The Item: Beyonce’s Gucci Loved Bag aka the Gucci Marmont Embroidered Velvet Shoulder Bag.
You Asked: Hey 1966! I like that Loved bag I’ve been seeing the Queen with! I saw someone call it the Loved Bag. You know the one with the florals? Who makes that?
Ask and Tell: Beyonce’s Gucci Marmont Embroidered Velvet Shoulder Bag
The Verdict: Thanks for the question, we have noticed Queen Bey toting the Gucci Loved Bag around quite a bit too! The bag is actually the Gucci Marmont Embroidered Velvet Shoulder Bag. Quite a splurge if you are thinking of adding it to your closet. It retails for $2,700 and can be found right on the Gucci website.
Furthermore, if 2700 is steep there is a slightly (and we mean slight) cheaper Gucci Marmont handbag. Just as cute and chic with florals. Instead of reading “Loved” it says “Modern.” This bag will run you only $2,590.
Now getting back to the Queen. We have seen the CFDA Fashion Icon winner with this particular bag on the Gram at least twice now. The first time she was outside you know just getting fresh air and slaying for the cameras in distressed denim and Alberta Ferreti sheer blouse ($1200). Take two occurred when Bey wore a yellow satin Hellessy ‘Akim’ coat and the Minaroe ‘Aliyah’ gown ($120).
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Every Queen Bey fan is steadily counting down the day until the twins finally make their long-awaited appearance. Nevertheless, the ruler of the world’s biggest hive is doing a pretty bang up job of keeping one and all busy as well as focused on her style prowess. Beyonce is steadily posting shoot after shoot of her personal fashion statements. Her latest to take the Gram by storm? The ASOS Preggers Tshirt, a graphic slogan tee that is too on point for words!
Fashionable Mention: Beyonce Wears Maternity ASOS Preggers Tshirt
We all know Bey is “flawless” and now she is also preggers… and she makes it all look fab! Furthermore, the ASOS brand makes it easy for a glowing woman with child to stay current and trendy. The label boasts in the fact that their maternity wear is far from anything that can be considered “Frumpy.”
This is music to the ears of moms-to-be the world over. In the past a stylish pregnant lady was lucky to find an enlarged garment resembling a sheet with four holes. Now thanks to brands like ASOS the pregnancy couture tide has finally turned.
The ASOS Preggers Tshirt retails for only $28! Quite a steal in every way possible. Upon making the discovery that Beyonce rocked their shirt, ASOS made the following statement,
“Yes that’s right, the Queen B herself in our Preggers T-shirt! From Bootylicious to Bumpalicious! Sorry it’s currently sold out, but keep your eyes peeled!”
Sorry dolls if you had hoped to make this cool tee your very own, but as you can see ASOS left the door open. We have a strong feeling thanks to the Bey appearance ASOS will be restocking real soon.
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Shea Moisture, a brand founded and built on the black woman’s dollar is seriously stirring the pot! This week the hair brand released an ad campaign that completely alienated their core demographic. To make matters worse, the Shea Moisture Ad Controversy took another disastrous and disrespectful turn as the brand attempted to apologize. What happened and should we continue to give support to such a company?
Really?! Shea Moisture Ad Controversy – Brand F Bombs Consumers in Apology
We get it, everyone makes mistakes. This is why we were content with waiting to see how Shea Moisture handled the backlash. However, to us they failed. In a long-winded statement the hair company admitted that they made a mistake. Yet, the fashion in which they did it was absolutely deplorable. Shea Moisture said, “Wow, okay – so guys, listen, we really f-ed this one up.”
Come again? The fact that Shea Moisture approved an apology that begins like that is disturbing. They are basically saying the black community will be okay with derogatory terms. To them that’s how to relate, find a common ground and get on the level of a person of color so they will understand.
NO. It is apparent that the non-black shareholders who now basically own and run Shea Moisture have watched too many music videos. How we [black girls] are unfortunately often portrayed is nowhere close to how we truly are and act. Moreover, when speaking to other races have you ever seen a company F-bomb them when apologizing? Of course not! They would never come close to using that type of language. However, for black women they felt it was okay to talk that way.
Well, it’s not. When apologizing, that is the time to save face and try to win back customers. Yet, Shea Moisture felt it was fine to curse and ultimately lack class, which shows they are not sorry. Moreover, it demonstrates their level of respect for black women and it is very poor. How’s that for “real talk?”
Take It Beyonce!
Shea Moisture Ad Controversy – Black Women Respond
It looks like we are not alone in feeling that Shea Moisture went a step too far. Former customers of the brand are saying:
“I’ve always liked this product, but no more. Boycott Shea Moisture.”
“We need to support the companies that are keeping the black dollars in the community and not mainstream.”
“I am seriously rethinking purchasing your products because I was insulted by that ad. It is the black community that made you what you are and you do us like this! We are always forgotten about after folks start making money using BLACK dollars.”
“How about the BLACK WOMEN who are the CORE CONSUMERS of your brand, that has placed you on the level of success you hold now?!”
“You guys need to fire your marketing and branding manager! That ad was soooo distasteful and very much false advertisment. Loyal customer SMH.”
“Wow… I am in shock and disappointed. Really?
“Hey y’all try out Eden Bodyworks products; they are all natural, they smell great and I like them more.”
“Black women make up 99% of your market. The women you represented in your video don’t even buy your products. You guys are a huge disappointment and I haven’t really gotten to try your products but I’m offended for all the black women who have.”
“Don’t target us as your customers then not represent us in your ads is the bottom line.”
Shea Moisture Ad Controversy
Another aspect of this situation to keep in mind is that black women can see the writing on the wall. We have gone down this path before and we know how the story ends. Whenever companies pull the old switcheroo and begin forgetting about their black consumers everything changes. From products lines right down to the formulas themselves. Why is the latter such an issue?
When it comes to black hair, a product’s formula is everything. Black hair is completely different from every other race’s hair texture. We need different nutrients and oils to keep our strands on a “Queen” level. Therefore, if a company reformulates a product in order to relate more to a consumer of another race [which has happened to black consumers many times] that same product ceases to work anymore for a black woman.
For instance a woman with naturally straight strands may dread a product with tons of oil, whereas a woman with curly hair would gladly welcome it. Hair is not an one product fits all. So then, there has to be products specially made to fit various textures.
What the Shea Moisture Ad Controversy is showing is that the company wants to move in another direction. Moreover, that path is going in the opposite of the consumer base that made them a household name.
Shea Moisture Ad Controversy – Conclusion
The fact that Shea Moisture knew they needed to apologize puts the proof right in the pudding. Moreover, the brand has also attempted to perform damage control by pulling the new ad. With black women spending a billion dollars on products we are not surprised by Shea Moisture’s mad scramble to save face. However, their half-hearted attempts is falling on many deaf ears.
Nevertheless, in the coming months we will see what else Shea Moisture does to right the wrong. In their extremely fake apology they mention that they, ” hear… listen.. count on … appreciate… [and want to] grow and build together.” Well, guess we will see if they truly mean any of it. Until then we will continue to keep our hair, money and loyalty far away from Shea Moisture since that’s obvious where they want to be when it comes to “us.”
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Naomi Campbell Shown During Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show
There is not one fashion lover alive who does not enjoy an eye-dropping fashion show. The more theatrics the better! Nonetheless, after last night it is going to be hard for anyone to top Harper’s Bazaar outrageous visual display. In celebration of their 150 year reign the magazine presented the Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show in the heart of NYC. Major!
Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show Celebrating 150 Years
Party and fashion, could there be anything better? All of fashion’s elite came out to enjoy the spectacular event. We spotted Iman, Daniela Braga and Demi Moore to name a few.
Nevertheless, yes the party is so posh and NY, but the real highlight is the one-of-a-kind show! Harper’s Bazaar let us in on a few details. The mag revealed,
“In honor of our 150th anniversary, we’re projecting the chicest fashion show on the Empire State Building. A retrospective of some of our magazine’s most memorable images. From 8:30 to midnight on the north side of the Empire building above 34th street.
Last night BAZAAR images over our 150 year history came to life… from Jean Shrimpton to Beyonce. We celebrated our 150th anniversary in style with our May 2017 cover girl. [She] flipped the switch for our Empire State Building retrospective and some of our favorite tastemakers.”
Too cool! Onlookers in NYC enjoyed witnessing the likes of Naomi Campbell and Queen Bey flash across the ultimate screen extending 100’s of feet up. In case you missed this marvelous extravaganza we have a few of our favorite views down below. Enjoy!
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First, Bey is having twins, Ciara is throwing baby showers and now the Serena Williams pregnancy… we just can’t deal! All these beautiful ladies are so deserving in extending their families and are looking amazing while doing it. Serena gave the world quite an OMG moment when one little photo surfaced. We are sure you have seen it, if not we got it right here!
Serena Williams Pregnancy
Serena… girl you win at keeping a secret! Williams has always kept her personal life, well, personal. However, she continues to shock fans over and over. Not too long ago she hit us with engagement news via reddit. Now she quietly slid in the fact that there’s a little bun in the oven and the world could not be happier for her.
Her cute snap photo shot around the world with lightening speed and the congrats soon followed. In the photo Serena shows off her toned physique and little bump in a yellow swimsuit. The selfie pic came with the accompanying caption, “20 weeks.”
Serena Williams Pregnancy – 10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting
Being a world class athlete Serena already knows all the tricks to getting as well as staying fit. Even at 20 weeks aka five months Williams still looks like she can take anyone on the court… and win! Nevertheless, if you are a mom-to-be like Serena here are 10 tips that will have you looking like a hot mama right after delivery.
Talk to your doctor – Your doctor will be able to provide tons of helpful advice. Also, make sure it will be safe to continue your normal fitness regimen or find out safer alternatives.
Get your cardio – Be sure to stick to low impact exercises. This means no jumping or hopping around. Hitting a treadmill or elliptical are much safer options. Get a good sweat but never overheat.
Chair Squats – Do 2-3 sets of 20 reps of this exercise to keep your lower body in check. Bye bye thunder thighs!
Invest in Dumbbells – Purchase a lightweight pair in order to perform curls, presses and kickbacks for the upper body. These exercises can be done in the comfort of a chair and will help keep your muscles toned.
Learn to love walking – Walking is one of the best low impact exercises for pregnant women. It’s a simple and easy exercise that can be done anywhere as well as anytime. Aim to walk for 30-60 minutes or if you are too exhausted it is totally okay to break up your workout. Try shorter increments of time like 8-10 minutes each throughout the day. It all will add up in the end and the point anyway is to keep moving throughout your pregnancy as long as your doctor approves.
10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting – (Continued)
Ready for the final five? These next tips will help you stay trim when the fork is in your hand and on the right track.
Don’t overeat– Most women only need between 300-450 additional calories during pregnancy. So as fun as it sounds to eat 5 more cheeseburgers than usual, it is not really necessary.
Dine for two – Eat high quality protein and healthy mono and saturated fats. This is good for you and the development of your baby. This high satiety diet will help reduce cravings making you want to snack while keeping your blood glucose levels nice and stable.
Chase Waterfalls – Drink TONS of water, at least 64 ounces and tack on an additional 8 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise. Water will help you stay hydrated and reduce nausea, tiredness as well as overeating.
Take a rest – You don’t have to go all balls to walls to stay in shape. Listen to your body, if you need rest take it. You can always get back to your regular program once you’re no longer exhausted.
Go to bed – Get some beauty rest for you and your future bundle of joy. Getting AT LEAST 8 hours every night will help you recover from your fitness routine and the changes that occur as your baby grows.
By keeping the above tips in mind you will keep the physique you desire. Let Serena be your inspiration and like her you will be able get through your pregnancy like a champ.
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We see you over there Mrs. Sasha Fierce! Beyonce is still stuntin’ on them with her chic maternity fashion. One ensemble in particular that we are living for includes her stylish pink trench coat. The songstress took to social media to showcase her sleek look. Two videos received a combination of over 11 million views as well as a photo gained over 3.5 million likes. So then, it’s safe to say her outfit was a hit!
Cheap Can Be Chic: Pink Trench Coat Inspired by Beyonce
Celebrities may be able to easily afford designer duds, but the rest of us oftentimes find ourselves on a budget. As a result, we felt Bey’s pink trench coat would make a perfect Cheap Can Be Chic feature. We scoured the web and found awesome options that look just as fantastic as hers and will leave your bank account in better shape.
Nevertheless, having a trench coat is a great fashion staple to add to your wardrobe anyway. These coats always look amazing and literally never go out of style. Therefore, purchasing one will allow you to have a “classic” style garment that you can whip out whenever and look gorgeous.
Moreover, as temps go from cold to warm (hello springtime), sometimes you will still need lighter outerwear in order to take the chill off. A light trench coat can help you out in that department. However, enough gabbing, here are our pink trench coat picks!
Badgley Mischka Faux Leather Trim Long Trench Coat$119.90
Lulu’s Easy Breezy Blush Pink Trench Coat$82
River Island Plus Pink Tie Waist Duster Trench Coat$120
J.O.A. Long Belted Open-Front Trench Coat $149
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Well alright, alright, alright! The woman that coined the phrase “flawless” is surely looking like that and more! The mommy-to-be of twins is not allowing her pregnancy change up her Sasha Fierce style. While most expectant ladies would be turning to sweats and oversized dresses, the Queen of the Hive is boldly showcasing her bump. We spotted Beyonce in the perfect little black dress and she is absolutely fabulous.
Beyonce Wears Perfect Little Black Dress
There are some fashions that should be found in every woman’s closet and one is the perfect little black dress. That is because it does not matter the season a LBD (little black dress) will always look modern and chic. It literally never goes out of style. Therefore, if you want a garment that is trendy and will outlast other trends a black dress is the way to go.
Beyonce turned up the heat with her black gown by incorporating another hot 2017 trend, cut-outs. Cut-outs are the perfect way to add a slight touch of sexiness. Moreover, Bey kept her accessories to a minimum so as not to overpower her LBD. She finished her look with a choker, ring, thigh high boot heels, matching black handbag and silver earrings.
Hair Notes: When your dress has that sauce you don’t need to overdo it. Think like Beyonce and fashion those locks into a voguish chignon. Add drama like Queen Bey by creating a deep middle part and leaving some face framing strands to flow freely. The result will be beautiful and alluring.
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If tonight proves anything at all its this…nothing…stops… Beyonce! In true entertainer style Queen Bey gave her fans definitely what they have been wanting since her tour concluded. An electrifying performance with high-end fashion to boot. Moreover, she answered another burning question that the entire music industry has been dying to know. Let’s dive into this beautiful performance dolls, let’s talk about Beyonce Performs With Baby Bump at 2017 Grammys!
Beyonce Performs With Baby Bump at 2017 Grammys
So much news has been swirling around Beyonce as of late. First, she announced to the world that she would be giving birth to not one baby, but twins. Then, that brought into question her upcoming Coachella performance.
Coachella will be another one for the history books this year. This is because Beyonce will actually be headlining at the popular music festival making her the first black woman to do so. However, after the news of the twins hit many wondered what in world would Bey do. Would the queen still perform? Perhaps would she give the slot to another act?
Well, Beyonce shut down all the talk because she stepped out onto the stage in all her glowing pregnancy glory! Moreover, she was luminous for more reasons than just being with child (actually children wink, wink). For her 2017 Grammys performance Beyonce gleamed in attire with the Midas touch. That lovely gold embellished gown is by Roberto Cavalli. Pure glamour!
Beyonce can also add to her personal tally of Grammys. She added an award for Best Urban Contemporary Album for her album Lemonade to her collection. Congrats on the win Bey and you blew us all away tonight. Can’t wait to see what she does for Coachella in April!
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You know that feeling you get when you post some heat on the Gram and those notifications are sprinkling in from your followers like they’re Salt Bae? Well, Beyonce is getting love on that level and then some. The Grammy award winning singer and style icon will now add yet another accomplishment to her stellar career. One that has never ever happen before in the history of Instagram. Don’t ever underestimate the BeyHive ladies and gents. The fans, friends and family have spoken… Beyonce Pregnancy Instagram Photo Hits 10 Million Likes!
Beyonce Pregnancy Instagram Photo Hits 10 Million Likes
While the rest of us mere mortals pop our collars over 100 likes, Bey over here getting literally 100,000 times that! The frenzy all began when Beyonce quietly announced to the world that not only was she preg but she was also expecting twins. She did so by taking to SM and posting a delicate photograph of herself caressing her bump.
The result was Bey-pandemonium! The news spread faster than a speeding bullet. In seconds every social platform was consumed with the Beyonce announcement. Nevertheless, are we really that surprised? Uh, of course not! They call her queen for a very good reason.
The Bey Pic That Started It All
Moreover, that very day Bey released the pregnancy photo it collected over 6 million likes beating out Selena Gomez’s Coca Cola pic which had held the record for most likes. Gomez currently still holds the number one slot for most followers on the Gram. Therefore, it’s safe to say both ladies are killing the social game.
Beyonce Pregnancy Instagram Photo Hits 10 Million Likes -Go Girl!
Nevertheless, 10 million likes is nothing to shrug off. Plenty of brands and celebs would love to command that type of engagement. In this era of tech everything has changed. For instance, the music industry has had to revamp and rethink how to count or view record sales. It’s not about just pure sales anymore, now streams are just as important.
Moreover, with social media now we base stardom on who achieves and garnishes the most numbers. It’s not about having the complete package just the right aesthetic or following. So then, it’s nice to see someone from the ‘old school’ and pre-Insta era that is still being a boss.
We also got a kick out of all the sisterhood shown this past week. Many celebrities reposted Bey’s pic or left a sweet congratulatory comment. Fellow fashion icon, Rihanna, wished Beyonce and her big bro Jay Z the best with their growing family. Which shows there’s no beef and if there is, it can always be worked through. Let’s continue to support each other, congratulate each other and just be plain happy for one another.
Its a beautiful thing and doesn’t cost a penny. Major congrats again to Bey and Jay. Also, to her hive for demonstrating some more of that black girl magic and racking up ten million likes! Do not see anyone breaking that record any time soon.
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What is in the water?! First, Pharrell Williams TKO’d us this week with the announcement that him and his gorgeous wife gave birth to triplets. It was such a surprise and proof that there are still celebrities out there that are good at keeping secrets and their private life…well, private. Nevertheless, congratulations to you Pharrell as well as the wild success of your film Hidden Figures. However, it looks like a fellow musician is about to join the baby train. Music icon Beyonce Reveals She’s Having Twins!
Beyonce Reveals She’s Having Twins!
We can’t stop throwing confetti! We are so happy for Bey and Jay as well as their soon-to-be arrivals. Furthermore, it is always joyous in general to hear about the news of a baby. However, the excitement is doubled because Bey is having not one but two! How did Beyonce break the big news?
The queen let her fans be the first the know by taking to the Gram. She posted a beautiful photo of herself gently holding her cute growing belly. She added this caption,
“We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two and we thank you for your well wishes.” -The Carters
How wonderful! Moreover, it looks like cutie pie Blue Ivy is going to have a couple new playmates in the near future. We’ve been racking our brains on what the baby names shall be, but guess we will have to wait and see.
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