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Hair of the Week: Janelle Monae Met Gala Bejeweled Pixie Hair Cut

Arianne Suggs May 2, 2017May 2, 2017Leave a Comment

Once a week we give out a hairstyle trophy to a star that knocks our socks and proverbial wigs off! As soon as Janelle Monae took to the 2017 Met Gala red carpet she instantly sucked all breath out of us. She floated along like a fairytale princess. In an instant she had already won the prize as well as our hair obsessed hearts. Therefore, for this week’s Hair of the Week we are honoring the Janelle Monae Met Gala Bejeweled Pixie Hair Cut!

Hair of the Week: Janelle Monae Met Gala Bejeweled Pixie Hair Cut

The Met Gala provided many glamorous hair ideas and trends, yet Janelle Monae’s hairstyle reigned supreme. It was fun, charismatic and elegant without screaming for attention. From every angle her stylish pixie hair cut is sleek and stunning all on its own. However, in true Janelle fashion the singer/actress incorporated an additional decorative element to enhance the look further. What was it?

Well, let’s just say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Monae became the belle of the ball with tresses adorned with jewel accents. The floral gems paired very nicely with her whimsical Ralph and Russo gown.

Hair accessories are the perfect option when changing up a particular hair look or style. Moreover, as proven by Janelle, such accessories can transform strands whether they are short or long. So regardless of length this trend can work for you! Therefore, this season give hair accessories more of a try. You quickly give yourself a hair makeover without ever stepping into a salon.

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Fashion

Round 2! Teyana Taylor Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb Pack

Arianne Suggs May 2, 2017May 2, 2017Leave a Comment

Teyana Taylor and Reebok Classics is back at it again y’all! The awesome pairing has announced that round two of the Teyana Taylor Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb Pack collab is now arriving in a store near you. If you are a huge fan of color as well as kicks you have just found your newest style obsession!

Teyana Taylor Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb Pack

The Teyana Taylor Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb Pack has received much attention due to the fact that they are bringing retro design into the modern era. Well, that is if you consider anything from the 90’s vintage. Reebok commented on the pack stating, “Free your style! We’ve teamed up again with Teyana Taylor to bring you the Freestyle Hi Color Bomb pack. The pack draws inspiration from the loud colors of the 90’s, which is also when Teyana started wearing Freestyles as a little girl.”

As you can see this fashion collaboration was meant to be. Furthermore, we love the fact that the pack is so true to Teyana’s personal style. Taylor’s fun urban chic allure is authentic and captivating. She is certainly the epitome of “get you a girl that can do both.” Relaxed or upscale, Mrs. TT slays. Taylor hit up social to talk Reebok saying,

“So you know we had to go ahead and drop a second round of Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb pack! I’m loving these light colors. These might be my faves right now. So go pick you some up today! They are also available now online at reebok.com.”

Round two’s pastel tones are perfection for this season. Therefore, if pack one was too bold for you then you may just adore these softer tones more. Moreover, if you are liking what you see be quick to cop a pair or two, they go fast!

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Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Fashion Scene: The Chanel Gabrielle Bag Campaign Starring Pharrell Williams

Arianne Suggs April 28, 2017April 28, 2017Leave a Comment

Pharrell Williams is talented beyond compare, but he is certainly known for two things… music and fashion! Williams can always be spotted at the hottest music red carpet events as well as couture runway designer shows. Furthermore, he is constantly touted for his personal style and pizzazz in numerous men’s style mags. Therefore, it is no surprise to see him now stepping once again into the fashion spotlight front and center. The Chanel Gabrielle Bag Campaign Starring Pharrell Williams is taking fall/winter trends by storm!

Fashion Scene: The Chanel Gabrielle Bag Campaign Starring Pharrell Williams

We are reminded of a Seinfeld episode when Jerry is carrying an “European handbag” to transport all his daily valuables. Jerry loved it and it made something else very clear. Men have things they want to have on them when going around town just as much as us ladies. However, it seems that men are not always thought of in this way.

Most bags on the market are exclusively made with women in mind. This campaign by Chanel is attempting to give men more chic choices when it comes to bags. Is this a look all men would enjoy? Probably not, many guys still enjoy more of a briefcase design or a bag with small handles that they can carry by hand. However, if one prefers straps they will definitely enjoy the comfort level of swinging something over their shoulder and going about their activities.

Pharrell is the first man to be featured in a Chanel bag campaign. The campaign’s film short was directed by Antoine Carlier. Get a peek of it below.

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Fashion

Olivia Von Halle Queenie Dunaway Silk Komono Spotted on Kelly Rowland!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 22, 2017April 21, 2017Leave a Comment

You know it’s going to be good when homegirl steps out in a kimono. Kelly Rowland caught the attention of one in all when she hit the scene in a glamorous, yet effortless ensemble! As the singer and television judge turned heads one question kept popping up over and over again. Who is Kelly Rowland wearing? Wonder no more fashion-nistas we are going to tell you all about Rowland’s Olivia Von Halle Queenie Dunaway Silk Komono!

Olivia Von Halle Queenie Dunaway Silk Komono Worn By Kelly Rowland

We weren’t ready for the jelly Kelly. Kelly’s chic komono look originally came out last autumn. However, the design’s bold, botanical print and hues make it the perfect piece for spring as well as summer.

Moreover, it is such a stand alone garment that you don’t really need to overthink what to wear with it. It is the kind of piece in your wardrobe that you know if you put it on it WILL make a statement. This particular kimono says elegance, luxury and relaxed sex appeal.

Rowland chose to pair her Olivia Von Halle Queenie Dunaway Silk Komono with a nude tone jumpsuit. A combination that just reads and says “timeless.” Nevertheless, the upscale look proved to be perfect for the occasion.

Kelly was in posh Beverly Hills for the annual Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Luncheon. The lunch honors those in the world of philanthropy and raises funds to continue to support innovation in scientific as well as clinical healthcare advances. So far close to $50 million has been raised by the organization. Bravo!

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OMG! Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show Celebrating 150 Years

ArianneUpdated on April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Leave a Comment

There is not one fashion lover alive who does not enjoy an eye-dropping fashion show. The more theatrics the better! Nonetheless, after last night it is going to be hard for anyone to top Harper’s Bazaar outrageous visual display. In celebration of their 150 year reign the magazine presented the Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show in the heart of NYC. Major!

Harper’s Bazaar Empire State Building Fashion Show Celebrating 150 Years

Party and fashion, could there be anything better? All of fashion’s elite came out to enjoy the spectacular event. We spotted Iman, Daniela Braga and Demi Moore to name a few.

Nevertheless, yes the party is so posh and NY, but the real highlight is the one-of-a-kind show! Harper’s Bazaar let us in on a few details. The mag revealed,

“In honor of our 150th anniversary, we’re projecting the chicest fashion show on the Empire State Building. A retrospective of some of our magazine’s most memorable images. From 8:30 to midnight on the north side of the Empire building above 34th street.

Last night BAZAAR images over our 150 year history came to life… from Jean Shrimpton to Beyonce. We celebrated our 150th anniversary in style with our May 2017 cover girl. [She] flipped the switch for our Empire State Building retrospective and some of our favorite tastemakers.”

Too cool! Onlookers in NYC enjoyed witnessing the likes of Naomi Campbell and Queen Bey flash across the ultimate screen extending 100’s of feet up. In case you missed this marvelous extravaganza we have a few of our favorite views down below. Enjoy!

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Child at Heart – Naomi Campbell Charity Collection With Fashion Brand Diesel

Arianne April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Leave a Comment

Back in 2005 one of the biggest supermodels in the world founded Fashion for Relief. Twelve years later and Naomi Campbell is still going strong in her endeavors. Fashion for Relief is a charitable organization that works to raise funds in order to help various humanitarian as well as environmental causes. What is the latest project or undertaking? Naomi Campbell is collaborating with fashion brand, Diesel, to bring about the Child at Heart collection. Fashions that will help children in need. Fabulous!

Child at Heart – Naomi Campbell Charity Collection With Fashion Brand Diesel

It is always amazing and such a pleasure to see an array of people come together for a great cause. Models for the Child at Heart charity fashions and photography all occurred without the exchanging of even one penny. Diesel talked briefly about this marvelous collab. Diesel states,

“Designed by children, for the benefit of children. Look good. Be good. Do better. Join us to support Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief which works in emergency situations in conjunction with other charities on the ground. This special project provides much needed aid and support for refugee children.

[Naomi Campbell] cares and so do we. Diesel collaborates with icon and activist Naomi Campbell for a collection that cares. Diesel and Fashion for Relief thanks this brave and kind crew wholeheartedly for donating their time to shoot this campaign without fee. Driven by their passion to support this important cause.”

Want to show your support? Naomi Campbell revealed that Child at Heart is available now! Items may be purchased online or at 145 Diesel stores worldwide.

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Serena Williams Pregnancy AND 10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting

ArianneUpdated on April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Leave a Comment

First, Bey is having twins, Ciara is throwing baby showers and now the Serena Williams pregnancy… we just can’t deal! All these beautiful ladies are so deserving in extending their families and are looking amazing while doing it. Serena gave the world quite an OMG moment when one little photo surfaced. We are sure you have seen it, if not we got it right here!

Serena Williams Pregnancy

Serena… girl you win at keeping a secret! Williams has always kept her personal life, well, personal. However, she continues to shock fans over and over. Not too long ago she hit us with engagement news via reddit. Now she quietly slid in the fact that there’s a little bun in the oven and the world could not be happier for her.

Her cute snap photo shot around the world with lightening speed and the congrats soon followed. In the photo Serena shows off her toned physique and little bump in a yellow swimsuit. The selfie pic came with the accompanying caption, “20 weeks.”

Serena Williams Pregnancy – 10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting

Being a world class athlete Serena already knows all the tricks to getting as well as staying fit. Even at 20 weeks aka five months Williams still looks like she can take anyone on the court… and win! Nevertheless, if you are a mom-to-be like Serena here are 10 tips that will have you looking like a hot mama right after delivery.

Talk to your doctor – Your doctor will be able to provide tons of helpful advice. Also, make sure it will be safe to continue your normal fitness regimen or find out safer alternatives.
Get your cardio – Be sure to stick to low impact exercises. This means no jumping or hopping around. Hitting a treadmill or elliptical are much safer options. Get a good sweat but never overheat.
Chair Squats – Do 2-3 sets of 20 reps of this exercise to keep your lower body in check. Bye bye thunder thighs!
Invest in Dumbbells – Purchase a lightweight pair in order to perform curls, presses and kickbacks for the upper body. These exercises can be done in the comfort of a chair and will help keep your muscles toned.
Learn to love walking – Walking is one of the best low impact exercises for pregnant women. It’s a simple and easy exercise that can be done anywhere as well as anytime. Aim to walk for 30-60 minutes or if you are too exhausted it is totally okay to break up your workout. Try shorter increments of time like 8-10 minutes each throughout the day. It all will add up in the end and the point anyway is to keep moving throughout your pregnancy as long as your doctor approves.

10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting – (Continued)

Ready for the final five? These next tips will help you stay trim when the fork is in your hand and on the right track.

Don’t overeat– Most women only need between 300-450 additional calories during pregnancy. So as fun as it sounds to eat 5 more cheeseburgers than usual, it is not really necessary.
Dine for two – Eat high quality protein and healthy mono and saturated fats. This is good for you and the development of your baby. This high satiety diet will help reduce cravings making you want to snack while keeping your blood glucose levels nice and stable.
Chase Waterfalls – Drink TONS of water, at least 64 ounces and tack on an additional 8 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise. Water will help you stay hydrated and reduce nausea, tiredness as well as overeating.
Take a rest – You don’t have to go all balls to walls to stay in shape. Listen to your body, if you need rest take it. You can always get back to your regular program once you’re no longer exhausted.
Go to bed – Get some beauty rest for you and your future bundle of joy. Getting AT LEAST 8 hours every night will help you recover from your fitness routine and the changes that occur as your baby grows.

By keeping the above tips in mind you will keep the physique you desire. Let Serena be your inspiration and like her you will be able get through your pregnancy like a champ.

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Hair of the Week: Textured Ponytail Hairstyle Worn By Skai Jackson

Arianne April 19, 2017April 19, 2017Leave a Comment

So many contenders, so little time. We constantly see and take note of numerous glamorous hairstyles every single week. However, only one can reign supreme. Therefore, who is taking the crown this time? This week we are waving our flat irons and leave-in conditioners triumphantly at the chic, petite Skai Jackson. We are beyond enamored with the fab textured ponytail hairstyle she rocked this past Tuesday at the Flaunt Magazine x Guess party. Let’s get into all this hair!

Hair of the Week: Textured Ponytail Hairstyle Worn By Skai Jackson

Skai is giving us hair on hair on hair! We love the cool spin that she put on the classic high ponytail hairstyle. By adding texture to the tail instead of leaving it bone straight the look gains even more drama. This is important because at times the idea of wearing a ponytail can seem like a bore. However, as can clearly be seen by Skai’s style, it is very simple to infuse this look with flair.

Getting volume is very easy these days. Use textured extensions or a clip-on ponytail to recreate this hairstyle. Or if you already have the length try skipping a full on flat iron session. Straighten the front and back so that hair will look nice and smooth pulled back. Then braid up the hair in the tail in order to create a beautiful wavy texture once released. BOOM… new awesome hairstyle unlocked.

Fashion Notes: When your hair is on point you need a fit that is just as bomb. Jackson hit the nail on a head by turning a men’s shirt into a dress! So trendy and ingenius if we may say so. Her “shirt dress” is a design by Guess, fitting since the brand had a major role in the party she attended.

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Beauty

Jessica White Cosmetics – Forget Lipkits Its a Supermodel Takeover!

Arianne April 19, 2017April 19, 2017Leave a Comment

Can we please get a round of applause for black business? Supermodel Jessica White is adding her name to the ever growing list of WOC entrepreneurs. The talented beauty is going back “to her roots” with her very own makeup line, Jessica White Cosmetics.

Jessica White Cosmetics – Forget Lipkits Its a Supermodel Takeover!

White is no stranger to the beauty industry. Jessica made history early in her glamorous career by scoring contracts with two huge cosmetics brands. The first black woman in America to do it, thus paving the way for other black girls to have the same opportunities.

Now she is tackling a whole new part of the arena. She is going from marketing another brand’s awesome products to showcasing her very own. Jessica admits that this something she has always wanted to do. She reveals,

“This is my dream come true! After being the first African-American to have two beauty contracts with Maybelline and Covergirl. I’m so happy to now have my own cruelty-free cosmetic line.

All I ever want to do is show women how beautiful they are. A cosmetics line complete with every shade of magic, because you’re magical. Jessica White Cosmetics pre-sale starting now. Check out the website for all your magical shades made with love!

Don’t her lip shade colors look divine? If you want to get your hands on some product now you can order them for $16 each, which is the pre-sale price. After pre-sale ends next month all products will sale for their respective prices. Check things out not by going here.

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Ad Campaigns and Fashion Editorials

Kerry Washington Covers Glamour Mag May 2017 Issue

Arianne April 19, 2017April 19, 2017Leave a Comment

We see you Kerry! Kerry Washington Covers Glamour Mag May 2017 issue proving that she is certainly having one heck of a year. She is just days removed from reaching a major milestone with her hit television series, Scandal. Scandal celebrated its 100th episode and fans are STILL reeling for more. What can say, Kerry and her career is simply red hot!

Kerry Washington Covers Glamour Mag May 2017

Washington is very spring and glamorous for her May cover and editorial. She is adorned in lace, prints, pleats as well as floral fashions. She looks every bit of a Hollywood star and then some.

Nevertheless, as fun as it is to review the couture in mags of course we all want to know what is going to be discussed inside. Kerry mentions,

“I’m so excited about this cover and this interview. As a Glamour reader and fan, I’m very grateful for the opportunity to grace this cover. And it’s on newsstands [now], so please go grab a copy!

Paola Mendoza and I have a heart to heart about life, love and the pursuit of democracy for Glamour Mag’s May cover. We also dish on beauty, art, empowerment, fitness and fashion too. So basically the very best kinda chat! Thank you Glamour Mag and Paola Mendoza.”

Kerry is always fun to chat with and has a A1 sense of humor. However, for the May issue Washington is also championing women. Regarding this Glamour says, “Scandal star Kerry Washington is happier at 40 than she’s ever been before. And now she has a message for every woman.” Therefore, what is the message?

Kerry says, “My deepest desire is to create a world where there’s room for all of us. Where no matter who you are, you get to wake up in the morning and know that you are worthwhile and deserving.”

Kerry Washington Covers Glamour Mag May 2017

This act and message in the name of sisterhood didn’t occur by accident. Actually, Kerry Washington put the wheels in motion herself. Paola Mendoza explains,

“About a month ago I got an email from the EIC (Editor-in-Chief) of Glamour asking me if I wanted to interview Kerry Washington for the cover of the magazine. I of course said yes! I soon found out Kerry had actually requested that I write the story.

This is what sisterhood looks like. Sisterhood is loving your girls, sisterhood is protecting those around you, sisterhood is using your platform to benefit others. Thank you Kerry for being my sister!”

So then, ladies let’s continue to uplift and build each other up. Moreover, congratulations on scoring yet another cover Kerry, you look amazing!

Editorial Details:

Photography by Steven Pan

Styling by Laura Ferrara

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