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Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Cleansing Bar- Teyana Taylor Beauty Pick!

ArianneUpdated on April 18, 2017April 17, 2017Leave a Comment

She had us at skincare. Teyana Taylor is a woman that can easily be described as “flawless. Her body is absolutely fire and is sending women to the gym in droves. Now music’s hottest singer is giving us beauty advice. Her skincare pick? The Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Cleansing Bar and she even told us exactly why!

Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Cleansing Bar- Teyana Taylor Beauty Pick

Celebrities get paid the big bucks to look like a million dollars. Therefore, when one reveals a secret to achieving their level of glam we take heed. Teyana Taylor recently opened up about one of her new favorite skincare products. She says,

“I need y’all to get into this skin honey! Urban Skin Rx is my new skincare addiction. I’ve been using it for a couple weeks now and already see my skin glowing! This Even Tone Cleansing Bar is everything!

I personally use it three times a day but really you can just do it in the morning and before bed. [Also] it’s really good for all my girls who sometimes fall asleep with [your] make-up on! Including me SOMETIMES (laughter).

[However] that next morning lit because it comes with a sponge so you don’t even need make-up wipes! This stuff takes everything off. Order now and thank me later at checkout.”

Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Cleansing Bar

So there you have it dolls. An open and honest product review by one of today’s biggest stars. Nevertheless, what makes Teyana Taylor’s newest beauty obsession such an amazing choice. It’s all in the formula our dears. In regards to the cleansing bar Urban Rx reveals,

“The Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Cleansing Bar not only cleanses your skin to leave it radiant and glowing, it evens out your skin tone and reduces the appearance of dark marks! It offers a blend of kojic and azelaic acids to help fight inflammation and promote even skin pigmentation. With regular use, skin tone appears more even, complexion brightened.”

Sounds like beauty music to our ears. So then get glowing ladies and order yourself a bar ASAP. Also, don’t forget to thank Teyana and your friends here at 1966 for the tip.

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Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Imaan Hamman, Dilone and Aamito Lagum Cover Allure April 2017 Issue!

Arianne Suggs March 23, 2017March 23, 2017Leave a Comment

Right off the presses… models Imaan Hamman, Dilone and Aamito Lagum Cover Allure April 2017 Issue! We are over here screaming over all the fabulousness our eyes are enjoying in regards to this upcoming April edition. Allure is using not one, but three gorgeous models of color in order to highlight “the Beauty of Diversity.” Ugh, love it!

Imaan Hamman, Dilone and Aamito Lagum Cover Allure April 2017 Issue

From Tinseltown to the fashion industry, one hot topic has been that of diversity. For years there have been those that have helped break down walls and open doors thanks to their undeniable talent as well as work ethic. The work of such ones is never in vain. If anything their work is really paying dividends.

More and more platforms are beginning to not only show more diverse looks but honor them. Allure magazine is stepping up to the plate to keep the discussion and positive vibes going. Furthermore, it looks like they hit a home run!

The editorial spread as well as cover featuring models Aamito Lagum, Dilone and Imaan Hamman is beyond breathtaking. From the fashions used to style them, to their insane stunning complexions beauty in a range of shades is definitely captured. Moreover, don’t even get us started about their natural hair looks. Can you say bomb dot com?

Allure April 2017 Issue

Allure’s April issue is absolutely amazing, but then the question can be begged, why create such an journal centered on diversity? What served as their motivation or inspiration behind this issue? Allure explains:

“Our skin is so much more than a reflection in the mirror. Our skin is a metaphor that defines how we are seen and how we see ourselves. For our April 2017 issue (featuring models Dilone, Imaan Hamman and Aamito Lagum on the cover!), [we] asked 41 women of color to tell us the story of their lives through their skin and skin tone. Because our skin can be both a vulnerability and a defense. But most importantly, it can be a source of celebration.”

Yes, let’s definitely continue to celebrate and see beauty in all shades! Have you seen the Beauty of Diversity editorial photographed by Patrick Demarchelier? It’s definitely a must see and is sprinkled throughout this post. Enjoy loves!

Shoot Details:

Photography: Patrick Demarchelier

Styling: Laura Ferrara

Makeup: Romy Soleimani

Hair: Ward

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Beauty

Marc Beauty Velvet Noir Mascara -Be a Layer Queen!

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

Designer Marc Jacobs’ Marc Beauty has been steadily releasing one makeup gem after another. In the age of lash extensions and faux lashes, at times good old mascara can get lost in the shuffle. Nevertheless, the Marc Beauty Velvet Noir Mascara is helping to bring sexy back…in the form of a gorgeous full, natural lash line.

Marc Beauty Velvet Noir Mascara -Be a Layer Queen!

On its own the Marc Beauty Velvet Noir Mascara is a great product. However, when you layer it that is when the real magic happens! Nonetheless, why should a lady layer mascara?

Layering allows the mascara wearer to achieve a stronger look as well as durability. For instance, if you first apply a regular formula then layer waterproof mascara on top your overall look will last longer. Moreover, by layering lengthening and volumizing formulas you get thicker, longer looking lashes. Cool huh?

Marc Beauty Velvet Noir Mascara

Layering is actually something the Marc Jacobs brand fully supports and encourages. Marc Beauty sells two great products to get the job done. Velvet Noir and O! Mega Lash.

Recently, MB explained the best way to layer the fab mascaras. The brand revealed, “Layer up on lashes. First, use O! Mega Lash for separated long lashes and then layer with Velvet Noir for added drama and epic volume.” Simple enough. Have fun in those mirrors ladies and don’t forget you can always layer formulas to get an amazing lash look naturally.

Oh! By the way did you know that 1966 has a beauty store? Get the products you need and love by clicking here.

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Fashion

Models Off Duty- Street style

Alicia Suggs September 18, 2015September 18, 2015Leave a Comment

Since NYFW has wrapped it’s always nice to see what the models look like off duty. When these beauties have finished working it on the runway now they can express their individuality for all the paparazzi and bloggers to see. So check out these models street style.

Models Off Duty- Street style — Amilna Estevao

Designers

Sophie Theallet S/S 2016 – NYFW

Alicia Suggs September 16, 2015September 16, 2015Leave a Comment

Collection: Sophie Theallet S/S 2016 – NYFW

Designer: Sophie Theallet

Models Who Walked the Show: Veronica Webb, Lula Kenfe, Mari Agory, Leomie Anderson and Sessilee Lopez

On The Runway: It was a “dream of Africa,” as Theallet references her collection. There were textures of burlap, lace and a heck of a lot of snakeskin. This collection is literally my favorite right now from the S/S16 season. Theallet doesn’t miss a beat. From head to toe, from stitching to the hem line is just perfection. The color palette is divine and the styling is superb. Forever in love with Theallet.

Designers

Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear Vera Wang

Alicia Suggs September 15, 2015September 15, 2015Leave a Comment

Collection: Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear Vera Wang

Designer: Vera Wang

Models Who Walked the Show: Binx Walton, Ineisy Montero, Aya Jones and Imaan Hammam

On The Runway: Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear Vera Wang has some bite to it. The looks were very sporty this season with a sort of dark mysterious classiness to it. It was truly a great combination. Paired with the strong fringe bang Vera was able to put a together a complete look that is young, now and hip.

Designers

Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear Prabal Gurung

Alicia Suggs September 14, 2015September 14, 2015Leave a Comment

Collection: Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear Prabal Gurung

Designer: Prabal Gurung

Models Who Walked the Show: Aya Jones, Leila Nda, Amilna Estevão and Lineisy Montero

On The Runway: Love the Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear Prabal Gurung collection. The models looked like beautiful cooper jeweled toned goddesses. There was a great flow to every piece. The collection took its inspiration from Nepal. This was made clear in the choice of fabrics and textures. The orange and yellow powder hues warmed up the runway with chiffon, cascading down taking your breath away.

Beauty

Beauty Question: Is Mineral Makeup Safe?

Arianne Suggs August 11, 2015August 11, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Answer: This is a very wise question to ask because it involves making sure that our biggest organ on our body remains well-protected… our skin. More and more organic and “healthy” beauty products are on the rise because of recent discoveries of harmful ingredients in major products. Nevertheless, never assume that just because a product totes itself as being safe that it really is; always do your research before purchasing.

With that said not all mineral makeup products are good for you. There are some that contain a powdered form of titanium dioxide which can be quite dangerous to the body if inhaled. Now when titanium dioxide is in a cream based formed it is much safer because the solid form helps to prevent it from being inhaled. However, when titanium dioxide is inhaled as a powder the effects can be compared to those exposed to asbestos. Yikes!

Many exposed to asbestos for a short period of time are normally okay. Nevertheless, frequent exposure and after some time usually decades later the harmful effects become apparent and some even develop lung cancer. Now let’s that apply that to the using of mineral products with unsafe ingredients. A little exposure may not harm you, but most women apply makeup daily and reapply throughout the day. That is a lot of exposure which could do a lot of damage down the road. So then, always read the ingredients list carefully so that no matter what type of makeup you are purchasing you are protecting yourself and your health.

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Make Your Lips Bigger or Smaller Without Surgery

Arianne Suggs August 6, 2015August 6, 2015Leave a Comment

As much as we love ourselves most women would like to change one or two things in regards to their appearance. As the saying goes we all want what we can’t have. Ever noticed that a woman with a beautiful physique may want smaller hips or she may have a great facial bone structure yet desires a softer look. No matter what beauty each of us possess still a small change here and there could be nice.

Today we are going to focus on the lips, whether you want them fuller or thinner this post will help get you there. To perform this beauty feat all you will need is a lip pencil aka liner. Nevertheless, when you doing this you never want to go too far or overboard otherwise the ending result will look unnatural. The reason why this trick works so well is because lip pencils allow you to cleanly redefine your lips in a subtle manner.

Create Fullness: Use the lip liner to trace and outline your lips as normal, but create the line a slightly outside your natural lip line. Doing so will give you a larger area to fill making your lips look instantly bigger.

Thin the Pout: Outline your lips using the lip pencil, but instead of following your mouth’s natural outline trace just on the inside. This will give the appearance that a small amount of lip has done a poof magic trick.

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Beauty Question: Is Steaming Good or Bad For Skin?

Arianne Suggs July 23, 2015July 23, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Answer: We totally understand, most likely you are someone who would like to rid your skin of acne without causing any scarring. The number one mistake that most make with pimples is to disturb them by pinching or squeezing. This method of removing acne is not very effective and in many cases can cause more harm than good.

For this reason women have turned to other options such as steaming in order to safely remove their blemishes. Steaming is actually a beauty method used by cosmetologist in order to remove acne like pimples or blackheads. How is steaming helpful in removing these forms of acne? The steam encourages surrounding skin to become more soft and supple. This thus causes any bacteria, hardened oils or dirt to be easily removed from your skin.

Steaming is a process that is highly recommended to be handled by a trained professional. Moreover, in some cases cosmetologists couple steaming with the needle method. A cosmetologist will use a sterilized needle to gently apply pressure to whiteheads. This gentle pricking will cause pus to ease on out. Therefore, steaming and whitehead removal via needle are best handled by trained individuals and are deemed the safest options for ridding skin of acne.

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