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Mariah Carey Was A “Vision of Love” At UNICEF Ball

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 29, 2016January 13, 2016Leave a Comment

The stars definitely took over Los Angeles, California Tuesday night! As the Marie Claire Image Awards got underway in Beverly Hills, other celebrities made their way to The Biennial UNICEF Ball presented by Louis Vuitton. Invitees included Mariah Carey, David Beckham, Heidi Klum and Selena Gomez.

Louis Vuitton and UNICEF have joined forces in order to spread awareness as well as help children that are in urgent need. Mariah Carey and other celebrities in attendance for the gala were invited to make a promise to join the cause. Carey and friends symbolized their promise to help children in need by being photographed performing a pinky promise.

Speaking of performance Mariah Carey also brought the house down performing her hits such as “We Belong Together.” Carey did it all in style as she turned heads in a plunging V-cut floor-length gown with leather and crystal detailing. A beautiful dress for a beautiful woman who honestly looked like she has stopped aging over 20 years ago.

Nevertheless, want to be apart of the Louis Vuitton/UNICEF movement like Mariah? You can do so by making a donation or by investing in a Louis Vuitton Silver Lockit. You can then share your pledge via Instagram by posting a photo of yourself doing the ‘pinky promise.’ Full details are available here.

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Lupita Nyong’o & Aja Naomi King Attend Marie Claire Image Maker Awards

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 29, 2016January 13, 2016Leave a Comment

It is about time for the creation of the Image Maker Awards! As they say, behind every glamorous Hollywood star is a rockstar team of people. It takes a village to take a celeb from resting face to red carpet queen. With this in mind Marie Claire is honoring the hardworking Image Makers who beat faces, slay fashions, fleek hair and have us living to look like our favorite shining stars.

Last night, Marie Claire embarked upon their first ever Image Maker Awards which was held in swanky Beverly Hills, California at the Chateau Marmont. Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o as well as How to Catch a Murderer actress Aja Naomi King were both in attendance for the festivities. The ladies looked stunningly gorgeous in their bold tinted frocks.

Lupita had a very special duty to carry out during the Marie Claire Image Maker Awards ceremony. She was tapped to present an Image Maker Award to her very own personal stylist, Micaela Erlanger. Nyong’o took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the honor stating,

“After all the times she’s gotten me ready for the awards, it’s Micaela’s turn to receive one! Congratulations.”

Yes, congratulations to all of this year’s honorees at the 2016 Image Maker Awards. May you all continue to love what you do, because you do it oh so well!

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Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez For State of the Union

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 29, 2016January 12, 2016Leave a Comment

If you ever need to know how to drop the mic when it comes to style all you have to do is channel your inner Flotus! Michelle Obama attended her husband’s final State of the Union Address in an elegant yet boisterous tinted gown by Narciso Rodriguez.

As soon as Michelle Obama made her debut the fashion conscious took to social media discussing the tint of Obama’s ensemble. Some thought apricot but the Sleeveless Banded-Bodice Midi Dress was actually in Marigold. Good guesses though everyone!

Besides looking amazing on televisions across the country, Michelle Obama also put to rest a long held notion that she is not “known for her fashion influence.” Yeah… just let that thought sink in a little.

Nevertheless, the naysayers, haters and cynics were all silenced when news promptly spread that Michelle’s choice of dress had sold completely out! If you had wanted to get your hands on one sorry to tell ya, but some pretty lucky ladies beat us to the checkout cart.

From the runway to the State of the Union, the sold out Narciso Rodriguez dress.

Beauty Notes: Strong brows, eyeliner and neutral lip color made for a subtle yet stunning makeup look.

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Ciara Causes Fashion Stir At National Championship

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 21, 2016January 12, 2016Leave a Comment

Thanks to a few choice words penned by a journalist Ciara had television viewers thinking, “Wardrobe Malfunction Part Deux?” Oh, who of us can forget the Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake Super Bowl performance oops? If it hadn’t been for that little onstage situation TiVo and DVR may have failed to become such an important entertainment entity. However, many would agree that Ciara’s national anthem performance was far from being at risk of becoming yet another infamous style moment for all the wrong reasons. Yet still, Ciara causes fashion stir at national championship.

Ciara Causes Fashion Stir At National Championship

As numerous CiCi fans have tweeted, hashtagged and Instagramed; Ciara looked simply divine. Ciara wore a cape gown by Yousef Aljasmi that gracefully showed off her curves. As social media heated upon sight of her ensemble, Ciara’s sexy NFL boyfriend, Russell Wilson had a few words of his own. Russell took to his personal social media stating,

“I see you baby! Sounded amazing and looked flawless in every way!”

Alright ladies altogether now, “Awwww!” Pushing aside the fashion controversy we have to agree with Wilson that Ciara looked flawlessly chic. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Ciara’s dress and was it appropriate or slightly too much for a national broadcast? Weigh in dolls!

Fashionable Mention: Ciara is not the only drop dead gorgeous starlet to wear a Yousef Aljasmi design. Fellow singer and talented actress Keke Palmer wore another gown by the designer to the People’s Choice Awards. Looks like Yousef Aljasmi is becoming the go-to designer to the rich and famous!

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Karreuche Tran Indulges In Fashion For Kontrol Mag

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 26, 2016January 12, 2016Leave a Comment

Karreuche Tran could adorn herself with a paper bag and still make the masses swoon. However, lucky for all of us fashion addicts she has chosen to give us dramatic avant garde! Tran dazzles in an editorial for Kontrol mag which is found inside of their Indulge in Fashion edition. From top to bottom Karreuche looks straight out of a fairytale.

Karreuche Kontrol Mag Editorial

Once upon time Karreuche slayed in a design by Dar Sara and she lived happily ever after. The high fashion gown that Karreuche wears is embellished with Swarovski crystals provided by Crystal House. Her just as stunning heels are a creation of shoe designer Alejandra G.

Inside Kontrol Mag Karreuche gets real about public perception. She is quoted as saying, “Everyone expects me to be a b***h.” Well, if Tran wanted to be one she would definitely have the achievements to back up the attitude. She has a red hot career as a model, actress, television producer in which she has also won an Emmy. Moreover, she has collaborated with top notch brands in order to create flash tattoos and a line of makeup.

Nevertheless, even with so much success Karreuche is a humble, gorgeous girl. The beauty on the inside and outside type. People may have her all wrong, but she is doing everything so right!

Kontrol Mag Fan Reaction

The shoot was styled by Julian Lark and lensed by Chad Finley. Already fans have been weighing via social media sharing their fashionable thoughts. Some have stated,

“Oh this is stunning”

“MASTERPIECE”

“Adorable”

“Love!”

Alright gals now it is your turn to way in on this stylish shoot. Do you love or not so much?

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Golden Globes 2016 Red Carpet Fashion Recap

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 5, 2016January 11, 2016Leave a Comment

Last night the Golden Globes was chalk full of wonderful surprises from the red carpet to the star-studded after parties. We have to tip our Louboutins to the fabulous Taraji P. Henson who took home some much earned hardware for her performance as Cookie on Fox network’s hit show Empire. Henson won for Best Actress in a Television Drama yet before her name was even called out she had already won us over in the style department!

Taraji P. Henson along with the rest of Tinseltown’s hottest starlets put it down upon arriving in Beverly Hills for all the festivities. Numerous fashion trends were spotted including bold tints, sequins, cut-outs, capes and metallics. Length also played a key role in the fashion drama as most ladies chose to adorn themselves in floor-length gowns.

Let us not forget accessories because thou-eth would be a sin and no ensemble is truly complete without them. Many actresses opted for a clutch in order to tote their valuables and bling was absolutely everywhere. Diamonds and Swarovski found its way on our favorite stars in the form of earrings, rings, bracelets, heels and handbags. Lovely Gabrielle Union even wore a jewel encrusted headband with her monochromatic design.

Well, ladies that is enough talk because seeing is believing. Keep scrolling to see what Hollywood’s leading ladies were rocking last night!

Bold Colored Gowns Trend

Shimmering Sequins Trend

Wine Tinted Dresses

Regina King & Niecy Nash With Swarovski Clutches

Gabrielle Union With Sparkling Headband

Taraji P. Henson in Stella McCartney

Queen Latifah in Badgley Mischka

Zendaya Coleman in Marchesa

Jada Pinkett Smith in Versace

Angela Bassett in Safiyaa

Viola Davis in Marchesa

Grace Gealey in Cristallini

Regina King in Krikor Jabotian

Meagan Good in House of CB

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Tamron Hall’s Sleek Golden Globes Blunt Pixie Cut

Arianne Suggs January 11, 2016January 11, 2016Leave a Comment

Many wake up to the beautiful Tamron Hall bright and early, but we bet viewers have never seen her quite like this! The Today Show co-host had social media burning with her sleek, blunt cut pixie hairstyle. The blunt edges with longer wisps of strands framing Hall’s face gave her short locks a futuristic, modish vibe.

For award season celebrities know that they have to bring it which means fresh, innovative styling. Hall’s hair look for this year’s Golden Globes definitely fit the bill and then some. Tamron’s cut was met with mixed reviews with fans loving the look while others not so much. Some fans even compared Hall’s precision cut to Star Trek.

Tamron who is beautiful inside and out with a great sense of humor took all the social media buzz in stride. Hall even went as far as poking fun at herself on Twitter.

We love that Tamron Hall was a style risk-taker on the red carpet and it paid off. What do you think of Hall’s Golden Globe hairstyle, yay or nay?

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Golden Globes 2016: Taraji P. Henson Textured Bob

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 21, 2016January 11, 2016Leave a Comment

From the time she first made her appearance on the red carpet to her epic Golden Globes 2016 win (becoming the third African American woman to win a Golden Globe) Taraji P. Henson oozed Hollywood glamour! Literally, from her head down to her feet, Taraji’s ensemble easily made her a contender for Golden Globes 2016 Best Dressed. In the words of Beyonce, Henson looked absolutely ‘flawless.’

Now in our upcoming post and fashion recap of the 2016 Golden Globes we will get to the nitty gritty of the couture that made up Taraji’s look. Nevertheless, for just a moment can we make it clap for Henson’s hair? Short hair is already sassy, sexy and cool; case in point, Halle Berry yet Taraji added her own flavor.

For her big win Henson adorned her chic bob with some additional texture. Roughing strands up a little bit gave the hairstyle a modern, flirtatious feel. If you love to be bold in the hair department this is definitely the style for you!

Add even more appeal by mirroring Taraji’s deep side part. You will be surprised how changing up your part can change and alter your entire hair look. In the following pic you can clearly see a demonstration of vintage and modern chic. Both styles are classic it just really depends on your own personal style.

Hair Tips: Are you feeling Taraji P. Henson’s texture mane? It still takes precision to make messy hair look “on purpose.” Keep edges in check with an edge control product and don’t allow strands to go to astray with the help of a light holding spray.

Golden Globes 2016 Winners Taraji P. Henson and Lady GaGa

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Naomi Campbell For Balmain SS16

Arianne Suggs January 8, 2016January 8, 2016Leave a Comment

Many of us are too young to remember the reign of the 80’s supermodels, but a quick google search will clearly show why they were so special. They were gorgeous, talented and did not get out of bed if the money wasn’t right. From magazine covers to editorials, from campaigns to music videos as well as commercials they were like Visa, everywhere you want to be. The 80’s were about extragance and these ladies were the epitome and could do no wrong.

For this reason, we were beside ourselves when we got our first look at the Balmain Paris Spring/Summer 2016 Ad Campaign. Three supermodels that can still slay women half their age had been casted to show off Balmain’s exquisite designs! Proving that age is really just a number Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer brought the heat to spring’s hottest fashions.

The campaign was lensed by Steven Klein with Pascal Dangin as art director. Oliver Rousteing has been teasing fashion fans for a few days now asking were they ready for 2016. Whether they were ready for it or not Oliver put the hammer down and dropped the proverbial fashion mic. With an one-two punch Rousteing seamlessly introduced the fashion world to as he described via Instagram, “iconic history” that involved a true “dream team.” We couldn’t agree more with his sentiments and are thrilled as well as in awe as to what has been created.

As diversity in the fashion world continues to be spread why not toss in the age factor as well? Women do not stop being fashionable entities after the age of 25 even if they are considered veterans in the modeling industry at such a tender age. Therefore, let’s continue to celebrate beauty in all of its numerous forms regardless of color or numerical identification.

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Angela Simmons Black SuperTrash Jumpsuit For Growing Up Hip Hop Tour

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 5, 2016January 4, 2016Leave a Comment

Angela Simmons was spotted looking quite spiffy in all black ensemble. While Simmons’ father travels the world it looks like Angela will be busy with a little project of her own. The reason Angela was all dolled up was in order to promote GUHH aka Growing Up Hip Hop that follows a cast of hip hop royalty offspring as they work towards being known outside of just having über famous parents. An issue that even “normal” kids can relate to when it comes to filling mom and dad’s shoes.

The cast includes of course Miss Simmons, Kristinia DeBarge, Damon “Boogie” Dash as well as Romeo Miller to name a few. The dynamic docu-series will air beginning on Thursday, January 14 on WEtv and you are not going to want to miss it!

Now lets quickly get back to that black attire that Angela looked absolutely fantastic in for the promo tour. The black jumpsuit worn by the starlet is by SuperTrash with the accompanying jacket being a design of Foofi and Bella. Angela’s hair and makeup were also very on point thanks to Nikk Rokk (hair) and Mimi Johnson (makeup).

Hair Notes: Long, dramatic flowing waves are a great style to add flair to a rather chic yet subtle outfit.