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Hair

Make Your Mane Grow Faster with This Quick Tip

Alicia Suggs May 9, 2014May 9, 2014Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t want a head full of luxurious, long tresses? Okay maybe not everyone wants to look like Rapunzel, but for those of us who aspire to have longer hair here is a quick tip for you. Try taking a hair, nails and skin vitamin supplement. Not only will the vitamins increase the strength of nails and hair, but it will also help your skin keep a healthy complexion. It’s like getting a 2-for-1 bonus! Make sure the supplement you select is made with natural ingredients, not synthesized in a lab.

Hair

Hair of the Week: Jonelle Monae Met Gala

Alicia Suggs May 9, 2014May 9, 2014Leave a Comment

The Met gala did not disappoint in giving lovers of couture much to talk about in way of gorgeous fashions. Not to be ignored is the lush hairstyles that accompanied them. One of our favorite looks of the night came from petite songstress, Jonelle Monae.

Monae has become known for notoriously rocking a mean Pompadour. The stunning singer caused quite a stylish stir as she graced the event with a full braided pompadour that was just fabulous. From every angle Jonelle’s tresses photographed extremely well, which is why she is rightfully holding the title of our Hair of the Week. This is the perfect protective style for those searching for a natural hairstyle.

Hair Notes: Supermodel Joan Smalls also wore a style highlighting the braid trend. This side braid hairstyle exuded elegance, class with a dash of teasing flirtation.

Beauty

3 Foods For Youthful Skin

Alicia Suggs May 9, 2014May 9, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Youthful looking skin can be yours by consuming foods that are brimming with Omega 3. Omega 3 works to give skin a fresh appearance by helping guard and protect collagen in skin. 3 foods for youthful skin include: trout, salmon and tuna.

Hair

Teyana Taylor Releases Taylor’d Extensions Line

Alicia Suggs May 3, 2014May 3, 2014Leave a Comment

Gorgeous songstress Teyana Taylor has finally given us and her fans what we have been asking for… the ability to look just as beautiful as her, well, in a way. Okay, so we won’t be able to have her super toned physique over night (bummer), but in no time flat you now can immolate her stunning tresses. If you have ever had the opportunity to even view pictures of Teyana you may have found yourself developing a healthy dose of hair envy.

Taylor already has an amazing head of hair, but the singer doesn’t mind changing her look up from time to time with the aid of hair extensions. One of our favorite hairstyles worn by Teyana is down-to-there tresses enhanced by full, luscious spirals. Anyone woman who has ever shopped for extensions knows that at times it can be quite a challenge to find a product that will look fabulous and last.

The guessing game and long searches are over because Taylor has now thrown her own chips into the hair game. Teyana has released her Taylor’d Textures extensions line now available on myextensionz.com. Taylor’s hair extensions are a combination of Peruvian and Brazilian locks that can be worn straight or in their natural wavy/curly texture.

What served as the inspiration behind Teyana starting her own hair line? Taylor revealed all via her personal Instagram stating it was all thanks to a chance meeting between her and one of her fans. Teyana wrote:

“I ran into a young lady who came over to me and was like “I love you! I love your movies! I love you as an artist! And I am so in love with your hair!” We began talking, and she was still raving about my hair, and in the middle of talking; her Mom came out and said “She has cancer.” I was stunned & I cried.. She was so strong tho it blew away. Her spirit was so warm. And just knowing all of the ailments that come from having cancer, I know one of the things that can be experienced during chemotherapy is hair loss… And with that being said She is pretty much my inspiration behind starting my hair line.. So to the young lady I met if u see this, I want to thank you & send u watever u need! …make sure you ladies go out and get ur #TaylordTextures#Myextensionz Available tomorrow at www.myextensionz.com.”

We probably can all agree that is quite an inspiring story with a wonderful outcome. Congratulations to Teyana Taylor on her new business venture, girl you are a class act! Be sure to tailor your own look with Taylor’d Textures now available for purchase.

Beauty

Best Mascara For Girls With Glasses

Alicia Suggs May 3, 2014May 3, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: When wearing eyeglasses it is best to readjust your makeup in order to look your very best. Are there any rules or suggestions when it comes to eye makeup? If you plan on wearing mascara along with your glasses it is recommended that you opt for a lengthening mascara formula in preference of a voluminizing formula. A mascara that has been formulated to add volume to lashes can give off a clumpy look when magnified by eyeglass lenses. Therefore, all of our fabulous ladies with the glasses avoid the clumpy eyelash look by choosing the right mascara.

Beauty

Lash Primer Makes Lashes Appear Fuller

Alicia Suggs April 30, 2014April 30, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Full, thick eyelashes make eyes pop and look extravagant. Sometimes mascara alone is not enough to get the look we all see on television and in magazines. A simple way to make lashes appear fuller and thicker is by applying lash primer before laying on your mascara. Do this easy step and you’ll be attracting even more attention to your beautiful peepers.

Beauty

Victoria’s Secret Heavenly Perfume

Alicia Suggs April 30, 2014April 30, 2014Leave a Comment

Our perfume bottles runneth over! One of are favorite scents of all time is back with a brand new look. We have been in love with Victoria’s Secret and their amazing Heavenly fragrance for many years and apparently we are no where near the only ones!

Speaking of the Heavenly fragrance Vickie writes, “Live the dream, love the romance. Be forever luminous in the one and only scent that’s been fit for an Angel for 13 years, redesigned with a heavenly new look.” Well said Victoria and we agree the presentation of this perfume is stunning.

So then, feeling like a Victoria’s Secret Angel minus the runway? So are we and can’t wait to spritz this light and airy fragrance that includes notes of vanilla, sandalwood and white musk. Heavenly retails between $52-$68.

Fashion

Cheap Can Be Chic: Draped Forever 21 Skirt

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 30, 2014April 30, 2014Leave a Comment

I always love when I come across great finds that will not break the bank. If you are enjoying all of the cropped top looks this spring as much as me then you are going to love the noire skirt I found to complete the look. Best thing of all, to get it you just need to hit your local mall! Forever 21 is selling a Dreamy Draped Maxi skirt that has great detailing and is just totally glam. This skirt is perfect for day and night and sure to show off those lovely curves of yours. Therefore, get it while it’s hot and remember that Cheap Can Be Chic.

Celebrities

Belle NYC Movie Premiere

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 30, 2014April 29, 2014Leave a Comment

The movie premiere for the upcoming biopic, Belle was held in NYC at The Paris Theater. The lead actress in the film, Gugu Mbatha-Raw looked ravishing in a chartreuse green gown by Lavin. We also loved Gugu’s accessories which included lush gold jewelry as well as caged sandals and a dazzling clutch. Be sure to catch this lovely starlet on the silver screen as this Fox Searchlight Pictures film opens to select theaters this Friday.

(Above Photo: Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw with Director Amma Asante)

Hair

Check the Bottle to Avoid Dry Hair

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 29, 2014April 29, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Always check the list of ingredients on the back of your hair products to avoid needlessly drying out your hair. Avoid products that contain alcohol or sulphur that can dry out your tresses leaving them damaged and brittle. Serums, gels, mousse and hair sprays may include such ingredients; therefore, avoid completely or keep your use of such products to a minimum.