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It Cosmetics x Drybar Lash Blowout All Day-Lift & Salon Volume Mascara Duo

Arianne July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

The It Cosmetics x Drybar Lash Blowout All Day-Lift & Salon Volume Mascara Duo … whew trying saying that 5 times fast! Anyhoo, this mascara is bringing the element of pro hairstyling straight to your lashes! THINK minature hairstyling tool for your eyelashes.

You guys the future is here. Get ready to extend lashes further; and gain more volume than you ever thought possible. Your new favorite mascara is about to drop!

It Cosmetics x Drybar Lash Blowout All Day-Lift & Salon Volume Mascara Duo

You’re going to love the beauty intel on this one! We got the facts straight from QVC Beauty on this new SUPER VOLUME AND LENGTH mascara. QVC reveals,

“It’s a salon blowout for your lashes! Lash Blowout Salon Volume Lift Mascara is IT Cosmetics’ first-ever mascara; developed in partnership with Drybar. Get the benefits of a top salon blowout for all day volume. Plus the look of length and lift for your lashes.

Inspired by the barrel brushes used for blowouts. The lash volumizing microsphere brush gently catches and grips all of your lashes for effortless root to tip application. [All] while separating your lashes to deliver instant maximum lift and structured volume!

Lash Blowout delivers saturated black pigment and is formulated with biotin; vitamin E, collagen; jojoba oil, and palm oil. In a test according to an expert grader; five minutes after application, lashes look 19 times more voluminous.

It’s your ultimate lash blowout! [Just] wiggle and sweep through your lashes for the look of lift, length and structured volume. Build volume and drama with each coat.”

So as you can see, this mascara is like no mascara you have ever used before. And the packaging is some of cutest we have ever seen! The cost? Buy 2 from QVC for $29.96 before they ship out on August 12th. OR gets from It Cosmetics, SEPHORA, ULTA and Macy’s next month for $25 each.

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Fashion

Shangani Fashions -Travel Wear Reimagined for the Jet-setting Woman!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

During the 2019 New York fashion showcases, Shangani Fashions reimagines fall-winter styling for the modern traveler! The brand emerged on the New York runways starting in 2017; by redefining women’s travel-wear with a contemporary African esthetic that embodies African culture and history. The name is derived from “Shoshangani” which means traveler. Additionally, it is also an African tribe who dwelled near the Shangani River in Zimbabwe, Africa.

The brand continues these fundamental aesthetics with added features that contribute versatility; and luxury for the modern traveler. The introduction of his and her matching style sets are an adorable signature look by Shangani that can add to the romance of any travel get-away.

Shangani Fashions -Travel Wear Reimagined for the Jet-setting Woman!

Shangani offers men’s apparel and accessory pieces that often complement the women’s collection. Each look is classic for the metropolitan man. Shangani caters to a “One Size Fits All” approach to different body types.

The women’s collection is always multi-functional with added sex-appeal. You will always see showy legs, a peek of cleavage and African fabrics that flow.

“Our goal is to reach and inspire a much bigger market,” explains Creative Director, Mary Moore. “Most of our pieces are versatile and can be styled to offer numerous looks. I began adding detachable fur collars within this season’s collection.

Traveling is part of my lifestyle and having a garment that transcends climate and seasons is so convenient. I lived in Russia for a few years, and I fell in love with fur during my stay. I have always wanted to work with fur. This season I have applied detachable fur as a luxury feature to the garments.”

Shangani Fashions -Travel Wear Reimagined for the Jet-setting Woman (Continued)

Shangani’s showcase includes striking jewelry and leather handbags with bold African prints. Will also find contemporary shapes that match the signature garment. The handbags range from cozy clutch purses, to colorful handbags for the business traveler.

Furthermore, the looks are suitable as traditional ethnic-wear or casual business attire. A mix of modern contemporary shapes and ethnic fabrics; for the active traveler is the passion behind Shangani Fashions.

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Beauty

Melanin Magic: Meet Shudu Gram -The World’s First Digital Supermodel

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 12, 2018February 12, 2018Leave a Comment

She’s one of the hardest working models in the industry… and she’s not even real! Meet Shudu Gram, a CGI wonder that is being featured on magazine covers and shouted out by some of biggest brands in the world. With a career that any mere human lover of fashion would want and thousands of fans; it looks as though Shudu’s career is poised to only rise.

Melanin Magic: Meet Shudu Gram -The World’s First Digital Supermodel

Who is she? That is the question that started it all. Shudu Gram’s creator posed it after the CGI supermodel first started making waves. Since her introduction into the fashion world, one puzzling question seemed to develop and stay on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Is this beautiful woman even real?

Gorgeous, extremely. A killer fashion model, no doubt. An actual human being, major doubt.

As much as the world wanted to believe Shudu Gram’s photography was real; her beauty just seemed a little manufactured. However, that’s when the magic occurred. No one cares!

Like us, literally every fan didn’t care if she is in fact fake. In the end, her work or the work of her creator is just simply too exquisite to ignore. Human or CGI people respect the images as stunning art additions for the world to behold.

Therefore, who is the genius behind Shudu Gram? Obviously, someone not only talented, but should win an award for being able to keep such a huge secret. Shudu is the creation of photographer, Cameron-James Wilson. Wilson is no stranger to the fashion industry; having worked with everyone from Victoria’s Secret model Devon Windsor to Gigi Hadid.

Shudu Gram -The World’s First Digital Supermodel

From the beginning, we have been huge fans of Wilson’s artistry with his CGI supermodel. We have featured her numerous times and still can not get enough. Even though some may take offense to the likeness of a black model’s features being used; we think Cameron-James’ work is lovely and tastefully done.

In a world that normally tries to tear down black girls and women. Saying we are unattractive and unable to sell or push merchandise with our beauty. It is nice to see someone create imagery that celebrates our Melanin Magic and brings our beauty to the fore. Proving once again our beauty is striking, sought after and of course, sellable.

Shudu Gram’s gorgeous self has been utilized on the cover of ULIHOUMISM magazine as well as a muse for Soul Sky brand. A clothing label originally from Africa. Furthermore, recently even Fenty Beauty has shown off Shudu’s fabulousness. The cosmetics giant is the first makeup brand to use Shudu’s image to market a beauty product. Thus, showing Rihanna is always ahead of the game and competition; even when it comes to using CGI models. Shudu can be seen rocking Rihanna’s MATTEMOISELLE in “SAWC.”

Therefore, well done Cameron-James Wilson! Moreover, congratulations on designing the world’s first CGI supermodel.

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