Originally Dated Jan 5. 2011 #Throwback Beauty | Inclusion Evolution, Or No? How far has the industry truly come?

Estee Lauder adding Joan Smalls to its beautiful roster in December helped end 2010 on a hopeful note for the beauty and fashion industry. It’s no secret that diversity has long been a challenge on the runways and within magazine pages. Although make-up campaigns became increasingly more diverse in the last decade, celebrity faces like Halle Berry and Beyonce dominated for black women. Black models, including Jessica White for Maybelline, were not nearly as prominent. On the other side of the counter, Caucasian models were not overwhelmingly outnumbered by celebrities.

The true exception, when it comes to prominently featuring models of color in a context in which the mainstream industry actually pays attention, has been Iman Cosmetics. I

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Nike Air Force 1 iD – Pony Hair Animal Print Samples

The Nike Air Force 1 is perhaps at its all time wildest at the moment thanks to the mixture of pony hair options that you can grab right now over on the NIKE iD side of things. Making things all the crazier is the fact that you can mix and match, throwing different animal patterns all together on one crazy looking Uptown design. Sound enticing? Hit the jump with us to see a full range of completed samples for the Nike Air Force 1 iD with the pony hair present and then tell us in the comments if you need any more convincing.

Lacoste Men’s/ Unisex L640S Aviator Sunglasses

Color option: Havana-brown/brown. Style: Aviator. Model: L640S. Frame: Plastic. Lens: Scratch/impact-resistant plastic. Protection: 100-percent UV. Temples: Plastic. Nose pads: Saddle nose bridge. Eyewear collection: Authentic Lacoste sunglasses. Includes: Lacoste sunglasses hard caseLens 58 mm x bridge 12 mm x arms 140 mm. These Lacoste Sunglasses are a plastic aviator with contrasting color temples.

Lacoste Mens/ Unisex L640S Aviator Sunglasses

The Lacoste logo is engraved on the temples.

The Best of Physicians Formula, Packed to the Brim at C Wonder | #Thanks @PFCosmetics

We got a sneak peak into the new Physicians Formula Spring cosmetics line up at C Wonder in Soho recently. Let me preface by saying when I first started to wear makeup about 6 years ago, I was also into organic products. This is when I was first introduced to Physicians Formula, the lone product in supermarket and convenience stores at the time that offered both the organic ingredients that I wanted and the multi-functionality I needed in makeup. I was hooked then, and if you try their new and improved products now, you will be too.

Physicians Formula CEO Ingrid Jackel was on hand to showcase all the new products for spring and summer. The lineup includes pH balanced powder and eyeliner, baked bronzer, and makeup simulating the effects pheromone to make women feel sexy and to boost their mood.

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Nicole Scherzinger’s Best Scarf and Pashmina Looks

We love Nicole Scherzinger. We love her music, looks and style.

Here are some of her best scarf and pashmina looks over the years.

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Sunbelt Rock 374 Resin Sunglasses

The lenses have a glare-eliminator and theyre 100% UV protected, so theyll continue to work hard as you play harder. The Rock from Sunbelt looks like youll gain speed the second you put them on. Theyre lightweight, aerodynamic, and they have that sporty appeal that fits you to a tee.

Sunbelt Rock 374 Resin sunglasses