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Hair

Make Your Mane Grow Faster with This Quick Tip

Alicia Suggs May 9, 2014May 9, 2014Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t want a head full of luxurious, long tresses? Okay maybe not everyone wants to look like Rapunzel, but for those of us who aspire to have longer hair here is a quick tip for you. Try taking a hair, nails and skin vitamin supplement. Not only will the vitamins increase the strength of nails and hair, but it will also help your skin keep a healthy complexion. It’s like getting a 2-for-1 bonus! Make sure the supplement you select is made with natural ingredients, not synthesized in a lab.

Fashion

Cheap Can Be Chic: Draped Forever 21 Skirt

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 30, 2014April 30, 2014Leave a Comment

I always love when I come across great finds that will not break the bank. If you are enjoying all of the cropped top looks this spring as much as me then you are going to love the noire skirt I found to complete the look. Best thing of all, to get it you just need to hit your local mall! Forever 21 is selling a Dreamy Draped Maxi skirt that has great detailing and is just totally glam. This skirt is perfect for day and night and sure to show off those lovely curves of yours. Therefore, get it while it’s hot and remember that Cheap Can Be Chic.

Hair

Check the Bottle to Avoid Dry Hair

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 29, 2014April 29, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Always check the list of ingredients on the back of your hair products to avoid needlessly drying out your hair. Avoid products that contain alcohol or sulphur that can dry out your tresses leaving them damaged and brittle. Serums, gels, mousse and hair sprays may include such ingredients; therefore, avoid completely or keep your use of such products to a minimum.

Beauty

Spring and Summer Stand Out Eyes

Alicia Suggs April 25, 2014April 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Want to make your eyes really stand out this spring as well as summer. Simply ditch your usual black or brown eyeliners and opt for a bold, colorful one instead.

Fashion

Spring 2014 Fashion Week Color Of The Runway: For The Love Of Tangerine

Alicia Suggs April 17, 2014April 17, 2014Leave a Comment

Spring 2014 Fashion Week Color Of The Runway: For The Love Of Tangerine.

This color shade is absolutely gorgeous especially for dark skin. Deep tangerine like a burnt orange, looks great. Also with the glowing illuminsoity from our skin wearing a brighter tangerine color like a mango will bring out the yellow or red undertones in the skin. This in turn makes your outfit look stunning. Fendi, Pamella Roland, Nanette Lepore and Mulberry were all about this great high-fashion Spring 2014 color. Will your try it? Let us know.

Spring 2014 Fashion Week Color Of The Runway: Tangerine — Milan Spring 2014 – Aigner

Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Dsquared2 Pre-Fall 2014 Menswear Lookbook

Alicia Suggs April 16, 2014April 16, 2014Leave a Comment

Dean and Dan Caten has done it again. The return to the twenties in New Orleans, for the Dsquared2 Pre-Fall 2014 Menswear Lookbook. In the 1920’s the air was thick of music and style all moving to the rhythm of the sax and drums. The nostalgia of the Pre-Fall collection shows a time when men truly cared about their attire whether through wearing berets, wool coats, trousers worn rather short or straight so that a man’s socks could be seen. Now in the 1920s, the middle-class Americans could build their foundation of a style, keep up with fashion trends and express oneself as never before.

Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

H&M Divided Collection: Best Friends Forever Ad Campaign

Alicia Suggs April 11, 2014April 11, 2014Leave a Comment

We all have that one friend who will always be our little partner in crime. That person who is down for whatever, fun, adventurous and just makes the world go round. H&M has taken a stab at capturing the essence of the BFF philosophy and came out with the big “W.”

As we were looking at the campaign we couldn’t help but be reminded of countless sleepovers, crush talk and the swapping of clothes with our close gal pals for a fun night out. The H&M fashions are great, styling is fresh and overall feel of the ad comes off as let’s just enjoy being young and have a good time. We dig the message and will be purchasing H&M couture to strut in as we make new memories with our Best Friends Forever.

Hair

Transitioning to Natural Hair

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 12, 2014April 11, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: More and more women are ditching chemicals and relaxers for a more natural approach to hair care. If you are transitioning to go natural it is very important to have the right products at your disposal. One issue many women in transit come across is tangled hair. A great way to help keep tresses under control is to shampoo and condition your locks with products that are specifically formulated for detangling. Using a tangling shampoo and conditioner will help keep breakage to a minimum making your transition less stressful.

Beauty

Gain Gorgeous Skin With Eggs

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 10, 2014April 10, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Eggs are not only beneficial to keep you healthy on the inside, they also do wonders on your outside. Let’s breakdown the egg for a moment to really understand the benefits that can be derived from eggs. Eggs when directly applied to the skin can moisturize as well as tighten. More specifically:

1. Egg Yolks: Moisturize
2. Egg Whites: Tighten

Experience these benefits by taking one egg and separating the egg yolk from the egg white. Next, stir the egg whites and egg yolks up in separate containers and then apply the egg yolk mixture to your face allowing it to dry for 10 minutes or until it becomes stiff. Rinse off the egg yolk with warm (not hot) water and pat your face dry. Repeat these steps with the egg whites and in no time you will notice a fresher complexion and tighter pores.

Hair

Should I Color My Hair at Home?

Alicia Suggs April 7, 2014April 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Should I color my hair at home? If, you are looking to do a major color change to your tresses it is always best to get it done professionally.

You will want to seek a hair stylist for color if:

1. Your hair is damaged- You never want to inflict more hair pain.
2. Hair is relaxed- Applying chemicals upon chemicals should not be taken lightly. Let a professional do it right so that your hair stays healthy.
3. Plan on going lighter/darker by 3 shades- This is a drastic change and you may not successfully get the look you want out of a store bought bottle.

Therefore, little color changes such as covering gray hairs to blend with your natural hair tint may be done at home, but bigger jobs should always be done by a professional colorist.