Most of us do not possess even skin tone all over. We may have dark spots or areas that do not match the rest of our body’s natural skin color. For instance, some women over time notice that their elbows and knees are several shades darker than other parts. Ever wanted to achieve even skin from your head to your toes? Here is how to brighten dark knees naturally!
How to Brighten Dark Knees Naturally
Believe it or not there are many fruits that can help give you the even skin tone you desire. For example, tomatoes and lemons have been utilized in products to help fade dark spots. Today we are going to focus on another fruit that also does an amazing job.
Oranges act as a great skin brightener and lightener. Plus, this citrus gem comes packing with several other benefits as well. Besides, acting as a bleaching agent to brighten dark knees oranges also help to improve skin suppleness and overall texture. As you can see Vitamin C can do a lot for the skin.
Throw Them Bows
If that headline didn’t get you dancing hopefully this next part will. All you need to brighten dark knees and elbows is to cut an orange in half. Next, rub the orange half all over your knees and elbows. Not only will doing this help even out these areas to match the rest of your skin tone seamlessly it will soften skin!
Skin will become softer because the orange will act as an exfoliate. A total win-win with this skincare beauty tip. Even and softer skin naturally, sign us up!
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Purple reign, purple reign! This lush shade is fitting for a Prince and simply marvelous for your lips! We are dying for MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint that’s sassy and fun all rolled into one. Have you seen it yet?
MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint
We’re feeling like being a little vampy. A “vamp” is a charming woman that’s also extremely seductive. Does that describe you to a capital T? Then boy do we have a lip gloss for you!
We spotted an amazing lip shade on M.A.C.’s Senior Artist Ashley Rudder and Actress/Model Coco Samone. This mom and daughter combo tried on a plethora of M.A.C. Vamplify lip glosses. Yes, you read that correctly, the “we don’t crack” is real with these two! You can see them modeling several glam colors towards the end of this post.
However, our favorite on them was Saucy Miss. Even the name just speaks to us. Furthermore, the MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint went perfectly with both ladies’ skin tone. Therefore, proving that it is a shade that will look stunning on a wide range of women.
Where and How Much?
Of course you can find the MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint in store and online. Hit a mall and head straight to the M.A.C. store or counter. While there you can check out the other fabulous shades that make up the Vamplify collection.
Moreover, there’s a few other stores that you can try as well to get the coveted purple lip color. Nordstrom and Macy’s also sell M.A.C.’s Vamplify. Both stores sell Saucy Miss for $20 each.
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The army continues to press on powerfully! Olivier Rousteing has done it once again, creating an eye-popping visual masterpiece. Hang on tight fashion lovers we’ve got your first look at the Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign!
Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign
At first glance you notice two familiar faces. A hip hop mogul turned designer and world renown supermodel. Kanye West and Joan Smalls both star in the Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign.
This crisp, dramatic monochromatic campaign is a total 180 from some of the other recent Balmain campaign sightings. For instance, the Resort 2017 ad campaign is lusciously vibrant! From the fashions to the background setting everything just pops.
Kanye West For Balmain
The Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign though simplistic in a sense still plays on drama. In the shot West seems to be tipping over as Smalls reaches out with all her strength to try to prevent his fast approaching fate.
The Details
Olivier Rousteing describes the Fall – Winter campaign as “Music Meets Fashion.” Very fitting since an iconic musician and heavily sought after model were both casted. Moreover, West over the years has turned his attention to couture. Thus, bringing the fusion full circle. Kanye has collaborated with Balmain on Yeezy fashions and it looks like stylish marriage continues on with the addition of the campaign.
Joan Smalls For Balmain
The fabulous Pascal Dangin who blessed the Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign with his magical fingers took to social to announce the ad’s release. He said,
“First image of our new Balmain campaign FW2016 #BalmainArmy with Kanye West [and] Joan Smalls. Photographed by Steven Klein.”
Congrats to Balmain on another gorgeous campaign. It immediately gave us flashbacks to the stunning Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer campaign. We’re excited to see additional images!
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From the moment she came out onto the Entertainment scene we have loved Amber Rose. Her fearless style, attitude and iconic hair just slays our life. Who else can rock a bald cut like her? Yet, one thing people have debated over and over again is Amber’s heritage. Well, Rose set the record straight and gave us a look at her new glamorous hairdo! Read on because Amber Rose confirms ethnicity and rocks longer hair!
Amber Rose Confirms Ethnicity
We’ve always seen a gorgeous mixed race girl before our eyes. Body always on point and makeup looks from the cosmetic gods. Yet, for some fans knowing her exact ethnicity was of concern.
A quick google search and you can see just how popular the subject truly is among Muva’s tribe. Heated back and forths with some claiming Rose wasn’t even black. If you or your friends ever wondered about Rose’s genetics here it is straight from her mouth. She stated via Instagram,
“I’m Black/Portugeuse/ Irish and Italian. So now y’all can stop arguing in my f***in comments about it.”
We could of sworn she had already said this years ago. Nevertheless, Amber Rose confirms ethnicity for her fans and other inquiring minds even though she didn’t have to at all. That’s a real G who keeps it ninety-nine plus one.
That Hair Though
Amber… Girl you better work! Rose changed things up again and we love the new hairdo. She added length to her famous blonde locks and fashioned them into a chic vintage style.
Just weeks ago Amber stunned with a longer haircut. As much as we love Rose bald we do enjoy seeing her switch it up every now and then. Her hair was sculpted by the fab Tony Medina and her makeup was beat by Priscilla Ono.
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Got more blackheads than trees in the Black Forest? Experiencing 99 problems and acne is only one? Take a deep breath love, you are not alone. Trouble areas having been popping up since the Stone Age. However, just know that they can be fixed! Here is a neat, nifty and easy way to naturally remove blackheads.
What is a black head? Simply put it is a very small, black-tipped fat butt mass that finds its way into a skin follicle. Usually, these ug-bugs are found on the face. Not cool when its like Picture Day, Snap Story Time, Driver License Photoshoot Day or about time to post a new selfie on the Gram.
The Trick
You will need the following ingredients:
Lemon Wedge
Raw Honey
To naturally remove blackheads apply five drops on honey onto the open lemon wedge. Next, gently rub the lemon all over your face. Nevertheless, focus attention on your trouble areas and spots. Keep on rubbing for 60 seconds.
After the 60 seconds is up allow the lemon and raw honey mixture to rest on your face. Set an alarm for 5 minutes. Then, do some jumping jacks, see whats trending on Twitter or create a new meme that will win the Internet. When your alarm goes off rinse off the lemon and raw honey mixture with cool water.
Naturally Remove Blackheads – Last Words
Boom! Easy right? You can naturally remove blackheads without the fuss. Here is one thing to keep in mind about this natural tip. Citrus can be amazing for your skin but there’s one small downside. Citrus has the ability to make skin sensitive to light or radiation.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to perform this natural skin procedure at night before bedtime. That’s all for now!
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Three cheers for Ebonee Davis! We always love to highlight the work of black models. They work hard and help to promote confidence among young black girls. Moreover, it shows just how much has changed …
We’re fashion-holics and we are not afraid to admit. Furthermore, this week we spotted some of our favorite stars looking all sorts of extra chic. Therefore, we spawned our newest feature Top 5 Fashion Countdown!
Every week we will breakdown all the best celebrity stylish sightings. From singers to supermodels and sports athletes to the Instagram famous. If they looked hot they are making our list.
Enjoy dolls and don’t forget we always love to see your personal style too! Tag us the Gram so we can see ya. You may just find yourself getting a Style Shoutout or featured right here on our blog. So then, get to posting and tagging.
Alright, we’ll stop all the gabbing. Here is Top 5 Fashion Countdown Episode 1!
Top 5 Fashion Countdown Episode 1
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It’s that time of year when being as smooth as the day of birth is trending. Nevertheless, looking like you skipped puberty comes with challenges. Achieving smooth skin today can mean razor bumps and ingrown hairs tomorrow. However, you can win the battle of the shaving skin war. Make it happen by using the Best Product For Razor Bumps and ingrown hairs!
What Causes Razor Bumps
Razor bumps basically boil down to one thing, irritation. Usually this hair issue pops up in the face and bikini area. This area is very sensitive making irritation more probable.
How do razor bumps and ingrown hairs develop? They occur after hair removal when hair strands curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. This development then causes skin irritation and pimples.
Easy Prevention
Preventing unsightly razor bumps and ingrown hairs is better than having to deal with them. Always use a thick shaving cream when using a razor. Also, when in the shower do not go straight into shaving. First, use water and mild soap to moisten your skin. This action will open up pores and soften hairs making shaving easier.
The direction you shave in is also important. Shave in the direction that hair strands are growing. Moreover, do not stretch skin when shaving and rinse with cool water.
Best Product For Razor Bumps
Look for products specially formulated to treat razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Always check the ingredients list because it will clearly show if it will do the job or not. Products that are great usually include: salicylic acid, witch hazel, glycolic acid and aloe.
If a product does not come in a bottle with a roller ball then use a cotton ball to apply it. Dabbing on the product with a cotton ball instead of your hand helps to prevent infection. Moreover, you also avoid the possibility of breaking the bumps open with your fingers.
Tend Skin
A great product to use to rid yourself of razor bumps and ingrown hairs is Tend Skin. Tend Skin works on men and women. It goes to work on healing skin after being irritated by waxing, shaving, lasering and electrolysis.
Tend Skin can be found at Target, Walgreens, Ulta, Shoppers Drug Mart and JCPenny. If you are a little hesitate Tend Skin also offers free samples! Go to tendskin.com or give them a call at 1-800-940-8423. However, we have heard that you still have to pay shipping and handling ($2.75). Just FYI dolls!
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It’s been pretty much unanimous, but the verdict is in… men are not big fans of the “man purse.” Most gentlemen never have to worry about hauling their valuables because unlike women’s clothing theirs often comes with pockets or other nifty compartments. On the real though, what really are guys carrying besides car keys, a wallet with pertinent identification and a Carmex Chapstick? Well, on the occasion they are jet-setting or carrying something larger than a pair of shades it is still possible for them to do so chicly. Versace pulled out all the stops in men’s fashion for the Versace SS 17 runway show and proved that a man bag can still look studly and totally amazing.
Versace SS 17
There were so many highlights during the high-end fashion show but one item that stood out to us was the Versace Empire Bag. Able to be carried with the same authority as a briefcase yet with much more real estate (room). Plus, the tint of the bag truly is key. Any guy who struggles with color coordination would not need to fear the Versace SS 17 Empire Bag. Thanks to its neutral color it will match well with a variety of ensembles.
Let’s quickly review the rest of the outfit that accompanied the Empire bag. Two words: The Trench. One classic staple that should be found in every guys wardrobe is a trench coat. Any color that suits his personal style but black or camel toned trenchcoats always look trendy. In such a coat a guy can go from looking like a couch potato to “Yes, I am ready to meet the parentals.”
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Lash extensions are an excellent way to cut down on time when creating your daily makeup look. After 6 snooze button clicks, 5 minutes of deciding if your job or education is important then realizing you now have 15 minutes left to get ready in the morning; anything that can help a sista out is truly heaven sent. With that said, imagine waking up every morning with lashes that make your eyes pop with a dazzling radiance which looks 100% natural. It’s no dream and many women are living it.
Lash extensions are becoming a major staple in the beauty world. Numerous salons are now offering the service as part of their beauty lineup. Nevertheless, it is always best to know ahead of time what to expect before having the procedure done. As a wise man once said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
Lash Extensions Care Plus What to Expect
Roadrunner Don’t Play That: This process is not a speedy one. When getting lash extensions set aside at least an hour in your schedule. Your lash extensions professional will be adding in volume/length to your natural lash line literally one hair at a time. So be patient and get ready to just set back and relax for awhile.
Rub a Dub Dub: You are going to want to but you must learn to resist temptation. Rubbing on your peepers will only cause lashes to fall out quicker. To keep your awesome eyelash look longer you need to institute a hands off policy for yourself.
To Clean Or Not to Clean: Well of course you are going to have to wash your face at some point but its HOW you go about doing it that will be a little of a challenge. Since the lashes are held in place by glue you need to be extremely careful when it comes to having any type of moisture coming near your extensions. Cleansing towelettes can help to safely remove dirt or makeup near the lashes. Never pull or tug on them or you risk losing hairs.
You Need to Cut It: (Insert dance moves) On the real you may need to literally cut out certain makeup. Some makeup contains oils that can wreck havoc on your extensions. Oils and lash extensions do not mix! We will say that again… oils and lash extensions do not mix so avoid using eye makeup that is oil based. Such products will only encourage strands to slide right out of their place.
Sleep Like a G: If you normally wake up with your face firmly planted in your pillow you may need to make a few adjustments. Friction created by sliding your face along your big fluffy friend will actually be damaging to your lashes. Lash extensions can easily be pulled out so it is best to rest in a position where your lashes rarely come into contact with your bedding. Women have found success sleeping on their backs or on their side slightly on top of their hand in order to protect the extensions.
I Don’t Think You Ready For This Gel-y: Waterproof eye makeup is very tough remove, however, if eyeliner is a must then using gel liner would be a better option. Gels a little easier to remove but care is still needed in order to not disturb the extensions.
Get Low: As time goes by you will notice your once full set of lashes looking a little on the low side. The lashes will fall out so this means going in to get them replaced. How often will you need to go in to see a lash extension expert? Every lady is different and it will depend on how well you take care of them. Most women average around 3-4 weeks with 6 being the max.
Betta Have My Money: Lash extensions are not cheap but many salons offer a discount to first-timers. This is done of course to get a girl hooked so that she will continue to get them in the future. Right at the gate you are looking at least $100 or more depending on volume as well as style. More dramatic looks will cost you more money. Also, keep in mind the maintenance costs. To maintain your lovely lash look you will need to go in for refills just like you would for acrylic nails.
To get an idea of the process check out this short video:
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