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Delta Airlines Unveils Zac Posen Designed Employee Uniforms

ArianneUpdated on December 20, 2016December 20, 2016Leave a Comment

Justin Timberlake may of brought Sexy Back but Delta Airlines is bringing old school glamour back to the skies! If you have ever Google searched retro photos of airline attendants we’re sure you will agree that times have definitely changed. Back in the day every single lady of the air resembled an old Hollywood star. Now the employee uniform is chic and well put together but missing that old spark. As a result, Delta wants to fan that old flame of gorgeous vintage couture. See it for yourself as Delta Airlines Unveils Zac Posen Designed Employee Uniforms!

Delta Airlines Unveils Zac Posen Designed Employee Uniforms

Any Project Runway fans in the house? World renown designer and judge on Project Runway, Zac Posen, was tapped to redesign the Delta uniforms. Zac made major headlines with his ultimate Cinderella dress for Claire Danes at this year’s Met Gala. So if anyone was going to make sure that the Belle returned to the airline ball it would definitely be Mr. Posen!

Back in October first looks of the collection made their way onto SM. However, now these pieces are ready for the real world. Meghan Honey, an insanely beautiful employee of Delta recently got to test out the new re-envisioned look. Furthermore, she shared her thoughts on the Posen designed uniform stating,

“Ladies and gentlemen I present you The New Delta! I am honored to be one of the few employees who are wear testing our new “Passport Plum” pieces for the next couple of months! Thanks to our Uniform Committee, Delta and Zac Posen for designing such a timeless, classic, comfortable signature dress! We are definitely bringing glam back to flying!”

Meghan Modeling Zac Posen Designs on Board

Zac Posen Designed Employee Uniforms

The dress, the bag and the gloves. Really what’s not to like? Posen killed it with this redesign. Also, the color choice is simply perfection as well. Plums are so royal and luxe. Furthermore, the length is appropriate and the collar is voguish without looking overworked. Every design element fits in seamlessly with the rest.

Nonetheless, now that Delta Airlines Unveils Zac Posen Designed Employee Uniforms to the world does this mean other airlines will follow suit? Plane interior decor and amenities seem to being getting a reboot so why not fashion? Delta may just be setting a precedent and we are totally here for it!

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We Want the Bag! Lovely Delta and Zac!

Fashion

African Model’s Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project Recreates Ad Campaigns

Arianne December 15, 2016December 15, 2016Leave a Comment

Imagine going on a job interview and being told you could not be hired because there is already someone working there who looks like you. You might think that establishment was weird or odd for denying you work for such reasons. Nevertheless, that is exactly how the modeling industry works for women of color and those too short or wider than a clothes hanger. As long as one or two are models in those categories are working that is deemed enough representation. However, one model is hoping to change that notion. We hope you enjoy the following feature: African Model’s Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project Recreates Ad Campaigns.

African Model’s Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project Recreates Ad Campaigns

Black Mirror is the brain child of model, Deddeh Howard. During her career Howard experienced castings similar to the scenario mentioned at the outset. As a result, she is now dedicated to helping to change and shake things up a bit. She explains Black Mirror stating,

“The Black Mirror has nothing to do with [being] racist, it’s about diversity. It’s about representation, it’s about fairness and respect. How many Asian models are there? Indian models?! Native American models? Or short models, plus size models? You get the point. It’s so sad to see that every time this topic comes up, it’s always a war.

You got to understand Raffael and I are an interracial couple, we worked on this project together and always saw ourselves as one, not black or white, and that’s powerful. So it shouldn’t be all negative. Again, all I wanted is to do something positive and inspiring about my race. So we all need to pause and think! Let’s unite not divide.”

The inspiration behind wanting more change is nothing new for Deddeh. Actually, these thoughts reach back into her childhood. How we are raised really does play a part in shaping our outlook as adults. Howard explains,

“Growing up in Africa, I knew nothing about black and white, we’re all equal, it was united we stand! At least that’s what my parents taught me and that’s what I believe in. I believe we can be whoever we want to be, so don’t let anyone [say] you can’t be what you want to be. If they can do it so can you! It’s about time we stand up together. Dream and believe. I’m personally fighting for more diversity especially more black models to be seen on bill boards, movies, TV commercials, advertisements etc. for us all.”

African Model’s Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project

Deddeh Howard is steadily releasing photos that demonstrate how beautiful and easy diversity really can be. Her captions for each pic are heartfelt and inspiring. So then, take a moment and check them out for yourself below! Moreover, girls remember to always think like Deddeh. You really can do anything you want so don’t let anyone prevent you.

“Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything! Stand up and make progress!”

“Answer to your questions: Black Mirror. The two images being shown together should really show that we all have a place, that we all belong and should be visible! Thanks for all the love.”

“What a great ad right there, it shows it can be done. We are all united no matter what color we have. I was so touched by all your messages and emails. If you see inspiring ads like this one here please send them to me. We’re all so BEAUTIFUL!”

Want to connect with Deddeh Howard? Follow her on her social platforms. On Instagram you can find her at “secretofdd.” Furthermore, while you are at it be sure to come say hi to us too, we’re always posting new content that we are sure you will love!

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Hair

The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Collection Brings Back Old Remedies

ArianneUpdated on December 15, 2016December 14, 2016Leave a Comment

Have you ever looked at old Egyptian paintings and thought their hair was kind of popping? Every illustration on a wall or tablet you name it shows braided hairstyles. Not just short, thin ones, but thick and healthy. For everyone living back then to have that type of look some natural remedies must of been in play. Hair brand The Mane Choice wants to get back to the good ole days in haircare. Read up on what they have created with: The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Collection Brings Back Old Remedies.

The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Collection Brings Back Old Remedies

A whole collection that will give you hair like our ancestors? Uh, yeah count us in! The Mane Choice has developed the Ancient Egyptian Collection that includes five different products. Indulge your strands with luxurious shampoo, conditioner, repair oils and hair mask. Nevertheless, what exactly is inside these products? The Mane Choice revealed,

“Anti-Breakage and Repair Antidote has come close to duplicating the most historical formulas used during the ancient Egyptian era. Filled with some of the most rare and robust natural oils.

Sometimes regular just does not cut it. The repair does not compare. It is about time we take back from which we came! Back to royalty. Formulated with our “Signature K.O.M.B Oil Infusion” Kalahari Oil, Oleaster Oil, Mongongo Oil, Baobab Oil loaded with fatty acids, omega 3, 6 and 9. Made for ALL HAIR TYPES… fine, thick, natural chemically treated, colored and 1A to 4Z!”

The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Collection

Sounds like quite a comprehensive mix to us. What we like is the amount of research and development that went into these products. Moreover, they made them for all textures. Therefore, if you want to change up your hair look from curly to straight or vice versa then you will still be covered.

It’s great to see more products being made for black hair. More products will mean more choices for ladies of color to choose from and use. So then, great job as well as hats off to The Mane Choice and we will be filling you guys in on more of their great products in the future!

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Fashion

Zendaya Covers Allure Magazine January 2017 Issue

ArianneUpdated on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a Comment

This just in, Zendaya Covers Allure Magazine January 2017 Issue! From clothing brand launch to cover girl, Zendaya is doing it all this year. Miss Coleman is no stranger to photo shoots, the limelight, launching companies or being a role model for young girls. She speaks her mind confidently and stands up for herself as well as her culture with grace. In the January edition of Allure Zendaya tackles the importance of being yourself even in a fashion sense.

Zendaya Covers Allure Magazine January 2017 Issue

Do you dress according to your mood or go for trends? Does your wardrobe scream that you dance to the beat of your own drum or blend in with the crowd? In Zendaya’s case when it comes to couture she aims to be her herself and wear whatever she desires. Regarding her passion for fashion Zendaya told Allure,

“You can’t let other people determine what you want to wear, how you do your hair, how you live your life. You have to live for yourself and what makes you happy. So that’s why I dress how I dress on red carpets, and I wear a mullet to the Grammys and do what I want. It’s very liberating to just wear something for yourself and because I feel confident and I feel comfortable in it.

But that’s the whole point, you know, is for there to be conversation and talk. If I didn’t dress the way I dress or wear my hair the way I wanted to because people told me that they didn’t like it, I would be boring. And I wouldn’t be on the cover of this magazine, because no one would care. And I would never experiment. And I never would find my confidence. So I would just have a rule that you have to live for yourself and what makes you happy.”

Zendaya Covers Allure Magazine January 2017- Final Thoughts

As they fashion is about self-expression. Therefore, be like Zendaya and always include yourself and personality in your style decisions. If you do you will feel more confident and enjoy every piece purchased as you fill up your closet.

Nevertheless, as you can see in this post, Zendaya looks absolutely stunning in her editorial. The photos were lensed by Jason Kibbler with styling by Patrick Mackie and makeup by Frankie Boyd. Also, that fabulous wet, slick hair was created by hair mastermind Kim Kimble. Yes, homegirl that fries, dyes and lays to the side Queen Bey’s strands. The 2017 January edition of Allure is actually out now for purchase. So then, pick up a copy and happy reading!

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Beauty

Benefits of Greek Yogurt – Prevent Acne With This Treatment

ArianneUpdated on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a Comment

On date night, at parties and around your crush acne seems to pop up out of nowhere. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an easy button to hit to keep pimples from rearing their little ugly heads (literally LOL)? Take heart dolls because there is actually a weekly treatment you can perform on yourself to take back control. Enjoy today’s beauty quickie as we investigate the benefits of greek yogurt.

Benefits of Greek Yogurt – Prevent Acne With This Treatment

Can’t we all just get along? Sometimes bacteria can be a friend and other times our foe. However, this doesn’t mean we still can’t attain our happily ever after. The reason why some individuals choose to consume greek yogurt is because sometimes we can become a little unbalanced. How does that come about?

Have you ever heard of the term “flora?” Flora or bacteria are microorganisms that live in the bodies of humans. All of us possess good and bad bacteria that reside in our stomachs as well as on the outside of our skin. The goal is to maintain a healthy balance of good ones and bad ones.

If too many bad bacteria begin to overtake the good bacteria resting on the skin an imbalance can cause a few issues. The type of issues us girls actively try to avoid. Think pimple causing acne and inflammation. So then, we’re sure you would agree that it is best not to tip the scales.

Benefits of Greek Yogurt- The Skincare Treatment

The benefits of greek yogurt can be seen throughout our body. However, we will just focus on skincare. Just as eating greek yogurt benefits the stomach, applying it to the skin topically can keep skin calm and clear. Here’s a simple facial mask treatment that you can do at home:

Mix together probiotic-rich plain greek yogurt and honey
Apply mixture to the face generously
Leave yogurt mask on for around half and hour
Rinse off treatment with lukewarm water

So then, don’t allow acne or inflammation to when the battle. Be strong in the skincare war and come away the beauty victor with the help of good flora thanks to greek yogurt.

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Hair

How to Use a Hair Dryer Diffuser Correctly

Arianne December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a Comment

We always appreciate all of the numerous hair/beauty questions we get asked on social media so keep them coming girls. Recently, one question stuck out like a sore thumb because we know a lot of our readers are part of the curly girl club. Therefore, this one is for you dolls! Today we shall fill you in on: How to Use a Hair Dryer Diffuser Correctly.

How to Use a Hair Dryer Diffuser Correctly

A hair dryer diffuser can be a curly lady’s best friend for one of two reasons. Both reasons happen to pertain to how you plan to use the diffuser. Ask yourself, “Am I using a hair dryer diffuser in order to dry my hair more quickly? Or do I utilize it to achieve more volume? The diffuser will help you accomplish both purposes but you will need to position and hold the dryer differently in each case.

So then, let’s just quickly explain this case by case. Let’s start with the whole drying hair faster scenario. What you will want to do is hold the dryer with the diffuser attachment above your head and point it straight down. Most have been taught to point the dryer upwards; however, doing so can cause curls to become frizzy. If your goal is smooth curls then you would definitely want to avoid this mistake.

Alright, moving on to being able to create additional volume with a hair dryer diffuser. If bigger is better in your book you can gain more body by moving in a more circular motion. Also, if you really want to amp it up you need to cause lift at the roots. Flip your head over and move the diffuser in a circular motion all around the head but always aim the nozzle towards your ends.

Nonetheless, while creating volume you may create frizz if you get to close with the dryer. Prevent curls from losing their smoothness by keeping the nozzle a few inches from your strands. Moreover, by pointing the nozzle towards your ends as mentioned you will also help keep fuzz at bay.

So then, there you have it. A few quick tricks and tips that can help you get the style you want quickly and without all the fuss. Happy styling everyone!

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Beauty

Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Arianne Suggs December 12, 2016December 12, 2016Leave a Comment

We are so excited about the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop that we can barely keep a cap on it! MFMG first began as an online page dedicated to highlighting black beauties who could beat up a face. Now they are taking that dedication a step further. They have just started releasing their very own cosmetics brand! If you loved their platform like us then you are going to do a Missy Elliott and Lose Control when you see what they have in store. Take it from us ladies, the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

All hands on deck! First up from the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop is a collection of Liquid Lip Slays. These gorgeous colors are highly pigmented with rich tints that really make your melanin pop! We are already jonesing for Melanin Merlot as well as Iconic.

Melanin Merlot so far is the most popular color in the Liquid Lip Slays Collection. One glance and it is easy to see why. It is a very DEEP, dramatic shade that works well on light, medium and dark skin tones. It’s sister shade, Iconic, is a classic rouge tint that is right on trend with this season.

Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays- Get Some!

If you love to shop Instagram be sure to head over to @Mfmgshop or @MakeupForMelaninGirls which includes a link in the bio in order to get shopping. Moreover, they recently launched a new website! Check it out by going here.

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Beauty

Alert! Score a Tyra Beauty Hey Bootyful Cosmetic Bag For FREE!

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

Tyra Banks just keeps on giving! She first taught us all how to smize and now she’s helping us get our beauty game up. Since the start of her Tyra Beauty brand the supermodel has been busy releasing one gorgeous makeup as well as skincare product after another. With so much swag to be had any beauty-lista of course would require a chic bag to transport it all. Well, it looks as though Banks just answered the call with her Tyra Beauty Hey Bootyful Cosmetic Bag!

Alert! Score a Tyra Beauty Hey Bootyful Cosmetic Bag For FREE!

Hey Bootyful! The Ty Ty bag is perfect for toting around precious makeup valuables around town or while away jet setting all over the globe. Moreover, the bag has been designed with a cool graphic photo of Tyra serving it like rent is due. C’mon would we expect anything less from a world renown supermodel?

Nevertheless, how can you make the Tyra Beauty Hey Bootyful Cosmetic Bag all yours A to the S and A-P? Right now all ladies who make Tyra Beauty orders that are $85 or more will receive the bag for free. So then, you can ‘treat yo-self’ with amazing beauty products then Tyra will treat you to a cool cosmetic bag.

Add This to Your Cosmetic Bag!

There are so many Ty Ty Beauty products that you can consider to add to your makeup bag but we recommend Tyra’s signature red. It’s called Smooch as Silk and it looks as sexy as it sounds! Get your red on and enjoy the free bag as well!

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Beauty

Beauty Quickie: How to Perfect Your DIY Manicure

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

Sometimes a DIY Manicure can look like…well, you truly did it yourself. However, don’t despair because getting the pro look at home can be achieved with one simple trick. Read on to learn how to easily avoid the oh so common messy nail paint finish.

Beauty Quickie: How to Perfect Your DIY Manicure

If you were not born with steady hands painting your nails can feel like your two years old again and trying to stay within the lines of a coloring book. Many companies have designed products to help make things less stressful. Think of the recent spray paint phenomena that allows users to spray on color and wipe away the excess. However, there is something even easier that you can try.

Vaseline. Say what? Yes, good ole Vaseline is a very low cost solution to ensure a great DIY Manicure. It’s effective because if you happen to paint or get nail polish on your skin it will not stick. Therefore, you will be able to achieve a nice clean look that will look very professional. All you have to do is:

1. Dip a Q-tip in Vaseline before you apply any polish.

2. Take the Vaseline Q-tip and rub it on your cuticles as well as all around your surrounding skin.

3. Get to painting.

DIY Manicure – Final Words

When applying Vaseline to your skin do your best to avoid getting any on the actual nail itself. Yes, you may not want any nail polish on your skin but you do want it to stick to your nails. If you do happen to get Vaseline on your nails clean it off with another Q-tip that has been soaked in rubbing alcohol.

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Glowing Skin : Where Should I Really Place My Blush?

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

Glowing skin is a sign of health and vitality. We see the look in magazines, online ads, social media and even on TV. Nevertheless, despite popular memes beautiful and fresh looking skin is not something we all just wake up with every day. So then, is there a way to get our glow on without all the fuss?

Glowing Skin : Where Should I Really Place My Blush?

In a word, the answer is yes. With the help of cosmetics you can achieve a gorgeous glow up. The best part of all it will also look completely natural. Uhm, sign us up please!

Blush is a surefire and simple product to use in order to create natural glowing skin. However, the truth is sometimes many just do not know where to place it. There have been quite a few beauty debates on the subject. It was even thought that blush only belonged on the apples of the cheeks. Yet, such placement often times did not work on all face types and shapes. Therefore, is there an universally pleasing way to apply blush?

Once again dolls the answer is yes. Ramy Gafni, a highly sought after makeup artist from the NYC area says the best way to think about it is to envision a clock. As you gaze into the mirror while looking at your face try to picture where the hands of a clock would be. On your left cheek you would want to brush on blush at 10 o’ clock. Moreover, on your right cheek you would want to do the same at 2 o’ clock.

After applying the blush you of course would want to blend for a flawless finish. Very simple right? With just a few swipes of blush placed in the right spot you two can showcase a natural glow.

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