My girlfriends and I were, of course, interested in trying the new Cover Girl Queen Collection, designed by Queen Latifah and her personal make-up artist, Roxanna Floyd. This collection has been designed to give women of color make-up that truly flatters our wide range of skintones. Let me tell you, I think the Queen has achieved her goal.

The Natural Hue Compact Foundation is fabulous. It’s lightweight, but creamy in texture. Yet it still manages to stay on all day without leaving your face looking like an oil slick. The mirrored compact is small and portable and it comes with a sponge that you can use to apply the foundation. I found the foundation to be blendable and sheer enough to look natural, yet substantial enough to even out the skin. I am quite impressed with the formulation and how elegant it looks and feels – it is a great affordable option for women who still want to look polished, without breaking the bank.

To learn more about the Cover Girl Queen Collection.

Until the next style adventure,
Monica the Urbanista

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The days of wearing pleated skirts is back. Pleated skirts are classic; nowadays you can wear this skirt with confidence!

Tummy-Smoothing

With flattering lines and delicate details, these reinvented classics are polished for work and comfortable for play. Stitched-down pleats on this tweed skirt smooth the tummy, then flare out to add volume in the right places. Try this one by the Gap’s pleated skirt.

Beyond Basic Black

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On Trend

A delicate silk skirt illustrates three of this season’s big color trends—yellow, gray, and ombré from Victoria’s Secret Catalogue.

Until the next style adventure,
Monica the Urbanista

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