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Beautiful Black Women: Ciara Covers King Kong Magazine Issue 6 with Janelle and Selah!

ArianneUpdated on September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

It’s CIARA! Singer, dancer, songwriter, model and Grammy Award winner. 9 BET Award nominations, 8 Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles; 5 Grammy Award nominations and fashion campaigns for Roberto Cavalli, KEDs and Pandora Jewelry. Seriously, put some respect on CiCi’s name! Fortunately, it looks like at least King Kong mag is going to do it. Ciara Covers King Kong Magazine Issue 6; a tribute and celebration of today’s hottest icons.

Beautiful Black Women: Ciara Covers King Kong Magazine Issue 6 with Janelle and Selah

Ciara continues to show one and all how to Level Up. The songstress who is currently on tour with Bruno Mars recently took to social media in order to reveal her latest cover. Furthermore, King Kong was just as excited to share the good news and promote their newest cover star. Regarding why they chose Ciara and the release of Issue 6 the edgy journal states,

“Cover eight in total heaven! R&B queen Ciara, this icon needs no introduction. Her elegance and talent stands the test of time. Shot by Micaiah Carter; this cover puts a holy Western spin on Ciara. Think of an ominous, small chapel in the middle of desert housing.

Ciara, [is] changing the world with her groundbreaking approach to R&B. Ciara is one of music’s toughest living icons and continues to push boundaries today. [Her] presence in this issue represents our [respect] of icons, and our inability to be them. Available to pre-order now [and] on stands October 12th.”

As if recognizing the stardom that is Ciara isn’t amazing enough. King Kong magazine is also giving serious cred and acknowledgement to your other favorites. Janelle Monae and Lauryn Hill’s daughter, Selah Marley; additionally have their own respective covers and story visuals for issue 6.

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Beautiful Black Women: Winnie Harlow Covers Marie Claire Brazil September 2018

ArianneUpdated on September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

Never let anything stop you. That is the sentiment that model Winnie Harlow continues to promote and spread throughout the entire globe! A modeling force to be reckoned with, who’s breaking barriers and forever changing the standard of what is considered “true beauty.” Furthermore, in a month chock full of diverse first, Winnie Harlow adds her beauty and talents to the ever growing list of black women on September covers. Get excited y’all, Winnie Harlow Covers Marie Claire Brazil September 2018 issue!

Beautiful Black Women: Winnie Harlow Covers Marie Claire Brazil September 2018

This month Winnie Harlow joins the likes of Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell, Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o on the biggest issue of the year for any magazine entity. Marie Claire as well as Harlow shared their thoughts on the history making cover. They state:

“Marie Claire Brazil thank you thank you thank you! September issue! It’s so crazy posting this right after a baby pic; because I’m sure Baby Winnie could’ve never dreamt of being on magazine covers. I was so ill during this shoot, but thank you to my entire team for making me feel comfortable; and keeping me going through the day! Life stops for no one! Endlessly grateful.”

-Winnie Harlow

“Exclusive! Winnie Harlow premieres on the cover of a Brazilian Magazine – and [it] could only be in Marie Claire! [The] first top [model] with vitiligo making campaigns for luxury brands. The Canadian model talks about bullying in childhood, racism in adult life; and the importance of all women being represented in the media. On Newsstands from Friday, [August] 31.”

-Marie Claire Brazil

Fashion Notes: Harlow has two covers for Marie Claire. On the first she wears a black ensemble by Tommy Hilfiger and a chic Louis Vuitton garment on the second.

Photography by Ria Brahao

Makeup by Vincent Oquendo

Hair by Hos Hounkpatin

Fashion Styling by Andre Puertas

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Beautiful Black Women: Tessa Thompson Covers The Cut Fall Fashion 2018 Issue

ArianneUpdated on August 23, 2018August 22, 2018

From Marvel to Westworld, Tessa Thompson’s immense talent as well as beauty has been shot all around the globe. Now the deliciously mysterious actress is a cover girl for August/September. Tessa Thompson covers The Cut Fall Fashion 2018 issue and she is finally spilling the details on EVERYTHING.

Beautiful Black Women: Tessa Thompson Covers The Cut Fall Fashion 2018 Issue

Yes, you will see plenty of fabulous fall fashion in The Cut’s new journal; however, the real meat and potatoes lies in their cover story. What do they talk about with Thompson? The Cut let’s us in on the goods by revealing,

“‘The internet makes everything a ‘thing.’ ‘ Tessa Mae Thompson is our Fall Fashion cover star. The enigmatic actress opens up about her high school playist; catfishing people with her friends; and yes, Janelle Monae. Plus, the most voluminous fall clothes.

The Tessa Thompson discourse lately has been loud and demanding. But the interest in her reached a frenzy when she appeared in Janelle Monae’s video, ‘Pynk.’ She told us, ‘The truth is Janelle and I are both in a space where we’re trying to push boundaries in terms of the idea of what space a woman of color can occupy.'”

Beautiful Black Women: Tessa Thompson Covers The Cut Fall Fashion 2018 Issue (Continued)

Need a date? Well, if you’re Tessa Thompson the last place to look for one would be online. In the latest edition of The Cut Tessa reveals why she admires Greta Garbo, and why she’s skeptical of online dating. In an excerpt from her exclusive with the magazine she states,

“‘I currently don’t have time to date. Also, because dating right now requires that somebody gets on a plane. Which is fine, but that’s a lot to ask when you’re first… It’s a lot of expectation.’

She’s skeptical of online dating; though she admits to once catfishing people with her friends on a dating app; largely as a social experiment. ‘It didn’t go well. We had some passive-aggressive and some just like aggressive messages, being, like, ‘You’re not real!’ And I was like, ‘And you’re right, I’m not!’ Delete.'”

So as you can see, even celebs are adjusting to the new world and whirl of dating. Nonetheless, catch Thompson’s full interview as well as The Cut’s Fall Fashion preview in their spanking new issue out now.

Photography by Awol Erizku

Fashion Direction by Rebecca Ramsey

Hair Styling by Lacy Redway

Makeup Artistry Nina Park

Nail Design and Execution by Doughee Bahn

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Beautiful Black Women: Nicki Minaj Covers Vogue Arabia September 2018

ArianneUpdated on August 17, 2018August 17, 2018

On the heels of her latest album release, Queen; the stunning Nicki Minaj is a cover girl for the Vogue Arabia September 2018 issue! Nicki joins the ranks of Rihanna, Beyoncé, Tracee Ellis Ross, Naomi Campbell and Issa Rae; in an unprecedented amount of September covers featuring black women.

September is the biggest edition of the year for any magazine. Therefore, being a feature star on one is nothing to bat an eye about. Moreover, like Beyoncé, Nicki is making even more amazing history with her Vogue edition. Minaj is now the first EVER female rapper to cover Vogue. Now that is black girl magic!

Beautiful Black Women: Nicki Minaj Covers Vogue Arabia September 2018

The Vogue Arabia September 2018 edition boasts not one, but two chic covers. On cover one, Nicki rocks a stylish black dress from the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2018 collection. While on cover two she dons a Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2018 suit ensemble.

Nonetheless, this Vogue digest does not just want it’s readers to only take in their glamorous visuals. Inside Nicki gets real on just about everything. Vogue Arabia reveals,

“The Vogue Arabia September issue is here with Nicki Minaj landing her first ever Vogue cover. ‘I’m not here to play, I’m just as smart, talented, and creative as any man,’ says the rapper; whose fourth album, Queen, jumped straight to number one in 85 countries.

‘I always thought, I’m going to get the h*ll out of this joint, stop waitressing, and become a big superstar.’ In her first ever Vogue cover story; Nicki Minaj reveals all about her new album, her fans, and her rise to fame. Read the exclusive interview with Nicki Minaj in the September issue of Vogue Arabia.”

Nicki Minaj Covers Vogue Arabia September 2018 – Editorial Details

Photography lensed by Emma Summerton

Interview exclusive by Manuel Arnaut

Fashion Styling by Anna Katsanis

Fashion Direction by Kattie Trotter

Hair Styling by Kim Kimble

Makeup Artistry by Sheika Daley

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Beautiful Black Women: Imaan Hammam Covers InStyle Magazine September 2018

Arianne August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

Have you ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in? Do you wish to authentically dance to the beat of your own drum? Well then, the InStyle Magazine September 2018 issue is so for you!

It features supermodel, Imaan Hammam, as it’s cover girl for the month. Shot in gorgeous Cuba, Imaan dazzles in the leopard print trend by donning an ensemble by fashion label, Moschino. However, you will not want to just marvel at Imaan’s stunning cover. Dig inside as she talks about life, career, her heritage and how she finally feels free.

Beautiful Black Women: Imaan Hammam Covers InStyle Magazine September 2018

Taking the modeling industry by storm is not easy. You have to have a certain essence, look, a … je ne sais quoi about yourself. Nevertheless, most models know that in order to “make it” they have to conform to a particular standard of beauty. Well, what if you don’t fit it?

InStyle’s September issue discusses just that. The mag released this statement in order to give a preview to their exclusive with Hammam:

“Throughout her seven years in fashion, model Imann Hammam has racked up a holy grail list of resume highlights. But nothing has shaped her career quite like the first time she let her now signature curls loose on the job.

‘Stylists would straighten my hair because they didn’t know how to work with my texture,’ the half Moroccan, half Egyptian beauty says of her early modeling days. ‘My hair was always damaged,’ she tells Allison Syrett on the cover of one of our special September subscriber issues.

Finally she had enough. ‘I was like, “You know what? I’m going to go natural for this test shoot.” And everyone was like, ‘Oh my god, Imaan, this is your look from now on… this is you!'”

Authenticity looks good on model, Imaan Hammam. After years of feeling insecure about being ‘the girl with the different hair and skin color,’ she’s never been more comfortable with herself.

And now she wants to show other girls that it’s okay not to fit in too; as she tells Allison Syrett in our September issue. ‘I’ve become a woman with a big platform. And I want to use it to help those facing the same struggles I had.’ To see more from her shoot in beautiful Cuba and read the full story on how the [she] came into her own [see] the link.”

Editorial Details

Photography by Vincent van Wijngaard

Fashion Styling by Julia von Boehm

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Beautiful Black Women: Lupita Nyong’o Covers Porter Desire Issue Fall 2018

Arianne August 6, 2018August 6, 2018

From being in one of the biggest box office draws of 2018 to changing the conversation of a major industry, Lupita Nyong’o is a force to be reckoned with! The gorgeous ebony actress is the cover star of the Porter Desire Issue for the Fall 2018 season; and we have your inside exclusive of what she talks about inside!

Beautiful Black Women: Lupita Nyong’o Covers Porter Desire Issue Fall 2018

How does it feel to be a woman making a huge impact? Find out when you read the upcoming edition of PORTER. The magazine revealed more details of their interview with Nyong’o. PORTER states,

“Introducing the Desire issue of PORTER fronted by trailblazing actress, Lupita Nyong’o; and shot by Mario Sorrenti. Nyong’o reflects on driving change in Hollywood and redressing beauty standards; as she models the bold silhouettes of the forthcoming FW18 [Fall/Winter 2018] collections.

‘Beauty should be an expression of a woman’s freedom to be herself,’ as she fronts the subscriber’s cover of PORTER, Lupita Nyong’o talks celebrating her diverse heritage.

PORTER also speaks about empowering women with fashion force Donatella Versace. Love tales with Arizona Muse, and what to expect when entering a marriage today with Hollywood’s most in-demand divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser. Find PORTER’s Fall issue in global newsstands on August 10.”

Fashion Notes: For both of her stunning covers, Lupita wears a gorgeous rouge gown by luxury fashion label, Gucci. Furthermore, Nyong’o’s cover story editorial includes other Fall/Winter designer collection attire, such as a full vibrant look by Marc Jacobs.

Photography by Mario Sorrenti

Fashion Editor: Cathy Kasterine

Editor-In-Chief: Lucy Yeomans

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Beautiful Black Women: Tiffany Haddish for Glamour September 2018

ArianneUpdated on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

“If they’re not talking about you, then you’re not doing your job.” Words spoken like a true entertainer! Funny lady, Tiffany Haddish is the cover star for the Glamour September 2018 issue! Haddish gets real about the Queen Bey, prospective suitors and… Who Framed Roger Rabbit??

Yes, Tiffany has taken inspiration from everywhere. Even powerful lines from 1980’s hit films. Nevertheless, Tinseltown’s newest comedic darling knows exactly who she is and where she is going; and Glamour mag is showcasing it all.

Beautiful Black Women: Tiffany Haddish for Glamour September 2018

Glamour Magazine is super excited to reveal their upcoming cover star. On social media, they gave their readership a sneak peek of the fashion editorial and brief description of their Haddish exclusive. The mag states,

“Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the “fetchest of them all? Tiffany Haddish, obviously. [Online and on YouTube] watch our September cover star break down the most infamous scenes in pop culture; and reveal What Would Tiffany Do.

‘I was low on the totem pole. Now I’m number, like, three on the call sheet. It’s a whole other ball park.’ On the cover of our September issue, Hollywood’s most unfiltered star, Tiffany Haddish; has words for everyone – including those who-bit-Beyoncé conspiracy theorists. Read her full interview at the link.”

So what does Tiffany talk about during What Would Tiffany Do? WARNING: Slight spoiler alert! Haddish gets real about what she would of done if she had been Carrie in Sex in the City; or one of the ladies of Mean Girls. Yup… it’s pretty fetch.

Photography by Billy Kidd

Fashion Styling by Law Roach

Makeup Artistry by Dionne Wynn

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Beautiful Black Women: Winnie Harlow for L’Officiel Russia July 2018

ArianneUpdated on June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

We have another Beautiful Black Women feature just for you! Today’s spotlight falls on a gorgeous young lady who continues to push boundaries and champion diversity; as well as change the thinking on what is considered the “standard of beauty.” Feast your eyes on Winnie Harlow for L’Officiel Russia July 2018 issue!

Beautiful Black Women: Winnie Harlow for L’Officiel Russia July 2018

Winnie spoke out via Instagram about her new exciting cover! She mentions several “thank yous” as well as what it was like shooting for L’Officiel. Harlow says,

“What a day! The whole team was so kind. So fun to work with and the sun was finally shining after days of rain! Thank you team, thank you L’Officiel Russia and thank you sunshine!

And a big thank you to another publication who took a step forward to diversity by booking my personal hair dresser, Jordan Jay Brumant; to properly achieve the desired look with no damage to my natural hair!”

Fashion Notes: Are you loving Winnie Harlow’s vibrant, summery look for the L’ Official Russia July/August 2018 edition? Harlow sports a designer Fendi Swimsuit accessorized with rings and earrings by Messika Jewelry.

Beautiful Black Women: Winnie Harlow for L’Officiel Russia July 2018 Issue – Editorial Details

Photography by Ricardo Abrahao

On the Cover: Winnie Harlow

Fashion Styling by Elena Bessonov

Makeup Artistry by Ani Whitehead

Hair Styling by Jordan Jay Brumant

Producer: Arina Lomteva

Art Direction by Nika Dobina

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Ask and Tell: Sanaa Lathan’s Lisa Marie Fernandez Yasmin Pink Terry Cloth Maillot

Arianne May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

The Item: Gorgeous actress, Sanaa Lathan’s Lisa Marie Fernandez Yasmin Pink Terry Cloth Maillot. Sanaa was photographed wearing the pretty in pink number on the cover of the June 2018 edition of Health Magazine.

You Asked: Sanaa is looking beautiful! I love that she is rocking her natural hair and natural body! Just one quick thing, do you guys happen to know who’s swimsuit she is wearing for her cover? Also, can you tell me the price too? Thanks 1966!

Ask and Tell: Sanaa Lathan’s Lisa Marie Fernandez Yasmin Pink Terry Cloth Maillot

The Verdict: Thank you for reaching out with such an awesome fashionable question! We too love Lathan’s Health magazine cover look. For the June 2018 issue, Sanaa beautifully wears the Lisa Marie Fernandez Yasmin Pink Terry Cloth Maillot.

Online you will find that this garment goes by a couple of other names as well. Such as the Yasmin Pink Seersucker Drawstring Maillot or simply the Yasmin Pink Terry Cloth Maillot. Search for any of these names and you will be one step closer to making this cute pink item your very own!

Sanaa Lathan’s Lisa Marie Fernandez Yasmin Pink Terry Cloth Maillot

However, you may want to hurry, this design is fan favorite. Also, the brand’s website says there are less than few available! Furthermore, in regards to the suit the Lisa Marie Fernandez label states,

“The Yasmin Drawstring Maillot is one of our most popular swimsuits. The simple wrap style cinches the waist with a rope drawstring [thus] creating a slim silhouette. [It] is equally chic poolside as it is worn as a bodysuit.”

Want in your closet right now? The Yasmin Pink Terry Cloth Maillot retails for $360.

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Beautiful Black Women: Lupita Nyong’o Covers Vogue January 2018 Issue!

Arianne Suggs December 8, 2017December 8, 2017Leave a Comment

Stars Wars, check. The Oscars, check. Taking over 2018 with the Marvel Universe, double check! Actress Lupita Nyong’o is glowing up and getting a head start on her 2018 domination by sprinkling some serious melanin magic on the world with her cover girl good looks. Therefore, big round of applause for this talented lady because Lupita Nyong’o Covers Vogue January 2018 Issue!

Beautiful Black Women: Lupita Nyong’o Covers Vogue January 2018 Issue!

If only we could look this glamorous when doing our HIIT and Pilates workouts! For the Vogue January 2018 edition actress Lupita Nyong’o works out and tells it exactly like it is. Nyong’o can be seen striking a glam yoga pose while balancing on a surfboard against a dazzling scenic ocean view. Beyond fab!

Nevertheless, for Lupita this is not her first Vogue rodeo. Lupita has appeared on Vogue not once, not twice, nor three times. In fact, this latest cover marks the fourth time that Nyong’o has been a Vogue cover star.

Fashion Notes: For her pristine cover shot Lupita Nyong’o wears an exquisite design by luxury fashion house, Dior. The stunning garment is from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Originally showcased during PFW, Dior spoke of this particular style as being “dazzling embroidered evening looks” with “shimmering mirror embroideries epitomizing Maria Grazia Chiuri’s exploration of the multiple facets of women.”

**Photography and Visuals Were Lensed by Photographer Mikael Jansson**

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