Hey there and welcome to the world of 1966 Magazine! For years we know you have searched for the perfect young, trendy cosmopolitan magazine directed towards mainstream black women. Well, your search ends here!
1966 Magazine is for the melanin rich, the lover of luxury and the hustling Bo$$ Babe with beauty AND brains!
Whether you are going out for a night on the town or running to Sunday brunch, the finishing touch to any perfect outfit is all in the accessories. Do you have superstar style but not the superstar budget?!? Having amazing jewelry does not mean you have to spend a fortune.
Celebrities such as Rihanna, Cassie, Oprah, Liya Kebede and Paula Patton seek out the stylish designs created by Anita Ko, David Yurman, and Jennifer Meyer. Instead of spending thousands you can get the same Celebrity styles and great quality for a fraction of the price with a few of our must-have steals!
For a little over a year I hunted in the wild aka the beauty supply store and searched for the perfect metallic nail lacquer. I had seen a chrome steel look on Tumblr and I just had to recreate it, only problem is most silvery nail polishes fall way short of the dream. I’ve bought products in the past only to begin painting with a color that was either too thin in formula thus needing excessive layering or once applied noticing it is nothing more than a clear polish with specks of glitter.
Therefore, was I now doomed to walk the earth without ever locating a nail product worthy of giving me a strong metallic design? I almost thought that until I came across a tint from the Morgan Taylor collection. I took one look at Chain Reaction and my eyes popped out like I was a Disney Goofy character. I did my best to control my excitement just so I could give Morgan Taylor’s shade a closer examination. Of course, before purchasing I reviewed the swatches and by the look of things the polish seemed as though it would dry with a nice subtle yet luminous finish.
So then, I thought why not, I’ve given so many other products a shot. Boy was I shocked over not just the finished look but the small amount of formula needed to achieve it. Two thin coats per nail was all that was necessary and as with most glittery nail polishes Chain Reaction dried quickly! Here is a video of a few more reasons why Morgan Taylor Chain Reaction is a winner.
The eyes shout what the lips fear to say… William Henry It’s so true that the eyes are important when you really are trying to connect with someone for the first time, doing all you …
It’s that time of year when the leaves are falling and everyone is wearing warmer clothes and eating homey delicious meals. Pumpkins have become synonymous with autumn. Pumpkin pies, pumpkin filled raviolis and pumpkin soup all have become staples for this time of year. But did you know that their are also health benefits to eating this seasonal gourd?
Pumpkins are a nutritional gold mine. There are 9 grams of protein in each 1-ounce serving of pumpkin seeds. Also 1 cup of plain pumpkin is around only 80 calories.
Now lets’ break down this nutritional gold mine through and through:
Seeds: The seeds carry the benefits of Anthelmintics: Which means it expel parasitic worms and other internal parasites from the body by either stunning or killing them without causing significant damage to your body.
Content: Vitamin K, B, C, D and E. And has high contents of good Carbohydrates. It’s also a low GI (Glycemic Index) food which is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Therapeutic: Insomnia, Cancers and Urinary Infection.
So yes I know it’s hard not to just whip up a quick pumpkin for the family. But if prepared the right way then you can take full advantage of all the health benefits.
Try this Pumpkin recipe to fuel your body. Pumpkin Power.
23 Wall St. of New York City was the biggest style party of night thanks to the arrival of Oliver Rousteing’s Balmain army. Some of the biggest names in the modeling world came out to stomp the runway in the Balmain for H&M collection show highlighting designer fashions that are more “affordable” for the average fashionista. What exactly does affordable mean in relation to the BalmainxHM collection?
Keeping it totally 100, the high-end collaboration contains designs well over the $500 mark, however, do not despair if your dream is to own a Balmain creation even if the wallet isn’t as fat right now. Every last piece of collection will be available for sale beginning on November 5th and will include several pieces under $100! So then, even though this dreamy match up between Balmain and H&M is not the cheapest collab we have seen from H&M there are still plenty of styles available that will not completely break the bank.
Sharim Diniz With Oliver Rousteing
Nevertheless, besides world renown beauties strutting their stuff down the catwalk there were plenty of stunners sitting right in the audience partaking of the show. One being the drop dead, I Wanna Hate On You But I Love Your Style SoFreakin’ Much, Sharim Diniz. Sharim looked too beautiful for words in a yellow Balmain dress as she supported her dear friend Oliver. Diniz took to social media during show stating,
“Supporting my favorite designer from all times Oliver Rousteing…”
“THE BEST SHOW EVER <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 CONGRATS OLI!”
Her sentiments rang true right along with several other celebs who felt the show was very successful as well. The only part of the night that broke our hearts is seeing The Backstreet Boys being inducted into the Balmain squad. Nothing against the boys, it’s just that we are NSYNC fans (LOL), but in the spirit of fashion we are willing to let it go.
Sharim Diniz With Alek Wek
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If you are a fashion lover then we are confident that your fashion mugs having been running over! Beyonce, Jourdan Dunn as well as Justine Skye all took their turn visiting Slayland tonight. Here are their daring looks that heated up the catwalk and black carpet.
Beyonce wore Philip Plein Pre-Fall 2015 at Tidalx1020
Beyonce looked every bit old Hollywood with this fur and Philip Plein design combo.
Justine Skye was fitted by Public School with accessories by Sneely Jewelry at Tidalx1020
Justine literally went with the flow in this printed flowy dress revealing just hint of skin due to its V cut design.
Jourdan hit the carpet & runway in Balmain for H&M
Exquisite tailoring, gold accents, strong geometrics and sexy low cuts… really did we expect anything less from Oliver? His genius surely delivered because Dunn stunned!
What was your favorite look of the girls? Drop comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram or tweet us @1966magazine.
She won’t stop, can’t stop and we absolutely love it all! Serena Williams has conquered the court, the catwalk (as a model and designer) and has even blown away the masses as a major magazine cover girl. Williams has been on numerous covers this year including Vogue back in April as well as when she dropped the proverbial model mic by doing the splits for New Yorker magazine (August 2015). Serena Williams has solidified herself as being a true queen inside and out!
We feel the need to quote Drake here for just a moment… clears throat… “You know it’s beauty when her smile is her best curve.” Serena truly does have one of the most beautiful smiles in the game, but we love her for ALL of her curves too! Besides, her stunning physique it is Serena’s personality and drive that also inspires and influences women the world over.
For their November issue Harper’s Bazaar is celebrating women who are not afraid to be daring. In a very honest interview Serena discusses how she feels confident in her profession because she has been at since the tender age of 3. Moreover, she goes on to say that she believes some people were born to do a certain thing and she has not missed her calling because she was born to be a tennis player. With 21 Grand Slam titles under her belt it is very hard to disagree with those statements. Nevertheless, Williams did admit to one fear in particular stating,
“Every time I go down a red carpet, I get a little nervous. I’ve done it 20,000 times, but you’d be surprised. I always have to take a deep breath before I go out there. Put on a brave, bold pose.”
We would have never even guessed that by the way Williams looks like so relaxed on the red carpet. However, goes to show that all of us are humans and deal with some sort of anxiety, but it is impossible to be strong enough to overcome them. Along those lines Serena mentioned what being daring means to her by saying,
“Daring to me is taking a chance but not doing it blindly. A very calculated chance. Think of amazing women like Sheryl Sandberg and Oprah Winfrey—they’re daring, but they’re not jumping off a building without a parachute, you know? You have to be smart about it. You can’t be afraid to be a pioneer and take a chance and speak up and just be bold.”
Amen to that Serena Williams and may we are continue to trek through life being daring and taking chances for the better. Want to see a Behind the Scenes look at Serena Williams Harper’s Bazaar photoshoot lensed by Douglas Friedman? Keep scrolling…
Fashion Notes: Yes, white after Labor Day is okay ladies. We just love Williams’ white Ralph Lauren jumpsuit paired with sandals by Christian Louboutin.
Thoughts? Join the discussion on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.
There is not one Instagram famous lady who doesn’t know her way around a tube a glue and a pair of falsies. False eyelashes have definitely come more in vogue due to the birth of the selfie, yet applying as well as getting them to stay in their lane can be a bit tricky. If you would rather avoid looking like a distant cousin of Cruella Deville, here are the 3 most important tips you should keep in mind when applying those falsies!
The Right Fit- Like a pair of jeans if the fit isn’t right you are in for one uncomfortable ride. Always make sure before gluing that the lash strip fits your lash line. Everyone has different eye shapes and lashes right out of the packaging will not always be the correct length. Therefore, it is essential to trim lashes to ensure that the strip does not extend past the outer corners of the lash line.
Wet is bad, Dry is Good- One of the main reasons that falsies come off is because they were applied to lids that were not clean surfaces. This means that concealer and shadow can not be in the way either. Such products can create a barrier between lash strips and the skin causing the adhesive to not work its magic thus making the strips lift. Always ensure that skin is completely dry or free of products that may get in the way of the glue being able to attach the lashes properly.
Less is More- It may be tempting to use more adhesive thinking that more product will equal more strength and staying power, but do not be fooled. Your face is not a 3rd grade science project and all that excess adhesive will most likely look like one big excessive mess. Always dab on a thin layer of glue beginning with the inner corner that will rest the closest to your nose. If you tend to add too much glue when you are free-handing it with the tube of glue, try applying adhesive to the lash strip using a Q-tip. The cotton swab will help to prevent too much adhesive from being applied to the falsies.
What are your tips for applying falsies? Join the discussion on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.
Models Who Walked the Show: Larissa Canela, Samile Bermanelli and Barbara Valente
On The Runway: Such a well executed runway show. From the styling to the luxe materials, fabrics and designs it was such a pleasure to view. Also did you notice the dark nail polish. This is an absolute must color for this season. A true femme fatale.
GO TEAM!!! The NFL season is in full swing and we are sad to say that our teams suffered major losses just last week. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that we are not going to be right back at it showing our love and support rocking some team merchandise! We own jerseys, hats, bandannas, towels, sunglasses, you name it is most likely in our wardrobe. However, there is a new jewelry trend that is burning up the gram and sure to be coming to a football game near you. Do you know what it is our fashionably conscious dolls?
We won’t keep you hanging in agony it really just boils down to one word… bracelets. Celebrities from all over are embracing the stackable trend showing that it is a workable style for men and women. We have spotted bicycle link bracelets on TLC’s T-Boz, Makeup Artist Shayla and sexy male model Don Benjamin.
Regardless of where you are from, everyone likes to don their team’s colors on game day or all year round. With IceLink, you possess the ability as well as freedome to stack up a few luxury Bicycle Bracelets for a winning look! No worries if you are not a fan of the major NFL teams, there is a perfect pastel pink for the Powder Puff Girl. The combinations to mix and match your signature stack are endless to cheer on your team!
These pieces are also great for the girl who may not be a football fanatic, but has a boyfriend who lives, breathes and loves all things football related. Show your support of your boy’s team by getting a cute bracelet associated with their team. He’ll love your new support as well as interest and you will look chic doing it!
Why stop at a bracelet, IceLink has fab watches as well that are sure to turn heads to the left and right. See what we mean by going to Icelinkofficial on IG or surfing over to their website.
