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The Truth About Wearing Orange Lipstick

Arianne Suggs July 1, 2015July 1, 2015Leave a Comment

This shade of lip color can already be quite tricky to pull off and it is not just because it is a very boisterous hue. What some women fail to realize is that the color orange naturally has a yellow pigment to it. Why is this so important to keep in mind?

Since orange lipstick contains yellow it will accent the yellow of your teeth. Think about it, do you really want onlookers to see yellow upon yellow? Even if your teeth are only slightly yellowed orange will bring it to the forefront.

Nevertheless, now that you know this little rarely talked truth about orange lip color what can you do if your teeth are a little stained? Beauty experts advise bleaching teeth first before rocking this fun tint. Be sure to check out our post How to Make Your Own Teeth Whitening System to learn how to whiten your pearly whites naturally from the comfort of your home and WAY less money!

Hair

Get the Look: Long Twist Braid

Arianne Suggs June 30, 2015June 30, 2015Leave a Comment

Songstress Kelly Rowland teamed up with celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble to recreate iconic looks. This particular hairstyle was inspired by the beautiful Sade who famously wore her hair pulled back into a sleek braid. Here is a little visual evidence of Sade’s fab hair look:

(MANDATORY CREDIT David Montgomery/Getty Images) Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu or Sade, circa 1980. (Photo by David Montgomery/Getty Images)

Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu or Sade, circa 1980. (Photo by David Montgomery/Getty Images)

As you can see Sade gave great face as she rocked her hair down-to-there twist braid. Rowland’s recreated look is just as gorgeous and can be fashioned at home in just a few steps!

First, if you do not have the length as my mother always said, “Fake it until you make it.” There is no shame with extensions, here in L.A. basically all women have them. It’s just important that it looks nice and well kept. Here are a few great options available now at amazon:

Kanekalon Jumbo Braid Extension Hair $3.99

Sassy Kanekalon Jumbo Braid Jet Black $2.59

Now that you got the hair it is now time to put everything together and create the hairstyle! Here is how:

1. Apply an alcohol free gel or pomade to tresses and brush strands back until smooth then secure with a hair tie.

2. Use a second hair tie to anchor extensions to the created ponytail.

3. Grab a small portion of the hair then wrap the section around the hair ties in order to camouflage them. Use bobby pins to lock the wrapped section of hair in place.

4. Twist the ponytail hair then secure the end of the twisted braid with one more hair tie.

5. Mist hair with a light hair oil for shine as well as a light hairspray to keep the style in place.

Lifestyle

Instagram Selfie Tip

Alicia Suggs June 29, 2015June 29, 2015Leave a Comment

We all have about a 100 selfies in our phone from that day that we thought we looked extra fly. Then we try to recreate that same amaziness and we just come out looking like something from outerspace. Well here are some Instagram selfie tips that will always give you that perfect shot.

To get that powerful picture just don’t look at the lens, but see through it. See what kind of makeup works best for you; make your eyes look big, fresh, and beautiful.
Bring about a spirit of playfulness to your selfie. The picture must be fun and not uptight.
A good selfie needs good lighting so search for the most flattering light

Lifestyle

Travel Mondays: The Last Bookstore

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 29, 2015June 29, 2015Leave a Comment

Travel Mondays: The Last Bookstore. The Last Bookstore is an interesting and beautiful bookstore that must be visited. The Last Bookstore is a 20,000-square-foot space in downtown Los Angeles’s Spring Arts Tower. The Last Bookstore …

Fashion

2015 BET Awards Fashion Roundup

Alicia Suggs June 29, 2015June 29, 2015Leave a Comment

2015 BET Awards Fashion Roundup is here. Still trying to catch our breath from all the great performances last night, the epic falls (sorry Diddy) and the tribute to Janet Jackson. But we still wanted to focus on some of the fashion of yesterdays show. Their were a lot of hits this year but of course their were some misses. You be the judge what was your favorite look?

2015 BET Awards Fashion Roundup scene — Serayah wore a House of Lijon chainmail two piece and a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti Coline Caged Sandals.

Fashion

Jada, Aisha and Garcelle Work It at Magic Mike XXL Premiere

Arianne Suggs June 27, 2015June 27, 2015Leave a Comment

We thought it was going to be a night all about the guys but these ladies said not so fast! Jada Pinkett, Aisha Tyler and Garcelle Beauvais shutdown the red carpet on June 26, 2015 at the premiere of Magic Mike XXL. The star studded event was held in Hollywood, California at the infamous TCL aka Chinese Theater. The ladies wore gowns that showed a little leg and skin, but showcased their unique style.

Garcelle wore a white frock with cut-outs and gasp…POCKETS! We couldn’t believe our eyes at first for it seemed almost to good to be true. A sexy dress with a comfort feature for our keys, man sign us up!

Funny lady Aisha Tyler came out to support her girlfriend Jada and rocked a LBD (Little Black Dress). We loved the structured front panel of Tyler’s modern and elegant gown. She kept her accessories simplistic with a handbag, black heels and exotic ring.

We have been seeing the color yellow popping up quite a bit among the celebrity fold and Pinkett stunned in her own bold tinted dress. Jada looked exquisite in a gown from the Ermanno Scervino Pre-Fall 2015 collection. The magic may be Mike’s but these ladies surely enchanted us all last night!

Jada Pinkett

Garcelle Beauvais

Aisha Tyler

Lifestyle

Three Refreshing Drinks for Summer

Arianne Suggs June 27, 2015June 27, 2015Leave a Comment

Now that summer has officially started it only seems right to indulge in some delicious summertime beverages that are sure to put a smile on your face. They work well for any event, party or just hanging out on your patio enjoying the cool evening breeze. Please enjoy!

June Bug

This quickie, non-alcoholic drink only requires some scoops of sherbet, grenadine and orange juice. The frizzy goodness will tickle your palate and the pretty coral color will please your eyes.

Summer Fruit Daiquiries

This simple drink just requires fruit and more fruit. Combine mango, watermelon, peaches, strawberries and orange juice with some crushed ice and blend. If you want to be bad, just substitute the orange juice with a little rum.

Tropical Getaway Smoothie

You will feel like you have gone to an island paradise with this yummy drink. Blend together some mango, banana and pineapple and add some fresh lime juice to give it a little pizzazz.

Lifestyle

Make Bedtime Reading A Habit

Arianne Suggs June 27, 2015June 27, 2015Leave a Comment

Reading a bedtime story to your children every night can be a fun and rewarding experience for both parents and children. I remember my mom reading to me at night and it was always my favorite time of the day. One of the best books she read was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I could just imagine myself cruising down the chocolate river, chilling with the oompa loompas.

Reading to your children will help expand their minds by taking them to different places, different environments and whole new worlds without leaving the comfort of your home. Their imaginations will grow and their creative juices to flow.

It also will help them to develop good reading comprehension. Hearing you pronouncing words and reading them with feeling will help them improve the ability to understand ideas, grasp the meaning of the words, form correct sentences and use proper grammar. In addition, they will learn to love to read for themselves which is a good habit for them to establish.

Perhaps the greatest benefit to reap from bedtime reading is the close bond that can be formed. Tucking the children into bed and dimming the lights can create a soothing, cozy atmosphere in which you can both relax. The intimate setting can help your children to open up to you about whatever may be on their minds thereby forming a trust that can last for a lifetime.

Generally it only requires 15 to 20 minutes of your time to read a story to your children or a chapter or two of a book each night. It is an investment of your time and energy that you will never regret and will pay great dividends for a long time.

Lifestyle

Deep Fried Watermelon?

Alicia Suggs June 26, 2015June 26, 2015Leave a Comment

Deep Fried Watermelon? I know, I know, I know but this is for real. Yes we all no matter what race love fried food and who doesn’t like a juicy watermelon, but combining this together seems bonkers. Well this healthy unhealthy treat is popping up everywhere from county fairs to carnivals, sometimes on a stick and sometimes in a cup. If you are adventurous enough to try out this recipe please let us know are you down with the deep fried watermelon or does this concoction have to go.

Recipe at Food.com

Designers

Spring 2016 Menswear Givenchy

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 26, 2015June 26, 2015Leave a Comment

Spring 2016 Menswear Givenchy has shut it down. First of all it was a breath of fresh air to see so many models of color at Givenchy’s runway collection. For some reason black models still …