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MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick

MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick

Eye makeup enthusiasts your deliverance has officially come! Sick of eyeliner and eye shadow products that always seem to fade in no time flat? MAC Cosmetics has once again come to save the beauty day with their newest release. Presenting the MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick!

MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick

Product Notes:

  • Waterproof
  • 24 Hour Wear
  • Over 20 Plus Shades

Would the MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick be a great product for you? It will if you fit into any of these categories: A) If you are the type of beauty connoisseur that loves to fill her lids with gorgeous color. B) You want control during the entire application process. C) If its not waterproof you don’t want it because you want the freedom of giving great face all day regardless of the activity or moisture situation. D) You hate having to constantly retouch your makeup due to fading.

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The MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick gives an user stability since it is close being like a pencil. Easy to hold thus easy to manage. You literally “draw” or “fill” the area you want to place any color. Moreover, with a 24 hour wear guarantee once its there you can count on it staying put and looking amazing.

Plus, this is great for summertime usage. Of course, being that it is waterproof you will look great at the beach if you do decide to take a dip. However, with temperatures on the rise and sweat dripping down, you will also not have to fear looking like your face is literally melting.

What is the finish like on MAC’s new sticks? They have a very glamorous pearlescent finish. Simply a divine product for any makeup lover.

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Fashion

Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign

Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign

Miss Supa Dupa Fly aka Missy Elliot stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 campaign! Missy Elliot throughout her illustrious career has been known for her iconic style. Whether on stage or in a music video her innovative fearlessness and passion in the fashion department has help keep her on top of the hip hop game. Simply put, no one does it like Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot!

Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign

Seasonally, designers constantly need to innovate or they will lose customers. Fresh and trendy equals sales in fashion. Therefore, it makes sense that designers would want to team up with hot models, entertainers, actors, musicians, movers and shakers in order to keep their brand relevant. Not that Marc Jacobs needs that type of help at all. Yet, its cool that a major couture house recognizes Missy’s strong style. What did MJ have to say about Missy’s style and selecting Elliot?

“From the moment I heard, The Rain, back in 1997, I was entranced by the genius rhythms and brilliant rhymes of Missy Elliot. Missy’s music has kept me and my design team happily energized through countless weekdays, weeknights and weekends during those long hours of sketching, fitting, styling and doing looks.

In addition to the boundless energy of her music are the visually pulsating and wildly cartoon-like music videos she made in collaboration with the talented and visionary, Hype Williams. I am in continued awe of Missy’s ability to push the boundaries of the style of music both to the the eye and to the ear. It was a dream of mine to work with her and I’m happy to share this portrait by David Sims for our Fall ’16 campaign.” – Marc Jacobs

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Missy Elliot’s Stylish Music Videos

Missy Elliot’s The Rain video is pretty banging. If you don’t recall or like many of us are too much of a young’in to know scroll down to see it in all of its glory. Trust, its worth the view and the whole Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign will make even more sense.

Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign Notes

Photography: David Sims

Styling Direction: Katie Eleanor Grand

Casting: Anita Bitton

Hair Direction: Guido Palau

Makeup Direction: Diane Kendal

Nails: Jin Soon Choi

Set Design: Stefan Beckman

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BTS: Missy Elliot Stars in Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Campaign

Hair

Blac Chyna New Red Hairstyle!

Blac Chyna New Red Hairstyle!

We don’t know if it’s the pregnancy glow, but Blac Chyna is pumping life into us in the beauty and hair department. Just a few weeks back Chyna had us doing a double take with her luxurious long, raven waves. An elegant and sophisticated look that we completely went ape over. Now the model/reality star has changed it up again going full rouge. Okay, we can admit it, we love the Blac Chyna new red hairstyle!

The length is shorter and the curl pattern is tighter but the hairstyle is still fly! As soon as we saw her rocking her new look we knew we had to get the deets on it ASAP. The style is perfect for any gal who is fearless in the salon chair. Want the Blac Chyna new red hairstyle? Keep reading…

Blac Chyna’s extensions are from Kendra’s Boutique (on the Gram search for @kendrasboutique you’re welcome LOL) and were custom colored to achieve their very red tint. The hair is the boutique’s Brazilian Deep Wave Hair. Lengths that were used to create Blac Chyna’s look were: 20/22/2-24 and a 16″ Deep Wave Lace Closure.

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As you can see, the Brazilian hair trend is continuing its reign right into summer. Since so many women are indulging in the trend do a Blac Chyna and change things up a bit by incorporating a little color. We love that she went fiery red, serving up some mad Jessica Rabbit vibes. Betta work Blac Chyna!

Want to shop the Blac Chyna New Red Hairstyle look right now? Piece of cake, head over to www.kendrasboutique.com and have a great time shopping!

Thoughts on the Blac Chyna new red hairstyle look? 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.

Beauty

Karen Civil KC Red Lipstick By Posh Collection

Karen Civil KC Red Lipstick By Posh Collection

Social media darling, Karen Civil has added a new beauty venture under her entrepreneur belt. Somehow the extremely busy lady found time to expand between book signings and hosting rallies with Hillary Clinton. Civil recently collaborated with Posh Collection on a new bold lip color. The Karen Civil KC Red lipstick by Posh Collection is simply fire!

In the market for a sassy new lip color? Then feast those eyes on KC Red! The tint is a highly pigmented color with long lasting wear. Nevertheless, if red is not quite your thing or a little “too much.” You will be happy to know that Posh Collection is slaying the beauty game with more than one stunning shade. On their site you will easily find a plethora of lipsticks that you are sure to fancy. Colors include:

Curious (HG), Flash Bulb (C), G-String (P), Girl Crush (C), Heavy Petal (C), Hip (P), Karen Civil (C), Love Hate (P), Midnight (C), Mozart (C), Night Moves (C), On the Rocks (C), Plateau (P), Right On (P), Sex on Heels (HG), Stripped (M)

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Lipstick finishes have become as important as the tints themselves. Some us love matte (M) lipsticks while others want their lips to shine in all their glory. Posh collection lipstick offers the following finishes:
•(C) Creamy and smooth
•(P) Pearlized or frosted
•(H) Hi-gloss, super shiny, ultra lightweight

Beauty Tip: The Karen Civil KC Red Lipstick by Posh Collection is formulated to go on smooth but always help your lipstick out by prepping lips before application. Ensure dry, chapped lips are buffed smooth by gently exfoliating them with a toothbrush or washcloth. A smooth foundation enables a super smooth look!

Thoughts on the Karen Civil KC Red Lipstick by Posh Collection? Talk all things beauty with us by dropping a comment like its hot down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Fashion

Let’s Paint Delia Alleyne S/S 2016 Collection

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The “Let’s Paint” women’s fashion collection created for spring and summer of 2016 offers a splash of colorful contrast against black silhouettes. Fashion Designer, Delia Alleyne introduced the line during the September 2015 market week in New York City. The looks include rompers, jackets, funky trousers and that classic little black dress. The “Let’s Paint” collection is splashy, bold and is styled with a retro artist’s cap that makes the collection reminiscent of the psychedelic sixties. The applied fabrics range from nets to denim, to brocades as the paint splatter and appliqueing adds detail and an interesting design element to the collection.

Painting is like a metaphor for life…“, explains Delia. “We are born as blank canvases waiting to be. Then moment by moment; stroke by stroke… We create life’s memories by applying one colorful moment in our life at a time.

Fashion Designer: Delia Alleyne
                                          Fashion Designer: Delia Alleyne

Delia, with her distinguished pink hairstyle, has a passion for colorful fashions. Residing in Trinidad and Tobago, Delia creates fashions tailored towards confident women. Her personal clients are bold about making a grand appearance during special occasions, nightlife hot-spots and red carpet showcases. Delia is inspired by the many crafty artists who surround her Caribbean nation. She began her career designing fashion gowns for pageantry.

Delia’s tenure at Trinidad’s Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design school prepared her for a mentorship working on costume design projects with the famed Caribbean couturieres Meiling Esau. Delia strives to bring an avant-garde genre of fashion design into ready-to-wear by applying unique design details, and using finer fabrics. Delia’s goal is for the “Let’s Paint” collection to become a luxuriant lifestyle brand that is recognized throughout the Caribbean.

"Let's Paint" collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com
Let’s Paint” collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com
"Let's Paint" collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com
Let’s Paint” collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com

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"Let's Paint" collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com
“Let’s Paint” collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com
Beauty

Lash Extensions Care Plus What to Expect

Lash Extensions Care Plus What to Expect

Lash extensions are an excellent way to cut down on time when creating your daily makeup look. After 6 snooze button clicks, 5 minutes of deciding if your job or education is important then realizing you now have 15 minutes left to get ready in the morning; anything that can help a sista out is truly heaven sent. With that said, imagine waking up every morning with lashes that make your eyes pop with a dazzling radiance which looks 100% natural. It’s no dream and many women are living it.

Lash extensions are becoming a major staple in the beauty world. Numerous salons are now offering the service as part of their beauty lineup. Nevertheless, it is always best to know ahead of time what to expect before having the procedure done. As a wise man once said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

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Lash Extensions Care Plus What to Expect

Roadrunner Don’t Play That: This process is not a speedy one. When getting lash extensions set aside at least an hour in your schedule. Your lash extensions professional will be adding in volume/length to your natural lash line literally one hair at a time. So be patient and get ready to just set back and relax for awhile.

Rub a Dub Dub: You are going to want to but you must learn to resist temptation. Rubbing on your peepers will only cause lashes to fall out quicker. To keep your awesome eyelash look longer you need to institute a hands off policy for yourself.

To Clean Or Not to Clean: Well of course you are going to have to wash your face at some point but its HOW you go about doing it that will be a little of a challenge. Since the lashes are held in place by glue you need to be extremely careful when it comes to having any type of moisture coming near your extensions. Cleansing towelettes can help to safely remove dirt or makeup near the lashes. Never pull or tug on them or you risk losing hairs.

You Need to Cut It: (Insert dance moves) On the real you may need to literally cut out certain makeup. Some makeup contains oils that can wreck havoc on your extensions. Oils and lash extensions do not mix! We will say that again… oils and lash extensions do not mix so avoid using eye makeup that is oil based. Such products will only encourage strands to slide right out of their place.

Sleep Like a G: If you normally wake up with your face firmly planted in your pillow you may need to make a few adjustments. Friction created by sliding your face along your big fluffy friend will actually be damaging to your lashes. Lash extensions can easily be pulled out so it is best to rest in a position where your lashes rarely come into contact with your bedding. Women have found success sleeping on their backs or on their side slightly on top of their hand in order to protect the extensions.

I Don’t Think You Ready For This Gel-y: Waterproof eye makeup is very tough remove, however, if eyeliner is a must then using gel liner would be a better option. Gels a little easier to remove but care is still needed in order to not disturb the extensions.

Get Low: As time goes by you will notice your once full set of lashes looking a little on the low side. The lashes will fall out so this means going in to get them replaced. How often will you need to go in to see a lash extension expert? Every lady is different and it will depend on how well you take care of them. Most women average around 3-4 weeks with 6 being the max.

Betta Have My Money: Lash extensions are not cheap but many salons offer a discount to first-timers. This is done of course to get a girl hooked so that she will continue to get them in the future. Right at the gate you are looking at least $100 or more depending on volume as well as style. More dramatic looks will cost you more money. Also, keep in mind the maintenance costs. To maintain your lovely lash look you will need to go in for refills just like you would for acrylic nails.

To get an idea of the process check out this short video:

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Fashion

2016 CFDA Awards Fashion Recap

2016 CFDA Awards Fashion Recap

The 2016 CFDA Awards had every starlet bringing her A-game to the red carpet! Crystals, turbans and even multiple style changes were all apart of the fashion scene. There is much to discuss and gab about so we will just get right to it. Here is our 2016 CFDA Awards fashion recap!

2016 CFDA Awards

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Naomi Campbell

We are going to kick things off with fashion royalty! Naomi did not come to play with these little girls she came to slay (LOL)! Timeless Campbell showed off her physique in a sexy design by Brandon Maxwell.

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Ciara

Can she get anymore glamorous! As soon as we laid eyes on her we immediately recognized her lovely dress which was previously worn by another attendee who we will talk about next. Cici slayed in a extremely chic gown by Roberto Cavalli.

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Jasmine Tookes

If you wondering about the mystery girl who has worn Ciara’s Roberto Cavalli dress it is the fabulous Jasmine Tookes. Tookes wore the RC dress in an editorial for the May issue of Vogue. For the 2016 CFDA Awards Jasmine donned a black tan dress with hand embroidered tonal sequins by Prabal Gurung.

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Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan just keeps killing the fashion scene! After taking our breath away in a metallic Balmain dress at the Met Ball were excited to see what she would wear to the 2016 CFDA Awards. She stunned in a Jonathan Simkhai beaded floor-length gown.

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June Ambrose

Ambrose is always fun to watch coming down a red carpet. This year she brought it in true June Ambrose flava! She a red Zac Posen gown paired with custom Donald Robertson turban. She finished off her look with a fun pair of Brian Atwood heels and clutch by Alexander McQueen.

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Imaan Hammam

Showing individual style is so important. One darling that we noticed do just that was supermodel, Imaan Hammam. Literally no one else looked like her and it was quite refreshing. Her look was very fun and totally matched her personality. Imaan’s girly-girl dress was by Coach.

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Jennifer Hudson

Hudson actually had two looks of the night but we are choosing to focus our attention on one in particular. From the moment she entered the red carpet you could tell Hudson felt like the belle of the ball. Isn’t that how fashion should make you feel? Hudson stepped out in a Resort 2016 onyx and crimson crepe strapless asymmetric gown with sculptural inserts by Prabal Gurung.

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La La Anthony

Hey girl we see you! Some dresses are not created equal. Maybe its convenience or maybe its because we wish designers would do it more; but, whenever we notice a dress with pockets we simply go ape. How nice is it to be able to slide a lipstick or keys in your own pocket without having to pull the Hey Hold This on the BF? Anthony came to the big show in a super chic dress by Fendi. Go Fendi!

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Gabrielle Union

Shhh! Union had a hot date for the night and it wasn’t her hubby! No conspiracy or drama here it was designer Lela Rose. Fittingly, Gabrielle wore a design by Rose and gushed about how much she loved wearing it via social media. She was absolutely glowing so we could instantly tell that she meant every single word.

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Joan Smalls

She’s freaking supermodel so of course she was going to look amazing! With her sick bod she could drape a curtain around her from her hotel room and be good to go. Nonetheless, we’re going to talk about her anyway as we shove down Doritos (HaHa). Smalls attended the CFDA Awards in Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. More deets on her new beauty look here.

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Laverne Cox

What’s to say? As always she came…she conquered…and my gawd did she slay! Laverne glided down the red carpet in a Marc Bouwer design accompanied with shoes by Ionia. Cox completed her ensemble with beautiful jewels by Monica Sordobk.

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Samira Wiley

You probably can already guess why we are cheesing over Samira’s couture! We won’t say since we already brought it up, but its nice to see women who aim for comfort and style. Wiley floated into the Hammerstein Ballroom in a Milly Michelle Smith gown. We thought the dress looked stunning on her.

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Alek Wek

One thing that literally everyone could agree on was that Alek Wek looked great! She had such a moment on the red carpet. She was twirling and having fun with the paparazzi just eating out of her stylish hands. It didn’t stop there, Wek just kept the Gone With The Wind fabulous vibes going all night. Alek wore a Proenza Schouler dress with Aquatalia shoes.

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Beyonce

We saved the best for last. Come on, she won the Fashion Icon Award so fully deserves the spot. Beyonce blew everyone with her speech pointing out how designers have often ignored curvier women. Also, if you are a GOT throne fan she threw in a Khalessi reference too (yes, we nerded out). For her big win the fashion icon won a dazzling Givenchy suit from the fall 2015 collection.

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Fashion

Beyonce Is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon

Beyonce Is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon

The waves of the fashion sea had been quite quiet when it came to who would be this year’s recipient of the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. Literally, you could of dropped a pin and the silence on the subject would of still remained. A few rumors had been sparked as to a certain queen of a hive who could possibly be the winner. Well, if you were still in wonderland you did not have to reside there long because Bey’s fans had started early to confirm their suspicions. Before long anyone with an Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat or Tumblr knew that Beyonce is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon!

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How did they uncover the big secret of the night? Images and videos soon emerged of Jay-Z on his way to the CFDA Awards with little Blue Ivy in toe. That was the first piece of evidence that quickly began to circulate. The next piece of evidence was the smoking gun.

At about ten till 8 p.m. the official Twitter account for the CFDA made a simple yet humongous announcement stating,

“Behold! Your CFDA Awards Fashion Icon Award winner, the incredible and unparalleled Beyonce.”

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Boom…there it is and there it was! It didn’t take much more than that for the Beyonce is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon news to spread like wildfire. In minutes every man, woman and child knew Beyonce was taking home the coveted Fashion Icon award. So what did an icon wear tonight for her big win?

Beyonce sparkled in a pinstripes Givenchy design. This seemed like a fitting choice since wearing Givenchy came up during her latest visual album Lemonade. Beyonce’s win is sure to cause a tiny stir and style debate due to the hoopla that began over her couture two years ago when a writer made the statement that Bey is not a fashion icon. Great performer with an okay style is what some claimed.

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What does the evidence show? We were DMed quite a bit on Twitter regarding our views on Beyonce’s style. Here are our quick thoughts:

When we think of fashion icons the names: Diana Ross, Naomi Campbell, Grace Jones, Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Prince, Michael Jackson and yes, Rihanna come to mind. Not our complete list by any means but they help to illustrate our point. These icons didn’t wear trends, they set them. People wanted and still try to immolate their style. For instance, MJ had everyone wearing a red jacket, super tight black pants, penny loafers and a glittery glove. Moreover, the fact that you visualized that outfit perfectly proves the effect and influence Michael had the fashion industry.

Everyone we named also has something else in common. They are considered stylish risk takers. Prince and his revealing chaps, Janet’s Poetic Justice braids/denim/crop top look, Aaliyah fully decked in Tommy Hilfiger, Diana’s sequined gowns and even Rihanna’s yellow Met Gala look. Focusing on Rihanna, people were so fashion starved at this year’s Met Gala they searched the Internet high and low for Rihanna who wasn’t even in attendance. She still ended up being the third searched for celebrity of the night.

Case in point look at all the editorials that continue to be made channeling Prince, Grace Jones and Aaliyah. There really hasn’t been a DC editorial tribute. Could be on its way but hasn’t made its debut yet.

In conclusion a fashion icon makes us beg for more and even after their career isn’t at its peak we can’t help but remember the good times. Beyonce is a gorgeous woman which is why we constantly write about her. Could she go harder in the style department? Yes and we would love to see it! We’ve been praying for the day she changes her hair color or takes some other stylish risk. We’d love to see more than the leotard because she has a dream hourglass body. The body people pluck and inject themselves for or configure up in some photoshop app. That body could wear, rock and stun in anything!

So yes, we will always tip our big hats (wink, wink) to Beyonce because she has survived in an industry for decades where most careers last two years if they’re lucky. In an industry that transitioned from being talent driven to imaged based. If anything that is worth an award in itself and an excellent reason to give credit where credit is definitely due. Congratulations Bey and great detective work tonight Beyhive.

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Beauty Fashion

Joan Smalls Estée Lauder Red Lip Color

Joan Small's Estée Lauder Red Lip Color

When you’re a supermodel you can wear just about anything including a paper bag and still look fabulously chic. Lucky for us Joan Smalls chose a different route than paper couture for this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards. From head-to-toe Joan Smalls hit the red carpet looking very voguish. Let’s break down her gorgeous CFDA OOTD shall we? First up let’s focus on Joan Smalls Estée Lauder red lip color!

Red lipstick is for the bold gal who doesn’t care about or mind being the center of attention. She’s the girl on the Gram that posts a selfie and proudly hashtags it “selfie queen.” In psychology the shade of rouge also denotes being sassy, alluring, romantic, seductive and magnetic. If you needed anymore reason to indulge in one of this season’s hottest trends, red lipstick, just think well heck if it’s good enough for a supermodel…why not?

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Joan Smalls Estée Lauder red lip color was a nice pop of color that still perfectly harmonized with her overall ensemble. Her gown was a gorgeous but neutral shade, therefore, incorporating color would not cause a clash. What designer gown did Smalls decide to wear this year? Joan turned heads in a floor-length design by Givenchy.

Hair Notes: Social media has been at a standstill over Joan’s tresses. Some love her short hair look and some are passing on her fringed shoulder length bob. However, the fact that her hair got hair lovers talking in the first should still count for something. If a hairstyle grabs attention then in our style book it has served its purpose and well.

Thoughts on our Joan Smalls Estée Lauder red lip color feature? Talk all things beauty with us by dropping a comment like its hot down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Beauty Fashion

Army Officer DeShauna Barber Wins Miss USA!

Army Officer DeShauna Barber Wins Miss USA!

She served and protected in the army, now 26-year-old stunner DeShauna Barber just served it at one of this year’s biggest pageant competitions! We just love the sound of Army officer DeShauna Barber wins Miss USA! Her back story is as mesmerizing as her big win. However, getting to the crown wasn’t just a piece of cake. The Miss USA 2016 competition was fierce, for all of this year’s hopefuls displayed grace, poise, talent and of course beauty.

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As soon as news of army officer DeShauna Barber wins Miss USA began to circulate the congratulations started pouring and flooding in big time. CHI Haircare, who followed the pageant step-by-step not just on the Gram but also via Snapchat were among the first to congratulate Barber. They said,

“Congratulations to the new Miss USA DeShauna Barber from District of Columbia! Farouk Systems and CHI Haircare welcome you to the family!!!!”

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Isn’t that sweet? CHI Haircare was behind the amazing hair seen during the competition. If you missed any backstage/insider hair tips they posted many on their Instagram. Nevertheless, DeShauna also received accolades from Diane and Company. The company was responsible for Barber’s gorgeous Juan Carlos Pinera formal gown look. Regarding DeShauna Barber winning Miss USA 2016 Diane and Company stated,

“So this just happened! We dressed Miss USA!!! Beyond proud to have been blessed to dress this beauty! [DeShauna Barber] YOU were a winner since day 1.”

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Many had such kind words of congrats for DeShauna. However, it was her very own words that touched us the most. Just hours before the final phase of the pageant Barber released this statement,

“No matter what happens in 2.5 hours, I am thankful to have represented the District of Columbia and Military Service Women around the world on the Miss USA stage. The stereotype for Women in the Military is OFFICIALLY BROKEN. The stereotype for Pageant Women is OFFICIALLY BROKEN. *Drops mic.*”

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Now that is some serious girl power! Breaking stereotypes is never easy, but someone always has to be the one to get the ball rolling. Congratulations on your win DeShauna Barber and by the way, the stereotype for black women is OFFICIALLY BROKEN.

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DeShauna Barber Just Hours Before Becoming Miss USA 2016

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