Best in Beauty - Beauty Trendsetters

Feminine Touch - We all watched as Alicia became a style star in '07. Most notable, were her hair choices which finally didn’t include cornrows. Her wild wavy hairstyle went perfectly with her new sound, while her neat straight style was a reminder that Alicia is a more polished woman these days.

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Feminine Touch - We all watched as Alicia became a style star in '07. Most notable, were her hair choices which finally didn’t include cornrows. Her wild wavy hairstyle went perfectly with her new sound, while her neat straight style was a reminder that Alicia is a more polished woman these days.

Lush Lashes - It’s hard not to notice her booty, er, beauty. Staying true to what makes her so intriguing; Kim achieves her sultry and intense look using dark eye shadow and lash extensions to create her smoky eyes and sheer gloss for voluptuous lips. Completing her signature look, she stays faithful to her long, dark ringlets.

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Lush Lashes - It’s hard not to notice her booty, er, beauty. Staying true to what makes her so intriguing; Kim achieves her sultry and intense look using dark eye shadow and lash extensions to create her smoky eyes and sheer gloss for voluptuous lips. Completing her signature look, she stays faithful to her long, dark ringlets.

Chinese Bob - At the top of the music game and looking her best, Mary’s unique combination of style and sass were accentuated with her blunt crop. Rocking a short Chinese bob, Mary reinvented herself once again. Her always perfectly bronzed skin was highlighted with the perfect makeup choices proving that … Mary truly is <i>Just Fine!</i>

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Chinese Bob - At the top of the music game and looking her best, Mary’s unique combination of style and sass were accentuated with her blunt crop. Rocking a short Chinese bob, Mary reinvented herself once again. Her always perfectly bronzed skin was highlighted with the perfect makeup choices proving that … Mary truly is <i>Just Fine!</i>

Blonde Bomb - Shorter and more sophisticated, Keyshia’s new haircut completed her new and improved image. Her short, pale blonde cut certainly got our attention at the 2007 BET Awards. &lt;i&gt;Switch the style up and watch the money pile up!&lt;/i&gt;

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Blonde Bomb - Shorter and more sophisticated, Keyshia’s new haircut completed her new and improved image. Her short, pale blonde cut certainly got our attention at the 2007 BET Awards. <i>Switch the style up and watch the money pile up!</i>

Loud Lips - Making one of the biggest impacts on beauty in '07, Rihanna’s black asymmetric bob was captivating. Losing the long blonde hair for a face framing razor cut, took her image to the next level. Once out from under the umbrella, she was even bold enough to paint her lips pink, red, and plum. &lt;i&gt;Way to stand out Ri Ri!&lt;/i&gt;

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Loud Lips - Making one of the biggest impacts on beauty in '07, Rihanna’s black asymmetric bob was captivating. Losing the long blonde hair for a face framing razor cut, took her image to the next level. Once out from under the umbrella, she was even bold enough to paint her lips pink, red, and plum. <i>Way to stand out Ri Ri!</i>

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Natural Beauty - Victoria Secret Angel, Selita, showed us that effortless beauty can also be sexy. Her fresh, low maintenance style is undeniably gorgeous. Often seen wearing very little makeup, usually with her hair just pulled back, it’s no secret that Selita’s raw beauty shined bright in 2007.

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Natural Beauty - Victoria Secret Angel, Selita, showed us that effortless beauty can also be sexy. Her fresh, low maintenance style is undeniably gorgeous. Often seen wearing very little makeup, usually with her hair just pulled back, it’s no secret that Selita’s raw beauty shined bright in 2007.

Bigger Is Better - The always cutting edge Tyra, was definitely a trend leader this past year. She kicked off her new season with a new look! Bangs or no bangs, Tyra loved big, bold, blonde and beautiful! Her makeup was always flawless too. What else would you expect from a Top model?

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Bigger Is Better - The always cutting edge Tyra, was definitely a trend leader this past year. She kicked off her new season with a new look! Bangs or no bangs, Tyra loved big, bold, blonde and beautiful! Her makeup was always flawless too. What else would you expect from a Top model?

Kerry Washington’s RACE a Success - “RACE,” the Broadway play starring actress Kerry Washington and actor David Alan Grier, has been deemed a huge success, both with critics and financially. The play is about a couple of lawyers who have been asked to defend a White man accused of raping a Black woman. Since the show opened late last year, producers have already recouped their $2.5 million investment. “RACE” will end its run on Broadway on June 13.

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Always Classy - No one mixes class and flair together like Kerry Washington. With simple makeup in neutral tones, her creamy skin and stunning smile were enough to put her on the list. Ignoring fads, her shoulder length locks were regularly away from her face. Staying true to herself, Kerry’s beauty preferences in '07 embodied timeless beauty.