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Make the Scarf Come Alive!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 11, 2014August 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Let’s make the scarf come alive! Choose a color that matches what you are wearing but not exactly the same. If pairing a scarf with a flowing dress, coat or loose-fitting clothing add a belt to add dimension. However, put your belt a little above your waist so that your waist looks substantially smaller.

Fashion Spy: Of course this look can work in any season, but this fall and winter this trend is a must! We spied this fashion look at the Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter 2014 show during London Fashion Week.

Beauty

How Often Should I Cleanse My Face

Arianne Suggs August 7, 2014August 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Over cleansing your skin can actually lead to more breakouts and acne. Keep any additional inflammation to a minimum by cleansing your face no more than twice a day. Nevertheless, always remember to utilize two clean washcloths, one to cleanse with and the other to gently pat your skin dry.

Hair

Don’t Get Tied Down

Arianne Suggs August 7, 2014August 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Tying your hair back super tight could eventually run you the risk of developing hair loss. Pulling your tresses back tightly can train your locks to grow scarily close to the surface of your scalp. Over time if this continues, your hairs can grow so close to the surface that they lose their grip in the skin and fall out. Don’t get tied down, keep things a little more loose when you can.

Hair

Fake a Bang, Reverse Ponytail

Arianne Suggs August 6, 2014August 6, 2014Leave a Comment

We love hair that is creative and fresh! In lieu of Project Runway’s new season debut (yup we can’t wait either!) we decided to flashback to the spring/summer 2014 fashion show. If you have ever wanted to try a bang without all the commitment then this hairstyle is perfection.

The reverse ponytail sent hair greatness chills up our collective spines. To this day we still adore this modern fresh take on a classic hairstyle. A ponytail that doubles as a bang? Argh, we just died and went to hair heaven!

Beauty

Daily Beauty Quote August 6

Arianne Suggs August 6, 2014August 6, 2014Leave a Comment

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
― Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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Beauty Trend: Nude Lips

Arianne Suggs August 5, 2014August 5, 2014Leave a Comment

A hot sizzling trend of the season is a nude lip. You might feel that matching your lip color to your skin tone will look weird or boring. However, au contraire that is when the real magic and dramatics begin!

This classy look when done properly draws just as much attention as a bolder more boisterous shade would. Be very careful to make sure all dead skin as well as flakes have been removed prior to lip tint application. Failure to do so could result in the final result looking like your lips are bumpy and that is so not cute. This trend gives off a very natural and sophisticated vibe.

We are fans of MAC Cosmetics Pedro Lourenco Summer 2014 lipstick collection. We recommend the MAC Cosmetics Pedro Lourenco Summer 2014 Peach Beige lipstick to achieve a nude lip. Happy shopping!

Beauty Notes: This is kind off topic, but not really! HA! Here are a few more shades from the MAC Cosmetics Pedro Lourenco Summer 2014 collection that we thought were simply stunning.

Shade: ROXO

Shade: RUBY

Beauty

Coconut Oil-The Natural Makeup Remover

Arianne Suggs August 5, 2014August 5, 2014Leave a Comment

There are so many harmful ingredients that get manufactured into makeup products these days. It is no wonder why some women suffer harsh reactions including breakouts just from the cosmetics that they use. Finding natural products to utilize can help cut down on any chances of makeup drawbacks.

This is even true in the methods that you use to remove your makeup. We all do it in different ways and there is not necessarily a wrong procedure. Nevertheless, coconut oil is an all natural method that can yield great results. If you prefer the solid version, simply take a small amount and swipe it where necessary to remove your makeup. Or use a cotton ball that has been moistened with the coconut oil to perform the removal. Either way you will be able remove your cosmetics as well as provide great moisture for your skin.

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Daily Beauty Quote August 5

Arianne Suggs August 5, 2014August 5, 2014Leave a Comment

“You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.”
― Amy Bloom

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Nia Long Named First African American Spokesperson For White Diamonds Perfume

Arianne Suggs August 4, 2014August 4, 2014Leave a Comment

We heard this one and had to take a spritz in honor of the lovely Nia Long! Nia has become the first African American spokesperson for White Diamonds, the wildly popular fragrance made famous by Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor. Long has been a fixture in film both in front as well as behind the camera. Talented, beautiful and now leaving she is leaving her mark in the beauty world as well.

Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds perfume not only made women feel strong and sexy, but helped a good cause. While alive proceeds from the White Diamonds fragrance benefited the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Congratulations Nia and to quote Rihanna, “Shine bright like a diamond!”

Lifestyle

FOOTBALL SEASON IS BACK – SORT OF…

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 4, 2014August 4, 2014Leave a Comment

The NFL Hall of Fame Induction took place this past Saturday and we would like to congratulate all the inductees, particularly, Derrick Brooks and Ray Guy. For Ray Guy, it’s about darn time since he was only the greatest punter ever; we have no idea why he was snubbed for so long. Derrick Brooks was simply a great defensive player who put his heart and soul into the game but still came across as one of the nicest guys off the field.

Regarding the Hall of Fame game played on Sunday between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills, it actually wasn’t too bad as far as preseason games go. There were long bombs, tough runs and hard hits. It’s too early to tell if either of these teams will be able to improve upon their less than stellar performances last season, but it certainly looked as if guys were trying hard to earn a coveted roster spot on their respective teams.

Lots of people poo-poo the preseason and refuse to watch the games; however, since we are die-hard NFL fans we will be tuning in each week to the preseason games and sharing any thoughts we might have about them. It may just be the preseason, but it’s still football and we’re glad to have it back. The NFL network will be airing the games starting on Thursday this week, so tune in and get yourself primed for the regular season. Even if you don’t find the games all that exciting, you could have some fun pretending to be the head coach and deciding who makes the roster and who doesn’t.

Whether you watch them or not, the preseason games let us know that the 2014 regular season is just around the corner and in the words of Bart Scott, we “can’t wait”!