The Item: Actress and R&B crooner, Ashanti Wearing Tials Heartbreaker Bikini. The singer was seen looking extra delish in her rouge swimwear in a stunning set of photos posted to Instagram.
You Asked: I love that Ashanti is not afraid to show her curves and that us thick girls can look great in anything too! Really need that bikini she had on when she was on vacation. Do you guys have any clue where she might of got it? Also, if you know the price I would love that info too, thanks!
Ask and Tell: Ashanti Wearing Tials Heartbreaker Bikini under $90
The Verdict: Hey there and thank you for submitting another fashion inquiry. Furthermore, we believe that we have the style intel that you seek! While visiting Europe in beautiful Malta, Ashanti took breaths away splashing around in the Tials Heartbreaker Bikini.
Tials stands for “This is a Love Song.” The ultra cool clothing brand is known for their sassy intimates, swimwear as well as activewear; that ranges in size from XS all the way up to XXXL.
The Tials Heartbreaker Bikini can be purchased for under $90 for about $79. Or if you love to play with separates can pick up just the bottom or top. Each retails for $39.50.
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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Oh girl! Don’t you know that any outfit is incomplete without the right bag? Honestly, it is like noticing that one of the colors of the rainbow is missing. It still looks beautiful, but it is glaring observable that something is not quite right. Therefore, do not get caught fashionably off guard and hop on the handbag train with the Valentino Candy Stud bag!
Fashionable Mention: The Valentino Candy Stud Handbag
Don’t you love a good stud? No, not your crush (LOL), the cool metal embellishment often peppered on various garments. Studs are great for melding and nailing the whole soft yet hard look. Studs say hey I’m a rock star without being overbearing when used in just the right way. Well, this little touch of edginess is back in style trend for 2018 and celebrities are jumping at it.
Everyone from Jlo to actress Reece Witherspoon have been spotted totting the Candy Stud around town. Now the candy red tone is stylishly yummy; however, if that is not your vibe this bag comes in numerous variations.
There’s classic black, pink, yellow, purple and even a boisterous bright green. Plus, besides solid colors there is also a chic striped design. All in all you can pretty much find this bag in whatever flavor you are wanting to rock.
Fashionable Mention: The Valentino Candy Stud Handbag (Continued)
From the moment this bag hit the Maison Valentino Spring/Summer runway show it made an impact. It’s design just oozes of luxury and finesse. The high end couture label describes their rouge bag as,
“Formal clashes with informal. The new bag is both classic and contemporary. Strong and chic. The Maison craftsmanship goes softer and bigger in the new Valentino SS18 (Spring/Summer 2018) quilted napa leather bag.
From geometric shapes to vibrant hues, the new Valentino Garavani Candy Stud bag has arrived. Explore the Valentino Garavani Candy Stud bags collection, the ultimate touch of sophistication and femininity.”
What a bag… The Valentino Candy Stud Handbag is simply delectable! Want it? This luxe item falls under the Splurge category and retails for $2,745.
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Dryness, lack of definition and the hair growth killer known as… dreaded tangling. These are just a few of the hair issues natural hair chicks have to deal with on a daily basis. However, hair brand Adwoa Beauty is changing everything! Their latest collection of products is formulated to not only strengthen your tresses, but FINALLY get your curls and waves to individually look amazing. Allow us to tell you all about the Adwoa Beauty Baomint Collection!
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Collection -Everything You Need for Your Natural Hair
So what’s in this stuff? For any hair care product to be effective it has to consist of powerful and potent ingredients. This is because hair needs to be cared for from many different angles in order for tresses to be healthy and grow.
As a result you will find that the Adwoa Beauty Boamint Collection incorporates plenty of natural elements imperative for growth and hair vitality. A few include:
Spearmint, Peppermint, Wintermint, Omega (3, 6 and 9) Fatty Acids and Nettle – Helps combat hair loss.
Biotin – Strengthens the hair follicles.
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Collection -Everything You Need for Your Natural Hair (Continued)
Nevertheless, the Adwoa Beauty brand was cool enough to provide an in-depth explanation about the collection; as well as a few of products within in the line. Adwoa Beauty mentions,
“As an introduction to Adwoa Beauty, our Baomint collection uses key ingredients that focuses on healthy scalp and dry hair. We’ve included a concentrated amount that with consistent use, growth occurs.
Our Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment is arguably the most important product in the line for that purpose. If you are experiencing extreme dryness; deep condition 1-2x’s weekly if necessary until the issue is resolved. No need to do it overnight; just add heat to your treatment for best results.
[Furthermore] our Baomint Collection is made with similar ingredients across the entire line; to add moisture and softness and shine to the hair with enhanced conditioning properties in each product.
The Curl Defining Cream has a ton of slip, formulated to aid with further detangling even throughout the styling process. Best used on wet hair for moisture retention, hold and definition. To avoid additional frizz and tangling during a twist-out; do not borrow hair while twisting and allow all your hair to fully air dry.”
Ready to take your wash and go as well as twists to the next the level? Get the collection online by going to adwoabeauty.com. Products range in price from $12 to $32.
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Leave it to a couple of Noble Prize Winners to get the latest scoop! While the whole money happiness correlation is always in a state of debate; Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton believe they have reached the best possible conclusion.
In a recent poll involving 1,000 American households they discovered that making more can indeed buy happiness; but then that same joy literally slams into a dead-end. Yikes.
Money Happiness – Can Making More Buy Happiness… Latest Findings May Shock
Consequently, many economists are not exactly wrong when they make the claim that money can increase happiness. However, they do not always mention how that “happiness” is not exactly fulfilling. There comes a point where all comforts are met and money no longer produces satisfaction. The study’s findings reveal:
“When people making $30,000 a year are asked what kind of annual salary it would take to make them truly happy; the average answer is $50,000. You ask the same question of people making $100,000 a year, you’d expect them to say, ‘I’m double happy! I make twice the happiness threshold!’
Instead, what they actually say, on average; is that if they made $250,000 a year, then they’d be truly happy. You might think that means there is no set monetary amount that brings happiness; but that’s not entirely true, either. There is a set amount, and it’s $75,000.
Reported well-being rises with income until you hit $75,000, at which point it levels off. Beyond that, there’s no observable increase in happiness with higher income.”
Interesting. Nevertheless, in a nutshell what does that all mean? Well, for many happiness does increase when wages go up, but as economists have found; it is likely due to how society and various cultural backgrounds as a whole have been conditioned. From youth up most are taught that a higher salary means satisfaction. We are literally trained to believe and associate wealth with higher life satisfaction.
Money Happiness – Can Making More Buy Happiness…
However, as this study and many others show; money happiness comes with an expiration. At a certain point, when all basic necessities are met: food, housing, clothing, etc. Then the “relationship between money and happiness becomes purely theoretical.” Once needs are met you will have to look elsewhere to be “happy.”
While this study’s numbers can seem a little absurd given where you may live. For instance, in NY or California making $75,000 may not even cover just the basics. Thanks to good old social media, we spotted others who agree. Here are just a few of their thoughts.
“1,000 households where?? Definitely not NY.”
“If you live in any major city in the U.S., making more than $75,000 is a necessity to pay living expenses.
“I’d like to see these numbers adjusted to NYC.”
“This is a widely inaccurate generalization – it doesn’t I think take into account cost of living across different cities and states.”
“I’ve often thought about this and it depends on where you live and how much money it is to live there and meet your basic needs… So it all depends.”
“50k… so they can take home a measly 37. American wages are a joke.”
Money Happiness – Can Making More Buy Happiness… (Continued)
Yes, choosing to live in an expensive area is going to cost more money. Simple math. Realistic expectation. However, are all these studies on money happiness pointless?
We found one comment in particular that in our opinion brilliantly shows what all this research is trying to convey. One commenter stated,
“Interesting. Poverty is stressful. But anything above struggle with smart spending is actually a good place mentally; which makes you feel happy and more positive. Greed and trying to showboat can cause more stress than poverty.”
Do you agree with the above? Keeping up with the Jones can look good from the outside, but can actually cause unhappiness. Studies on money are interesting, plus great conversation; but they also help to show that is is always important to find a set amount that takes care of you and does not “overstretch” you either.
Like anything in life, money is a balancing act. We all need it to live, that’s a given. Yet, it’s about learning how much it takes to be truly content and not allowing the dollar to be the only reason we get up in the mornings.
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A few months back, we featured Mielle Organics Edge Gel because, well, it’s the tick tick bomb. Also, because of it’s ability to whip baby hairs into serious submission! However, this product can do more than just provide control.
Want longer hair? Un huh, we thought that might get your attention! Read on to learn how this amazing edge control gel can also promote hair growth!
Mielle Organics Edge Gel – Control and Grow Your Edges
Say what?! The rumors are true, an edge control gel that can not only help reduce breakage; but, stimulate your strands in order to experience more length. How?
The magic is all in the Mielle Organics Edge Gel formula. The Mielle Organics brand briefly shared all the details by stating,
“Have you tried our Honey [and Ginger] Edge Gel? It’s the slick edge slayer! Ginger has potent antimicrobial and nourishing properties that will tackle hair fall and stimulate hair growth. Honey is an emollient so it helps to seal in moisture to keep your edges moisturized. It also reduces breakage, which is often a cause for slower hair growth. [Our product is] available at Target.”
Pretty awesome right? Furthermore, as any hair professional will tell you, growing hair requires a few keys. You need to keep tresses moisturized, you must maintain length (meaning no breakage) and encourage growth. As one can see, Mielle’s gel product can accomplish all three. In review it’s unique formula possesses:
Honey– An emollient that helps seal in moisture in order to keep edges hydrated. Also, reduces breakage, which is often a cause for slower hair growth.
Ginger– A potent antimicrobial which also contains nourishing properties that can tackle hair fall as well as stimulate growth.
Got it? Great! So then, be sure to add this all natural product to your hair care arsenal. It retails for $13.
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It’s getting hot out since it’s officially summertime. Which means you it’s time for cookouts and BBQ’s and of course yummy desserts. But it’s to hot to have the oven on so why not try these No Bake Desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep your home cool.
I know for some of you it might seem scandalous not use an oven to bake. But heck, when it’s hot outside, I say skip the oven and have your dessert too!
For recipes on how to make that happen, check out the ones below or head over to my favorite dessert blog, Captured Desserts for mouth watering ideas.
No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Squares
Makes 20 squares
Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup honey
3 cups rolled oats
Instructions
Line a 9×9 pan with foil. Spray lightly with non-stick spray.
Melt the peanut butter and honey together until smooth, either in the microwave or stove top. Combine mixture with oats.
Press into prepared pan. Place in refrigerator until set. Cut into squares.
Prepare the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan on medium-high heat, just until it begins boiling. Immediately transfer the heavy whipping cream to the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Chill in refrigerator for several hours or preferably overnight.
The next day, use a truffle scoop or hand-and-spoon method to shape the truffles. Chill in freezer for another couple hours, then prepare a bowl of cocoa powder and roll the truffles in it until completely coated. Chill again before serving, or enjoy right away.
3 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Popsicles
Ingredients:
1 large ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks, & frozen
12 large strawberries, sliced in half
1/2 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)
Directions:
Blend all of the ingredients together on high speed until smooth – about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed as you go.
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. If your popsicle mold has slots for sticks, you can insert them before freezing – if not, freeze for 2 hours, then put a wooden popsicle stick in the middle (that is what I did). Continue to freeze for an additional 6 hours or overnight – overnight is recommended for easy removal.
Run popsicle molds under hot water to remove easily.
Actress Angela Bassett is the epitome of beauty and brains! In a world full of one dimensional role models… choose to be an Angela. Accomplished, successful, proud of her roots and still raising the bar …
Sometimes it’s not always about being so regimented about our exercise routine. We also have to watch what we consume in the form of food each day. That’s why fat burning foods are important.
Yes, we all know you should stay away from junk food or that dessert table unless it’s the fun folks over at Captured Desserts. However, there are foods you should reach for without any sort apprehension because they are fat burning foods.
Below is a list of 14 Fat Burning Foods you should be eating now.
Greek Yogurt
Celery
Water
Quinoa
Oatmeal
Berries
Watermelson
Fish
Cucumbers
Eggs
Green Tea
Coffee
Hot Peppers
Grapefruit
Take Advantage of Fresh Produce
With produce at its peak during the summer months, now is the perfect time to indulge in nature’s finest by eating the freshest vegetables.
Tomatoes: Slicing one cup of raw tomato for your lunch salad gives you as much as 40 percent of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C and 20 percent of your daily vitamin A.
Avocados find their way into salads, dressings and on top of burgers regularly, so it’s a good thing that they’re full of fiber, vitamins B5, B6, C, K, folate and potassium, as well as cell-protecting antioxidants.
Greens: Beet greens, dandelion greens, spinach, lettuce and Swiss chard are all in season throughout the spring and summer months. These greens contain protein and iron, and are full of the cell-protecting and repairing antioxidants, vitamins C and A, as well as B vitamins and fiber. Not only do they make a great salad, but you can toss them into a blender, along with some fresh fruit for a green smoothie.
Bell peppers make a colorful addition to a snack, salad or meal, but there’s more to this crunchy fruit than meets the eye. Bell peppers contain phytochemicals called carotenoids, which give them their bright colors – and a diet high in carotenoid-dense foods has been associated with reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and age-related eye diseases.
We love to see images such as these! Business entrepreneur, Draya Michele for Forbes 2018; is a must read for anyone needing a little boss lady inspiration. Draya is one of the hardest working, bonafide hustlers in the industry.
Truly a self-made woman who continues to push forward towards greater success and affluence. Nonetheless, what is the model turned designer up to now? Draya tells Forbes all about her latest venture, a brand new store located in Los Angeles, California!
Draya Michele for Forbes 2018 -Talks Business and New Store
Besides a great story, readers will also be treated to some amazing visuals. The ending result shown on Forbes may be what editorial dreams are made of and then some. However, it did not come about without a few ups and downs. Los Angeles based fashion stylist, Kailani, reveals all. She states,
“Did a fun feature with Draya for Forbes. Thank you to the lovely ladies at SUISTUDIO for their impeccable women’s suiting options!
We did a thing yesterday! We trespassed on unauthorized property. We drove across a wild field. We lost the reflector to the little river… but we got some dope shots. So yeah we did a thing yesterday!”
It certainly takes a village! As Kailani mentions, for the Forbes story Draya rocks various suits by fashion label, SUISTUDIO. However, then Michele infuses some causal fun into her look by wearing kicks with designer suits.
A nice fashion touch that proves that suits do not need to feel or look “stuffy.” To complete her ensemble, Draya and her stylist incorporated shoes by Converse. Fab!
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Savage x Fenty Lingerie is finally upon us as the clock at last chimes and strikes midnight! In true Cinderella fashion, fans have been waltzing through the weeks; watching the sands of time immensely close. Seeing it tick down via a nifty countdown counter provided on the Savage x Fenty website.
Nevertheless, now the moment is here and all that is left is for consumers to buy, buy and buy some more. However, are you familiar with what is available for purchase? Some ladies already have a slight idea; but no worries, we will give you a quick Rihanna lingerie crash course. In just a few scrolls you will have the complete picture of sassy garments that Miss Fenty wants you rocking on the regular.
Savage x Fenty Lingerie: See the Sexy Line and Launch Party
Leggo! Here are just ten of the intimate apparel items that you can call your very own. Each one is meant to make you feel absolutely fantastic.
In regards to her lingerie collection, Rihanna speaks on her aim and objective. She states, “[Through Savage x Fenty] I hope to encourage confidence and strength by showing lingerie in another light.” Empowering.
Also, just a quick word to the wise. Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty collection is broken down into four different categories. So if you are trying to shop fast you may want to look under one of these four areas for the type of look you are going for:
On The Reg (everyday type lingerie, think bras under your t-shirt).
U Cute (frilly, feminine style intimate designs).
Damn (designs to turn up the heat).
Black Widow (FINISH HIM!!! lol)
Savage x Fenty Lingerie: See the Sexy Line
Okay, so now that you know how everything is organized. Let’s get to the awesome garments that you can buy. Remember, below is just ten things that you can order (plus 2 bonuses). There is so much more to see, but hopefully the items we love will whet your appetite to fork over your debit and/or credit card.
Moreover, do not worry if your girls are bigger than the average supermodel. Rihanna wanted to make her collection available to girls with girls of all sizes and cups. Her range can go all the way up to 44DD. However, it is rumored that more is still in the works as well in the way of size AND sexy fun. Handcuffs are already available… OW!
Item Number One: The Wireless Bra and Microfiber Hipster (in color – Fairy Dust)
The Purchase Price: $44 (Bra) and $18.50 (Hipster).
Item Number Two: T-Shirt Bra.
The Purchase Price: $39.
Item Number Three: Lace Corset (in color – black).
The Purchase Price: $89
Item Number Four: Flock Dot Bustier
The Purchase Price: $79
Item Number Five: Sheer Marabou Short Robe
The Purchase Price $79
Item Number Six: “Black Widow” aka the Catsuit in Caviar.
The Purchase Price: $109
Item Number Seven: The Unlined Lace Bra and Lace Cheeky (in color Tobacco).
The Purchase Price: $54 (Bra) and $18.50 (Cheeky)
Item Number Eight: Triangle Bralette and Thong.
$24 (Bralette) and $24 (Thong)
Item Number Nine: The Lace Teddy
The Purchase Price: $79
Item Number Ten: Unlined Bra (in the shade – Cocoa)
The Purchase Price: $44
Item Number Eleven: Push-up Bra
The Purchase Price: $44
Item Number Twelve: Bandeau Bralette
The Purchase Price: $44
Savage x Fenty Lingerie: Launch Party
Talk about standing room only. The Savage x Fenty Lingerie launch party was filled to compacity. Literally, every which way you turned someone was there.
Paparazzi eagerly snapped away from the moment of the lady of the hour’s arrival. Every half second a, “Rihanna over here,” could be heard echoing along the line of cameras and smartphones.
There was much to see. From racks carrying the long-awaited collection. To also large billboards or graphic walls if you will; touting the company name and messages.
However, one of the biggest attractions of the night had to be the special effects feature. Leave it to Rihanna to launch a product in a way that is not only memorable, but futuristic.
While many choose to use actual models in order to showcase their merchandise. Rihanna went in the complete opposite direction. She used herself, multiplied.
Yes, via tech, Rihanna appeared before the party in the form of a hologram. The holographic Rihanna strutted across as well as up and down the stage in a mesmerizing, divine fashion.
Savage x Fenty Lingerie: Launch Party (Continued)
Rih’s close friends were of course in attendance. Along with a slew of gorgeous models. However, it really came as no surprise. When you roll with the gorgeous Rihanna; you expect her squad to be “on the level.”
As industry and fans collided in order to celebrate Rihanna’s latest venture. Everyone’s RihMotions were clearly on edge. Being just hours away from the official launch; all invitees just wanted to see more and more of the final collection.
Robyn did not disappoint. In time she floated over to racks of her intimate apparel and in order to showcase items to the cameras. With so much buzz in the air it was clear… the Badgal had done it again!
Savage x Fenty Lingerie: Getting the Goods
In case you were wondering… yes, this collection too is going to sale out. If you attempted to log on to the www.savagex.com site in order to get your shopping on; you may have been met with a little informative screen.
The “line” getting into the online store is a beast in itself. Rihanna is no stranger to selling out of her products, and fast, so that this time she is doing her best to keep things orderly.
When Fenty Beauty dropped the website literally crashed. Like TKO. Therefore, this time consumers can get to the website, but can not begin to shop until space is made within the store.
If there is absolutely no space or room, purchasers are added to an queue. An ingenious method to keep the site from crashing and burning.
SavagexFenty Lingerie: Getting the Goods (Continued)
Another aspect of this queue that we like is the efficiency. Of course, you will receive an estimated wait time. However, you also do not need to wait around. You can close the window and your spot will be held for you.
For kicks and giggles we decided to test it out. Of course, fear initially gripped our bodies. Would our spot in line really be held for us? If there’s a glitch will we be booted to the bottom of the list?
Well, we had no reason to be afraid, because after closing out the window and returning; our spot in line was still there. WHEW! Also, a new window explaining that it was almost our turn to enter the store and if we wanted to leave the line we could.
Unfortunately, as much as we liked this process; it did not stop the site from running slow (most likely due to demand). Also, we were kicked out the store a couple times. Nevertheless, we like how things are being run thus far and look forward to FINALLY getting more sexy, savage-esqe gear.
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