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Tyra Banks Explains Why Tyra Beauty Matte Lipsticks Outperform All Others

Arianne May 4, 2017May 4, 2017Leave a Comment

Pucker up sweetheart. Tell us, are you loving the matte lipsticks trend? Supermodel Tyra Banks recently revealed why her Tyra Beauty lip products are the way to go when creating this highly sought after beauty look. If you want matte lip service without suffering the dreaded Sahara pout you may want to give Miss Banks a listening ear.

Tyra Banks Explains Why Tyra Beauty Matte Lipsticks Outperform All Others

When one of the biggest supermodels ever to live gives beauty tips, well dolls you listen! Tyra is being very chatty about her awesome cosmetics line and took time out to talk matte lipsticks. Here’s why she took the matte phenomenon into her own hands. She revealed,

“I’ve had some people ask me why I got in the matte lip color game with Tyra Beauty’s Baby Got Matte. Honestly? I was so damn tired of every liquid lipstick I tried drying out my lips! Do I really need to sacrifice my lip health just to rock a dope look?!

We needed some anti-dry innovation in this space, so my Tyra Beauty product development gurus got to work. We created a formula that gives you that fierce, long-wear matte finish; but, also keeps your lips soft and hydrated with hyaluronic acid, mango butter and coconut oil.

The result is our Baby Got Matte set, the future of matte lip color. And now you can purchase the collection’s shades individually.”

So there you have it loves. With Tyra Beauty matte lipsticks you get long wear, vibrant color and soft lips. A combination that is definitely hard to beat!

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Workout Buddy – 3 Questions That Will Prove You’ve Found the Right One

ArianneUpdated on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017Leave a Comment

Every new year millions around the world resolve to get into the best shape of their lives. Social media profiles get changed, memes are posted and gyms become more packed than a can of sardines. However, then life sets in, goals slowly fall to wayside and the masses at the gym once again trickle down to just the regulars. It’s not that good intentions were not involved, it’s just that sometimes we all could use a little extra push in the right direction in order to keep going. With that being said, have you ever personally thought about looking for a workout buddy? Having the right one by your side can help you reach your fitness goals and at times even faster than you thought!

Yet, you will want to be a tad bit selective if you do decide to go this route. It’s like going shopping while looking for one thing in particular. There may be several variations available but only one will be a great fit do to perhaps the price, packaging and overall vibe. The same is true of a workout buddy. You want to select a buddy that will inspire, motivate, remain consistent and fit with your overall fitness goals and aspirations. So then, how in the world are you supposed to find the right one?

Workout Buddy – 3 Questions That Will Prove You’ve Found the Right One

A few of our fitness pro pals filled us in on a few reflective questions that can help. In regards to a potential workout buddy ask yourself:

Will this person be able to meet in order to workout on a regular basis? Remember consistency is major key to getting in shape. Moreover, if someone is flaky they are not for you!
Is this person supportive or quite discouraging when it comes to your fitness goals? Any one who projects negativity or laughs at your goals does not need to be around while you are in the process off becoming an even better, healthier you. Negativity can zap your energy as well as inner motivation. Therefore, ignore or cut off the haters. Misery loves company and everyone like that can set at their own table.

Will your buddy be able to not only keep up, but push you to work harder during workouts? A great workout buddy will not just be another talking head, but a friendly a dedicated pal to light a fire under you when things start to feel a little “lazy.” That type of person will not allow you to settle for mediocre.

Know of someone? Good! Use the above criteria when making your final selection and you as well as your future fitness buddy will be on your way to getting fit and toned!

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Hair Quickie: Foods For Healthy Hair – 5 Things You SHOULD Be Eating

ArianneUpdated on April 22, 2017April 21, 2017Leave a Comment

Have you been growing your hair for six months and still feel like your strands are at square one? It’s okay, always remember that hair growth is a journey. Good things take time and sometimes its all about trial and error. However, what you’re eating, strike that, what you’re not eating could be the problem. That’s why we are going to tell you about five foods for healthy hair that you should consuming.

Hair Quickie: Foods For Healthy Hair – 5 Things You SHOULD Be Eating

We are going to make this super short… eat more nuts and fish. Now here’s why: they are chock full of protein as well as omega -3 fats that will help you develop a healthier scalp. As we all know the scalp is literally the “root” to gaining more hair.

If the scalp is damaged or not in good shape, you can kiss healthy hair growth goodbye. The scalp is like the foundation of a house, if that is in great shape then everything you work to build from there will be just as strong. With that being said, what are three other foods that are just as helpful for healthy hair?

Try to incorporate more beans, leafy veggies and carrots into your diet. Also, here’s one more warning to keep in mind. Avoid like the plague any fad diet that will supposedly help you lose weight faster than superman traveling around the earth. Those types of diets often lack vital nutrients that can actually lead to your hair becoming brittle or worse, falling out! Therefore, follow these tips and eat these foods for healthy hair and you will be on your way to the tresses of your dreams.

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Late Night Beauty Call – Black Owned Shea Yeleen, Shea Butter Skincare Products

ArianneUpdated on April 21, 2017April 20, 2017Leave a Comment

Tonight we are dialing up celebrity makeup artist, Melissa Hibbert! Melissa is one of our past cover girls and she always has the BEST tips. Moreover, when it comes to products she is always totally “in the know” and bringing attention to amazing brands. What is one skincare brand that she thinks everyone should help make a household name? Look no further than the black owned, Shea Yeleen!

Late Night Beauty Call – Black Owned Shea Yeleen Shea Butter

Shea Yeleen makes awesome shea butter items such as butter cream, body balm and butter soap. The brands says that their “products are sure to keep you glowing.” Can you say melanin popping?

Also, some of their product line comes with tantalizing fragrance. For instance, their creams boast scents such as vanilla almond and lavendar honeysuckle, both are top sellers. Nevertheless, Melissa shared why she loves Shea Yeleen. She states,

“I’ve been using Shea Butter for years, but this is the first time that I am absolutely sure that my Shea Butter is coming from an authentic source. We need to be conscious of what we put in our bodies, our children’s bodies and where we purchase!

Shea Yeleen produces high-quality, unrefined shea butter products. Women-owned cooperatives in Ghana, West Africa are trained to produce, market, and sell high quality shea butter themselves. [All] while making five times the average daily wage. So they can obtain financial independence, access health insurance and be in a position to provide for their families.

“Thank you Rahama Wright for the vision in bringing this phenomenal brand to life! Be sure to support and shop Shea Yeleen at www.sheyeleen.com. Use code ‘Glam Life’ to receive 20% off your purchase.”

Wow! Sounds like this brand is a true game changer. Be sure to check out their entire collection of products you will not be disappointed.

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OMG! Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show Celebrating 150 Years

ArianneUpdated on April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Leave a Comment

There is not one fashion lover alive who does not enjoy an eye-dropping fashion show. The more theatrics the better! Nonetheless, after last night it is going to be hard for anyone to top Harper’s Bazaar outrageous visual display. In celebration of their 150 year reign the magazine presented the Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show in the heart of NYC. Major!

Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show Celebrating 150 Years

Party and fashion, could there be anything better? All of fashion’s elite came out to enjoy the spectacular event. We spotted Iman, Daniela Braga and Demi Moore to name a few.

Nevertheless, yes the party is so posh and NY, but the real highlight is the one-of-a-kind show! Harper’s Bazaar let us in on a few details. The mag revealed,

“In honor of our 150th anniversary, we’re projecting the chicest fashion show on the Empire State Building. A retrospective of some of our magazine’s most memorable images. From 8:30 to midnight on the north side of the Empire building above 34th street.

Last night BAZAAR images over our 150 year history came to life… from Jean Shrimpton to Beyonce. We celebrated our 150th anniversary in style with our May 2017 cover girl. [She] flipped the switch for our Empire State Building retrospective and some of our favorite tastemakers.”

Too cool! Onlookers in NYC enjoyed witnessing the likes of Naomi Campbell and Queen Bey flash across the ultimate screen extending 100’s of feet up. In case you missed this marvelous extravaganza we have a few of our favorite views down below. Enjoy!

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Child at Heart – Naomi Campbell Charity Collection With Fashion Brand Diesel

Arianne April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Leave a Comment

Back in 2005 one of the biggest supermodels in the world founded Fashion for Relief. Twelve years later and Naomi Campbell is still going strong in her endeavors. Fashion for Relief is a charitable organization that works to raise funds in order to help various humanitarian as well as environmental causes. What is the latest project or undertaking? Naomi Campbell is collaborating with fashion brand, Diesel, to bring about the Child at Heart collection. Fashions that will help children in need. Fabulous!

Child at Heart – Naomi Campbell Charity Collection With Fashion Brand Diesel

It is always amazing and such a pleasure to see an array of people come together for a great cause. Models for the Child at Heart charity fashions and photography all occurred without the exchanging of even one penny. Diesel talked briefly about this marvelous collab. Diesel states,

“Designed by children, for the benefit of children. Look good. Be good. Do better. Join us to support Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief which works in emergency situations in conjunction with other charities on the ground. This special project provides much needed aid and support for refugee children.

[Naomi Campbell] cares and so do we. Diesel collaborates with icon and activist Naomi Campbell for a collection that cares. Diesel and Fashion for Relief thanks this brave and kind crew wholeheartedly for donating their time to shoot this campaign without fee. Driven by their passion to support this important cause.”

Want to show your support? Naomi Campbell revealed that Child at Heart is available now! Items may be purchased online or at 145 Diesel stores worldwide.

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Serena Williams Pregnancy AND 10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting

ArianneUpdated on April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Leave a Comment

First, Bey is having twins, Ciara is throwing baby showers and now the Serena Williams pregnancy… we just can’t deal! All these beautiful ladies are so deserving in extending their families and are looking amazing while doing it. Serena gave the world quite an OMG moment when one little photo surfaced. We are sure you have seen it, if not we got it right here!

Serena Williams Pregnancy

Serena… girl you win at keeping a secret! Williams has always kept her personal life, well, personal. However, she continues to shock fans over and over. Not too long ago she hit us with engagement news via reddit. Now she quietly slid in the fact that there’s a little bun in the oven and the world could not be happier for her.

Her cute snap photo shot around the world with lightening speed and the congrats soon followed. In the photo Serena shows off her toned physique and little bump in a yellow swimsuit. The selfie pic came with the accompanying caption, “20 weeks.”

Serena Williams Pregnancy – 10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting

Being a world class athlete Serena already knows all the tricks to getting as well as staying fit. Even at 20 weeks aka five months Williams still looks like she can take anyone on the court… and win! Nevertheless, if you are a mom-to-be like Serena here are 10 tips that will have you looking like a hot mama right after delivery.

Talk to your doctor – Your doctor will be able to provide tons of helpful advice. Also, make sure it will be safe to continue your normal fitness regimen or find out safer alternatives.
Get your cardio – Be sure to stick to low impact exercises. This means no jumping or hopping around. Hitting a treadmill or elliptical are much safer options. Get a good sweat but never overheat.
Chair Squats – Do 2-3 sets of 20 reps of this exercise to keep your lower body in check. Bye bye thunder thighs!
Invest in Dumbbells – Purchase a lightweight pair in order to perform curls, presses and kickbacks for the upper body. These exercises can be done in the comfort of a chair and will help keep your muscles toned.
Learn to love walking – Walking is one of the best low impact exercises for pregnant women. It’s a simple and easy exercise that can be done anywhere as well as anytime. Aim to walk for 30-60 minutes or if you are too exhausted it is totally okay to break up your workout. Try shorter increments of time like 8-10 minutes each throughout the day. It all will add up in the end and the point anyway is to keep moving throughout your pregnancy as long as your doctor approves.

10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting – (Continued)

Ready for the final five? These next tips will help you stay trim when the fork is in your hand and on the right track.

Don’t overeat– Most women only need between 300-450 additional calories during pregnancy. So as fun as it sounds to eat 5 more cheeseburgers than usual, it is not really necessary.
Dine for two – Eat high quality protein and healthy mono and saturated fats. This is good for you and the development of your baby. This high satiety diet will help reduce cravings making you want to snack while keeping your blood glucose levels nice and stable.
Chase Waterfalls – Drink TONS of water, at least 64 ounces and tack on an additional 8 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise. Water will help you stay hydrated and reduce nausea, tiredness as well as overeating.
Take a rest – You don’t have to go all balls to walls to stay in shape. Listen to your body, if you need rest take it. You can always get back to your regular program once you’re no longer exhausted.
Go to bed – Get some beauty rest for you and your future bundle of joy. Getting AT LEAST 8 hours every night will help you recover from your fitness routine and the changes that occur as your baby grows.

By keeping the above tips in mind you will keep the physique you desire. Let Serena be your inspiration and like her you will be able get through your pregnancy like a champ.

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Hair of the Week: Textured Ponytail Hairstyle Worn By Skai Jackson

Arianne April 19, 2017April 19, 2017Leave a Comment

So many contenders, so little time. We constantly see and take note of numerous glamorous hairstyles every single week. However, only one can reign supreme. Therefore, who is taking the crown this time? This week we are waving our flat irons and leave-in conditioners triumphantly at the chic, petite Skai Jackson. We are beyond enamored with the fab textured ponytail hairstyle she rocked this past Tuesday at the Flaunt Magazine x Guess party. Let’s get into all this hair!

Hair of the Week: Textured Ponytail Hairstyle Worn By Skai Jackson

Skai is giving us hair on hair on hair! We love the cool spin that she put on the classic high ponytail hairstyle. By adding texture to the tail instead of leaving it bone straight the look gains even more drama. This is important because at times the idea of wearing a ponytail can seem like a bore. However, as can clearly be seen by Skai’s style, it is very simple to infuse this look with flair.

Getting volume is very easy these days. Use textured extensions or a clip-on ponytail to recreate this hairstyle. Or if you already have the length try skipping a full on flat iron session. Straighten the front and back so that hair will look nice and smooth pulled back. Then braid up the hair in the tail in order to create a beautiful wavy texture once released. BOOM… new awesome hairstyle unlocked.

Fashion Notes: When your hair is on point you need a fit that is just as bomb. Jackson hit the nail on a head by turning a men’s shirt into a dress! So trendy and ingenius if we may say so. Her “shirt dress” is a design by Guess, fitting since the brand had a major role in the party she attended.

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Jessica White Cosmetics – Forget Lipkits Its a Supermodel Takeover!

Arianne April 19, 2017April 19, 2017Leave a Comment

Can we please get a round of applause for black business? Supermodel Jessica White is adding her name to the ever growing list of WOC entrepreneurs. The talented beauty is going back “to her roots” with her very own makeup line, Jessica White Cosmetics.

Jessica White Cosmetics – Forget Lipkits Its a Supermodel Takeover!

White is no stranger to the beauty industry. Jessica made history early in her glamorous career by scoring contracts with two huge cosmetics brands. The first black woman in America to do it, thus paving the way for other black girls to have the same opportunities.

Now she is tackling a whole new part of the arena. She is going from marketing another brand’s awesome products to showcasing her very own. Jessica admits that this something she has always wanted to do. She reveals,

“This is my dream come true! After being the first African-American to have two beauty contracts with Maybelline and Covergirl. I’m so happy to now have my own cruelty-free cosmetic line.

All I ever want to do is show women how beautiful they are. A cosmetics line complete with every shade of magic, because you’re magical. Jessica White Cosmetics pre-sale starting now. Check out the website for all your magical shades made with love!

Don’t her lip shade colors look divine? If you want to get your hands on some product now you can order them for $16 each, which is the pre-sale price. After pre-sale ends next month all products will sale for their respective prices. Check things out not by going here.

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Kerry Washington Covers Glamour Mag May 2017 Issue

Arianne April 19, 2017April 19, 2017Leave a Comment

We see you Kerry! Kerry Washington Covers Glamour Mag May 2017 issue proving that she is certainly having one heck of a year. She is just days removed from reaching a major milestone with her hit television series, Scandal. Scandal celebrated its 100th episode and fans are STILL reeling for more. What can say, Kerry and her career is simply red hot!

Kerry Washington Covers Glamour Mag May 2017

Washington is very spring and glamorous for her May cover and editorial. She is adorned in lace, prints, pleats as well as floral fashions. She looks every bit of a Hollywood star and then some.

Nevertheless, as fun as it is to review the couture in mags of course we all want to know what is going to be discussed inside. Kerry mentions,

“I’m so excited about this cover and this interview. As a Glamour reader and fan, I’m very grateful for the opportunity to grace this cover. And it’s on newsstands [now], so please go grab a copy!

Paola Mendoza and I have a heart to heart about life, love and the pursuit of democracy for Glamour Mag’s May cover. We also dish on beauty, art, empowerment, fitness and fashion too. So basically the very best kinda chat! Thank you Glamour Mag and Paola Mendoza.”

Kerry is always fun to chat with and has a A1 sense of humor. However, for the May issue Washington is also championing women. Regarding this Glamour says, “Scandal star Kerry Washington is happier at 40 than she’s ever been before. And now she has a message for every woman.” Therefore, what is the message?

Kerry says, “My deepest desire is to create a world where there’s room for all of us. Where no matter who you are, you get to wake up in the morning and know that you are worthwhile and deserving.”

Kerry Washington Covers Glamour Mag May 2017

This act and message in the name of sisterhood didn’t occur by accident. Actually, Kerry Washington put the wheels in motion herself. Paola Mendoza explains,

“About a month ago I got an email from the EIC (Editor-in-Chief) of Glamour asking me if I wanted to interview Kerry Washington for the cover of the magazine. I of course said yes! I soon found out Kerry had actually requested that I write the story.

This is what sisterhood looks like. Sisterhood is loving your girls, sisterhood is protecting those around you, sisterhood is using your platform to benefit others. Thank you Kerry for being my sister!”

So then, ladies let’s continue to uplift and build each other up. Moreover, congratulations on scoring yet another cover Kerry, you look amazing!

Editorial Details:

Photography by Steven Pan

Styling by Laura Ferrara

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