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Beyonce Bringing Braids Back

Beyonce Bringing Braids Back

Can Beyonce’s hair get some poetic justice? Many remember Janet Jackson’s iconic hairstyle from the 90’s. It was not fried, dyed and laid to the side, just long twisted glory. However, it is Queen Bey’s turn to rock this trendy look.

Beyonce and her sister Solange have never been afraid to support team natural. Braids are a great style if you are transitioning from a relaxer to your hair’s natural state, growing your tresses longer or if you are needing a protective style to shield your locks from harmful elements. Beyonce has recently been posting photos on her social media pages of her long braided hairstyle. What do you think you think of Beyonce’s hairdo? Should she continue to bring braids back?

Beyonce Bringing Braids Back

Beyonce Bringing Braids Back

Oh snaps, we take it back maybe little Beyonce had Ms. Jackson beat! Mrs. Carter posted to her Instagram this throwback photo of her getting the braid treatment in 1989.

Beyonce Bringing Braids Back

Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Nigerian label Didi Lookbook

Nigerian label Didi Lookbook came to life through the story and movement of the models for their 2014 bag collection. Nigerian creator Tina Ndidi shows a great aesthetic with her designs, structure of detail and her choice of prints that resonates worldwide. The limited edition will be unveiled in Lagos.

About Didi

Didi Creations is a fashion Company incorporated and based in the United Kingdom.

Our services include creating unisex clothing, footwear, bags and accessories.

Our design inspirations are drawn from colors, retro, African arts and culture; hence the colorful, retro and afro centric theme in most of our designs.

Quality is key in everything we do, so we work with the best and tested artisans around the globe to create our perfect finished designs.

Each of our design is hand crafted from start to finish. We create using the finest natural raw materials ranging from leather, bamboo, fabric, fur, beads, wood, straw, sequence, shells, and coconut shell.

 

Photo Courtesey:
Photography: Michael Stuart Daley
Stylist/Direction: Tokyo James
Makeup: Candice Edwards
Hair: Julia Wren
Models: Lauren Lambert | Cynthia Chisom
 

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Fashion

2014 Huading Film Awards-Halle Berry Wearing Elie Saab Couture

2014 Huading Film AwardsHalle Berry was wearing an Elie Saab Couture spring 2003 black floral-embroidered gown with flower print, and lace detailing and sheer sleeves. Halle didn’t just win in the category for style that night but she also recieved the Global Icon Award during the Hauding Film awards, that was at Ricardo Montalban Theater in Los Angeles, California.

 

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Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Armani Exchange Prints on Repeat Ad Campaign

Armani Exchange Prints on Repeat Ad Campaign with models Nur Hellmann and Corey Baptiste. This new lookbook for 2014 is described as vibrant prints and bright colors that put a modern spin on easy summer style.  All the pieces are crisp and modern with great tailored seams that gives sophistication to your summer look.

 

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Armani Exchange Prints on Repeat Ad Campaign
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Christian Anwander (Photographer)

Zara Zachrisson (Fashion Editor/Stylist)

Joey George (Hair Stylist)

Morgane Martini (Makeup Artist)

Angel Williams (Manicurist)

Client (Armani Exchange)

 

Beauty

AJ Crimson Cosmetics Mixer

AJ Crimson Cosmetics

Celebrity makeup artist, AJ Crimson, is the innovator and creator behind a new line of cosmetics that is set to become the makeup of makeup artists the world over. We recently had the privilege of attending a mixer hosted by AJ Crimson and the good people over at Beauty Frends in regards to the new brand. We were instantly blown away during Crimson’s makeup demonstration. Here’s why:

*BB Cream and Foundation shades literally cover ALL skin tones. Many lines make this claim, but AJ’s makeup is bar none in this area. Whether your skin tone is closer to Tyra Banks or Alek Wek you will find the tint that matches you perfectly.

*You don’t need a whole bunch of products to highlight, contour or add color to your eyes and cheeks. You can just use AJ’s foundations to achieve a “beat” face.

*Used to having to set your makeup before you can walk away from the mirror? This step is no longer necessary, just apply and go.

*The model during the demo had tattoos and Crimson’s foundation made them disappear, like POOF, gone. Even up close you would never think any tattoos had previously been there (see picture below). Just think what that means if you are needing to cover some sort of blemish or acne. It will literally disappear before your eyes.

*You no longer have to look like a cake face to look flawless. AJ’s makeup ensures that you achieve a glowing, natural look.

Alicia and I (Arianne) were able to get matched by the cosmetics genius himself and we have been loving the results! Be sure to check out our future additional posts regarding AJ Crimson’s amazing brand. Happy Monday and enjoy the pics and video!

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Fashion

For The Ladies: Rafael Perez

For The Ladies: Rafael Perez

 

Model Notes:

  • Discovered during a basketball game in the D.R.
  • Nationality: 100% Dominican

Place of Origin: Dominican Republic

Age: 20

Height:
6’1″

Runway
Libertine S/S 14 Show
Shows / September 2013 (Shows)

Dsquared2 F/W 13 Mens Show
Dsquared2 / January 2013 (Shows)

Jeremy Scott S/S 13 Show
Jeremy Scott / September 2012 (Shows)

VFiles S/S 14 Show
VFiles / September 2013

Editorial/Campaign

Commons & Sense Magazine F/W 13 Cover
Commons & Sense Magazine / Fall/Winter 2013 (Magazine Cover)

Cotte D’Armes S/S 12 by Timothy Rosado
Various Campaigns / Spring/Summer 2012 (Advertising)

 

 

Agency: Luis Menieur Model Management

 

 

Fashion

Naomi Campbell June 2014 Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam Shot by An Le

Naomi Campbell is on the cover of the June 2014 Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam. The high-fashion spread “Le Look Du Jour” was shot by An Le who has been shooting for the last 7 years. An Le was born in Saigon and presently lives in NYC where he is owner of An Le Studio. Le  has worked with publications: Vogue.it, Harper’s Bazaar Latin America and L’Officiel Singapore. His commercial clients are: Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Bottega Veneta, Sassoon. An Le says “Beauty and darkness inspire me” and we can definitely see that in his latest work here.

 

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Photographer: An Le (www.anlestudio.com)
Fashion editor: Phuong My
Stylist: Lisa Jarvis
Hair: Peter Savic (Magnet Agency)
Make Up: Renee Garnes (Wilhelmina Artists)
Manicurist: Andy B Seo
Production: Luz Pavon and Victoria Pavon for Pavon NYC
Set Designer: Stewart Gerard

Fashion

How to Dress Elegantly

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How to Dress Elegantly

It doesn’t have to be complicated to dress elegantly. Dressing elegantly means you don’t follow after the latest trends, but you dress in such a way that catches the eye of other people. In other words you dress with beauty and grace.

To get started, recognize that simplicity is crucial in order to dress elegantly. For instance wearing a solid color instead of a pattern is usually more simplistic, or perhaps wearing a modest sheath dress.

Another aspect to elegant dressing is knowing what works best for your body shape and type. Don’t buy something on sale that doesn’t flatter your appearance. If you have to pay a little more to look elegant it’s worth it.

Elegant dressing also involves having classic pieces in your wardrobe and jewelry. A little black dress, a pair of nude pumps, diamond stud earrings and a string of pearls are all examples of classic pieces.

Finally, a good handbag is a must to complete the elegant look. It doesn’t have to be a designer handbag, although those are nice. Look for handbags with clean lines and understated but still eye-catching. Diahann Carroll eat your heart out, now we can dress elegantly too!