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Nia Long Named First African American Spokesperson For White Diamonds Perfume

Arianne Suggs August 4, 2014August 4, 2014Leave a Comment

We heard this one and had to take a spritz in honor of the lovely Nia Long! Nia has become the first African American spokesperson for White Diamonds, the wildly popular fragrance made famous by Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor. Long has been a fixture in film both in front as well as behind the camera. Talented, beautiful and now leaving she is leaving her mark in the beauty world as well.

Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds perfume not only made women feel strong and sexy, but helped a good cause. While alive proceeds from the White Diamonds fragrance benefited the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Congratulations Nia and to quote Rihanna, “Shine bright like a diamond!”

Lifestyle

FOOTBALL SEASON IS BACK – SORT OF…

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 4, 2014August 4, 2014Leave a Comment

The NFL Hall of Fame Induction took place this past Saturday and we would like to congratulate all the inductees, particularly, Derrick Brooks and Ray Guy. For Ray Guy, it’s about darn time since he was only the greatest punter ever; we have no idea why he was snubbed for so long. Derrick Brooks was simply a great defensive player who put his heart and soul into the game but still came across as one of the nicest guys off the field.

Regarding the Hall of Fame game played on Sunday between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills, it actually wasn’t too bad as far as preseason games go. There were long bombs, tough runs and hard hits. It’s too early to tell if either of these teams will be able to improve upon their less than stellar performances last season, but it certainly looked as if guys were trying hard to earn a coveted roster spot on their respective teams.

Lots of people poo-poo the preseason and refuse to watch the games; however, since we are die-hard NFL fans we will be tuning in each week to the preseason games and sharing any thoughts we might have about them. It may just be the preseason, but it’s still football and we’re glad to have it back. The NFL network will be airing the games starting on Thursday this week, so tune in and get yourself primed for the regular season. Even if you don’t find the games all that exciting, you could have some fun pretending to be the head coach and deciding who makes the roster and who doesn’t.

Whether you watch them or not, the preseason games let us know that the 2014 regular season is just around the corner and in the words of Bart Scott, we “can’t wait”!

Fashion

Zoe Saldana Wears Monique Lhuillier to David Letterman

Arianne Suggs August 1, 2014August 1, 2014Leave a Comment

Zoe Saldana wore a sexy LBD (Little Black Dress) to a taping for Late Show with David Letterman. Her dress showcased her cute baby bump and the mommy-to-be even gave herself some height with some stunning pointed toe Jimmy Choo stilettos! We thought her heels jazzed up her ensemble just enough without being over-bearing. Shoes should compliment, not scream out their presence.

Beauty

White Eyeliner Summer Beauty Trend 2014

Arianne Suggs July 31, 2014July 31, 2014Leave a Comment

We know this is going to be tough, but we are going to ask anyway…please put down the black eyeliner. Whew, okay that wasn’t as bad as we thought! Of course, you can use whatever color eyeliner you fancy, but this season white is the new black.

This hue will be able to make your eyes pop for all your onlookers. We have seen this look on the runway and on celebrities such as Eva from ANTM. We love this makeup trend and feel that it gives off a nice retro yet modern vibe. So then, if you are looking to update your look just a little it is as simple as a switch in color.

Hair

Ciara Rocking Dreads!

Arianne Suggs July 30, 2014July 30, 2014Leave a Comment

New hair alert ladies! Okay, so she is a new mom and now CiCi has a new hairdo to go along with the next chapter of her life. Ciara has been spotted rocking dreads and even took to her social media to show her tresses off. Ciara made a Facebook post showcasing her beautiful smile and locks with the caption, “So many reasons 2 smile:).”

Ciara is definitely having a great year, so fabulous people the time to weigh-in has come. Do you think this hairstyle is a good look for Ciara or does it need to be changed ASAP? Let us know, we’re always tweeting.

Beauty

Late Night Beauty Call: Nicki Minaj

Arianne Suggs July 25, 2014July 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Nicki Minaj has made quite a stir with the release of her cover art for her forthcoming album which drops on July 28. Fans and beauty enthusiasts have been noticing Nicki’s style changes over the past few months. Gone are the colorful locks, one of a kid outfits, dramatic eye as well as lip tints. In their place Minaj has been serving up a big dose of natural beauty, which is why we have dialed her up!

Although we enjoyed seeing Nicki’s risk-taking looks we are enjoying her more subdued makeup. She’s a gorgeous woman who truly doesn’t need any extra bells and whistles to look fabulous. We wish we could have this Moment For Life and talk about Nicki all night, but our call has come to an end. We think the beauty lesson for tonight is that less is more.

Our Beauty’s Instagram: @nickiminaj

We’ll be calling again tomorrow night, see more beauty inspiration on our Instagram: @official1966magazine

Hair

Hair of the Week: Keri Hilson Purple Tip Braids

Arianne Suggs July 24, 2014July 24, 2014Leave a Comment

We have been spotting this fab hairstyle a lot lately on the streets. Fashionistas are sporting long, thin French braids that even go beyond waist length. This style is great for protection and perfect for on-the-go ladies looking for an easy to maintain style.

Pretty Keri Hilson rocked her version of the look and even showed it off on the Gram. Hilson’s braids added a little more oomph to this hair trend by incorporating purple tips. We absolutely love it, it’s a very subtle addition that allows you to showcase your wild side.

Beauty

Late Night Beauty Call: Lauren London

Arianne Suggs July 24, 2014July 24, 2014Leave a Comment

Our phone lines have been ringing busy for our beauty of the night so we decided to give this gorgeous lady a call. Many have loved her since the days of ATL and she still looks as fabulous as ever. You have probably already guessed it, but we have dialed up Lauren London!

It is always tough narrowing down our favorite looks for our spotlighted beauties and tonight proved to be no different. However, we love Lauren’s bold lip colors and nude face makeup looks which celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson is making possible with his new line of cosmetics. Talented, beautiful and very stylish London makes a perfect beauty call.

Our Beauty’s Instagram: @iamlaurenlondon

We’ll be calling again tomorrow night, see more beauty inspiration on our Instagram: @official1966magazine

Fashion

Holly Robinson Peete Wears Michael Costello

Arianne Suggs July 23, 2014July 23, 2014Leave a Comment

Holly Holly Holly! Mrs. Peete looked stunning in a Michael Costello creation as she attended Hollyrod Foundation’s 16th Annual DesignCare 2014. Holly’s black satin gown with plunging neckline scored ohs and ahs from all in attendance. Proceeds from this great cause and event will go to the Hollyrod Foundation, which helps families living with Autism and Parkinson’s Disease.

Peete posed it out like a supermodel on the red carpet and even snapped a pic with DeWayne Wade. Costello is definitely having an amazing year his designs are heavily sought after by divas from around the globe. Be sure to check out the exclusive interview we had with Michael regarding his fashions on our 1966 Magazine Youtube Channel (just scroll to the bottom of this page).

Lifestyle

Bikini Maintenance, Snack Under 100 Calories!

Arianne Suggs July 22, 2014July 22, 2014Leave a Comment

How are you ladies maintaining those hot summer bods? If you have been reading our monthly magazine, back in January we challenged readers with a 6 Month Countdown to summer fitness. Getting the body you want is only half the battle, the real work begins when it is time to maintain your dream physique.

Working out and eating right are two major components to staying on track. Let’s face it, you are going to need some of life’s pleasures such as a snack to stay motivated. So many people get extremely militant with diet that eventually they go back to old patterns. Make food a joy, not an enemy to your goals.

A great snack that is under 100 calories is Sargento Cheddar Sticks. They are a great source of daily calcium and just 90 calories per stick. For more great tips be sure to check out 1966 magazine available now for FREE on Itune Newsstand! Get your digital copy and happy reading.