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Firm Up At Night

Arianne Suggs July 21, 2014July 21, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: When is the best time to apply firming creams to your skin? Beauty experts from around the world agree that the best time to firm up with your firming moisturizer is at night before bedtime. During the sleep your skin works overtime to repair itself from the day’s stresses so this time period provides the perfect background for rejuvenation.

Nevertheless, what ingredients should you look for in a good firming moisturizer? Aim for creams that contain ginseng, seaweed and caffeine extract to help keep your skin toned and youthful looking.

Quick Tip: Forgot to moisturize with your firming cream last night? You can derive the same benefits with application in the morning after you have showered. Problem solved!

Beauty

Wake Up Your Skin With Coffee

Arianne Suggs July 21, 2014July 21, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: You may need a cup of joe in the mornings to feel somewhat human, but did you know those little brown beans are great for your skin too? By mixing coffee, vanilla extract and sugar (really sounds like you making a cup of coffee huh? LOL) you will have created an excellent exfoliant for your skin. Due to the coffee’s antioxidants and the sugar you will be able to smooth any rough areas to reveal softer skin. Plus, the vanilla extract will provide a tantalizing fragrance that is sure to relax you during the process. So then, go ahead and indulge in a little coffee, it is good for you!

Hair

We See You Sun!

Arianne Suggs July 21, 2014July 21, 2014Leave a Comment

When most people think of sun damage the first thing that may come to mind is their skin. However, it is not just your skin you need to be worried about when it comes down to the sun’s harmful rays. The sun literally sucks the moisture out of our hair like a straw in a soda pop can.

Therefore, after prolonged exposure your tresses can begin to look like a character straight out of the Wizard of Oz… straw. To help your locks maintain moisture and lustrous shine you need to wear or use materials to shield them. Hats, scarves and umbrellas are great stylish accessories to get this task done. Also, by styling your hair in a braid or bun can help to protect delicate ends from getting damaged.

Summer Hair Inspiration: Rihanna never goes wrong in the hair or personal style department. Whether loose or curly RiRi shows that a chignon can be flirty and fun!

Fashion

Modern Princesses: Bonnie Young Summer Collection 2014

Arianne Suggs July 21, 2014July 21, 2014Leave a Comment

Little ladies and teen queens can look just has modern and fabulous as their older counterparts. Case in point, the Bonnie Young Summer Collection for 2014. The fashions are fresh, hip and oozing with sophistication.

We are mad for any couture that has exquisite detailing. The Bonnie Young collection delivers by showcasing camouflage, florals and 3D geometry. Enjoy the looks and don’t forget to share as well as give us your fashion thoughts!

All photography by Cleo Sullivan for Bonnie Young

Styling by Michel Onofrio

Hair and Make up by Pascale Poma

Lifestyle

Box Office Monday July 18-20

Arianne Suggs July 21, 2014July 21, 2014Leave a Comment

So ladies, what did you go see this weekend? If you and you favorite gal pals hit the theater it was probably to see one of the movies in the below list. Several films battled it out but only one came out on top of the box office for this past weekend. Here is the top ten:

Planet of the Apes $36 million
The Purge $29 million
Planes: Fire and Rescue $17.5 million
Sex Tape $14.6 million
Transformers: Age of Extinction $9.8 million
Tammy $7.4 million
22 Jump Street $4.7
How to Train Your Dragon 2 $3.9 million
Earth to Echo $3.2
Maleficient $3.2

What We Would of Worn:

Hair

Hair of the Week: Kelly Rowland at Carmelo Anthony Dinner 2014

Arianne Suggs July 18, 2014July 18, 2014Leave a Comment

Our girl Kelly has had short hair, long hair, curly hair and even rocked a mean Afro. The gorgeous singer takes the cake this week due to the hairstyle she wore to the event headlined by basketball superstar, Carmelo Anthony Kehinde Wiley Dinner hosted by Grey Goose on Thursday, July 16.

Rowland’s deep waves reminded us of Egyptian queens and goddesses. The style is elegant, chic with a hint of sassy allurement. Kelly was all smiles for the dinner and posed it out with Carmelo as well as Tina Knowles. What do you think of Kelly’s hair look, would you wear it?

Fashion

Zuhair Murad S/S 2014 Shoe Collection

Arianne Suggs July 18, 2014July 18, 2014Leave a Comment

We are living in a material world and we are just a bunch of shoe loving girls. Zuhair Murad’s S/S 2014 shoe collection is all about the sparkle. The collection included glitter, patent leather, bows and metallic detailing. Plus, the super thin stiletto heel also screams, ” Hey, I’m a little baddie so deal with it!” So then, a combination of cute, flirty and sexy oh yeah we are all for it. Therefore, this summer ladies remember to always shine!

Hair

Milk Does Your Tresses Good

Arianne Suggs July 18, 2014July 18, 2014Leave a Comment

Milk may do your body good, but it can do wonders for your hair as well. All you need to do is the day before you shampoo and condition your hair is soak your tresses in whole milk. Really work the milk in, massaging it from roots to the ends. After you have massaged in the milk leave it on for at least an hour then rinse with water.

The next day shampoo and condition your locks like normal and you will immediately notice that your tresses are luxuriantly glossy! Whole milk aids in bringing lustrous shine to your hair. Perform this milk treatment as often as you wash your locks to help breathe life into dry, brittle strands.

Beauty

Eat for Smooth Skin

Arianne Suggs July 18, 2014July 18, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie-Want smooth, silky, soft to the touch skin? Consuming foods rich in Lycopene can help improve the texture of your skin making it radiantly soft. Be sure to indulge in Lycopene concentrated foods such as tomatoes, carrots and watermelon.

Fashion

Fashionable Mention: Brante S/S 2014 Collection

ArianneUpdated on July 16, 2014July 16, 2014Leave a Comment

We saw this collection and we thought it was just BAD***, in a good way. Nothing says hey I’m a good girl with a wink then a stylish piece of metal swinging from the neck. Oh yeah, you know what we’re saying!

The Brante Summer collection for 2014 is chock full of handmade jewelry that has a futuristic appeal. If we sped through time we would see these creations being worn on a everyday basis like it’s just part of the daily uniform. The geometric shapes and unique detailing scream “I’m cool, you know you want to wear me.” Yes, you’re right we do, we really do.