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Hidden Figures Star Janelle Monae Rocks Eye-Conic Hairstyle

ArianneUpdated on December 21, 2016December 21, 2016Leave a Comment

Hidden Figures Star Janelle Monae Rocks Eye-Conic Hairstyle and we are not surprised one bit or her girlfriends! Monae is always fearless when it comes to being edgy or daring with her personal style. She is the epitome of what’s known in fashion as being a “risk-taker.” She doesn’t live by the trends instead she chooses to create them. Janelle Monae is a rock star!

Hidden Figures Star Janelle Monae Rocks Eye-Conic Hairstyle

Eyeballs in your hair? Talk about staying woke and then some! Janelle Monae showcased her new “eye-conic” hairdo during her press tour for the film Hidden Figures. Monae hit up the Jimmy Fallon as well as AOL Build circuit in order to discuss her new historic movie. While all wanted to know about her role and the movie, no one could take their eyes off the eyes!

Octavia Spencer who stars alongside Monae even commented about the eyeball hairstyle stating, “Janelle Monae love this so much. Keep all eyes open lol.” Fans also poured in love telling Monae how creative she is and that her look gave them life.

Yes, Monae is creative and so is the stylist behind this hair look. Nikki Nelms is a celebrity hair stylist to Monae, Solange, Kelly Rowland, Zoe Kravitz and a plethora of other famous dolls. She knows how to create a moment for each of her clients that will have us all talking. In regards to her googly eye hair design for Janelle, Nelms just said its, “Eye-conic… Honestly… Truly.” We can’t agree more.

Hidden Figures Star Janelle Monae Rocks Eye-Conic Hairstyle – The Fashion

It wouldn’t be 1966 if we didn’t gab about Janelle’s fashion too! While chatting it up with Jimmy Fallon, Monae wore a peplum skirt from the Tome Spring 2017 collection. Moreover, she changed it up for AOL in a Bally Resort 2017 RTW dress.

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Fashion

BET Awards 2016 Fashion Recap

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 28, 2016June 27, 2016Leave a Comment

We had a blast at this year’s BET Awards! The hottest celebrities of black entertainment were all in attendance and came dressed to the nines. If you missed a moment of great couture last night no worries because here is our BET Awards 2016 Fashion Recap to get you up to speed!

BET Awards 2016 Fashion Recap

Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae dazzled with her shimmering red carpet look! Janelle walked the BET gray carpet in a tailored striped suit embellished with glittering details. She rocked the stripe look right down to her clutch handbag. Moreover, she wore her signature palette of black and white. You would think after awhile Monae would run out of fresh combinations, but she never disappoints!

Meagan Good

Meagan Good is naturally a breathtaking woman. She could wear anything and find herself on the best dressed list. Meagan stunned in a green Lorena Sarbu dress with Jimmy Choo heels.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross wore vintage Thierry Mugler down the red carpet. Her body is so sick! Ross constantly gives us body goals and the retro look she chose to start her night of many changes was perfect.

Karreuche Tran

The temperature was already hot and Karreuche kept things blazing! She wore a skin tight leather dress with gold Louboutins. We are sure she got tons of hearts racing with that little number.

Do Your Own Thang

Gabrielle Union

Statuesque and blessed with legs for days, it is so easy to see that Gabrielle Union is beautiful! So what does an absolutely gorgeous girl wear to a big awards show? She wore a design by Marc Jacobs and looked regal.

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys came very casual streetstyle to the 2016 BET Awards. She also stuck to her new beauty routine. Recently, Alicia Keys said that she would no longer wear makeup. Honestly, we love the natural Alicia!

Mya

Sassy songstress, Mya hit the carpet in a major fashion trend. All year the color yellow has been quite popular. From the runway to major Hollywood events, yellow has found its way into the mix. Mya walked the red carpet in a gown by Christain Siriano.

More Top Looks

Nandi Mngoma

What’s cooler than wearing something you designed to an awards show? You’ll have to ask Nandi because she did just that! Mngoma wore a design from her upcoming collection Colour.

LeToya Luckett

We thought LeToya Luckett shut it down! She wore a sexy red dress with cut-out and thigh high slit. We couldn’t take our eyes off this Lady in Red!

Yara Shahidi

We are such huge fans of Yara Shahidi and our favorite doll brought it! Yara was total Hollywood glam in a sequin gown by Tracy Reese.

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Fashion

Janelle Monae In Erevos Aether For Star Wars Premiere

Arianne Suggs December 16, 2015December 16, 2015Leave a Comment

This week has basically been deemed Star Wars Week. The film’s critic scores were released exciting fans even more due to the movie receiving scores ranging from high 8s to 10s! It is clear that Star Wars is set to be the blockbuster that J.J. Abrams promised us all.

The film release is not the only thing that has us excited here at 1966, the fashions seen during the red carpet for the Star Wars premiere had us like whoa! Especially, when it came to Janelle Monae’s C3PO inspired ensemble. If there was a Star Wars fashion award Monae definitely would have been nominated and would of won hands down.

The gorgeous Yoga singer dazzled in a futuristic design by Erevos Aether with shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti. Monae completed the look with jewels from: Casa Reale, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, Butani Jewellery and Djula Jewelry. Moreover, being a Covergirl Janelle’s overall beauty, hair and style look was on point thanks to her “Android Maintenance Squad” as she put it. That squad included: Maeve Reilly (style), Jessica Smalls (makeup) as well as Cheryl Reid and Caprice (hair).

This power droid look was also spotted on another pretty starlet too. Kat Graham donned the Erevos Aether mirror embellished leather vest for her shoot with Mane Addicts magazine.

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Kat Graham Wearing Erevos Aether Vest

Fashion

8 Times Janelle Monae Slayed Monochromatic Fashions

Arianne Suggs October 8, 2015October 8, 2015Leave a Comment

As the famous saying goes, “If it is not broke, why fix it?” Many times when it comes to fashion choices we may find ourselves wondering the same thing. If something is working and making us look like we belong in a magazine cover story then maybe we should just stick to it.

We have noted many celebrities who seem to apply that very thinking to themselves. Case in point, the uber talented and gorgeous Jonelle Monae who can rock monochromatic (black and white) styles like no one’s business. Of course, Monae falls into that category of women that could take paper bags, sow them together into an ensemble and make it look like the hottest trend ever. Then again, that is probably why she is star, right?

Whether she has been performing on stage, attending a show during fashion week or hitting other red carpet events Monae is straight up every stylist’s dream. She has a physique that can basically pull off anything and has the edge to take risks. See what we mean by checking out just 8 of her chic monochromatic outfits.

Hair

Hair of the Week: Janelle Monae Pompadour Fishtail Braid

Arianne Suggs July 3, 2015July 3, 2015Leave a Comment

We can admit it, we are a little obsessed with the fishtail braid. Braids are a great protective hairstyle to help grow and keep strands healthy. As more women make the transition to natural hair in order to avoid the use of harsh chemicals the need for stylish hair inspiration becomes imminent.

Monae’s classy and classic hairstyles always include her signature pompadour. She paired the edgy look with a fishtail to add even more drama and flair. The fishtail may look very intricate in design but it is easy! Here is a video by one of our favorite hair youtubers Melissa Denise who shows how it is done.

Fashion

2015 CFDA Fashion Awards Roundup

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 2, 2015June 2, 2015Leave a Comment

2015 CFDA Fashion Awards Roundup held at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Kanye West introduced this year’s Fashion Icon, Pharrell Williams.

Beauty

Should You Keep a Mascara Wand?

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 3, 2015April 3, 2015Leave a Comment

Have you ever purchased a mascara and just absolutely loved how it made your lashes look? Most likely, the wand to that product played a key role in helping you achieve dazzling eyelashes. So what should you do once you actually finish the mascara bottle? Should you just pitch the wand as well?

Beauty experts say no, you can keep the wand for future use by recycling it. Recycling just means that you are cleansing the wand in order to use it later. To clean the wand soak it in a cap full of eye makeup remover then wash it with soap and water like normal. Allow the wand to dry naturally by laying it flat on a paper towel or cloth.

Tip: If you do recycle a wand and use it later always remember to cleanse it whenever you clean your other beauty tools. Moreover, keeping old wands can save you money on having to buy “spoolies!”

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