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Naomie Harris Designs Bag For Fendi

Alicia Suggs April 29, 2014April 29, 2014Leave a Comment

We always love to see celebrities collaborating with others for a very great cause. Case in point, actress Naomie Harris has designed a chic handbag for fashion powerhouse Fendi that will benefit charity. Harris created an off-white leather Peekaboo bag that features the continent of Africa in black and white stripes that reads, “Truth…Love…Freedom,” across the top.

This collector’s item will be part of a special Fendi charity project for Kids Company. The handbags will be sold through auction beginning on May 1st and extending to May 30th. Kids Company provides support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people.

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Ciara’s Wild New Hair

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

For months now, Ciara has been a blonde who is having much fun preparing to be a mom. However, CiCi posted a picture for her adoring fans showcasing her new hair look, which she described as ‘wild.’ Ciara’s long and full beach-y waves are definitely on trend for this season and the highlights complement her skin tone very nicely. We always love how Ciara styles her locks, but this wild child look is definitely a keeper.

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When to Throw Out Mascara

Alicia Suggs April 28, 2014April 28, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: How long should you keep mascara before throwing it out and replacing it with a new one? It is recommended to give your mascara a shelf life of only 3 months and then toss it. Bacteria and germs can begin to creep in after awhile and do you really want them near your eyeballs? No, we didn’t think so either.

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The BEST Way to Camouflage Under Eye Circles

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 25, 2014April 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: For those of us that have to deal with the little beauty pests known as, “under eye circles,” we know they can be quite the makeup challenge. The key to properly concealing this tiny beauty issue lies all in how you layer your makeup. Always apply your foundation first before using concealer to help make under eye circles disappear.

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Spring and Summer Stand Out Eyes

Alicia Suggs April 25, 2014April 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Want to make your eyes really stand out this spring as well as summer. Simply ditch your usual black or brown eyeliners and opt for a bold, colorful one instead.

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Beauty Myth: Black Women Don’t Need Sunscreen

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 17, 2014April 17, 2014Leave a Comment

For many years a myth regarding sunscreen has been apart of the beauty world, simply put: black women do not need to wear sunscreen. It has been believed that if you possess or have a darker skin tone that your skin magically protects itself from the sun’s harmful rays. Is this truly the case?

This beauty myth is completely false. If you walk outside, sunlight will hit you and your skin will be affected. Now, this doesn’t mean that you need to become like a “dark seeker” from the film, I Am Legend. All you have to do to maintain your gorgeous brown skin is to protect it. Every day that you plan on being exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time, it best to apply a sunscreen product that has SPF 15 formula. Nevertheless, even if you are not in the sun constantly it is still recommended to get in the habit of applying this skin saving product.

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Black Hair Growth: Don’t Forget the Vitamin D

Alicia Suggs April 17, 2014April 17, 2014Leave a Comment

Healthy hair growth always seems to be a hot topic among black women. We all seem to know the basics: eat right, massage the scalp and keep heat styling to a minimum. However, there’s smaller tips and tricks that shouldn’t be ignored either.

Never forget that it may not seem like it, but your hair is in fact always growing. It’s things such as breakage and hair thinning that can make it seem like your tresses are constantly remaining in the same state. A lesser known cause for hair thinning is a deficiency of Vitamin D. Sadly, studies are showing more and more than many suffer from a Vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D has a direct baring on hair growth. If you fail to take in enough Vitamin D, your hair growth may become stunted and hair shedding will increase. So then, do not stunt the growth of your locks by forgetting the Vitamin D.

Not Sure How to Get Your Vitamin D? Of course you can get the majority of what you need from our wonderful sun up in the sky. Nevertheless, the rest can be consumed through the foods that you eat.

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Hair Woes: Shampoo Tips When Eliminating Dandruff

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 14, 2014April 14, 2014Leave a Comment

Dandruff can be quite the embarrassing pest, but have no fear you can conquer this hair woe. If you are noticing that shampooing with any regular shampoo isn’t doing the trick anymore, it is time to move on to anti-dandruff shampoos. However, not all anti-dandruff shampoos are created equal, the ingredients listed on the back of any product bottle will clue you in to what is best. When shopping for an anti-dandruff shampoo look for a product that contains one of the following:

Selenium sulfide
Ketoconazole
Salicylic Acid
Zinc Pyrithione

These ingredients help to stop and prevent flakes from becoming out of control. Nevertheless, you should never forget that your scalp can eventually become immune to a shampoo’s effect over time. Therefore, it is highly recommended rotate your preferred brands at least once a month.

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2 Ways to Stop Lipstick Bleeds

Alicia Suggs April 14, 2014April 14, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Lipstick bleeding should be left to Batman’s arch nemesis, the Joker. Anyone else most likely wishes to avoid such a beauty look. Two simple ways to prevent lip color bleeding are:

Line Lips With Lipliner– This is the most common technique, which acts a barrier fencing in your lipstick.
Apply Foundation to Lips First– Doing this will give your lipstick of choice something to attach to keeping it in place like cement.

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Remedy Puffy Eyes Even While Sleep

Alicia Suggs April 14, 2014April 14, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Puffy eyes can be relieved even while you are fast asleep. The key lies in how you position the head. Keep your head in an elevated position when you sleep in order to keep fluid from settling around your eyes.

Did You Know?… Did you know that eating salty foods can cause your body to bloat including the area under your eyes? Reduce your chances of bloat by avoiding salty food consumption.