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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 …

Fashion

Solange Knowles Attends Pride Week 2015

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

Singer and DJ Solange Knowles was spotted looking fabulous while walking the streets of SOHO. Solange was in town in order to be in attendance for the NYC Pride and Kiehl’s Since 1851 Celebrate Pride Week 2015 event held in New York City. So then, what was Knowles wearing while taking part in celebrations on June 25th?

In world that believes that as time passes various fashion can fall into the “Oh that was so last season” category. Obviously, Solange did not receive that memo and neither does she care which is why she is a fashion risk-taker! Knowles was looking mellow yellow in an ensemble from the Harbison Fall 2013 collection. A bold move but shows that good fashion can never truly go out of style.

Yellow is a very bold tint but it is a shade that conveys happiness, joy and fun. Knowles has never been afraid to wear this boisterous shade and has rocked on numerous occasions. Just see for yourself and get inspired to give yellow a try!

What do you think of Solange’s Pride Week outfit? Join the discussion on our Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram or tweet us @1966magazine.

Designers

Karen Walker Eyewear Celebrate Campaign 2015

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

Karen Walker Eyewear ‘Celebrate’ Campaign 2015. We all have much to celebrate as long as we are living, have air in our lungs and a place to live. Plus it’s Friday which just makes everything in the universe seem just right. So we are loving the new 2015 Eye-wear campaign “Celebrate” by Karen Walker. Their is so much exuberance in this campaign with the beautiful eye-wear, confetti and the smile that adorned model Nykhor Paul.

Fashion

Point of View: Gold Chained Heels

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

I’m really excited about P.O.V. aka Point of View, one of our new video series on the 1966 Magazine Youtube channel! Over the years, I have found myself becoming more and more addicted to heels. I love when you go out and people instantly notice and compliment on the pair of choice for the night. Shoes are all the way down at the bottom of an ensemble so for someone to notice the shoes most truly be making a statement.

With that being said, many will ask me what shoes I’m wearing or even say they are going to go cop themselves a pair. So for all of you who love a good heel as much as you do I hope you enjoy seeing my personal collection. Here is the first video showcasing my gold chain heels, probably one of the heels I wear the most. I love them because you can pair them with jeans, jumpsuits, dresses, the works and everything seems to instantly go up a few style notches. Whether you are aiming for classy or edgy these heels just seem to deliver.

Hope you like the video and don’t forget to like and subscribe! 🙂

-Arianne xoxoxo

Beauty

How to Make Your Own Teeth Whitener System

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

Yes, you could spend money on strips, mouth rinses and enclosed cases but there is no guarantee that such products will actually work. Moreover, some users of such products experience side effects including tooth or gum sensitivity. Another option would be to have a costly procedure performed in the dentist chair. Although, much safer if you do your homework and choose your dental professional carefully the money paid out could leave your pockets feeling a little empty. Many teeth whitening procedures are not a one and done thing. At times, more than one visit is necessary in order to get the job done effectively and make a noticeable difference.

The above was not said to discourage you from seeking out such methods, however, there is a natural option available that could help you achieve amazing results. All that is needed is for you to go out and purchase soda bicarbonate and lemon juice. Combine the soda bicarbonate with a drop of the lemon juice then brush your teeth with the mixture. Perform this brushing no more than one a week and you will instantly notice a difference!

Hair

5 Ways to Get Great hair Despite The Humidity

Alicia Suggs June 25, 2015June 25, 2015Leave a Comment

5 Ways to Get Great hair Despite The Humidity. Yes it is possible. Sometimes it feels like a battle you can’t win but with the right products and no how you can have great hair no matter what. Check out these 5 ways to have great hair now despite that thick humidity in the air.

Embrace your texture. So Go Big Or Go Home. It’s important not to work too hard against your hair’s natural texture it’s best sometimes to let it go wild and carefree. Try coating your hair before going out with a hair tamer spray like Motion Lotion, which still enhances the curls
Pull your hair up into a high ponytail or topknot and use an edge control to keep any fly-away’s at bay.
Always keep a headband, stylish scarf or hair tie with you with these hair accessories you will be able to calm down unwanted volume that still might occur throughout the day.
Braid up your hair. By creating two french braids you will be able to make sure nothing can destroy your look. Plus it’s very fashionable this season for summer 2016.
If you use hot tools like your blow dryer, curling iron, and flat iron use ones that are ionic. “This technology compresses the hair cuticle so it creates a smoother, glass-like surface to your hair.”

Designers

Haider Ackermann Spring 2016 Menswear Collection

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 25, 2015June 25, 2015Leave a Comment

Haider Ackermann Spring 2016 Menswear Collection. The men in this collection looked amazing in the different hues of blue. Haider decided to focus on trousers with a slight drop crotch, vest and draped outerwear cinched in at the waist. Usually that look could come off slightly feminine however he was still able to keep the masculinity of the mans true form. Some models that walked the show were South Sudan model Nykhor, Victor Ndigwe, Jackson Garbled, Yassine Rahal and Fernando Cabral.

Beauty

4 Lipstick Shades to Add to Your Summer 2015 Beauty Bag!

Arianne Suggs June 25, 2015June 25, 2015Leave a Comment

If you are into rocking bold lip color then your summer makeup will be a cinch! Let your lips literally do all the talking with the help of a beautiful lip color. Remember though that the bolder the shade the more muted the rest of your makeup should remain. You do not want various parts of your face competing against one another for the spotlight. Focus on one feature, in this case the lips and let them have the attention.

There are several shades of the rainbow but which colors are trending this summer for black women? Well, we have complied some of the tints that you are going to want to go cop ASAP. Okay so here we go: