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Natural Beauty: Drink Coconut Water for Beautiful Skin

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 30, 2017May 30, 2017Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Want in on a natural beauty secret that will help give you gorgeous skin? Yeah, we thought you might! All you have to do is drink up.

Natural Beauty: Drink Coconut Water for Beautiful Skin

Healthy skin is always the result of proper hydration. Nevertheless, most girls simply do not take in enough fluids. Therefore, break the cycle and give your skin the moisture it needs by consuming a nice size glass of unsweetened coconut water every single morning.

Coconut water is such a great tool in our natural beauty arsenal because of its numerous benefits. For one, it is chalk full of nutrients such as: potassium, Vitamin C, magnesium as well calcium. Moreover, coconut water also has anti-aging properties. Coconut water contains an anti-microbial known as lauric acid. This acid is capable of protecting skin against infection and helping to bring inflammation under control.

Lastly, coconut water is super low calorie option. One cup will only cost you about 44 calories. Plus, by drinking it you will not only help your skin, but will make your hair stronger too! More on that in an upcoming Hair Quickie.

Nevertheless, there are other things you can consume other than coconut water to hydrate your skin. At mealtime enjoy some olives, salmon, avocado and of course, coconut. These are all skin hydrating foods that will help make your skin healthier and more luminous.

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Fashion

Fashionable Mention: Fenty x Puma Jelly Slides Spring / Summer 2017

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 27, 2017May 26, 2017Leave a Comment

Rihanna just seems to know how to speak fashion as well as lazy comfort. The iconic stylish risk taker has not yet failed in any of her shoe designs. From the constantly needing to be restocked Creepers to her Slides every last shoe has sold out. With a track record like that it is safe to say another best seller is here! Get ready to slide into summer with the Fenty x Puma Jelly Slides from the Spring / Summer 2017 Collection.

Fashionable Mention: Fenty x Puma Jelly Slides Spring / Summer 2017

The Fenty x Puma Jelly Slides are part child nostalgia and part ingenious design. Especially, when it comes to us girls. Yes, we love to torture our peds and ankles with heels that resemble medieval torture devices. However, at other times we just want a comfortable shoe to slide into and call it a day.

Case in point, the wild popularity of the UGG boot. Easy to put on, and a true gift from heaven for any relaxed, sweatpants/cramps from H-E double hockey sticks day. Jellies fall right into this wonderful category.

Fenty x Puma helped stir up even more excitement about the new jelly slides stating, “Introducing a new slide to the Fenty x Puma by Rihanna Collection. The Jelly Slide features a Puma logo on a textured, all over Jelly Strap and a whimsical diamond pattern outside.”

So far consumers who have purchased the jellies say that they love them. However, we have to agree it is a little fashionably depressing over the limited amount of colors available. So far you can get a pair in blue, black or pink.

Nevertheless, if the Fenty x Puma Jelly Slides sell well we are sure Rih with hit us with a round too of additional hues. So then, hang in there more is probably on the way. For now cop yourself a pair now for $90.

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Fashion

Ask and Tell: The Bombchel Kelly Rowland Custom Two Piece Set

Arianne Suggs May 26, 2017May 26, 2017Leave a Comment

The Item: The Bombchel Kelly Rowland Custom Two Piece Set.

You Asked: HEY 1966! My question to you is about Kelly Rowland’s super cute outfit she had on during Beyonce’s push party. She look like an African goddess! I just love it and I think I saw who makes it. But you can tell me just in case lol! And I just would like to know how much it costs.

Ask and Tell: The Bombchel Kelly Rowland Custom Two Piece Set

The Verdict: Girl we do not blame you for wanting this fit! Kelly’s two piece set is gorgeous. As you may know Rowland’s ensemble is by Bombchel. The set is an instant hit ever since Kelly rocked it for the Carter push party which had an African theme.

Moreover, the look is so popular now that the fashion brand that makes it, renamed it! So if searching for it online you may see it being originally called the Pop Crop and Resort Life Skirt in Bombchel signature tie dye. However, if shopping at www.shopbombchel.com you will see it listed as Kelly Rowland’s Custom Two Piece Set because of it’s popularity. The set retails for $250.

Here’s a bit of a warning though. If you truly want this set you better act fast! Bombchel only has a very limited supply of this outfit left for sale. Hope that answered your fashion question! If you or a style obsessed gal pal has one they would like to ask give us a follow on Instagram, slide into our DMs and ask away.

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Hair

Black Hairstyles: Jasmine Sanders Braided Bun for Cannes 2017 Film Festival

Arianne Suggs May 26, 2017May 26, 2017Leave a Comment

Princess hair! Jasmine Sanders Braided Bun for the Cannes 2017 Film Festival is elegant, sleek and tantalizing sophisticated. If you are looking for formal hair inspiration you just found it!

Black Hairstyles: Jasmine Sanders Braided Bun for Cannes 2017 Film Festival

Jasmine Sanders aka Golden Barbie attended the ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer” red carpet event. Her luxurious blue floor length gown is by designer Ulyana Sergeenko, who has been a very popular choice this year at Cannes.

Sanders’ strands were pulled back into a beautiful braided bun. If recreating this look at home remember that the smoother you can get your hair in the front to lay, the more dramatic the braided chignon will look. Get tresses to submit by smoothing them with a pomade, gel (alcohol free) or edge control product. Next, spritz hairs with a light holding spray in order to make the hairstyle remain in place. Lastly, mist the style with a hair oil to give this hair look luminous sheen that will pop in any photo!

Beauty Notes: Jasmine’s hair is exquisite but we have to holler YASSS over her makeup look as well! L’Oreal makeup kindly shared the details on how Sanders look came together. The brand says that Jasmine’s makeup is all about keeping it natural. The “au natural” vibe is coming back en vogue in full force.

Therefore, to stay on trend for the season it is not about heavy contour. Just good old enhancement of your natural features. So want to give Jasmine’s look a spin? Here is the L’Oreal product cheat sheet!

Color Riche Les Ombres in Marron Glace
Lip Paint in Nudists – 209 – Nude on Fleek
Brow Xpert
Paradise Mascara

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Fashion

Ask and Tell : Alicia Keys Ulyana Sergeenko Jacket for The Voice Finale

Arianne Suggs May 25, 2017May 25, 2017Leave a Comment

The Item: The Ulyana Sergeenko Jacket worn by singer and television judge Alicia Keys during The Voice finale.

You asked: Not sure if you got my other message. There are two different things I am looking for. But the first one is a black jacket I saw on Alicia Keys. In the photo I saw it’s sleeves were BIG. Like eighties big and I love it! Who makes that? Thank you 1966!

Ask and Tell : Alicia Keys Ulyana Sergeenko Jacket for The Voice Finale

The Verdict: Thanks for writing us love and we know exactly what jacket you are talking about! The jacket made a big splash during the live finale of The Voice which is episode 1219A. Alicia pulls out all the stops in the episode by not just sitting in the judge’s chair, but also performing. She croons and belts out ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ with Chris Blue.

Nevertheless, Alicia’s fashion was as beautiful as her melodic voice. The very stylish jacket in question is a design by Ulyana Sergeenko. The black Ulyana Sergeenko jacket features an extremely sexy plunge neckline before it closes near the waistline. Moreover, as mentioned it also incorporates very dramatic sleeves as well as a peplum style fit. The cap sleeves help to make Alicia Key’s overall ensemble even more diva. While the peplum’s shape helps to balance the hips and create a very sleek and chic silhouette.

Hope that answered your fashion question! If you or a style obsessed gal pal has one they would like to ask give us a follow on Instagram, slide into our DMs and ask away.

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Fashion

Ask and Tell: Model Winnie Harlow Wearing Alberta Ferretti Spring 2017

Arianne Suggs May 25, 2017May 25, 2017Leave a Comment

The Item: The skirt of Model Winnie Harlow Wearing Alberta Ferretti Spring 2017.

You Asked: Black girl magic is all over Cannes. I love Winnie Harlow’s purple skirt from Cannes. Was so pretty! Wondering how much something like that cost? I get my bonus soon haha

Ask and Tell: Model Winnie Harlow Wearing Alberta Ferretti Spring 2017

The Verdict: Purple reign… purple reign! Thanks for the question! Actually we have been majorly fan girling over Winnie’s high-end outfit as well. Every last garment Harlow has put on during her stint at the Cannes Film Festival has been a winner!

The purple and black look Winnie is rocking is from the Alberta Ferretti Spring 2017 RTW (Ready to Wear) collection. Winnie’s as well as the catwalk look worn by the model in the runway show is identical.

Nevertheless, the big question of the hour is how much does this stylish ensemble cost? To be honest for most adding this skirt to their closet is going to be quite the splurge. The Alberta Ferretti skirt retails for a whopping $1, 905. However, we are sure buying such a well-made luxury item will last you a very long time. So then, enjoy your purchase you can find it at Farfetch.

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Fashion

Nicki Minaj on The Ellen Show and She’s Paying More Tuitions!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 23, 2017May 23, 2017Leave a Comment

Are you a huge Nicki Minaj fan? Well, today your queen shall be gracing your television. Catch Nicki Minaj on The Ellen Show today to see her in all of her fabulousness and holding a giant butt check (we will explain that). Nevertheless, if you can’t get to a TV in time we have a quick recap of what is all going down. Here’s our warning now, especially all of you on the west coast: expect spoilers!

Nicki Minaj on The Ellen Show and She’s Paying More Tuitions!

Okay, so remember when Nicki was on Twitter paying tuitions? A very kind gesture that helped out a ton of hard-working students. Well it looks like Nicki is still inspired by her previous act of paying it forward.

On The Ellen Show Nicki Minaj continued sharing her generosity. Ellen via social media talked all about this stating,

“Did you see The Ellen Show today? So grateful for the donation she made via Shutterfly for more kids to go to college! 25 thousand dollars! Love her!

Nicki told me she wants to start a foundation to help pay for kids’ tuition. I can get behind that.”

Isn’t all of this great ladies?! 2017 is proving to be the year of helping young people build confidence and succeed. From black women like Octavia Spencer buying out theaters so that youths and individuals in black communities could take in the inspiring story of Hidden Figures. To Beyonce starting a scholarship program. Stars are giving back today in order to help shape a better tomorrow. Thank you Nicki for your kindness and we hope to see this trend continue in the future!

Fashion Notes: Minaj is always looking like a high-end designer’s muse. Today she rocked a corset as well as jacket by Alexander McQueen. Vintage skirt by Jean Paul Gaultier and some bad muh- (shut yo mouth!) heels by Tom Ford.

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Fashion

Yara Shahidi Wearing Solace London Pre-Fall 2017 at ABC Upfronts

Arianne Suggs May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Leave a Comment

If you were to look up the word stunning in the dictionary most likely you would see Yara Shahidi’s picture right next to the definition. The busy beauty is currently doing press at ABC Upfronts. Yara stepped out in chic ensemble from the Solace London Pre-Fall 2017 collection.

Moreover, at ABC Upfronts it was confirmed that Shahidi’s spin-off of the wildly successful Black-ish is a definite go. College-ish will premiere in early 2018 on Freeform network. So far at least 13 episodes are on deck to air.

Yara’s show takes it’s influence from the popular retro television series, A Different World which starred Zoe Kravitz’s mama Lisa Bonet. College-ish will follow Shahidi’s breakout character, Zoey Johnson as she goes to college and comes to the realization that not everything will be perfect. Especially, now that she’s left the nest.

Yara Shahidi Wearing Solace London Pre-Fall 2017 at ABC Upfronts

Well College-ish certainly sounds like a show that no one will want to miss. Furthermore, Yara’s fashion seen today could not be missed either! She paired her stripped top from the Solace London Pre-Fall 2017 collection with black pants and strappy heels. From every angle Yara Shahidi was killing it.

Actor Bernard David Jones got the chance to snap a quick pic with fashionable Yara. In reference to their moment together Jones said, “I had the great pleasure of spending time talking to this super cool, down to earth, talented and crazy intelligent beauty Yara Shahidi! She’s my channel mate! I can’t wait to see College-ish on ABC Freeform. [Wishing her] good luck at Harvard!”

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Beauty

Beauty Quickie: Mac Cosmetics Next to Nothing Face Color

Arianne Suggs May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Leave a Comment

There’s been memes galore hollering that there needs to be a return of “natural faces and natural bodies.” It looks like the beauty industry has been listening carefully. Several brands are releasing products that are so nude it looks like you’re not wearing even a drop of makeup! If this is the makeup look that you seek you need to give Mac Cosmetics a little attention. Their Mac Cosmetics Next to Nothing Face Color creamy formula will look and feel like you are wearing nothing at all.

Beauty Quickie: Mac Cosmetics Next to Nothing Face Color

We first became interested in the Mac Cosmetics Next to Nothing Face Color product after the insanely gorgeous Noemie Lenoir rocked it during her cover shoot for L’Officiel Switzerland. Her skin glowed and gleamed like a fairy dream.

More recently, we have spotted NYC artist, Tuanelle (pictured at the outset) wearing Mac’s new foundation with a highlight more popping than a grip of diamonds. Here is how Tuanelle achieved her look using Mac Cosmetics’ product line:

Prime the skin with Strobe Cream in Peachlite.
Apply Mac Cosmetics Next to Nothing Face Color.
Add extra glow by using Cream Color Base in Improper Copper.
Finish with Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Oh, Darling.

Want the Mac Cosmetics Next to Nothing Face Color? Get it online now at www.maccosmetics.com. There are nine shades in total available for purchase and each one retails for $31.

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Designers

Fashion Obsession: Milano di Rouge Taylor Swimsuit

Arianne Suggs May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Leave a Comment

HAWT! Raise your hand if you are in need of some swimwear sure to bring onlookers to their knees? Fashion Brand Milano di Rouge is bringing the heat and sexy back for the summer season. Their Milano di Rouge Taylor Swimsuit is one seductive masterpiece!

Fashion Obsession: Milano di Rouge Taylor Swimsuit

Why do we love the Taylor swimsuit? For one, sometimes its just nice to switch the swimwear game up. In a world full of barely there two pieces, its a welcome departure to find an one piece that is just as alluring.

Also, the color palette for this particular garment works on all skin tones. No more wondering if a certain color will wash you out in photos or cause you to look like a humongous color bomb coming towards people.

Milan di Rouge’s swimsuit is a simple monochromatic design with white striping that cinches in at the waist. This is great because not only is the color black already slimming, but the suits design layout will make your waist appear smaller. Score! Furthermore, the tones black and white will always be a classic pairing that easily looks upscale, modern and voguish.

One last plus is that this suit can also do double duty. For a bit now bodysuits have been a big fashion trend. The “Taylor” although designed as swimwear can easily be worn like a bodysuit with shorts or pants and no one would be the wiser. For instance, artist New York Taylorr hit us with an one-two style punch pairing the Milano di Rouge Taylor Swimsuit with distressed denim pants. She accessorized her look with racy, ankle strap heels and a stunning jeweled choker. This definitely what we call “a look.”

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