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Celebs Caught in the Nude

Celebs Caught in the Nude

Nude Barre has graced athletes, performers, and tea spillers alike. With an inclusive 12 shade range and bodywear that provides both comfort and coverage, it’s no wonder why Nude Barre is a favorite amongst celebs. Take a look at the VIPS caught in the Nude (Barre) and how they rock their true h...
Redefining Nude in the Fashion Space: Travel + Leisure Press

Redefining Nude in the Fashion Space: Travel + Leisure Press

A March, Travel + Leisure article recalls how Merriam Webster defined the word nude as “having the color of a white person’s skin,” until 2015. Writer Rosemary Akpan addresses this disservice and chronicles the complex relationship women of darker skin tones have with current societal imagination...
Play It Cool This Spring: Harper's Bazaar Press

Play It Cool This Spring: Harper's Bazaar Press

As April showers promised May flowers, Harper’s Bazaar dreamt up a list of upcoming spring trends from your favorite fashion darlings. Styled by Samira Nasr and photographed by Shaniqwa Jarvis, Harper’s Bazaar’s opted for a rustic, brown aesthetic to showcase all the fabulous attire of springtime...
Start Up Fashion: Do It Your Way Press

Start Up Fashion: Do It Your Way Press

  Fed up with traditional industry rules, Nicole Giordano created Start Up Fashion to, “Show independent fashion designers that they can and should ignore the rules and do it their own way.” On this episode of the company’s Do It Your Way podcast, Giordano, talks to Nude Barre’s Erin Carpenter ab...
Color Education: Deep Shades

Color Education: Deep Shades

Gone are the days of only having one “cocoa” option from all the deep hues to pick from!  With more options comes more confusion but don't stress--we are here to help you.  Do you have deeply melanated skin? Do you have trouble finding shades that best match your skin tone and undertones?...
Color Education: Fair Shades

Color Education: Fair Shades

Do you have very fair skin? Do you have trouble matching traditional beige shades because they are too dark for you? You may be one of our early risers representing our 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, and 10 AM shades.  Let’s break it down... Typically worn by our porcelain beauties, 7 AM is an off-whi...