I was browsing YouTube and came across this video on celebrity skin care. It’s pretty interesting because many people wonder how celebs get that flawless looking skin or even if it’s real! Well, CBS’s The Early Show brings in Kate Somerville to discuss how that ‘red carpet glow’ is achieved. Kate discusses how beautiful skin can be brought about not only on the red carpet but at home as well. Take a look!

What are some of the things you do to take care of your skin? Do you use any products or regular household items?

Priscilla Renea has just released her debut album Jukebox in stores December 1st, 2009 and I personally am very excited to get my copy! I first came across Priscilla on YouTube long ago when she was singing covers, original songs, and even words from the dictionary! In my opinion, Priscilla Renea is one of a kind. She has a very unique style and sound that’s nice and fresh. Her album Jukebox features catchy songs with great lyrics. A couple of my favorites from the album are Rockabye Baby and Pretty Girl. You can take a listen to songs from the album on Priscilla’s MySpace Page. Go get Jukebox in stores NOW! Find it at Walmart for only $9!

JUKEBOX TRACKS
1. Dollhouse
2. Lovesick
3. Pretty Girl
4. Baby Please
5. Rockabye Baby
6. Bacon ‘n Eggs
7. Mr. Workabee (Intro)
8. Mr. Workabee
9. Stonegarden
10. City Love
11. Fixing My Hair
12. Dollhouse (Acoustic)
13. Arizona

As some of you may know, today is World AIDS Day. It’s an international day held on December 1st every year and it’s aim is to raise awareness about HIV & AIDS around the world. The first ever world AIDS day was on December 1st 1988, so it has been going on for 21 years!

Because of the importance of the issue, YBS wanted to do our bit to spread the knowledge about the virus by sharing some stats:

DID YOU KNOW THAT IN THE UNITED STATES…

* Every 9 ¬Ω minutes, someone is infected with HIV.
* An estimated 56,300 will become infected with HIV this year.
* More than 580,000 have died of AIDS since the epidemic began in 1981. 1.1 million are currently living with HIV, including 21% who are unaware of their status.
* Young people, ages 13-29 account for 34% of all new infections, the largest share of any age group. Most young people are infected sexually.
* African Americans, although comprising only 12% of the population, account for 46% of all new infections. Latinos, comprising 15% of the population, account for 17% of all new infections.
* In general, racial and ethnic minorities account for 67% of those living with HIV, and 70% of AIDS deaths.

As YBS is all about young people using their talents for the greater good (be it entertaining, helping the community or raising awareness) and in the theme of World AIDS Day, we would like to tell you about Stephanie R. Alston.

Stephanie is a twenty-year-old writer that has written and published her first book ‘As I Die Slowly (AIDS)‘. It is a fictional story centered around AIDS and what it can do to a life.

The synopsis reads:

“Taleah Chantel Davis has it all under control. She is attending one of the most prestigious HBCUs in the nation, the ideal boyfriend, great family support, and an awesome God by her side. Nothing can go wrong, or so she thought. After her first night of sexual intercourse Taleah’s life is dramatically turned upside down. During this time Taleah is forced to depend on God like she never has before. Will her weeping really endure for a night? Will her joy come in the morning or will she be forced to sit there, as she dies slowly?”

Hey kids! This is Terrell Ransom Sr. also known as Allstyle7 your red carpet stylist here giving you what’s going to keep you hot in these cool streets this fall. Have you ever wondered how to incorporate red carpet high fashion looks that you see worn by your favorite YOUNG BLACK STARZ into your every day wardrobe? Well, I have a few of today’s hottest trends that will keep you looking red carpet ready everyday!

To begin, are you ready for this jelly? I’m talking about these “bootie-licious” finds. Starlets such as Beyonce and Rhyon Nicole Brown have rocked booties also known as ankle boots this season. These will keep you red carpet ready in either high or low heels and can be found at any price range. Converse has even taken note for all you sneaker heads out there. Don’t hurt ‘em ladies!

Hey there my fellow fashion readers it’s Marquise Christina (profile) from the camera screen to the typing scene I’m bringing you some of the hottest fashion trends. It’s cooling down going into the Fall season and it’s time for us to keep warm and look good doing it! One of the top items in our fashion closets should be a stylish jacket, you know that jacket hanging in your closet that says cute and confident; that one!!! Whether it is a trophy jacket sported by Beyonce’ as she strolled down the fashionable streets of London, to the chic leather jacket, to the simple classic boyfriend blazer.

The Trophy Jacket
1) From Balmain’s Spring 2010 Ready to Wear runway “Drummer-boy Michael Jackson jacket” {he gave us music and fashion}

The Chic Leather Jacket
2) From Prada’s Fall 2009 Ready to Wear runway

Classic Boyfriend Blazer
3) From Donna Karen’s Fall 2009 Ready to Wear runway

From the runway to the stores get these hot looks for a low-price

The Trophy Jacket
1) Band Leader Jacket from Bebe’s

The Chic Leather Jacket
2) Lulu & Veronica Faux Leather Motorcycle Jacket (Juniors) from Nordstrom’s

Classic Boyfriend Blazer
3) Sashimi Boyfriend Blazer from Nordstrom’s

So, now that we have enhanced our closets we can create our own runway styles whether were strolling the streets of LA, Atlanta, Philly, or New York. We can throw these new looks on with some cute jeans a fun pair of heels or flats and rock the look with style. Until next time thanks for reading!

Kisses & Pink Shopping Bags
- Marquise Christina

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