinner party. For advice on doing just that, look no further than Bevy Smith's guide to hosting for AOL Black Voices.


The creator of "Dinner with Bevy" a unique party-planning and hosting service, Ms. Bevy has hosted intimate affairs for the most recognizable names in entertainment from Idris Elba to Sanaa Lathan. Bevy is lauded for giving luminaries the platform to make priceless connections in an intimate setting---while rocking out to Ashanti and Michael Jackson in the background! Now, the self-proclaimed gal about town is sharing her expert hosting tips with the rest of us. 


In her article for AOL, Bevy gives useful and hilarious advice on everything from the guest list ("Only invite people you really like...Intimate settings with "frenemies" and liquor are a recipe for a reality show audition tape.") to the host's outfit ("As the host, you should look like you're attending a dinner party, not like you're working it...put on an outfit that says "I'm ready to have a good time."). 


Her advice is just perfect! I'm planning a dinner party for my birthday (coming up in May!) and plan to make use of every tip.


Click here to read the piece and if you're throwing a party, happy planning!


Kisses,


Coutura


Photo Courtesy of Dinner with Bevy


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GLAM OR SHAM?: Lady GaGa in Esquire Magazine

There's nothing else I can say except Lady GaGa is some kind of amazing. Yes, I'm being completely one-sided and have no shame in admitting that I love the crap out of her. Not only because she's Lady GaGa, but because she's a woman on a mission. There's nothing greater to me than seeing someone with a dream, believes in it whole heartedly [despite what the haters may say] and goes after it. Full steam. 100%. I mean, just check out this quote from her in Esquire:

"No one in the world knows who I am, but they are going to want to know who I am. My first time on TV...I'm going to come onstage in my underwear and show the world that here I am and I don't give a f*** what anyone thinks of me."

This was her attitude before she hit it big. Balls to the walls. And with an attitude like this, did anyone think that she wouldn't make it?! She's featured in the May 2010 issue of Esquire magazine ['The Women Issue'] in an article written by Brendan Sullivan who gives us amazing insight into pre-fame Lady GaGa along with never before seen photos of her from the very beginning. Check out the article here and the some of the photos below. Yes, they're super racy, but then again, that's just Lady GaGa.

What do you think, Glamazons? Glam or Sham?

xo

Ferocia

*photos from Esquire.com

A Day In The Life: My MAC Pro Makeover

Hey Glamazons! If I could get my makeup professionally done every day, I'd be in heaven. So, when I received the e-mail inviting me to a fun night out on the town with other beauty bloggers by MAC, I quickly said yes. And how did the evening start? With a makeover at the MAC Pro store of course! In the words of my good friend Felicia Sullivan, I just knew it was going to be epic. Just check out these pictures below. Afterwards, we were treated to a screening at the Tribeca Film Festival of the movie 'Every Day' [um, Liev Schreiber is beyond hot] and then enjoyed an amazing dinner at NAM.

The artist responsible for my fabulous makeover, Romero Jennings, applying my lashes.

The finished look. Beyond fab!

Showing some love to my sista from anotha mista Heather Park.

Rockin' our finished looks! From l to r: Anne Fritz of The Jet Set Girls; Felicia Sullivan; Dina Fierro; Me; Eva Tolk

xo

Ferocia