Nude lips are a makeup go-to, especially during the warmer months. This week, three ladies stepped out rocking the look along with very different makeup palettes. Blake Lively paired her glossy nudes with peach shadow and emerald-green liner, while Jennifer Lopez added black liner with amped-up lashes. And Brandy added a smoky brown shadow to complement her glossy lips. Nude lips are so versatile that it basically pairs with anything, but whose did you prefer?
Happy Brandy Alexander Day! Celebrate by serving up this after-dinner drink that's a throwback to the days of Mad Men. With brandy, creme de cacao, and Winter spices, this milky drink offers buzz without too much bite. If you're looking for a sweet treat to end the day, host Brandi Milloy offers a dessert version of the drink, too. Watch the video to see both versions, then print out the recipe.
LA wasn't the only city with award-show action taking place last night, since Washington DC welcomed the 2013 BET Honors. Gabrielle Union hosted the event, which will air on BET Feb. 11, and walked the carpet in a sexy green gown. Halle Berry, who was honored with an award for service, chose a strapless Monique Lhuillier dress for the occasion and posed alongside pal Alicia Keys on her way inside. Alicia looked glamorous in a black CD Greene ensemble, though she changed into a fitted red number to perform during the show. Brandy also took the stage and sang with Anthony Burrell, while Kelly Rowland mingled with pals backstage and in the audience.
The year 2012 was a good one for celebrity engagements! Longtime Hollywood couples like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt decided to make things official, and she was subsequently seen sporting a massive, custom-designed ring. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux will head down the aisle, and Ryan Reynolds collaborated on a ring just perfect for his new wife, Blake Lively. Brandy got engaged right around the holidays and showed off her rock in Hawaii. There were many other gorgeous gems given out of love in Hollywood this year — click through to see all the rings!
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Brandy sat down to chat with PopSugar's Lindsay Miller backstage at the American Music Awards in LA this evening. Brandy revealed a bit about the sound of her new album, what the fans can expect, and how she went about lining up some of the exciting collaborations on the tracks. Check it out now!
A few typically long-haired starlets decided to do something different for the American Music Awards this year. Brandy, Christina Aguilera, and Kerry Washington all wore shorter-than-usual strands on the red carpet. Brandy's waist-grazing lengths were folded under into a wavy faux bob that pulled together her '20s-inspired ensemble. Christina sidestepped her dip-dyed hair for a shorter and straighter bob (a wig, perhaps), and Kerry Washington went for a cropped and tucked curly bob. But of all these temporary haircuts, which one made a lasting impression?
Happy National Cognac Day! Ever since "Hennessey" was first name-dropped in hip-hop lyrics and Tim Meadows's Ladies Man started sipping Courvosier, I've been curious about cognac. With all the VSOPs and XOs, cognac can be intimidating. So if you're also wondering what all those letters on the labels mean, I've put together a little primer.
All those different letters refer to how long a cognac is aged. Find out what they mean.
While you want Thanksgiving tipples to be memorable and festive, make sure to keep them accessible enough for the whole family (including your less-than-experimental sister-in-law). One way I like to approach this is by placing a contemporary twist on an otherwise standby cocktail.
Much like a pear essence cosmopolitan mellows out the cosmo, here, ginger and maple syrup add a Winter twist to the classic World War I-era sidecar. It won't rouse any raised eyebrows, but do prepare yourself for a table full of compliments. For a timeless cocktail with a hint of sugar and spice, read more.
If you've been wondering what Brandy's up to since Dancing With the Stars ended, now you've got your answer. Ms. Norwood's been getting inked, specifically with a large line drawing of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deva of intellect and wisdom. She recently tweeted a picture of her ink, as well as a shot of herself with her tattoo artist. The Ganesha is very pretty, but when Brandy got it, she also tweeted that the Lord of Beginnings is an "Egyptian god! Remover of all obstacles." Given the fact that Ganesha is probably the best-loved god from one of the world's major religions, getting his pantheon of origin wrong suggests that Brandy may not know him well. In cases like these, do you think it's appropriate for non-Hindus to wear the religion's gods as ink? Or is it just a cool tattoo?
