Our 1966 Magazine contributor, DeAndra Giselle, owner of The B.A.R. Studio the premiere one stop shop for beauty artistry and relaxation has recently launched her own Youtube channel! DeAndra has worked on the set of numerous photo shoots and has brought the creative vision of fashion designers to life for their high production runway shows. You will love all of DeAndra’s tips and tricks to in order to achieve the hottest looks! Here is a newbie vid on how to add a pop of color to your makeup look.
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It was definitely a night of beauty as celebrities came to celebrate Lancome’s 80th anniversary. Over 1200 attended the lovely affair including Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o who dazzled in shimmery gown. Lupita wasn’t the only starlet in attendance as several glamorous ladies who have had a part in representing the brand came out to show their support.
Apart of the list of brand ambassadors included in the evenings festivities were: Julia Roberts, Penélope Cruz, Kate Winslet, Lupita Nyong’o, Lily Collins, Alma Jodorowsky and Daria Werbowy. Let’s not forget that Lancome is a front runner in the world of beauty so each beauty-lista showed off her own gorgeous makeup look to compliment the night’s French fashion theme. Lupita Nyong’o rocked a bold red lip (Lancôme’s Lips-Liner in Sheer Chocolat), thanks tof make-up artist Nick Barose.
For the past two days the beauty world has been buzzing about the green eyeshadow seen on models during the Versace runway show. Green is not usually a tint that most women naturally reach for when creating their makeup look. Nevertheless, green is a great hue for girls wanting to explore color and move on from more neutral tints. Here are few tips to keep in mind to make this runway trend your very own:
1. When applying green eyeshadow for brown eyes it is best to use a green shadow that has blue undertones. The blue will accentuate the orange undertones present in brown eyes making them pop.
2. If you want a more subtle look apply green eyeliner to your upper and lower lash lines.
3. Black mascara will match green eye shadow well so do not worry about the colors clashing if you would like to punch up your lashes.
4. A nude lip color and bronzing the skin will compliment green eyeshadow very well.
5. Lighter skin tones can wear even very celery green shadows while it is recommended that darker skin tones go for emerald, evergreen and vivid greens to create the most stunning look.
Your parents probably told you to brush your teeth twice a day, floss and if they were sort of hardcore had you doing a daily mouth rinse too. Oral hygiene is important to keep your chompers healthy, but research is showing that a good mouth also can have an effect on your overall health. Therefore, keeping things clean and in top notch shape will only help make you a stronger individual.
Nevertheless, let’s just cut the bull and be real…who really sticks to such a routine day in and out? Schedules get busy, school is the pits, work is hectic and then we all have the rest of life’s concerns to deal with and get through. Most of the population may have the twice daily brushing down, but flossing or rinses may go out the window. So then, we are inviting one and all to chew on this, cucumbers.
Cucumbers due to their fiber and nutrients can benefit teeth as well as gums. These nutrients and fibers help to massage gums and remove bad, harmful bacteria from teeth. So an apple a day may keep the doctor away but a cucumber is the right little number for oral maintenance.
No one does beauty like actress and red carpet stunner Lupita Nyong’o! For over a year Lupita has been the toast of the beauty town and touted as being the new standard of beauty. She has worn some of the most gorgeous looks and we can not stop crushing.
Since it is Wednesday the world designated day to crush on any chick of choice we decided to declare our makeup look love for Lupita. There were just too many beauty moments to choose from but we were able to narrow it down to just 10. Here there are and enjoy!
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What has been your favorite red carpet look by Lupita Nyong’o? Talk beauty with us by leaving a comment or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.
Beauty Answer: We loved this question so much we decided to make the rest of this week all about applying lipstick. Orange lip color is a huge trend for this summer and the great thing is that it looks great on darker skin tones when applied correctly. However, there is a bit of caution when it comes to rocking an orange lip… it clashes with just about everything else.
Orange lipstick is already very dramatic so adding various other shades or bold makeup techniques are a no-no. We have conversed with numerous celebrity makeup artists to get the 4-1-1 on this shade and they revealed to us that the only shade that complements orange lipstick is black. They also recommended that it is best to keep the rest of your face simple when wearing orange so that you do not look overdone in a bad way.
Nevertheless, if you want to have even more fun with orange lips there are still a few ways to punch things up. Use black mascara to help make your eyes pop or use a kohl pencil or eye liner to create a cat-eye. Cat-eye makeup with orange lipstick will make you look even more exotic and alluring.
Last Tip: If black seems too severe you can also apply silvery shimmer eyeshadow with a very light hand to the inside corners of your eyes as well as along the water line. (See the photo at the outset of this post for inspiration)
There’s also one more thing you MUST know when wearing orange lipstick. Do yourself a favor and read our previous post The Truth About Orange Lipstick to learn what it is.
This shade of lip color can already be quite tricky to pull off and it is not just because it is a very boisterous hue. What some women fail to realize is that the color orange naturally has a yellow pigment to it. Why is this so important to keep in mind?
Since orange lipstick contains yellow it will accent the yellow of your teeth. Think about it, do you really want onlookers to see yellow upon yellow? Even if your teeth are only slightly yellowed orange will bring it to the forefront.
Nevertheless, now that you know this little rarely talked truth about orange lip color what can you do if your teeth are a little stained? Beauty experts advise bleaching teeth first before rocking this fun tint. Be sure to check out our post How to Make Your Own Teeth Whitening System to learn how to whiten your pearly whites naturally from the comfort of your home and WAY less money!
Songstress Kelly Rowland teamed up with celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble to recreate iconic looks. This particular hairstyle was inspired by the beautiful Sade who famously wore her hair pulled back into a sleek braid. Here is a little visual evidence of Sade’s fab hair look:
(MANDATORY CREDIT David Montgomery/Getty Images) Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu or Sade, circa 1980. (Photo by David Montgomery/Getty Images)Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu or Sade, circa 1980. (Photo by David Montgomery/Getty Images)
As you can see Sade gave great face as she rocked her hair down-to-there twist braid. Rowland’s recreated look is just as gorgeous and can be fashioned at home in just a few steps!
First, if you do not have the length as my mother always said, “Fake it until you make it.” There is no shame with extensions, here in L.A. basically all women have them. It’s just important that it looks nice and well kept. Here are a few great options available now at amazon:
Kanekalon Jumbo Braid Extension Hair $3.99
Sassy Kanekalon Jumbo Braid Jet Black $2.59
Now that you got the hair it is now time to put everything together and create the hairstyle! Here is how:
1. Apply an alcohol free gel or pomade to tresses and brush strands back until smooth then secure with a hair tie.
2. Use a second hair tie to anchor extensions to the created ponytail.
3. Grab a small portion of the hair then wrap the section around the hair ties in order to camouflage them. Use bobby pins to lock the wrapped section of hair in place.
4. Twist the ponytail hair then secure the end of the twisted braid with one more hair tie.
5. Mist hair with a light hair oil for shine as well as a light hairspray to keep the style in place.
Yes, you could spend money on strips, mouth rinses and enclosed cases but there is no guarantee that such products will actually work. Moreover, some users of such products experience side effects including tooth or gum sensitivity. Another option would be to have a costly procedure performed in the dentist chair. Although, much safer if you do your homework and choose your dental professional carefully the money paid out could leave your pockets feeling a little empty. Many teeth whitening procedures are not a one and done thing. At times, more than one visit is necessary in order to get the job done effectively and make a noticeable difference.
The above was not said to discourage you from seeking out such methods, however, there is a natural option available that could help you achieve amazing results. All that is needed is for you to go out and purchase soda bicarbonate and lemon juice. Combine the soda bicarbonate with a drop of the lemon juice then brush your teeth with the mixture. Perform this brushing no more than one a week and you will instantly notice a difference!
If you are into rocking bold lip color then your summer makeup will be a cinch! Let your lips literally do all the talking with the help of a beautiful lip color. Remember though that the bolder the shade the more muted the rest of your makeup should remain. You do not want various parts of your face competing against one another for the spotlight. Focus on one feature, in this case the lips and let them have the attention.
There are several shades of the rainbow but which colors are trending this summer for black women? Well, we have complied some of the tints that you are going to want to go cop ASAP. Okay so here we go:
Hot Red– For the days and nights you are feeling sexy!
Royal Purple: For the queen that is feisty and edgy.
Chocolate– This universal tint works for both day and night as well as looks simply yummy!
Vibrant Pink: When you want to show off your fun, girly-girl side opt for this tint.
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