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Nudybronque - Talking Pretty

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My interview with DJ Drama...

Sooo I had a little chat with DJ Drama and asked him this relationship question about how to get what you want out of your man...mainly how to talk your man into going on a getaway trip together (wink).

Check it out and let me know what you think about his advice!

www.TalkingPretty.com

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SoftSheen Carson Hair Product Giveaway

We are doing a SoftSheen Carson Optimum Care Salon Collection Hair Polisher giveaway (that was a mouth full) to 5 lucky winners!! The contest is super easy ;) Deadline is Friday so submit your photos HERE to win!!

This stuff is the ish by the way! I already have it!

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The Day Christian Louboutin Was Downgraded to ‘Red Bottoms’

SEP 28, 2011 | COMMENTS 2

As I was standing in line at Walmart a few days ago, I couldn’t help but overhear the conversation going on between the two women behind me. It began with one woman searching through a hip-hop magazine and in extreme excitement declare her love for rapper Young Jeezy to her friend.

They went on to have an empty discussion about how much “swag” Amber Rose had for “bagging Wiz Khalifa,” and upon looking at a photo of her, they said in unison, “red bottoms” and laughed.

I couldn’t help but roll my eyes in disbelief that these types of conversations actually went on. Then it hit me, that what really bothered me about their entire debate was the term “red bottoms.”

We’ve heard Rick Ross grunt lyrics like “The one’s beneath me recognize the red bottoms I wear,” maybe because the actual name wouldn’t have been as catchy. But between those in our society, why have we reduced the name of this high end French brand and stamped it as merely a color slapped on the under soles of our shoe?

Christian Louboutin shoes have continued to be a staple accessory in celebrity wardrobes, yet have become a cry of “new money” in today’s generation. We get a check or save up enough cash from our hard earned job and head straight to the mall to buy our first pair of “red bottoms.” Are they a status symbol? Do the shoes let others know that your bank account (or someone else’s)  may run a little deep?

Don’t get me wrong, every woman should own at least one pair  (or two or three) of sky high Loubies in her closet if that’s what she desires and can afford. But what happened to the appreciation of a high end luxury name? There’s no problem with wearing the label, but shouldn’t you want to know how to pronounce the brand … or at least get close to it? Saying “red bottoms” sounds just as silly as the character “Nomi” from the movie “Showgirls” pronouncing Versace as Versase.

Case in point, if you don’t take the time to learn how to pronounce the name correctly, then maybe you shouldn’t be wearing the brand.

What are your thoughts? Is the Christian Louboutin brand being placed in the wrong hands, or is the phrase “red bottoms” just OK to use in casual settings and the occasional rap lyric?

–mckenzie harris

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Sam Fine talks about how to break into the makeup industry

Here is another great interview from Sam Fine. It was SUCH a pleasure meeting him! I got a chance to talk to him about various topics such as the current summer trends, his future makeup line, and listened to his advice to other makeup artists on how to break into the industry. Check out the video & take notes! Enjoy :)

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To My Beauties in Chicago...

Talking Pretty is giving away two tickets to a lucky winner to The Makeup Show in Chicago this weekend! The tickets are good for you and friend for Sunday only. Check out this link for details :) The winner will be chosen tomorrow!

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Tips for the Aspiring Makeup Artist

Celebrity Makeup Artist Saisha Beecham talks pretty with me and gives tips and advice to all aspiring makeup artists :) Enjoy!