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2018 Black Music Honors Celebrates Aretha Franklin Music and Legacy

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 25, 2018August 24, 2018

The 2018 Black Music Honors recognized the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin; during the award show taping on Thursday, August 16. Hosted by 2017 Marconi Award Winner Rickey Smiley; and also singer/actress LeToya Luckett; the annual two-hour television special honors artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. This year’s honorees were: Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, Bebe & Cece Winans, Whodini, Stephanie Mills and Dallas Austin.

2018 Black Music Honors Celebrates Aretha Franklin Music and Legacy

The night included performances by: Bell Biv Devoe, Next, Jade Novah, Kierra Sheard; Tasha Page-Lockhart, V. Bozeman, Demetria McKinney; DJ Mell Starr, Sammie, Donnie McClurkin, Sammie; Yo-Yo, Koryn Hawthorne, Rhyon Brown, Raheem DeVaughn; Regina Belle, Paris Bennett, Syleena Johnson, Angela Winbush; Jonathan McReynolds, Monie Love; Ruben Studdard and Doug E. Fresh. Additional VIP’s in attendance included Shiggy, Kyla Jade, Stevie J and more.

Proceeds from the 2018 Black Music Honors will benefit the 2019 opening of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville. NMAAM’s mission is three-fold. To educate the world, preserve the legacy; and also celebrate the central role that African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack.

Nevertheless, many wonderful brands helped to make this year’s event a complete and total success. Event sponsors include AT&T, McDonald’s, Walmart, Johnson & Johnson and Chevrolet. With State Farm also being a title sponsor.

Furthermore, the annual two-hour television special taping will broadcast in national syndication from Sept. 8-30, 2018. Additionally, it will air on Bounce TV on Sept. 28, 2018.

Moreover, for more information on Black Music Honors visit www.blackmusichonors.com. Connect with Black Music Honors on social media @blackmusichonors, #BMH2018 and #BlackMusicMatters.

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Beauty

Beauty Products: L’Oreal Unlimited Mascara-Stretch Your Lash Possibilities!

ArianneUpdated on August 24, 2018August 23, 2018

L’Oreal is over here stepping things up with their mascara beauty game. New formula, new wand and more “limitless” building power! Have you heard? The NEW L’Oreal Unlimited Mascara can help extend the length of your natural lashes; for an eye-popping “boy I see you checking me” stare.

Moreover, one feature about this product that we are really loving is the design of the bottle itself. It literally tilts. Like seriously, you can bend this baby so that you have perfect control over all your hairs. So those pesky, tiny lashes that you have to do origami with your arms to reach can be properly coated and curled with more ease. Say it with us y’all… WINNING!

Beauty Products: L’Oreal Unlimited Mascara-Stretch Your Lash Possibilities

Okay, so then how does it all work? L’Oreal says that their mascara product incorporates a four step process. The brand explains further details about Unlimited by stating,

“Our new Unlimited mascara is just what you need. An instant lash length mascara that will make you feel confident day and night. Unlimited lash length is unlimited confidence.

[Just] in love with our new mascara Unlimited and its folding brush for a perfect result. Come on, discover our new mascara, the first mascara with instant lash lift effect. Lift, tilt, stretch, hold [and] GO!.”

Sounds pretty easy right? Getting your natural lashes to curl is one thing; but getting them to stay that way is another. Unlimited promises to do that and give you additionally seductive length, more volume as well as lash separation.

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Fashion

Ask and Tell: Pretty Little Thing Stone Ruched Sleeve Gathered Waist Shirt

Arianne August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

The Item: The Pretty Little Thing Stone Ruched Sleeve Gathered Waist Shirt as seen on Leigh Anne Pinnock. The Little Mix singer was spotted in her chic top while hitting the pavement during a night out on the town.

You Asked: Hi 1966 can I please get your help? I recently came across of a photo of Leigh-Anne and I REALLY love her shirt! Not sure where she got it from but I would like to have it too. So can you guys hunt this top down for me please??

Ask and Tell: Pretty Little Thing Stone Ruched Sleeve Gathered Waist Shirt

The Verdict: Hello there we love your fashion question and it would be an honor to track this style down for you! Actually, we already know what it is and where you can get one. Pinnock is wearing a shirt from fashion brand, Pretty Little Thing.

If searching for this top online it is known as the Pretty Little Thing Stone Ruched Sleeve Gathered Waist Shirt. The price? Well, fortunately this look did receive a nice price cut and is currently retailing for $35. HOWEVER, there is some bad news. On the PLT website this top is sold out. A bummer, and many other fellow consumers are anxiously awaiting a restock of this popular item.

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Fashion

Beautiful Black Women: Tessa Thompson Covers The Cut Fall Fashion 2018 Issue

ArianneUpdated on August 23, 2018August 22, 2018

From Marvel to Westworld, Tessa Thompson’s immense talent as well as beauty has been shot all around the globe. Now the deliciously mysterious actress is a cover girl for August/September. Tessa Thompson covers The Cut Fall Fashion 2018 issue and she is finally spilling the details on EVERYTHING.

Beautiful Black Women: Tessa Thompson Covers The Cut Fall Fashion 2018 Issue

Yes, you will see plenty of fabulous fall fashion in The Cut’s new journal; however, the real meat and potatoes lies in their cover story. What do they talk about with Thompson? The Cut let’s us in on the goods by revealing,

“‘The internet makes everything a ‘thing.’ ‘ Tessa Mae Thompson is our Fall Fashion cover star. The enigmatic actress opens up about her high school playist; catfishing people with her friends; and yes, Janelle Monae. Plus, the most voluminous fall clothes.

The Tessa Thompson discourse lately has been loud and demanding. But the interest in her reached a frenzy when she appeared in Janelle Monae’s video, ‘Pynk.’ She told us, ‘The truth is Janelle and I are both in a space where we’re trying to push boundaries in terms of the idea of what space a woman of color can occupy.'”

Beautiful Black Women: Tessa Thompson Covers The Cut Fall Fashion 2018 Issue (Continued)

Need a date? Well, if you’re Tessa Thompson the last place to look for one would be online. In the latest edition of The Cut Tessa reveals why she admires Greta Garbo, and why she’s skeptical of online dating. In an excerpt from her exclusive with the magazine she states,

“‘I currently don’t have time to date. Also, because dating right now requires that somebody gets on a plane. Which is fine, but that’s a lot to ask when you’re first… It’s a lot of expectation.’

She’s skeptical of online dating; though she admits to once catfishing people with her friends on a dating app; largely as a social experiment. ‘It didn’t go well. We had some passive-aggressive and some just like aggressive messages, being, like, ‘You’re not real!’ And I was like, ‘And you’re right, I’m not!’ Delete.'”

So as you can see, even celebs are adjusting to the new world and whirl of dating. Nonetheless, catch Thompson’s full interview as well as The Cut’s Fall Fashion preview in their spanking new issue out now.

Photography by Awol Erizku

Fashion Direction by Rebecca Ramsey

Hair Styling by Lacy Redway

Makeup Artistry Nina Park

Nail Design and Execution by Doughee Bahn

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Hair

Remy Ma for Dark and Lovely – New Face of Fade Resist Icons Collection!

ArianneUpdated on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

Hairstyle chameleon Remy Ma continues her storybook comeback by lending her awesome likeness and branding prowess to haircare powerhouse, Dark and Lovely! Just this year alone, the Melanin Magic hip hop artist has had blue, brown, green, blonde as well as jet black hair color. Thus, making her the PERFECT brand ambassador to share her thoughts on the hottest DL products. Ready to learn more about Remy’s duties and the must-have hair collection she’ll be representing? Let’s gab about Remy Ma for Dark and Lovely – New Face of Fade Resist Icons Collection!

Remy Ma for Dark and Lovely – New Face of Fade Resist Icons Collection

As soon as news broke about this amazing hair news; Remy hit up social media in order to alert her fans. Regarding the venture Remy states,

“Excited to be the face of Dark and Lovely’s new Fade Resist Icons Collection! Big things everywhere soon.”

Dark and Lovely also had a few extremely proud words to share about their new brand ambassador. In regards to Remy Ma joining their family and their fabulous hair color product the hair brand reveals,

“Allow us to introduce the new face of our Fade Resist Icons Collection; hip hop stunner Remy Ma! Known for her countless show-stopping looks, our girl Remy has found the magic in our Fade Resist Conditioning Hair Color; and dubbed it her favorite formula for star-worthy tresses!

Check [us] out on Amazon and get ready to turn heads with our three most epic shades. Jet Black, Vivacious Red and Honey Blonde! [Also] want to know why Remy Ma only trusts her iconic tresses to our Dark and Lovely Fade Resist Hair Color? Hit play [on our special video] to hear what she has to say!”

Remy Ma for Dark and Lovely – New Face of Fade Resist Icons Collection (Continued)

Now you’re probably thinking… uh 1966… what video? Well, we did the heavy lifting aka viewing for you. Your welcome (LOL). Here is what Remy Ma had to say about her love as well as trust in the Dark and Lovely brand. She says,

“When I was growing up, Dark and Lovely I think was probably like my first… my first example that I ever saw a woman with like perfect hair. I think that’s what stands out to me the most the advertisements for Dark and Lovely. With the prettiest girls with the best hair ever.

I’ve had a lot of different hair colors but my all time hands down number one favorite is jet black. However, you can not have jet black hair if it’s fading.

I love Dark and Lovely’s Fade Resist because it stays jet black. And it’s also the color that you see on the box. All the different things that you know women of color use and need are available at Dark and Lovely.”

Ready to give Fade Resist a try? Get it now on Amazon, where over 200 consumers have rated this product a 4 out of 5 stars! Each shade and tone currently retails for $6.49 each.

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Fashion

Ask and Tell: The Thierry Colson Salome Maxi Dress Seen on Rihanna

ArianneUpdated on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

The Item: Singer, actress and cosmetics giant, Rihanna, wearing the Thierry Colson Salome Maxi Dress. Rihanna was spotted frolicking in her flowing gown on social media platform Instagram; while having some free time in Cuba.

You Asked: Rihanna is seriously out here living her best life! After everything she’s gone through I’m happy to see her on her page dancing around and just having fun. That dress she got on is cute too! I want the dress, the sneakers, everything! Where can I get it all?!

Ask and Tell: The Thierry Colson Salome Maxi Dress Seen on Rihanna

The Verdict: Hi there, and yes, our favorite Badgal is certainly having plenty of fun in the sun! As she lived it up in Cuba, she did so in style by rocking the Thierry Colson Salome Maxi Dress. This flowy chic number is currently retailing for $720.

Rih finished off her relaxed look with a few key accessories. She hit a fashion high note including a stylish hat as well as sneakers from her very own couture collection. Her Fenty x Puma ‘Avid’ sneakers come with a price tag of $130. While the Off White Straw Hat she is sporting retails for $250. A total cost of $1,100 in the name of fashion.

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Fashion

Ask and Tell: YVY Lace Up Legpieces as Seen in Cardi B’s Ring Video

Arianne August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

The Item: The YVY Lace Up Legpieces as seen in the Cardi B “Ring” music video that also features gorgeous singer, Kehlani! The video on August 20th drop came as a surprise to the new mom; however, she assures fans that she is still thrilled to share it with the world despite Atlantic Records leaking it without her knowledge.

You Asked: I already liked the song but the visuals for the Ring video are amazing! The fashion too is such a LEWK!!! Those boots that Cardi is wearing when she is all tied up in that black spider web thing are fire. Do you guys know already who makes them?

Ask and Tell: YVY Lace Up Legpieces as Seen in Cardi B’s Ring Video

The Verdict: Thank you for reaching out and we completely agree… the visuals for Ring are stunning! As you mentioned, in the video Cardi B wears a pair of edgy, sexy, “in your face” leg accessories. They are by a clothing brand known as YVY. YVY is a luxury label based in Zurich, Switzerland which creates handmade swiss leather garments.

For her video, Cardi wears the YVY Lace Up Legpieces. These zip up stunners are made out of Italian leather and can be purchased in black; as well as in a crisp white hue. Want them? Get yours at www.yvy.ch/shop and they retail for $1,845.

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Fashion

VMAS 2018 -Best Looks and Full Fashion Recap From Cardi to Winnie!

ArianneUpdated on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

They came, they sang and boy did they conquer the red (SCREECH); we mean, pink carpet! The VMAs 2018 put on by MTV network always brings out the best of the best in music entertainment. From Cardi B to Logic and Nicki to Teyana; everyone hit the VMAs in style!

VMAS 2018 -Best Looks and Full Fashion Recap From Cardi to Winnie

So then, who or what were all the stars wearing? We have the complete couture breakdown from designers to jewelers. Let’s get it on.

Who: Cardi B

Wearing: A custom purple Nicolas Jebran gown accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry.

Who: Top Model Jasmine Sanders

Wearing: Golden gown from the Dundas Spring 2019 collection with Brian Atwood pumps.

Who: Supermodel Winnie Harlow

Wearing: Off the runway look from the Zuhair Murad Spring 2018 collection.

Who: SZA

Wearing: Frilly pink garment from the Rodarte Spring 2018 collection along with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.

Who: Ashanti

Wearing: A high slit, floor length gown by fashion label, Elie Madi.

Who: Nicki Minaj

Wearing: An edgy ensemble from the Off White Fall 2018 collection.

VMAS 2018 -Best Looks and Full Fashion Recap From Cardi to Winnie (Continued)

Who: Teyana Taylor

Wearing: The black panty trousers by fashion brand, NAMILIA, with a cropped white tee.

Who: Tiffany Haddish

Wearing: A black and white ensemble by luxury label, Naeem Khan.

Who: Chloe x Halle

Wearing: Couture masterpieces from the exquisite Iris Van Herpen Spring Summer 2018 collection.

Who: Actress Amandla Stenberg

Wearing: A relaxed look from the Prada Resort 2018 couture collection.

Who: Claws Actress Karrueche Tran

Wearing: LBD (little black dress) by Alexander Wang with shoes by Christian Louboutin as well as accessories by Fallon Jewelry and Sarbani.

Who: Cosmetics and Fitness CEO Keyshia Ka’oir

Wearing: A dazzling custom jumpsuit design by Charbel Zoe.

Who: Cardi B (Look 2)

Wearing: A stunning rouge tone dress by Azzi and Osta with Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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Fashion

Ask and Tell: Dundas Gilded Leopard Dress as Seen on Ciara!

Arianne August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

The Item: Artist and queen of the dance challenge, Ciara in the Dundas Gilded Leopard Dress. The Level Up singer hit a fashion high note in her leopard print attire while attending the Revlon Volumazing Launch Party. Learn more about this product by going here. We have all the details!

You Asked: I’m so glad that Cici is back in the game! Since her return she has everyone doing dance challenges and just being plain happy. The world needs more of that. Thank you for always featuring her when other people are being haters because I love her style. By the way that dress from last night was by who?

Ask and Tell: Dundas Gilded Leopard Dress as Seen on Ciara

The Verdict: Hi there, we are so with you, it’s great to have Ciara back in full force! Both musically as well as fashionably. Last night, at the Revlon soiree, Mrs. Wilson dazzled in a leopard print dress from the Dundas D5, Spring 2019 collection. It is known as the Dundas Gilded Leopard Dress.

When first seen during the original runway show it was modeled in a khaki tone. However, Ciara’s version seems to be a rich military green hue; like the label’s Gilded Leopard Print top. Nonetheless, this fierce gown that Ciara paired with H. Stern jewels retails for $1,390.

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Beauty

Too Faced Fruit Cocktail – The Ultimate Blush Duo for a Flirty Glow!

ArianneUpdated on August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

Too Faced Fruit Cocktail … if you don’t have it in your makeup arsenal it is time to mix it up! This beauty item will have your cheeks blushed to perfection. PLUS it comes with a fresh, fruity scent that can only be described as, DIVINE. Ready to learn more? Leggo!

Too Faced Fruit Cocktail – The Ultimate Blush Duo for a Flirty Glow

So what’s the good word on this makeup must-have? Too Faced explains,

“This brand new brightening and luminescent blush duo; gives the most versatile flush and it smells uh-mazing! The silky formula is the perfect way to customize your flush from sweet and flirty to a sexy, sparkling glow.”

Brilliant. Fruit Cocktail palettes come in multiple shades. If you want a more powerful punch get the Plumagranate. If you want a lighter, subtle glow, go for Apricot in the Act.

Nevertheless, worried this product will not work on more “melanin rich” skin? No worries. YouTube sensation Aaliyah Jay is all over things. The gorgeous beauty influencer tried out the Too Faced Fruit Cocktail blush duo and looked tick tick BOMB! See the photo evidence below, along with what some TF fans have to say about this blush product.

“Buying this!”

“Honey on this chocolate skin!”

“OMG how hot is this.”

“I received it early during the Tutti Frutti training and I thought it was going to be too dark; but it’s actually very pretty on my skin tone!”

“Yassss loving this color!”

“Oh no this is so pretty.”

“I’ve been wearing this every day!!!! My new fav.”

“I don’t wear make up that much anymore but I need this.”

“I really love deep cherry blushes.”

“Oh this blush is so cuuuute!”

“Omg!”

“Gorgeous colors.”

“Soooo cute! I’m going to look like a Hawaii dream with this on.”

Ready to get your cocktail on? Get this awesome new product by Too Faced online at www.toofaced.com as well as the Ulta Beauty website. It retails for $30.

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