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Hair of the Week: 2016 Met Gala

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 4, 2016May 3, 2016Leave a Comment

This year’s hairdos spotted at the 2016 Met Gala were just as exciting as the fashions that accompanied them. It wasn’t just about length or whether strands were up or down. There was one trend in particular that seemed to take the cake among the stars.

Hair color, hair color, hair color and say it with us, hair color! The 2016 Met Gala saw a wide range of hues. The varied looks included all ends of the spectrum. From platinum to rich deep, reddish plums. Highlights were also big on the 2016 Met Gala red carpet. However, enough yapping right? Here is quick breakdown of all the various hairstyles that revived our 2016 Met Gala Hair of the Week Award!

Amandla Stenberg

She literally allowed her hair to be her crown of glory. We absolutely adored her gold hair accessory.

Cynthia Bailey

After the show is the after-party! Reality starlet and model Cynthia Bailey hit the 2016 Met Gala after parties with a voluminous curly fro accented with a crown braid.

FKA Twigs

Here’s how to give those French braids a twist… literally. Twigs wore a braided updo that twisted at the nape up to about center. The look also incorporated hair jewelry that seamlessly went with her designer gown.

Beyoncé

Many could not simply take their eyes off Bey’s backside. We couldn’t either… her sleek tresses with the blonde hair color and highlights were seriously on point!

Zendaya Coleman

This is so modish and elegant we can’t stop staring. This cut is all about precision and execution. If you were born with retro and vintage vibes running through your veins you just gazed upon your new hairstyle.

Kerry Washington

She may have been wearing all black but Kerry’s hair was all types of bold. There was nothing subtle about her hair color that complimented her loose waves. If you’re going to the attend the Met Ball you might as well go all out or just stay home.

Jourdan Dunn

She had us at asymmetrical hair cut. Dunn’s Bob was pure perfection and only seemed to become more stunning from every angle. Moreover, the gray hue with dark roots was just killer.

Nicki Minaj

Her expertly placed platinum hair color showed true craftsmanship. Take note how the color extended all the way to the very tips. Bravo colorist, bravo.

Ciara

She’s currently working on a new album so why not a new hairstyle? CiCi came to slay with vintage waves and metallic silver strands.

Lupita Nyong’o

One of the most talked about hairstyles of the 2016 Met Gala outside of Ciara came via Lupita Nyong’o. Lupita took natural hair to new heights with a five tier updo.

Thoughts on our Hair of the Week special feature on the 2016 Met Gala? Talk all things hair with us by dropping a comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Fashion

Met Gala 2016 Fashion Recap

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 4, 2016May 3, 2016Leave a Comment

What an evening of fashion! The biggest stars all came to show off their most stylish threads made by the most renown designers. Every year this invite only event started by Vogue Editor-In-Chief, Anna Wintour, receives a new theme. This year at the Met Gala 2016 event the theme was Manus x Machina.

There were so many creative garments that captured the essence of the Manus x Machina Met Gala 2016 affair. Some gown highlights spotted during the Met Gala 2016 ball that we immensely enjoyed ranged from the subtle to the deliciously dramatic. Let’s begin with the more conservative yet note-worthy designs shall we?

Singer Jennifer Hudson stunned in a white floor length gown that added drama with a gorgeous flowing train. The color palette may have been considered mute or a safe choice by some but the custom HM gown’s overall design made quite the statement. Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw also wore a beautiful white gown by designer, Gabriela Hearst. How did the technology theme play its part in the Gabriela Hearst design? The gown featured beading down the sleeve sewn by hand that spelled out the word, “love” in Morse code. We love!

Ciara, Naomi Campbell, Zendaya Coleman, Simone Boyce, La La Anthony, Jourdan Dunn and Lupita Nyong’o all wore shimmery and flashy garments. Actress Lupita Nyong’o wore a jade sequined dress by Calvin Klein and model Jourdan Dunn wore a dazzling metallic design by Balmain. Zendaya looked statuesque in an one shoulder piece by Michael Kors. Host Simone Boyce worked her “space cadet” look by Three As Four.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell showed the young’ins how it is done in an insanely beautiful garment by Roberto Cavalli. Jourdan Dunn gave us style visions of what a chic robot would adorn. She walked the carpet in metallic Balmain. Ciara’s amazing HM custom dress incorporated gorgeous crystal detailing. So many that Ciara had to stand on the way to the Met Gala so as not to break them. Now that is fashion dedication!

Do girls in black have more fun? Well by what we saw on Kerry Washington, Zoe Kravitz and Nicki Minaj it sure looked like it! Minaj made heads turn in Moschino while Zoe gave onlookers a slice of fashion heaven from the front and back in Valentino. Kerry Washington looked like a vision in Marc Jacobs. She also confirmed all the chatter about baby number two by preciously holding her baby bump. Congratulations Kerry!

Colorful garments were spotted numerous times making their Met Gala 2016 debut. The Knowles sisters both served with bold hues. Beyoncé wore a form-fitting Givenchy design while Solange wore a yellow David La Port creation. Neutral colors were also spotted on FKA Twigs and ballerina Misty Copeland. Twigs made the photographers swoon thanks to her Versace ensemble. Nevertheless, one of the biggest fashion moments of the night was owned by actress Zoe Saldana. Saldana floated along during the Met Gala 2016 in a feathered style by Dolce and Gabbana. The length literally took our breath away. Just stunning!

Thoughts on our Met Gala 2016 fashion recap? Talk fashion with us by dropping a comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Instagram, Tumblr and tweet us @1966magazine.

Fashion

White House Correspondents Dinner Fashion Recap

Arianne Suggs May 3, 2016May 3, 2016Leave a Comment

Everyone brought their style A-Game to dine with the Obamas at this year’s White House Correspondents dinner. There seemed to be several fashion trends spotted during the night. Therefore, without further ado here is our fashion recap of the White House Correspondents Dinner!

Color played a huge fashion role at the WHCD. Black was a major hit among several starlets. Wearers included: Actresses Kerry Washington, Gabrielle Union, Rosario Dawson, Tracee-Ellis Ross as well as Actress/Reality star Nene Leakes. Although, length also played a key factor with floor-length gowns dominating the red carpet. Kerry Washington kept her LBD (Little Black Dress) around knee length. The black dresses seen were not a one note either. Intricate detailing, high splits and sexy cut-outs gave the noire gowns sophisticated and sexy allure.

Bold Color was also trending this year at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Attendees that dared to rock a boisterous tint included: La La Anthony, supermodel Lais Ribiero, actress Jada Pinkett Smith and Gayle King. An ethereal hue to wear during the spring season is any shade of white. Stunning actresses Regina King and Vivica A. Fox both demonstrated how to turn heads in white couture.

Tamron Hall took things up a further notch in the realm of color. Besides her gown being a gorgeous gold tint it was full of sparkle and glimmering grandeur! Hall gave us retro Hollywood glamour and we loved it.

One sleeve gowns as well as plunging necklines were also a trend among the ladies. Both style details gave the stars sassy appeal. Kudos to the stylists and well done ladies you looked great!

Thoughts on our White House Correspondents Dinner Fashion Recap? Talk all things fashion with us by dropping a comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Beauty

Tia Becca Reveals Her Glowing Skin Secrets!

Arianne Suggs May 3, 2016May 3, 2016Leave a Comment

As they say, the camera never lies. Good or bad the lense is going to capture every single detail. Therefore, when you have cameras following you around 24/7 it’s imperative to always stay camera ready. Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Tiara aka Tia Becca does not have this issue at all! Tia Becca has some of the most beautiful luminous skin seen within the industry. The camera absolutely loves her. How does she stay glowing and looking so fly?

Like many other celebrities, Tia Becca sticks to a skincare regimen. Consistency, avoiding damage and good products will help a gal look glamorous enough for her close up. Tia Becca is always very open to her fans and recently took time to show how she achieves her glow up on the daily. Her skincare must-haves came down to three basic elements:

Moisturizer
Water
Deep Cleansing

With the help of her Snapchat and other social media platforms Tia Becca shared a photograph displaying her very own beauty cocktail. The picture included La Mer products, Dasani water as well as a mask made by Peter Thomas. You may notice that Tia Becca had only included one water bottle in the pic. One bottle a day get her gorgeous, glowing skin? Maybe in a beauty/skincare fairy tale that might be the case. After one of her fans asked about her water intake, Tia revealed that she aims to drink nine of those water bottles a day.

Alright ladies so what did we learn today? Glowing skin is not just for the stunning stars we see regularly on TV. Getting your glow on is as simple as using a good moisturizer, drinking plenty of water and deep cleaning skin regularly.

Thoughts on how Tia Becca gets glowing for the cameras? Talk all things beauty with us by dropping a comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Beauty

Miss Black Connecticut USA Returns After 20 Year Hiatus

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 2, 2016May 2, 2016Leave a Comment

After nearly 20 years Miss Black Connecticut USA will be making its return to the state’s capital this September. The premier pageant for women of color, Miss Black Connecticut USA, is a division of the Miss Black USA pageantry system. Miss Black USA has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to women of color.

Kade Henderson, Miss Black New York USA 2015 and the pageant’s curator for the Connecticut division says she is extremely excited and honored to be working in Connecticut’s community “It is great pleasure to pass my experience to the Sister Queens of Connecticut and cultivate with a community in which I come from to encourage positive self-esteem, promote scholastic achievement, healthy living, and community involvement to empower women of color” says the entrepreneur and businesswoman.

Kate Henderson

The reintroduction of the Miss Black Connecticut USA pageant is one more milestone in the pageant’s prestigious legacy and history. 1,000’s of women of color from all 50 states have had the opportunity to participate and compete for their reign as Miss Black USA in DC in addition to Africa. Miss Black USA contestants and winners come from all walks of life ranging from personalities, students, doctors, lawyers and successful business leaders. In 2007 over 80% of contestants were pursuing graduate or professional degrees while also competing for the crown. Last year, Madison Gibbs was crowned Miss Black USA 2015 in Washington D.C. The Howard University Law student has had the opportunity to travel the globe speaking on mental health, heart disease and women’s empowerment partnering with PBS and The Heart Truth out of others.

The Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc is a Nonprofit Corporation in the state of Maryland, founded in 1986 by Karen Arrington. “Creating Miss Black USA was a way to smash the negative stereotypes and images portrayed of African American Women in mainstream media” says Arrington.

Currently, submissions are being accepted for a Miss and Talented Teen segments of Miss Black Connecticut USA to claim the state crown of Connecticut. State winners will experience a year of beauty, brains, and benevolence and receives a cash prize, scholarship, personal stylist, pageant coach, talent coach, and a modeling spread out of many other perks.

The Connecticut State Pageant is scheduled to take place September 15-19 in Hartford, Connecticut and is looking for contestants to apply.

For Pageant details including Sponsorship, Vending or Working Opportunities contact Kade Henderson at kade@missblackconnecticutusa.com

For Press/Media inquiries including interview requests please contact FETE|PR at info@fetepr.com

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Hair

2016 Black Hair Trend: Sleek Braids

Arianne Suggs April 27, 2016April 27, 2016Leave a Comment

Looking fabulous and growing your hair in 2016 has never been easier! If your hair is your crown of glory all you need to do is indulge in a sleek 2016 black hair trend to look effortlessly stylish. Recently, one major style was spotted on three glamorous starlets: Zendaya, Tika Sumpter and Aja King.

Zendaya, Tika Sumpter and Aja King enjoyed a luncheon together hosted by Zendaya herself and Glamour mag. The dynamic trio all wore the 2016 black hair trend gorgeously and as if they had sent out a memo to each other first! Whether by intention or not all stunning ladies came rocking sleek braids.

In the past braided trends included a looser feel. However, 2016 braids are all about precision. Neat and sleek execution is what’s trending.

Moreover, braids can be tailored and altered to fit various couture looks as well as personal taste flawlessly. We loved the halo crown variations just as much as Zendaya’s cornrows. Nevertheless, if longer hair is your end hair game then this trend is the way to go!

Will this 2016 black hair trend really aid in achieving hair growth? The word “aid” is truly the answer to this popular question. Braids are excellent for hair retention. Your hair is growing at a steady rate but you may not see much growth due to hair damage factors. Hair breakage from styling or split ends for instance can cause strands to become shorter. Thus making tresses seem as though your hair is literally not growing at all.

Braids are a “protective style” because they allow hair to be protected from elements that could cause harm such as too much heat styling with a hot curler. This protection provided by braids allows hair to grow safely while maintaining length. A true win for any girl with Repunzel ambitions.

Thoughts on the sleek braids 2016 black hair trend? Talk hair with us by hitting us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Beauty

Black Beauty: Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations

Arianne Suggs April 25, 2016April 25, 2016Leave a Comment

We cannot feel our faces over this beauty news, but like The Weeknd, we like it! Anastasia, the queen of the brow formation and duchess of the contour is about to release a product that will once more change the face (pun intended) of the makeup game. What is she up to now to help us look all pretty? She is dropping Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations!

Just hours ago a teaser photo was released showing four gorgeous models on set shooting the ad campaign for the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations. Now get this… all four models were women of color! This marks a major beauty first. Anastasia of Beverly Hills is one of the first major cosmetics brands to release a new product starting with dark skin tones. Other lighter tones will be released but at a later time.

For years, the shortage of foundation colors for darker skinned women have often been overlooked by big name cosmetics. However, in more recent times a mind shift is occurring in the beauty industry. Thanks to efforts of supermodel Iman as well as black cosmetics companies such as Fashion Fair some options have been made available. Nevertheless, when you can count on one hand the number of brands offering deep, rich shades it shows that much improvement can still be achieved. Leaving out black girls and women from the makeup picture, cuts out a huge chunk of profits. However, now it seems that more companies are aiming to place their hands in the dark makeup pot.

We are excited to see a brand like ABH cater to all skin tones. The Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations will begin with four shades: Walnut, Amber, Almond and Cocoa. See them all below!

From left to right the shades are: Walnut, Amber, Almond and Cocoa

Beautiful right? Trust us you are going to want to get your hands on these sticks. This is the era of photoshop and filters. However, with these cream foundations you won’t need them or a beauty lamp to look Gram worthy. Just so you can see the true to color results of the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations check out this unedited, unretouched behind-the-scenes shot:

The ad campaign for the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations was lensed by Marcel Cantu. Makeup was beat by Keita Moore aka KilPrity if you follow on Snapchat. Hair was fried, dyed and laid to the side by Marcia Hamilton. Get excited for these new gorgeous shades! They will be available for purchase this August.

Thoughts on the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations? Talk all things beauty with us by dropping a comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Vogue Spain May 2016 Starring Jasmine Tookes With Angels

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 22, 2016April 22, 2016Leave a Comment

Mirror, mirror on the wall, is Jasmine Tookes the fairest of them all? Well, if not, she is definitely coming in pretty darn close! Supermodel Jasmine Tookes is radiant in the Vogue Spain May 2016 edition. She is joined by her fellow Victoria’s Secret fambam: Martha Hunt, Taylor Hill, Stella Maxwell, Sara Sampaio, Elsa Hosk and Romee Strijd. Together the girls form one of the greatest model squads to ever be captured behind a lense.

As we all know, it’s teamwork that makes the dream work and when it comes to photo shoots it takes a village. Therefore, who was behind this masterful set of visuals? The Angels editorial for the Vogue Spain May 2016 issue was captured by photographer David Bellemere. Makeup duties were handled by Fulvia Farolfi and hair was slayed by Diego Da Silva.

The hair for the Vogue Spain May 2016 cover as well as editorial was so elegant and delicate. The makeup showcased each girl’s natural beauty. Then there is the fashion that has left us absolutely breathless! One ethereal look worn by Jasmine Tookes that we cannot get enough of shows her all wind blown with her designer gown just seeming to fall gracefully right off her shoulders. For the shot Jasmine wears a soft, pastel gown by Roberto Cavalli.

This dress is just everything. It is so romantic we just imagine Romeo coming to sweep his Juliet right off of her feet in this insanely stunning number. The Angels also wear designs by Francesco Scognamiglio and yeah you guessed it, lingerie by Victoria’s Secret. Wonderful work by all involved including the lovely Angels!

Thoughts on the Vogue Spain May 2016 issue featuring Jasmine Tookes and the Angels? Join the discussion by leaving a comment down below or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Fashion

Chanel Iman Attends Schutz Shoes LA Store Pre-Opening

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 22, 2016April 22, 2016Leave a Comment

If it started raining heels from the heavens instead of water droplets we wouldn’t exactly complain. It would be odd, but still a nice trade-off. When you are a shoe-a-holic like us there can never be enough shops around to get your shoe game strong. Fortunately, the natives of Los Angeles have a brand new store to help scratch their fashion itch. Schutz Shoes celebrated the opening of their Los Angeles boutique with plenty of supermodel fan fair which included an appearance by the beautiful, Chanel Iman who wore a stylish pair of heels by Schutz of course!

It was a packed house at the Scultz 314 Beverly Drive opening. Major fashion influencers filed in and the shoe-licious party got started! Iman was in very good company at the Schutz Shoes L.A. pre-opening soiree. She celebrated the brand’s new location along with models Alexandria Ambrosio and Olivia Palermo.

Chanel Iman’s entire outfit was a hit, but our eyes kept slipping downward towards her fashionable shoe wear. Iman wore Schutz Shoes Juliana High Heel Caged Sandals. The strappy details are beyond sassy. Capable of adding tons of alluring appeal to any ensemble. Here is a closer look at her caged heels.

Juliana High Heel Caged Sandals

So sexy, so sexy! These sandals are 5 inches of pure chic that are made with a pure leather insole and outsole. What is even better is that these perfect heels for spring and summer come in more than just black. The Juliana High Heel Caged Sandals retail for $190. Get yours by going here.

Fashion Notes: When ordering a pair of these caged sandals there is one thing you may want to keep in mind. Schutz shoes advises that this particular style runs a half size small. So just something to keep in mind.

Thoughts on Chanel Iman attending the Schutz Shoes LA Store opening? Talk fashion with us on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Beauty

2016 Beauty Trend: Nude Nails

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 21, 2016April 21, 2016Leave a Comment

We’re living in a world where we buy one thing and two seconds later it’s yesterday’s news. From our smartphones to our Jimmy Choos, everything seems to come packaged with an end of cool date. The beauty world is no exception to the expiration rule. Beauty trends come and go, but one trend that we are proud to say made it another year in the realm of fabulosity is one that is actually quite a lifesaver too. The 2016 Beauty Trend that is a girl’s best friend and a nail color classic is nude nails.

Nude nails are like the equivalent of the black heel, it will basically go with everything. No guesswork, no fretting and absolutely no fear of the dreaded discoloration often connected and associated with darker nail tints.

Nude Nails- Get The Look

There are several nude nails shades on the market but these are two of our personal favorites. We tested both and two coats are all you need to look like you went and treated yourself to a salon mani! Shhh! We’ll never tell…

ESSIE Spring 2016 Collection “High Class Affair”

ORLY “Pure Porcelain”

Cool Factor: Nude nails just a tad too much of, how do we say, a bore? Welp, you would not be alone. Many shy away from the tint due to its very conservative vibe. Nevertheless, don’t be afraid to add some embellishments in order to take things up a notch.

We are still reminiscing of the nail look we spotted for the Lie Sangbong Spring/Summer 2016 Collection. Nails were given a textured effect. You can get the same look by applying a coat of your favorite creamy/neutral nail polish to clean and filed nails. Then apply two coats of a textured topping such as Jinsoon x Barney’s Sahara Topping. Finish things off will a coat of glossy topcoat and you’ll be the belle of the nail art ball.

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