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We were absolutely thrilled when we first heard about Taitu Botanicals! We all know the benefits as well as importance of using natural products on our uniquely gorgeous hair. Nevertheless, what if you could apply those same advantages to your skincare regimen? Well, we are pleased to tell you that you can with the help of one of the world’s premier herbal botanical body care lines.
Taitu Botanicals The BEST Herbal Body Care Line
What are the benefits of using herbal beauty products? For one, you are saying a big fat no to chemicals. Second, harsh ingredients can have harsh effects on skin. In some cases even causing irritation and outbreaks. In short, natural products work with your skin not against it.
Herbal ingredients in body care products date back to even thousands of years ago. Queens and royalty of ancient times would indulge in luxurious, all natural skin care treatments. As a result, such treatments were performed to keep skin youthful and from aging prematurely.
Herbal treatments early beginnings can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Ethiopia to name a few regions. Herbs and plants were put to good use in order to cleanse, heal, protect and at times even prevent wrinkles from appearing in skin. Furthermore, what works for any royal is worth giving a go right?
The Story of Taitu Botanicals
Speaking of royals, the rich meaning behind the Taitu Botanicals name is simply exquisite! Taitu Botanicals founder, Montez Teferi based the name of her deluxe body care line after Empress Taitu the wife of Ethopian Emperor Menelik II. The beloved Empress Taitu was and still is remembered for her love of Africa and stunning beauty.
Montz Teferi
Teferi has used the inspiration of Taitu to create a line of herbal body care products to provide a wealth of benefits for the skin. Her collection of products blends only the finest fragrant oils as well as herbs found from all over the world. We tested out a few of her amazing products and loved them!
Taitu Botanicals Sea Breeze Natural Soap
First of all we absolutely love the fragrance of this soap! The earthy, fresh scent takes you away to a very relaxing place. Plus, it is the perfect soap for sensitive skin, which many of us here at 1966 have to worry about. The soap caused ZERO irritation and caused not one single negative reaction. Therefore, if skin sensitivity is an issue this soap is definitely the answer.
The packaging is also very lovely. The Sea Breeze Natural Soap comes wrapped inside a woven pouch. The pouch is closed with a pretty bow. Immediately it felt as though we were unwrapping a luxurious gift for ourselves. We love great presentation and this product possesses just that.
Taitu Botanicals Rosemary Peppermint Hair & Body Oil
We always love products that can serve more than one purpose. When you live a hectic schedule such products can help you save time without sacrificing pampering or results. Taitu Botanicals Rosemary Peppermint oil can be used on the body and your hair.
The oil left our skin feeling soft and smooth. Moreover, our tresses felt effortlessly manageable and glossy. The oil also worked well as a hair deep conditioning treatment. Its an awesome oil that truly improves the appearance of skin and hair! Montez Teferi has created a line that takes body care to another level. Check out the complete collection here.
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When it comes knowing beauty and brains Ciara is right at the top of the list. Our girl slays editorials and has been signed to multiple modeling agencies. Also, oh yeah she is multi-platinum musical artist! Therefore, spotting talent for our CiCi is something she could do with her gorgeous hands tied behind her back. So then, it is no wonder why Ciara has found her way onto the Miss America 2017 scene.
Miss America 2017 Ciara Scores Spot on Judge Panel
The Miss America pageant must be just as thrilled as us because they could not wait to share the news in regards to Ciara’s upcoming gig. The Miss America organization took to social to make the big announcement. They stated, “Excited to welcome Ciara to the Miss America judges panel!”
This year’s show will be hosted by Sage Steele and Chris Harrison. If you watched any of the NBA playoffs or finals this year you probably already recognize the glamorous Sage. Sage Steele is the host of NBA Countdown on ESPN as well as ABC.
Sage Steele (pictured on the left) at Staples Center, Home of Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings.
It seems that Miss America has chosen to pull out all the stops. The show will feature a total A-list star judging panel. Besides our lovely Cici the Miss America 2017 pageant will include judges such as Mark Cuban, Gabby Douglas and Cole Swindell.
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Instagram has done it yet again, adding a brand new feature in their latest update. What could be the worst nightmare of any girl on the Gram? How about the ability for people to power zoom into all your photos? The horror has begun, Instagram adds zoom capabilities in their most recent update.
Instagram Adds Zoom in Their Newest Update
As we sit checking out this new feature and sipping our cafe mochas we can’t help but think that stalking is about to go to a whole other level. Let’s face it everyone does it. We all have ended up on someone’s friend of a cousin second removed ex-boyfriend slash niece profile. Yet such researching has never allowed anyone to get a close range scope of a photo.
Now every zit, imperfection, fashion malfunction and over-edit will proudly be on display. Plus, we are sure the thirst will be at an all time high as users zoom in to get a better view of any lady bits. Also, shall we forget those who may wish to zoom in to see who all made up the squad, even the person all the way in the back.
Nevertheless, if you thought the addition of DMing was bad this feature should be a real riot. Just wait till some dude is up at 4 a.m. dissecting your lip shape. God speed dolls, god speed.
Instagram Adds Zoom -Why?
The fact that Instagram adds zoom to their app highlights a few things. One, they really know their consumer. They know there are those who are all over people’s pages and want to see every last detail. Also, IG recognizes they need to innovate to keep up with the big boys.
With Snapchat gaining more and more popularity Instagram has obviously felt the sting of competition. Moreover, that pinch is probably what led up to their kinda sad imitation of SC stories. Instagram Stories was met with buzz but many simply aren’t using it. Instagram started as a photo sharing app and it will die that way.
Jeez, that was morbid. Anyway, the point is IG wants to keep users guessing and on their toes. Its like when soda companies try out a new flavor. Its all done to keep consumers buying into their product and their products alone.
Instagram really does not need to worry about a single thing. We all love the freaking app. It’s fun, creative, a good way to market and a nice shot of confidence every now and then. All the additions and extras are not really necessary. How many times after there is an update you hear someone say, “Man, I miss the old Instagram!”
When it comes to the Gram we are all simple creatures. Apply makeup, select bomb outfit, set lighting, snap photo, filter and photoshop self till slightly still recognizable then post to stunt on all the Hoes (LOL). Well, maybe not all of that but you get the point. Happy zooming everyone.
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We all love seeing what black celebrity kids are up to as much as their famous parents. These kids literally have the world as their oysters. What will they choose to pursue? Maybe a career in acting, singing or perhaps directing? Some celebrity kids show early on where they are heading in the future. If it was up to us to predict we think P. Diddy’s little girls may just be the next Naomi or Tyra.
Black Celebrity Kids : P. Diddy’s Daughters Star in Sean John Campaign
First of all, can these pint-size ladies get any cuter? P. Diddy’s daughters served up some major adorableness as they starred in an ad campaign for their father’s couture brand, Sean John. The girls wear high-end streetwear that includes hoodies, sweatpants and shirt dress.
Did model Kim Porter give them pointers on how to slay? Maybe, but there also looks to be plenty of raw natural too. Diddy excitedly took to social media posting a photo of his daughters with the caption, “My babies! #FamilyFirst.”
Want to check out the collection or know a bomb tiny diva who needs to get her hands on these looks? The Diddy girls back to school style is available now at Macy’s.
Hair Notes: We loved the hairstyling spotted in the ad campaign that was fierce while being very age appropriate. Heck, we would totally rock their super chic hair looks! Diddy’s girls worked it out in high ponytails and stylish chignon. Showing that black celebrity kids stay killing and setting trends. Way to go girls, you all looked fabulous!
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The VMAs is more than just an event that awards the hottest artist of the year for their music video creativity. It is also one of the biggest nights in fashion. From Blue Ivy to Serena Williams all the ladies owned the red carpet, we mean white carpet like no other! Here is our 2016 VMAs Fashion Recap.
2016 VMAs Fashion Recap : Who Brought It?
Beyoncé Carter in Francesco Scognamigli
Supermodel Winnie Harlow in Nicolas Jebran
Model and Singer Cassie looking flashy in a Balmain Gray Cotton Blazer, Gucci Metallic Flared Pants as well as a Gucci Broadway Matelasse Gold Chevron Clutch.
Beauty and Songstress Justine Skye in 2017 Missoni Resort Fringe Tiered Dress
All Hail the Queen! Naomi Campbell in Brandon Maxwell
Rapper Nicki Minaj Stunned in a Bao Tranchi Divine Cobalt Dress
Rihanna Accepted her Michael Jackson Vanguard Award in a beautiful Alexandre Vauthier Gown
Rihanna Also Opened Up the 2016 VMAs Wearing a Hood By Air “Cookie Ringer” Bodysuit
Singer Tinashe Showed Off Her Dance Moves on the White Carpet in a Juan Carlos Obando Fall 2016 Red Jumpsuit
Queen Bey’s Dynamic Duo Chloe and Halle Walked the 2016 VMAs White Carpet Wearing Rodarte Fall/Winter 2016 Collection
Television Superstar and Model Amber Rose Looked Sassy Chic in a Tom Ford Suit as well as La Perla Lingerie
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He was stuck in traffic but still was able to ride in on a white horse in true Prince Charming style. Hip hop artist Drake finally won a MTV VMAs Award and was not even there to accept it. Presenter P. Diddy revealed the news to the entire audience in attendance and watching at home. Everyone immediately started to wonder if Drake would make it in time in order to celebrate with Rihanna on one of the biggest nights of her career. How would history play out? Drake presents Vanguard award to Rihanna? Or would time run out?
Drake Presents Vanguard to Rihanna
As Rihanna performed throughout the entire award show the suspense continued to grow. Nevertheless, towards the end of the night Drake strolled out looking debonair and just plain fine! So then, let the headlines forever show that “Drake Presents Rihanna with Vanguard Award.”
Rihanna came to stage in a gorgeous Alexandre Vauthier design. Then Aubrih gave fans something to really say Ah about. Drake and Rihanna indulged in some PDA and hand holding.
Drake may have been running late but he didn’t let anything stop him from being there for his lady. Moreover, if that’s not a cute real life fairytale we don’t know what is these days. Furthermore, backstage photos revealed that Drake was even hanging with RiRi’s family. Looks like things are getting a little serious between music’s new hottest couple!
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We recently had the honor of speaking with Terrinique Pennerman the CEO genius behind haircare line Kurlee Belle! Moreover, we gabbed away about natural haircare, business goals, inspiration and of course, all the wonderful Kurlee Belle products. Therefore, we are beyond excited to share our little chat with all of you. Keep scrolling to check out our exclusive interview with Terrinique Pennerman.
Natural Haircare: Meet Terrinique Pennerman of Kurlee Belle!
Kurlee Belle CEO Terrinique Pennerman
Q: Terrinique thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with us. Tell us, what inspired you to start your own hair company?
A: Kurlee Belle started as a result of my natural hair journey. I wanted to stay away from harmful chemicals now that I was wearing my hair in it’s natural state. At the time, I couldn’t find products made from natural ingredients that gave me the results I desired so I started mixing my own hair treatments and twisting cremes— from the knowledge that I had acquired as a child growing up in The Bahamas. We would mix mayo, banana, avocado and egg as deep conditioning treatments and shea butter and coconut oil to moisturize and define the hair. My friend saw how well the treatments and butters were working for me and he encouraged me to start my own hair care line. That is how Kurlee Belle began.
Q: We absolutely love your brand’s name! Has such a nice ring to it. How did you come up with the name, Kurlee Belle?
A: Thank you! I actually came up with the name during a trip to Rome, Italy. At that time, I was transitioning from relaxed to natural, so I would wear curly weaves to blend in with my curly hair. As a tourist in the city, I think I stood out because of my very dark complexion. I would go to the local restaurants and the waiters would be like “Bella! Bella!” which means beautiful in Italian. The word Bella really stuck with me so I started playing around with the combination of Belle and Bella. Kurlee is the pronunciation of the word “curly” so Kurlee Belle stood out more to me than Kurlee Bella.. and that is how I came up with the name. 🙂
Kurlee Belle Products
Q: Please tell us more about your line. What type of products can women expect to find and buy?
A: Kurlee Belle is inspired by hair care recipes from the Islands of The Bahamas (The country that I am from.) Our products are made from natural ingredients and do not include: parabens, sulfates, animal ingredients, gluten, paraffin, phthalates, mineral oil, PABA, DEA, synthetic color, propylene glycol or petroleum.
We have six products in the line, all of which smell like tropical goodness and are very light meaning they won’t weight your hair down but will nourish and define the hair. Kurlee Belle consists of Almond & Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo, Thirsty Kurls Leave-in Conditioner, Banana Nut & Avocado Deep Treatment, Kurl Defining Creme, Jelle Coconut Styling Gel and Kurlee Tropical Oils Blend.
What women can expect from Kurlee Belle:
Almond & Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo is sulfate free and will leave your hair feeling clean yet moisturized. A little goes a long way so you do not need to use much of this. This shampoo makes your hair soft, so that you can detangle as you wash. I love this product because it is the best shampoo I have ever used. If you are a co-wash girl, this shampoo will make you a believer. It is just that good!
Thirsty Kurls Leave-in Conditioner which is our Best Seller is made from Hibiscus, Aloe Vera and Honey. Naturals love this product because it provides a lot of slip for detangling, moisturizes and defines curls. It has a light Hibiscus scent. Naturals love it so much, they usually buy two bottles at a time.
Banana Nut & Avocado Deep Treatment is also a best seller! Made from Banana, Coconut, Avocado and Honey. Naturals love this because it smells like you’re baking Banana Nut Muffins when you put this on your hair. It promotes growth strengthens, tames frizz and makes the hair soft and manageable.
Kurl Defining Creme is made from Cupuacu, Shea Butter and Argan Oil. It has a whipped cream consistency that melts into the hair to form smooth, defined and moisturized curls! Great for Twist Outs, Braids or as a Daily Moisturizer.
Jelle Coconut Styling Gel is made from 100% coconut oil. It is not your typical gel. It is very lightweight and gives great hold without the flakes or crunch. Great for Wash N Go’s, Twist Outs, Ponytails, Curly Sets, Bantu Knots, etc.
Kurlee Tropical Oils Blend is made from a blend of essential oils like Castor Oil, Jojoba, Moringa and Coconut. It is a 3 in 1 product: Pre Poo, Hot Oil Treatment and Daily Shine Enhancer. Brings life and shine back to dry brittle hair while eliminating frizz!
Kurlee Belle – Hair Game Changer
Q: Black women are becoming more hip to the products that they place in their hair. They’re saying no to anything that will not contribute to their hair’s natural beauty and health. How is Kurlee Belle meeting these needs?
A: Kurlee Belle is made from natural ingredients for natural hair. Our products are formulated from the finest natural ingredients to cleanse, soothe, define, nourish and repair. If you read any reviews about Kurlee Belle you will see that our products do exactly what they say they do on the label.
Q: What would you say separates Kurlee Belle from other products currently on the market for us curly girls?
A: Kurlee Belle is the only internationally distributed natural hair care product line inspired by hair recipes from the Islands of The Bahamas. Made from natural ingredients for natural hair.
Q: What would you say out of all the products in your line is the one no Natural lady should ever be without?
A: Our Banana Nut & Avocado Deep Treatment hands down! This is one of our top sellers. Naturals love it because it smells like you’re baking Banana Nut Muffins when you put it on your hair. It smells like something to eat but the scent is not overbearing. The scent is just an added benefit, it is a must have because it promotes growth, strengthens, adds shine, makes the hair more manageable and softer and defines curls.
The Future
Q: We will definitely be picking that up then. Well, Terrinique you’ve already achieved so much with Kurlee Belle. Nevertheless, where do you see your brand in five years? Where do you want to take things next?
A: In the next 5 years, I see Kurlee Belle as being the premier internationally recognized hair care product line that offers a variety of products made from natural and organic ingredients for women, kids and men. Helping and educating people around the world on how to grow healthier, beautiful hair.
Q: We love seeing women such as yourself making such a powerful impact. To any young girl reading this what advice would you give her when it comes to following in your footsteps and being successful?
A: My advice would be to do what you love. Follow your passion. If you are not sure what your passion is, just ask yourself what you are good at or what do you enjoy. When someone is doing something that is in line with their passion or purpose the world is generous to them. Don’t start a business solely to make money, start a business with a purpose that is greater than yourself. That is where you will find true joy and make an impact.
Where To Get It
Q: That’s wonderful! Lastly, we need your products ASAP. Where can Kurlee Belle be found and purchased?
A: Kurlee Belle can be found on our website at www.kurleebelle.com, Amazon.com, Your local Walmart in Florida, Georgia and Texas. Also in stores throughout the USA, The Bahamas, Nigeria, Australia, Cayman Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, Bermuda, Turks and Caicos and the United Kingdom!
Traveling is fun its the packing that sucks. We obsess over every detail and every look. Do I have enough shoes? Are there equal amounts of day and nighttime wear? My god please tell me I packed enough undies! With Shelfpack all of those worries can be reduced. Shelfpack is reinventing the art of packing.
Travel Like a Queen Using Shelfpack
Okay so what is so great about this piece of luggage. It looks like any other bag on the market. That is until you open it up. The Shelfpack does exactly as it sounds. It comes complete with shelves. It is the portable closet you’ve always dreamed of having!
After unzipping you simply pull up two supports and follow with the shelves. The shelving secures itself at the top of the supports. This drastically cuts down on messy packaging and allows an user to be more organized. Want to see the Shelfpack in action? Check out this short video which gives a few more details along with the demonstration.
Specs and Worries
We always like bad news first so lets get any worries out the way. This innovative piece of luggage weighs 14.5 pounds. Any traveler knows that on a plane weight counts! Weight equals more money. Therefore, definitely something to keep in mind.
Also, although the video shows an easy transition of the shelves into place it doesn’t show the return of everything back into its original form. Nevertheless, there does seem to be an ease to assembling the Shelfpack so maybe it is all about practice.
One thing we also liked is that this product comes complete with a Lifetime Warranty. Warranties always help to calm the mind when making a purchase. This product is very out of the box so its nice to know you are covered just in case.
Miss Michigan 2015 Review
“I’m on the road more than I’m home and I’ve found this suitcase to be a life saver. No more digging to find things. No more wrinkled beyond recognition gowns. Everything fits PERFECT and I can even leave staple items on their shelves and I’m ready for the next adventure. I get so many questions about my bag and I am happy to show how it works! What an AWESOME invention for people like me! Thank you!”
-Shaylett Stuckey, Mrs Michigan America 2015
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We’re all busy people so when we can kill two birds with one stone we are happy campers. Did you know you can mix fitness and haircare? Get a great physique and awesome head of hair. Check out the deep conditioning hair workout plan that actually works!
The Deep Conditioning Hair Workout Plan
We were kind of skeptical when we learned of this hair tip. In theory of course it sounded logical, but some of the best sounding tricks at times fall flat. Nevertheless, so what exactly is the deep conditioning hair workout plan?
First, you begin by completely saturating your tresses with a hair oil. We tried coconut, grapeseed, argan and Moroccan oil. Next, toss your hair up in a bun or if shorter pin it back and away from your face. You don’t want to clog your pores with all that excess oil do you?
After hair is in position go exercise! That is when the magic starts to happen. Once your body begins to heat up due to your movements the oil in your hair will also heat up. While you workout you will be giving your strands a nice hot oil treatment. Thus, deep conditioning your hair.
Deep Conditioning Hair Removal
Oil does not mix with water so you will need more than just H2O to remove it from your strands. All you have to do is wash your hair like normal and the treatment will rinse out. The deep conditioning hair workout plan is a very easy at-home treatment that can be done as often as you need.
Moreover, all that exercise you will be doing will have you looking like an IG baddie too. As a result, in no time flat you will achieve a sexy bod and beautiful hair! So try try out this hair trick because you will love the outcome.
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Let’s take a quick trip down fashion memory lane. Do you recall when Rihanna showed up to the 2015 Grammys? The stylish vixen came looking like a three tier Barbie cake. RiRi has always had love for the color pink and if you don’t believe check this out. So then, we decided to find her a new ultimate pink dress and we succeeded! We found Rihanna a new pink dress by Ralph and Russo.
We Found Rihanna a New Pink Dress
Now if you remember back in 2015 Rihanna’s pink red carpet smash was designed by Giamattista Valli. The dress made even more news for two reasons. First, Rihanna was one of the very last celebrities to arrive to the Grammys that year. As a result, she instantly captured everyone’s undivided attention.
Second, Rihanna revealed how the dress came to be in her possession. While other celebrities had their stylists hard at work finding them a designer frock to wear. Fenty simply did some online shopping. Yes, the singer literally searched online, found the infamous pink dress and purchased it. Therefore, that is how Rihanna’s humongous pink gown went from Paris Couture Fashion Week to the Grammys red carpet.
Ralph and Russo
Ralph and Russo has produced several extremely gorgeous pink dresses this year. If Rihanna ever wanted to dazzle in a pink showstopper again one of these designs would be perfection.
Ralph and Russo Spring/Summer 2016 Collection
Ralph and Russo Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection
Pink is such a girly, flirty and fun color. We totally understand why RiRi loves it so much. Nevertheless, how did we do? Are these pink dresses perfect for the style queen better known as Rihanna?
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