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Arianne Suggs is the founder of 1966 Magazine. I love to write about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, fitness and travel. Join me on my journey.

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Tonille Watkis Crowned Miss Black Connecticut USA

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Tonille Watkis Crowned Miss Black Connecticut USA

June 30, 2016 New York, New York (FETE|PR) Neiman Rose, FETE|PR neiman@feteeventgroup.com

In light of her many accolades, Tonille Watkis will represent the state of Connecticut! Watkis will act as an ambassador of the national premier pageant for women of color. Furthermore, she will take part in nationals this August. Tonille Watkis is an alumna of Adelphi University and the London Academy of Music. Her schooling also includes Dramatic Art, studying Theatre and Classical Acting.

In addition, Tonille travels to inner city schools and churches performing her autobiographical one-woman play, No Boxes Allowed. She also teaches theatrical performance, creative writing, dance and diversity workshops to at risk youth. All in an effort to advocate for her platform, Perfecting Your Voice: Freeing Your Mind.

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Miss Black Connecticut USA

After nearly 20 years Miss Black Connecticut USA will be making its return. The state’s capital will house the pageant this September. This premier pageant for women of color is a division of the Miss Black USA pageantry system. Miss Black USA has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to women of color.

Most noteworthy, thousands of women from all 50 states have had the opportunity to participate and compete. Competitions are held in DC and Africa. Miss Black USA contestants and winners come from all walks of life. Ranging from students, doctors, lawyers and successful business leaders.

Miss Black USA Facts

In 2007, over 80% of contestants were pursuing graduate and professional degrees. No small feat when also competing for the crown! Furthermore, Madison Gibbs (Miss Black USA 2015 in Washington D.C.) is a prime example of pageant greatness. The Howard University Law student travels the globe speaking on mental health, heart disease and women’s empowerment. Also, by partnering with PBS and The Heart Truth, Gibbs has made a huge impact on others.

The Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc is a Non­-Profit Corporation. It is located in the state of Maryland and was founded in 1986 by Karen Arrington. “Creating Miss Black USA was a way to smash the negative stereotypes and images portrayed of African American Women in mainstream media” says Arrington.

Submissions

Currently, submissions are being accepted for a Miss and Talented Teen. Hence, ladies that submit in those categories will compete to claim the state crown of Connecticut. State winners experience a year of beauty, brains and benevolence. They also receive a cash prize, scholarship, personal stylist, talent coach and a modeling spread. A few of the many perks due to being a winner!

Think you have what it takes? The Connecticut State Pageant is scheduled to take place September 15­-19 in Hartford, Connecticut. Therefore, get those submissions in early and we may be writing about you next!

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Best Product For Razor Bumps

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It’s that time of year when being as smooth as the day of birth is trending. Nevertheless, looking like you skipped puberty comes with challenges. Achieving smooth skin today can mean razor bumps and ingrown hairs tomorrow. However, you can win the battle of the shaving skin war. Make it happen by using the Best Product For Razor Bumps and ingrown hairs!

What Causes Razor Bumps

Razor bumps basically boil down to one thing, irritation. Usually this hair issue pops up in the face and bikini area. This area is very sensitive making irritation more probable.

How do razor bumps and ingrown hairs develop? They occur after hair removal when hair strands curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. This development then causes skin irritation and pimples.

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Easy Prevention

Preventing unsightly razor bumps and ingrown hairs is better than having to deal with them. Always use a thick shaving cream when using a razor. Also, when in the shower do not go straight into shaving. First, use water and mild soap to moisten your skin. This action will open up pores and soften hairs making shaving easier.

The direction you shave in is also important. Shave in the direction that hair strands are growing. Moreover, do not stretch skin when shaving and rinse with cool water.

Best Product For Razor Bumps

Look for products specially formulated to treat razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Always check the ingredients list because it will clearly show if it will do the job or not. Products that are great usually include: salicylic acid, witch hazel, glycolic acid and aloe.

If a product does not come in a bottle with a roller ball then use a cotton ball to apply it. Dabbing on the product with a cotton ball instead of your hand helps to prevent infection. Moreover, you also avoid the possibility of breaking the bumps open with your fingers.

Tend Skin

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A great product to use to rid yourself of razor bumps and ingrown hairs is Tend Skin. Tend Skin works on men and women. It goes to work on healing skin after being irritated by waxing, shaving, lasering and electrolysis.

Tend Skin can be found at Target, Walgreens, Ulta, Shoppers Drug Mart and JCPenny. If you are a little hesitate Tend Skin also offers free samples! Go to tendskin.com or give them a call at 1-800-940-8423. However, we have heard that you still have to pay shipping and handling ($2.75). Just FYI dolls!

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MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick

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MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick

Eye makeup enthusiasts your deliverance has officially come! Sick of eyeliner and eye shadow products that always seem to fade in no time flat? MAC Cosmetics has once again come to save the beauty day with their newest release. Presenting the MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick!

MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick

Product Notes:

  • Waterproof
  • 24 Hour Wear
  • Over 20 Plus Shades

Would the MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick be a great product for you? It will if you fit into any of these categories: A) If you are the type of beauty connoisseur that loves to fill her lids with gorgeous color. B) You want control during the entire application process. C) If its not waterproof you don’t want it because you want the freedom of giving great face all day regardless of the activity or moisture situation. D) You hate having to constantly retouch your makeup due to fading.

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The MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick gives an user stability since it is close being like a pencil. Easy to hold thus easy to manage. You literally “draw” or “fill” the area you want to place any color. Moreover, with a 24 hour wear guarantee once its there you can count on it staying put and looking amazing.

Plus, this is great for summertime usage. Of course, being that it is waterproof you will look great at the beach if you do decide to take a dip. However, with temperatures on the rise and sweat dripping down, you will also not have to fear looking like your face is literally melting.

What is the finish like on MAC’s new sticks? They have a very glamorous pearlescent finish. Simply a divine product for any makeup lover.

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Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign

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Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign

Miss Supa Dupa Fly aka Missy Elliot stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 campaign! Missy Elliot throughout her illustrious career has been known for her iconic style. Whether on stage or in a music video her innovative fearlessness and passion in the fashion department has help keep her on top of the hip hop game. Simply put, no one does it like Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot!

Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign

Seasonally, designers constantly need to innovate or they will lose customers. Fresh and trendy equals sales in fashion. Therefore, it makes sense that designers would want to team up with hot models, entertainers, actors, musicians, movers and shakers in order to keep their brand relevant. Not that Marc Jacobs needs that type of help at all. Yet, its cool that a major couture house recognizes Missy’s strong style. What did MJ have to say about Missy’s style and selecting Elliot?

“From the moment I heard, The Rain, back in 1997, I was entranced by the genius rhythms and brilliant rhymes of Missy Elliot. Missy’s music has kept me and my design team happily energized through countless weekdays, weeknights and weekends during those long hours of sketching, fitting, styling and doing looks.

In addition to the boundless energy of her music are the visually pulsating and wildly cartoon-like music videos she made in collaboration with the talented and visionary, Hype Williams. I am in continued awe of Missy’s ability to push the boundaries of the style of music both to the the eye and to the ear. It was a dream of mine to work with her and I’m happy to share this portrait by David Sims for our Fall ’16 campaign.” – Marc Jacobs

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Missy Elliot’s Stylish Music Videos

Missy Elliot’s The Rain video is pretty banging. If you don’t recall or like many of us are too much of a young’in to know scroll down to see it in all of its glory. Trust, its worth the view and the whole Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign will make even more sense.

Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign Notes

Photography: David Sims

Styling Direction: Katie Eleanor Grand

Casting: Anita Bitton

Hair Direction: Guido Palau

Makeup Direction: Diane Kendal

Nails: Jin Soon Choi

Set Design: Stefan Beckman

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Let’s Paint Delia Alleyne S/S 2016 Collection

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The “Let’s Paint” women’s fashion collection created for spring and summer of 2016 offers a splash of colorful contrast against black silhouettes. Fashion Designer, Delia Alleyne introduced the line during the September 2015 market week in New York City. The looks include rompers, jackets, funky trousers and that classic little black dress. The “Let’s Paint” collection is splashy, bold and is styled with a retro artist’s cap that makes the collection reminiscent of the psychedelic sixties. The applied fabrics range from nets to denim, to brocades as the paint splatter and appliqueing adds detail and an interesting design element to the collection.

“Painting is like a metaphor for life…“, explains Delia. “We are born as blank canvases waiting to be. Then moment by moment; stroke by stroke… We create life’s memories by applying one colorful moment in our life at a time.“

Fashion Designer: Delia Alleyne
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Delia, with her distinguished pink hairstyle, has a passion for colorful fashions. Residing in Trinidad and Tobago, Delia creates fashions tailored towards confident women. Her personal clients are bold about making a grand appearance during special occasions, nightlife hot-spots and red carpet showcases. Delia is inspired by the many crafty artists who surround her Caribbean nation. She began her career designing fashion gowns for pageantry.

Delia’s tenure at Trinidad’s Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design school prepared her for a mentorship working on costume design projects with the famed Caribbean couturieres Meiling Esau. Delia strives to bring an avant-garde genre of fashion design into ready-to-wear by applying unique design details, and using finer fabrics. Delia’s goal is for the “Let’s Paint” collection to become a luxuriant lifestyle brand that is recognized throughout the Caribbean.

"Let's Paint" collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com
“Let’s Paint” collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com
"Let's Paint" collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com
“Let’s Paint” collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com

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2016 CFDA Awards Fashion Recap

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2016 CFDA Awards Fashion Recap

The 2016 CFDA Awards had every starlet bringing her A-game to the red carpet! Crystals, turbans and even multiple style changes were all apart of the fashion scene. There is much to discuss and gab about so we will just get right to it. Here is our 2016 CFDA Awards fashion recap!

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Naomi Campbell

We are going to kick things off with fashion royalty! Naomi did not come to play with these little girls she came to slay (LOL)! Timeless Campbell showed off her physique in a sexy design by Brandon Maxwell.

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Ciara

Can she get anymore glamorous! As soon as we laid eyes on her we immediately recognized her lovely dress which was previously worn by another attendee who we will talk about next. Cici slayed in a extremely chic gown by Roberto Cavalli.

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Jasmine Tookes

If you wondering about the mystery girl who has worn Ciara’s Roberto Cavalli dress it is the fabulous Jasmine Tookes. Tookes wore the RC dress in an editorial for the May issue of Vogue. For the 2016 CFDA Awards Jasmine donned a black tan dress with hand embroidered tonal sequins by Prabal Gurung.

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Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan just keeps killing the fashion scene! After taking our breath away in a metallic Balmain dress at the Met Ball were excited to see what she would wear to the 2016 CFDA Awards. She stunned in a Jonathan Simkhai beaded floor-length gown.

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June Ambrose

Ambrose is always fun to watch coming down a red carpet. This year she brought it in true June Ambrose flava! She a red Zac Posen gown paired with custom Donald Robertson turban. She finished off her look with a fun pair of Brian Atwood heels and clutch by Alexander McQueen.

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Imaan Hammam

Showing individual style is so important. One darling that we noticed do just that was supermodel, Imaan Hammam. Literally no one else looked like her and it was quite refreshing. Her look was very fun and totally matched her personality. Imaan’s girly-girl dress was by Coach.

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Jennifer Hudson

Hudson actually had two looks of the night but we are choosing to focus our attention on one in particular. From the moment she entered the red carpet you could tell Hudson felt like the belle of the ball. Isn’t that how fashion should make you feel? Hudson stepped out in a Resort 2016 onyx and crimson crepe strapless asymmetric gown with sculptural inserts by Prabal Gurung.

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La La Anthony

Hey girl we see you! Some dresses are not created equal. Maybe its convenience or maybe its because we wish designers would do it more; but, whenever we notice a dress with pockets we simply go ape. How nice is it to be able to slide a lipstick or keys in your own pocket without having to pull the Hey Hold This on the BF? Anthony came to the big show in a super chic dress by Fendi. Go Fendi!

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Gabrielle Union

Shhh! Union had a hot date for the night and it wasn’t her hubby! No conspiracy or drama here it was designer Lela Rose. Fittingly, Gabrielle wore a design by Rose and gushed about how much she loved wearing it via social media. She was absolutely glowing so we could instantly tell that she meant every single word.

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Joan Smalls

She’s freaking supermodel so of course she was going to look amazing! With her sick bod she could drape a curtain around her from her hotel room and be good to go. Nonetheless, we’re going to talk about her anyway as we shove down Doritos (HaHa). Smalls attended the CFDA Awards in Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. More deets on her new beauty look here.

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Laverne Cox

What’s to say? As always she came…she conquered…and my gawd did she slay! Laverne glided down the red carpet in a Marc Bouwer design accompanied with shoes by Ionia. Cox completed her ensemble with beautiful jewels by Monica Sordobk.

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Samira Wiley

You probably can already guess why we are cheesing over Samira’s couture! We won’t say since we already brought it up, but its nice to see women who aim for comfort and style. Wiley floated into the Hammerstein Ballroom in a Milly Michelle Smith gown. We thought the dress looked stunning on her.

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Alek Wek

One thing that literally everyone could agree on was that Alek Wek looked great! She had such a moment on the red carpet. She was twirling and having fun with the paparazzi just eating out of her stylish hands. It didn’t stop there, Wek just kept the Gone With The Wind fabulous vibes going all night. Alek wore a Proenza Schouler dress with Aquatalia shoes.

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Beyonce

We saved the best for last. Come on, she won the Fashion Icon Award so fully deserves the spot. Beyonce blew everyone with her speech pointing out how designers have often ignored curvier women. Also, if you are a GOT throne fan she threw in a Khalessi reference too (yes, we nerded out). For her big win the fashion icon won a dazzling Givenchy suit from the fall 2015 collection.

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