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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...
Fast Company Press: A Business Woman in Bloom

Fast Company Press: A Business Woman in Bloom

Photo: Djeneba Aduayom In this article by Nicole Laporte, Fast Company documents all the things that keep the multi-faceted Serena Williams busy off the court. Apart from being a mother, tennis champion, and wife, Williams has also started investing through her company Serena Ventures. Founded ...
Last Minute Costume Ideas You Can Find in your Closet

Last Minute Costume Ideas You Can Find in your Closet

Need a last minute costume idea? Nude Barre’s got you covered with easy ensembles you can find in your closet!  Miss Universe Pictured: Living After Midnite   Elle Woods  Damian from Mean Girls  Pictured: @sassacassidyyy Regina George from Mean Girls  The Bachelorette...