It would be a total Scandal if Kerry Washington kept all her secrets for success to herself. No worries ladies this awesome mom and role model is spilling the deets on how to reach true success in anything and how she got her off-the-chain physique! Kerry is the cover model for SELF magazine’s September 2015 issue which shows just how in-shape Washington is after giving birth to her daughter Isabella.
In a BTS (behind the scenes) video Kerry explains what truly motivates her to do anything. Moreover, the star reveals her workout routine and the benefits she has gained and derived from playing the character Olivia Pope. Take notes and enjoy the video:
Love Kerry? Get even more details regarding her SELF mag issuehere.
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This week we have seen some gorgeous ladies posting up some pretty little photos of themselves! From singers to models, from snapchat to Facebook several celebs hit the social media platforms with some heavy hittas. Here are a few of our favorites spotted over the course of the week.
Ciara has been busy promoting her album Jackie and stopped by CBS Morning Show and posed it out with Gayle King. It does not take much to make this natural beauty look glamorous, but that red lip color is simply killer!
There is some much to love about this pic! Alicia Keys looks like an exotic queen with her bold pop of color lipstick and full eyelashes. Always on trend we also got a kick out of her septum nose ring.
Ashanti decided to break Snapchat instead of the internet when she posted this little number. Although looking quite natural in the photo can we get an Amen for those full eyebrows? Work it Ashanti!
Ugh… even while chilling at the zoo Joan Smalls looks like she belongs on somebody’s cover or in an editorial! Joan snapped a quick Lemur picture while at the Taronga Zoo and looked like the most chic one of the pack with her lush purple lip shade.
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This year’s Teen Choice Awards has come and gone leaving some accolades needing to be given. Congratulations to winners Nicki Minaj and Kendrick Lamar for coming away with the big surfboard. Nicki Minaj won for best R&B/Hip-Hop Artist while Kendrick Lamar won for Choice Collaboration for Bad Blood.
The fashion spotted during the red carpet arrivals was also noteworthy. The red carpet surely knows how to make and break stars and it’s fury has no mercy on age. Due to this we have decided to hand out a few awards of our very own:
Photo by Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup
Best Off the Shoulder Look: Zendaya Coleman
(We are suckers for large hoop earrings, feast your eyes on those lobe killas!)
Best Stripes and Geometric Design Collaboration: Jordin Sparks
(This dress also had pockets… we are forever jelly)
Best Floral Starlet: Yari Shahidi
(This girl can do no wrong in the style department see another one of her stunning looks!)
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When we saw these photos our mouths literally dropped to the floor. Yes, we have fitness goals, but Serena shows how to really take things next level! In the pics Williams shows off her extreme flexibility which we are sure is one of the major reasons she dominates on the court. In a caption for the photos Serena even writes, “Proceed with caution.” Oh we will Serena, trust us we will LOL.
Flexibility is one of the most important yet often neglected aspects of fitness. Why is flexibility so important anyway when it comes to having a knockout physique? Here are three reasons why you should not ignore working on being more flexible:
1. Increases blood flow to the muscles.
2. Helps to improve performance in physical activities.
3. Decreases risk of injury since joints are encouraged to move their full range of motion.
So then, flexibility will protect you from needing a doctor after dance class and help you to be a better athlete. Nevertheless, being more limber is not always an easy task. We all have different ranges of flexibility which is why it is good not to compare ourselves to others. However, what are some ways that can help to improve the situation?
Warm Up– Never go straight into your workout, warm up first in order to prepare your body for more work. By the time you are done warming up you should be lightly sweating.
H20– Drink plenty of water because dehydrated muscles will not stretch to their full range of motion.
Be Still-Save static stretches for after your workout and remember not to stretch to the point of pain when holding positions.
There you have it girls some tips to help us all beast like Serena in the athletic department. None of us may win Wimbledon or a Grand Slam but who says we can’t look like we did! Keep up the good work Serena you inspire us to be more fit.
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As promised here is our fashion wrap up for the Fox Summer TCA Event. FOX threw an all star party which attendees included some of the hottest stars around. Included on the guest list was Empire’s leading lady Taraji P. Henson that stunned in a gown designed by Cushnie Et Ochs that she wore during a panel discussion (see above). Taraji’s glamorous look is straight from the runway and translates very well even off the catwalk.
Cushnie Et Ochs Fall 2015 Collection
Nevertheless, the ladies didn’t just work it while inside, before they stepped indoors they had already flexed their style muscle on the red carpet. Keep scrolling to see their looks!
Taraji must really be feeling Cushnie Et Ochs Fall 2015 because she also wore this black number from the collection.
Meagan Good was a sexy Lady in Red
Christina Milian looked like a goddess in a creamy floral dress.
Paula Abdul indulged in the sheer trend with a revealing blouse.
Tamara Taylor was chic and pretty in pink.
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It was business as usual in the fashion department this week for actress and talk show host KeKe Palmer. Palmer was spotted killing it this week at two separate events. The fashion forward starlet first attended a private event put on by singer Joe Jonas in which she wore an all-white ensemble. Keke showed some skin with the look thanks to a plunging view from her unbuttoned blouse.
Palmer next jetted over to the FOX Summer TCA All-Star Party where she was mean green. Palmer wore an emerald tinted sweater crop top with matching skirt with sexy side split. The night also included a panel discussion with her and her fellow Scream Queens cast.
Keke wasn’t the only glamorous doll at the FOX TCA Summer Party… be sure to check out our full fashion wrap-up of the event!
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Singer Ella Eyre was snapped by photogs looking very school girl chic. Ella wore an all black ensemble as she arrived at BBC Radio in London, England on August 5, 2015. If you love a fashion look that reads good girl with a wink then this is the kind of style that you should aim for even into the fall season. The look is comfy and stylish making it a great choice when you are jetting around town yet want to still be cute.
Want to get Ella Eyre’s look without breaking the bank? Hold on to your fashion seats because we are about to go to the land known as CHEAP CAN BE CHIC! We have gotten numerous requests to bring this little feature back so we will be sure to incorporate it more into our future fashion posts. Nevertheless, here are your budget-friendly options:
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 22: Jennifer Hudson celebrates her campaign launch for New York & Company’s Soho Jeans Collection at Marquee on July 22, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
Wow, it seems like several noted black musicians are bringing some serious heat to the fashion industry! Ciara gets a nod from Topshop, Rihanna begins to front Stance and now Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson had an announcement of her very own. JHud is now the face of New York & Company’s SOHO Jeans.
Hudson looked beyond cute for the launch party celebrating her momentous new job position . We loved the retro hair touch that she added to her denim on denim ensemble which is a very hot trend right now. Jennifer incorporated a headscarf aka bandana to complete her chic head-to-toe look. Bandana’s are a great hair accessory to hold hair in place or simply change up a classic. We love the short cut that Hudson is rocking yet the addition of the scarf helped her hairstyle take on a new life. This one little and simple accessory cause her to morph from edgy to sassy girly-girl.
The collection that Jennifer Hudson will be the face of is a quite affordable with all pieces being under $70. If you wish that you had lived during the disco era or are hoping that there really is a Doc out there creating a DeLorean time machine so that you can return to that decade then you’re going to love these jeans. The entire collection was inspired and designed with the 70’s solely in mind. Groovy baby!
Rihanna has the fashion world wrapped around her glamorous finger and is now turning her attention back to the beauty realm. Rihanna has just announced that she soon will be releasing a brand new fragrance to the masses. The soon to be sought after fragrance has been aptly entitled, RiRi, a nickname often used by her adoring legions of fans.
Rihanna revealed via social media how thrilled she is about her upcoming beauty venture. Rihanna took to Instagram stating,
“Excited to announce my newest fragrance “RiRi”… Coming soon! #ThisIsRiRi”
In just hours with almost half a million likes and over 13,000 comments fans expressed their feelings regarding Rihanna’s latest reveal. Most seemed just as elated as our RiRi about the news. Here are just a few thoughts fans had to say about the ad for the RiRi fragrance.
“AAAAAAARRRGGGGHHHH SOO BEAUTIFULLL.”
“Disney Princess!”
“Barbie.”
“So cute!”
“U look like a Barbie, so stunning.”
“actual perfection tho.”
We have to agree with the above sentiments Rihanna does look like a Barbie and stunningly beautiful. Besides Barbie we thought the ad had a fun Material Girl vibe. Nevertheless, now Rihanna has girls the world over wanting to be pretty in pink…including us!
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Rihanna has been lighting up NYC with her glorious fashion presence for weeks now. Whether it’s been a trip to the gym, studio or out for a fabulous night on the town Rihanna has been an absolute stunner. Where has the singer been spotted as of late?
RiRi was seen having some good times at the 10AK Nightclub in Southampton, NYC. Rihanna sported a strappy little black dress, curly updo and metallic heels. The sheer trend continues to go strong as Rihanna bared glimpses of her killer shape.
Beauty Notes: We always emphasis that nails can make a powerful statement as much as any piece of clothing. Rihanna’s gorgeous red nails packed just as much punch as her sexy gown.
And she wasn’t the only one spotted at 10AK:
Rihanna didn’t party it up alone she even grabbed a snapshot with model/actress and reality star, Cynthia Bailey.
