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Lais Ribiero Slays in Emerald Jumpsuit for Cushnie Et Ochs Fall 2015

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 20, 2015Leave a Comment

The thing about fashion week is that it makes you just want to skip over various seasons in order to start wearing some of these awesome fashions! For example, the Cushnie et Ochs Fall 2015 show just blew us away with all of the exquisite tailoring, sophisticated designs and lovely emerald green ensembles. Now of course, Lais Ribiero would look amazing even in a paper sack, but when Lais walked out in an emerald green jumpsuit it was OVER! Just wave your hands in the air from side to side like you don’t care goodness!

As you have probably noticed, this post has included some bolding as well as several exclamation points. Can’t you just feel our excitement over this piece? Besides the lush and plush emerald green shade we are in love with the plunging V neck line. If you have ever wanted an outfit to show off every last one of your curves then this jumpsuit is definitely it.

What do you think of this jumpsuit by Cushnie Et Ochs, would you wear it? Discuss this look with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Hair

Spring 2015 Hair Color Trend: Ombre Gray

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 20, 2015Leave a Comment

While some of us are making sacrifices at the hair color bar altar praying gray strands stay faraway from our heads. There are other women who are willingly going gray via dyed hair jobs. You may recall celebrities such as Rihanna getting in on the gray hair revolution. Nevertheless, now things are being stepped up a bit by adding in an ombre effect.

Ombre hair color is where the hair color starts off dark and gradually gets lighter as you move towards the tips or ends of strands. Besides RiRi, actress Dascha Polanco who plays on the hit show Orange is The New Black went gray ombre with purple tips. This hair tint can be extremely rough or harsh on your hair. Therefore, what can you do to protect your hair if you are thinking of going gray?

Going to such extreme colors means that you should take extreme measures to protect your hair. It is recommended that you pre-treat or prep your hair with oils and deep conditioners for about a week before the process. Dying your hair can be quite drying which is why some women end up with a “fried” hair look. Moreover, deep conditioning your locks will be be necessary since your tresses will need to be lifted to a platinum blonde shade in order for the true color to show up.

What if your natural hair color is very dark? For women with natural darker shade of hair keep in mind that going so light will not be a simple walk-in and walk out process. It should be noted that in order to safely dye your hair gray it usually takes two processes.

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Fashion

2015 Spring Accessories Trend: Plastics

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 20, 2015Leave a Comment

Now we are not talking about the popular girls from the movie Mean Girls (but hey we love em’), this post is about those cute accessories used to adorn your amazing ensembles. Shiny, bright plastic accessories are perfect when you want to infuse some playful fun into your outfit. It’s almost like being Barbie for a day…minus the Corvette, mansion and hot bod boyfriend/hubby (Ken).

Fashion Notes: We spotted this trend during the Moschino fashion show. Do not be afraid to play with color, but keep it to a minimum so that all colors get harmoniously married together.

Would you add plastic accessories to your outfit? Join the discussion on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Model Mulan Itoje For Zashadu SS15 Handbag Collection

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 19, 2015Leave a Comment

No lady is complete without one heck of a handbag. The handbag is what carries the valuables necessary for sustaining beauty and life so you need one that is fashionable yet practical. The spring 2015 Zashadu handbag line created by Zainab Ashadu, contains elegant designs consisting of exotic skins and chic leather detailing. These bags easily translate from day to night allowing them to go with an array of ensembles.

What handbags do you like to rock for spring? Join the discussion on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Hair

Black Hairstyles: Rihanna Brings Back Bobby Pins W Magazine Korea

Arianne SuggsUpdated on September 1, 2015February 18, 2015Leave a Comment

Remember when Rihanna made headlines when she performed her hit song Diamonds while wearing her hair in a wrap?

Well, we thought we would never see visible bobby pins and Rihanna in the same setting for some time, but boy were we wrong! The pins have reemerged for the March 2015 issue of W Magazine Korea, but in a little different style.

This time around only the front of RiRi’s hair received the pin treatment and the was rest was left to hang freely. Rihanna has taken black hairstyles to a whole different level and she has put it on display for the whole world to see.

We personally like the visible pin look, which has been seen during a number of runway shows and celebrity hair stylist Larry Sims created a similar look for singer Dawn Richards. Nevertheless, whether this look could translate into everyday life without looking too messy or unkempt is the real issue.

For now we say leave this look for editorial shoots or occasions you want to really make a strong style statement.

Would you wear a visible bobby pin hairstyle? Talk hair with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Beauty

Daily Beauty Quote February 17, 2015

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 17, 2015Leave a Comment

“But the speed was power, and the speed was joy, and the speed was pure.”

-Richard Bach

What is your favorite beauty quote? Share it with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Hair

Black Hairstyles: Nicki Minaj Alexander Wang Fall 2015 Show

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 17, 2015Leave a Comment

She has gone from black to blonde and now she is back to black tinted hair. Nicki Minaj is definitely getting our “Fried, Dyed and Fabulously Laid to the Side” award! Nicki was front row for the Alexander Wang Fall 2015 runway show and wore her long locks up in a high ponytail with a full bang. We loved the thicker texture of her hair instead of a tail of super sleek strands. A simple hairstyle that still screams I am a Diva.

What do you think of Nicki’s hair for NYFW, are you a hair fan? Share your thoughts on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Fashion

Rihanna and Beyonce Show Right Way to Wear Coats NYFW Fall 2015

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 16, 2015Leave a Comment

You simply can’t just slide your arms through your coat anymore and walk out the door if you want to look fashion forward. Take a page out of the stylish and diva books of Rihanna as well as Beyonce. The pair attended NYFW for fall 2015 and each wore their coats fabulously. RiRi let hers slide gracefully off her shoulders while Queen Bey had her arms out of her jacket completely allowing it just to rest of her shoulders. No arguments with either for the placement of the coats add a nice touch of flair to both ensembles.

Like the way Rihanna and Beyonce are working their coat looks? Share your thoughts on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Hair

Spring Clean Hair Products Routine

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 16, 2015Leave a Comment

Clean up your act or your hair could suffer the consequences. It is almost a catch 22, we need products to help our hair look amazing yet those same products could also cause issues. Therefore, what can be done to ensure our hair routines stay on the positive end of things?

First, step is to take a quick look-see into the ingredients of your main hair products to see what’s really in them. Without you knowing it or being aware many styling products such as serums can contain silicon. Silicon products that are used in succession and often can cause build up on the hair that will need regular cleansing in order to remove. So then, whenever possible it is best to leave off from using styling products in order to give your hair a rest.

Moreover, like the seasons change your products should also change out from time to time. Sometimes hair can become used to a product resulting in that same product not being as effective. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to change shampoos occasionally to prevent such from occurring.

Bonus Tip: Many women and men included enjoy using moisture rich shampoos because of it’s nice thick lather. However, such a product is known to cause build up; so then, it is best to make the switch to milder PH balanced shampoos.