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Black Beauty News: Covergirl Empire Collection

Arianne Suggs March 22, 2016March 22, 2016Leave a Comment

As if news of season 3 was not enough, Empire fans have yet another reason to get excited. Covergirl has announced that they will be releasing a collection inspired by the show! The Covergirl Empire Collection will include products and glamorous beauty looks influenced by the show’s gorgeous lead actresses.

A commercial for the Covergirl Empire Collection will soon follow but so far a stunning ad campaign has been released featuring Grace Gealey, Gabourey Sibede as well as Serayah. Covergirl is excited to bring the collection to a beauty store near you and had this to say,

“Power, drama & intrigue rule the #Empire… but not your makeup bag. Excited to announce that COVERGIRL has partnered with [Empire] on a limited-edition product collection & four stunning yet easy breezy beauty looks inspired by the hit show’s leading ladies. Stay tuned for the commercial, and keep it here all season for more on how to Get That Glam. Spring season premieres Wednesday March 30th on FOX.”

Throughout the season you will be able to learn how to achieve and look like a star with the Covergirl Empire Collection. So then, watch all the drama and stun onlookers with your beauty. Lastly, don’t forget to show us your Covergirl beauty looks via social media. We would love to see!

Thoughts on the Covergirl Empire Collection? Talk all things beauty with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Beauty Insider: Akris Graphic Lines Eye Makeup

Arianne Suggs March 17, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a Comment

We recently spotted an interesting beauty trend fresh from the runway. This particular beauty look proves that sometimes it is the most simple makeup that can have the most dramatic effect. Simplicity is defined as freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts. Case in point, the graphic lines eye makeup look created by Diane Kendal for Akris Fall/Winter 2016-2017 fashion show.

Models were treated to a futuristic beauty look that incorporated distinct and precise lines. The graphic lines eye makeup looks varied with some lines floating right above the lids, while others completely surrounded and sectioned off the eye by following the bridge of the nose on up right below the eyebrow.

Can this look translate into everyday wear? Of course, runway shows always have a bit of fantasy attached to them, however, just like the fashions themselves the beauty aspects can be toned down for ready-to-wear options too. We suggest sticking to the single line right below the brows. This eye makeup may not be appropriate for school or work, but is perfect for a night out with friends.

Thoughts on the Akris graphic lines eye makeup? Discuss beauty with us by hitting us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Furry Nails Spotted at Libertine F/W 2016

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 19, 2016February 19, 2016Leave a Comment

During a fashion show everything is scrutinized right down to the smallest details. It’s not just about fashion but the overall look. As a model walks the catwalk the cameras can be unforgiving. Therefore, it’s important that designers make a statement and create a show that is unforgettable. Libertine’s Fall/Winter 2016 runway show did not disappoint and had us all like, “Wait was that furry nails?”

Nail addicts feast your eyes on one of the oddest yet daring nail trends for 2016. If you are a fan of MTV’s Teen Wolf you are probably jumping for joy. Your eyes are not failing you, you are in fact seeing Libertine models with furry nails.

Nail designs have evolved quite a bit over the past few years. Bling, chains and illustrative details have been faves. However, for awhile it has been more about nail shape. Who of us can forget the strong pointy long nail trend that had us rethinking the use of tampons? Nevertheless, admit it or not furry nails have a slight fun, majestic feel to them. If you don’t take it as something you would rock daily it could be a cute one night nail look that you simply do for the Gram and Tumblr.

So if you want the furry nails look how do you create them? The co-founder of CND nail polish, Jan Arnold, and the CND team painted model’s nails with Vinylux Weekly Polish in Cream Puff (cute, love the name) and Rubble. Next, faux fur was securely attached to each nail using the Super Shiny High-Gloss Top Coat. Boom! That’s how you get this creative nail look.

Thoughts on furry nails? Would you wear them? Talk beauty with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Kaylan Mahomes Breaks Internet With Family Pic

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 6, 2016February 5, 2016Leave a Comment

If you ever need evidence or proof that “black does not crack;” last week you got it. An Indianapolis teen posted a photo on Twitter that broke the Internet. Thousands weighed in on a family picture posted by Kaylan Mahomes. The photo was taken in a car with a caption asking all to figure out who was Kaylan Mahomes, her mother and her twin. However, there was one small problem. All three ladies looked like they could be sisters!

It wasn’t just the fact that all three women were similar in appearance, they also looked to be the same age. The photo went on to be tweeted over 20,000 times. Such Internet and social media hysteria hadn’t been seen since “The Dress” of 2015. The dress photo that emerged a year ago had numerous people seeing a garment in different colors.

Nevertheless, Kaylan Mahomes’ photo had people searching and focusing on the tiniest of clues in order to figure out the answer. The ladies kept the fun going by also posting an additional video. Tweeters begged and pleaded for an answer and they finally got it. SPOILER: DO NOT KEEP READING IF DO NOT WANT THE ANSWER.

After some time Kaylan Mahomes finally came clean and revealed the answer. Kaylan revealed she was on the far right, her mother was on the left, leaving her twin sister to be the beauty in the middle. It was also revealed that Kaylan as well as her twin are 16 and their mother is 35. This squashed the rumor that Mahome’s mother was 13 when she had her gorgeous girls. Moreover, other than being a fun picture game this showed that yes black does not crack!

Did you guess who was who in the Kaylan Mahomes’ family pic? Join the discussion on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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India Westbrooks Flawless Turning 20 Photoshoot Makeup

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 12, 2020February 3, 2016

India Love aka India Westbrooks has become famous for her fab style and sassy photo shoots. India Westbrooks helped start the trend of being “IG famous” and truly making a career from social media. She has now amassed a whopping 2 million fans and her influence is only growing. India Westbrooks and her fashionable sisters were even tapped to have their own show, The Westbrooks, on BET network which helped solidify them as an unstoppable family of strong businesswomen.

With a quick glance over her photos on the Gram it is clear that India is beautiful even without makeup, but of course we love when she decides to get a little more fancy with it. Recently, India Westbrooks was apart of a major photo shoot to help her celebrate leaving her teens behind and turning 20. Yes, it is hard to believe that India Westbrooks is only 20 years old given all that she has accomplished. Nevertheless, we have to face facts that one of our favorite baby girls from Instagram is all grown up. We’ll dive into her furry fashion for the shoot in an upcoming post but for now lets just talk cosmetics!

Get the Look

Want to get her flawless photo shoot look? India’s MUA (makeup artist) for the shoot revealed all; here is the turning 20 beauty cheat sheet:

FOUNDATION: Becca Cosmetics in Tan

BROWS: Anastasia of Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Chocolate

EYES: 350 Palette by Morphe

HIGHLIGHT: Tarte Cosmetics Creaseless Concealer in Tan Set With Translucent Powder by Laura Mercier

GLOW: Opal by Becca Cosmetics

LIPS: Anastasia of Beverly Hills Sunset Strip

What do you think of the beauty look for India Westbrooks? Talk beauty with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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RHOA’s Porsha Williams Slays LA For Celebrity Apprentice

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 4, 2016January 28, 2016Leave a Comment

Welcome to Los Angeles Porsha, happy to have you! Williams who is always about her business has come to LA in order to partake in a new project which is to be led by a former governor of the great state of California. Porsha has been selected to join sixteen other celebrities on the revived Celebrity Apprentice television show. Hold tight entertainment lovers we will have more details on the show later today!

For now we want to focus on all the slayage Williams has blessed the Golden State with this morning. Porsha indulged in white couture and absolutely flawless makeup. Immediately we took note of her dazzling eyes that popped and shined as bright as her red hot career. Moreover, if you love sparkle but don’t want to look like you went too far with stolen pixie dust from a Disney princess try a more muted approach with a glitter lip. Not only will your lips look seductively kissable but you will add a tiny bit of drama to your makeup look without going overboard.

Love her full set of voluminous and lengthy eyelashes? For her big Celebrity Apprentice debut Porsha donned Lilly Lashes in Miami. Miami is part of Lilly Lashes’ 3-D Mink Lashes Collection and retails for $29.99. Get yours now before its too late at www.lillylashes.com.

Thoughts? Talk fashion with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Beauty Quickie: Can Acne Be Scrubbed Away?

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 29, 2016January 13, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Come on, go ahead and admit it, you have tried this method before at least once in order to remove acne from your midst. To be honest, we don’t judge or blame you because let’s face it a giant pimple wouldn’t exactly be described as “cute.” Nevertheless, what really happens when we try to buff our acne into oblivion?

To make a long story short, taking a washcloth or harsh substance to the face while scrubbing vigorously will only achieve in removing the top layer of skin. What’s worse is that this action actually results in more acne being produced! Yikes… definitely not what you are after if your aim is to control your skin’s oil production.

Nevertheless, why exactly would serious scrubbing backfire in this instance? This is because getting rough and going all Hulk on your delicate face causes irritation. Therefore, mistreating your skin will have the adverse effect that you are after. So then, leave the buffing for your nails and always treat your skin gently and with much care.

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Skin Cleanser Cheat Sheet

Arianne Suggs January 6, 2016January 6, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Cleanser is not a one soap fits all type of deal. To maintain gorgeous, radiant skin it is important not to use product that is going to affect your skin’s natural moisture negatively. For instance, if you are not sure if your favorite cleanser is the cause your skin feeling like as dry as sand dunes ask yourself, “After I rinse away my face wash does my skin have a squeaky clean feeling?” If so, your face wash may be excessively drying out your skin which is a look that does not look good on any gal.

Therefore, what is the solution to cleansing your face safely? Simple… use a cleanser that is suitable for your skin type. The problem is that many women are not quite sure which products they should be using, here is a cheat sheet:

Dry Skin: Moisturizing Cream Cleanser

Oily Skin: Scrubbing Bead Washes or Foam Cleansers

Combination Skin: Gentle Formula Cleansers With Slight Lather

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What Comes First- Mascara or Eyeliner?

Arianne Suggs January 4, 2016January 4, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Let’s pour one out and have a moment of silence for all the beauty habits that we left behind in 2015. Makeup is fun to play with but in order to look as fabulous as a celebrity or an insta-famous chick there is sort of an order of operations to get the best look possible. With this in mind we received a question towards the end of last year that begged insight as to whether what should come first when creating a beauty look, mascara or eyeliner?

To make a long answer really short, mascara should always be applied last. The reasoning behind this according to MUAs is that it is much easier to apply eyeliner when lashes are bare. When eyelashes are still nude the lash line is more visible which in turn helps to achieve a more precise eyeliner design. Moreover, once your eyeliner is beat then you can gauge how much mascara is needed (if any) to complete your look.

Thoughts? Talk beauty with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Expired Beauty Products- Sunscreen

Arianne Suggs January 4, 2016January 4, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Can we please put the myth to rest that black women do not need to wear sunscreen? It does not matter how dark your skin is or how much melanin you possess the sun can still cause havoc to your skin if is not protected. Black may not crack but due to environmental effects such as global warming and the disappearance of the ozone layer it is a very good idea to give your skin a little protective barrier to stay un-cracked.

Does sunscreen ever expire and if so when should it be replaced? Yes, sunscreen does indeed expire and the problem is most gals hang on to their bottle longer than they should. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of about three years then after that it should find a new home in a dumpster.

What happens when sunscreen expires? The ingredients found within the formula begin to separate thus becoming less and less effective. Therefore, if you are wearing expired beauty products such as sunscreen you are not really receiving the protection that you need.