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2016 Black Hair Trend: Sleek Braids

Arianne Suggs April 27, 2016April 27, 2016Leave a Comment

Looking fabulous and growing your hair in 2016 has never been easier! If your hair is your crown of glory all you need to do is indulge in a sleek 2016 black hair trend to look effortlessly stylish. Recently, one major style was spotted on three glamorous starlets: Zendaya, Tika Sumpter and Aja King.

Zendaya, Tika Sumpter and Aja King enjoyed a luncheon together hosted by Zendaya herself and Glamour mag. The dynamic trio all wore the 2016 black hair trend gorgeously and as if they had sent out a memo to each other first! Whether by intention or not all stunning ladies came rocking sleek braids.

In the past braided trends included a looser feel. However, 2016 braids are all about precision. Neat and sleek execution is what’s trending.

Moreover, braids can be tailored and altered to fit various couture looks as well as personal taste flawlessly. We loved the halo crown variations just as much as Zendaya’s cornrows. Nevertheless, if longer hair is your end hair game then this trend is the way to go!

Will this 2016 black hair trend really aid in achieving hair growth? The word “aid” is truly the answer to this popular question. Braids are excellent for hair retention. Your hair is growing at a steady rate but you may not see much growth due to hair damage factors. Hair breakage from styling or split ends for instance can cause strands to become shorter. Thus making tresses seem as though your hair is literally not growing at all.

Braids are a “protective style” because they allow hair to be protected from elements that could cause harm such as too much heat styling with a hot curler. This protection provided by braids allows hair to grow safely while maintaining length. A true win for any girl with Repunzel ambitions.

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Fashion

Iconic Prince Fashion Trends That Will Never Be Forgotten

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 22, 2016April 22, 2016Leave a Comment

Prince was a genius. He made music that has stood the test of time transcending generations and changes in styles of music. He made Doves Cry, threw the best party of 1999 and had us all heralding the dance cry, “Let’s Go Crazy!” There are many ways to look back on his extraordinary legacy; nevertheless, we would be honored to present to you a few of the many iconic Prince trends that will never be forgotten.

Ruffles:

Eat your heart out Captain Jack Sparrow! Long before the Cap, Prince made ruffles of Mozart’s era look modern and cool. His shirts shall live in infamy, for not just any man could possess the je ne sais quoi to pull this particular garment off.

The Color Purple:

We all loved the song that incorporated this royal shade, but we all loved it more when Prince would allow it to be draped upon him. If there was one tint that this legend owned better than any other artist it would be purple.

Exaggerated Collars:

Iconic Prince fashion trends would not be complete without making reference to his prominent shirt collars. Prince enjoyed boisterous couture. His stature may have been a mere 5’2 but his style choices were larger than life.

Mixed Prints:

Stripes with polka dots? No problem! Such a feat may be a styling nightmare for some, however, for Prince it was a walk in the park.

Stunner Shades:

On the stage or off of one Prince could always be spotted in a pair of creatively designed eye-wear. No frame was too big and no brand or amount of lenses was off limits. Prince didn’t go after the trends, he simply made them.

Metallics:

Before Rihanna shined bright like a diamond, Prince was blinding us with his fabulous metallics. From his jewels to his shirts and jackets he went bold. Moreover, he was unafraid to mix and blend. When it came to Prince’s style, gold and silver never clashed.

Cropped Tops:

Prince was the master of androgynous dress. He elegantly wove together looks infused with masculinity yet possessing touches of femininity. The ending result was always a delectable, seductive ensemble.

Prince was not an one-dimensional artist when it came to his music or style adroitness. His music was a perfect pairing with any and all esteemed iconic Prince fashion trends. Donatella Versace, summed it up best stating,

“Nobody has married music and fashion as Prince did… Prince was a genius, most of all my friend. Love you, miss you.”

Prince will be greatly missed by one and all. Nevertheless, his artistry and illustrious image will continue to celebrate his legacy that is far too grand to ever forget.

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Fashion

Chanel Iman Attends Schutz Shoes LA Store Pre-Opening

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 22, 2016April 22, 2016Leave a Comment

If it started raining heels from the heavens instead of water droplets we wouldn’t exactly complain. It would be odd, but still a nice trade-off. When you are a shoe-a-holic like us there can never be enough shops around to get your shoe game strong. Fortunately, the natives of Los Angeles have a brand new store to help scratch their fashion itch. Schutz Shoes celebrated the opening of their Los Angeles boutique with plenty of supermodel fan fair which included an appearance by the beautiful, Chanel Iman who wore a stylish pair of heels by Schutz of course!

It was a packed house at the Scultz 314 Beverly Drive opening. Major fashion influencers filed in and the shoe-licious party got started! Iman was in very good company at the Schutz Shoes L.A. pre-opening soiree. She celebrated the brand’s new location along with models Alexandria Ambrosio and Olivia Palermo.

Chanel Iman’s entire outfit was a hit, but our eyes kept slipping downward towards her fashionable shoe wear. Iman wore Schutz Shoes Juliana High Heel Caged Sandals. The strappy details are beyond sassy. Capable of adding tons of alluring appeal to any ensemble. Here is a closer look at her caged heels.

Juliana High Heel Caged Sandals

So sexy, so sexy! These sandals are 5 inches of pure chic that are made with a pure leather insole and outsole. What is even better is that these perfect heels for spring and summer come in more than just black. The Juliana High Heel Caged Sandals retail for $190. Get yours by going here.

Fashion Notes: When ordering a pair of these caged sandals there is one thing you may want to keep in mind. Schutz shoes advises that this particular style runs a half size small. So just something to keep in mind.

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Fashion

Obsession: Rihanna Coachella 2016 Spring Gucci Sunglasses

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 20, 2016April 19, 2016Leave a Comment

We are still obsessed with Rihanna’s Coachella attire, but hey the first step is admittance right? There were so many awesome aspects of Rihanna’s outfit for the popular annual music festival that we will do our best to break it all down. First off, we want to give it up one time for all the bling factor that RiRi had going on. She truly was shining bright like a diamond as she partied the night away with Oscars’ winner, Leonardo DiCaprio. One fabulous piece of style greatness that we are still obsessed with is Rihanna’s Coachella 2016 Spring Gucci Sunglasses.

When your career is red hot why shouldn’t a girl literally look like a shining star? For weeks we had been seeing Gucci’s spring eyewear and one pair took us by fashion storm. Mainly because we are such suckers for anything bedazzled. Therefore, an accessory with a rhinestone factor would definitely do it for us. Moreover, Rihanna’s Coachella 2016 Spring Gucci Sunglasses are for the girl who WANTS to be seen. For the girl who’s bold, a style risk-taker and comes alive at night. If that’s you then you really need these shades.

The rest of Rihanna’s look just kept getting better and better. She wore a vintage Harley Davidson sweatshirt and then ladies as well gents there was the jewelry. Hang on tight. First, take a closer look at the following photo then we’ll explain.

Rihanna wore three stunning jewelry pieces. The first two came from Lynn Ban: the Cameo Necklace as well as RF Initial Rings. Then the crown jewel was by Fallon, Fallon’s custom made Chantilly Lace Bandana. We want this bandana SO bad. It was blinging more than the stars that night! Fallon’s bandana is literally made with a vintage Hermes scarf. Style Achievement unlocked.

Between Rihanna’s Coachella 2016 Spring Gucci Sunglasses and her insane jewels she hands down won best-dressed. Keep on rocking RiRi and we’ll just keep obsessing.

Londone Meyers ELLE May 2016

Cool Factor: The Spring 2016 Gucci Oversized Rhinestone Square Round-Frame Sunglasses retail for $1, 190. They also can be spotted in an editorial for the May 2016 edition of ELLE on model, Londone Meyers.

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Rihanna x Stance New Summer Collection Out Now!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 20, 2016April 19, 2016Leave a Comment

Alright peeps, it’s official… Rihanna has completely taken over the fashion industry. She’s the muse and face of major designers, regular cover girl, couture collaborator and influencer of stylish trends. No one is coming close to this hard-working mama! It seems just like yesterday that Rihanna made quite the stir with her previous collection in collaboration with sock brand Stance. Now the songstress is releasing a whole new collection to “purty” up those legs and tootsies. Ladies and guys full of style prowess the Rihanna x Stance new summer collection has finally arrived!

Today, April 19th, marked the official release date of the new styles that make up the long-waited Rihanna x Stance new summer collection volume deux. The ad campaign for the looks have a chic retro vibe. Rihanna and her girls rock pin curls with pin-up doll inspired fashions.

The Rihanna x Stance collab includes all shapes of socks as well as various colors. The socks are not all identical one notes. From ankle length all the way to mid-thigh you can find a sock that suits your mood. Moreover, we adore the sheer and see-through elements of some of the socks. Pure sexiness if you ask us!

Another creative design is the footless knee-high socks. It’s like an updated leg warmer on style crack. If your life depended on you bringing the boys to the yard these socks would be your salvation. They’re just that awesome.

Rihanna has another reason to be excited about today. Her single Work has once again claimed the number one spot on Billboard. RiRi hit up the Gram to thank fans stating,

“Week 9! Work is still at the top of the charts this week! This is unbelievable!!! Thank you for your continued support of my music!!! Glory to God!! One Love Always!”

Thoughts on the Rihanna x Stance new summer collection? Talk all things fashion with us by dropping a comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Hair

2016 Coachella Hair and Style Recap

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 19, 2016April 18, 2016Leave a Comment

Music festival season always bring out the best in hair and style trends. During this past weekend the 2016 Coachella crowd proved the truthfulness of this stylish fact. We spotted so many starlets that we try our best to highlight as many fabulous looks as possible. Kick off those heels, relax and enjoy our 2016 Coachella hair and style recap!

Chanel Iman: With her twisted back flowing locks of hair, one of her several looks had us in designer heaven. She wore Roberto Cavalli snake print pants, Stevie Chiffon Wrap Top by Stoned Immaculate, Isabel Murant suede ankle boots and belt by Child of Wild. Oh baby!

Chanel was also spotted with actress Vanessa Hudgens having fun with Forever 21.

Jasmine Tookes: The 90’s were definitely back with Tookes rocking short-shorts, tied up shirt and a choker. Besides her great fashion we took note of her hair. She wore her hair nice and chic in a hat as well scarf. Work!

Ugh… so supermodel fab! The scarf look is great for those pesky spring and summer bad hair days.

Kat Graham: Hats and Coachella are like peas and carrots. They just go together. Kat joined the hat game as she wore a black number with her floral frock. Simple, cute and totally nailing 2016 Coachella vibes!

Jhene Aiko & Karreuche Tran: These two lovelies shall haunt our Snapchat dreams…and we’re absolutely okay with that. Thanks to a deep side part and platinum hair color these two dolls had our focus on their tresses just as much as their gorgeous faces.

Amandla Stenberg: Can this girl get any cooler? Amandla always leads the pack when it comes to trendy natural hairstyles. For Coachella the cutie pie made us swoon over twisted knots. Moreover, Stenberg perfectly demonstrated how to were accessories without them overpowering each other. She wore hoop earrings, septum ring and a choker. Nicely done!

VicStyles & Justine Skye: These two can definitely hold their own when it comes to style. Nonetheless, we matched up together because they were part of the 2016 Coachella “Braid-y Bunch.” Same hairstyle just with their own finesse. Justine adorned her’s with interlocking ribbons and VicStyles slayed with an edgy, sophisticated hat.

So then, there you have it fashion and hair-nistas! Our wrap up of all the awesome hair and style spottings over the weekend. This year all the ladies killed it!

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Hair

Justine Skye High Ponytail Flipped To Side!

Arianne Suggs April 18, 2016April 18, 2016Leave a Comment

We cannot put it into exact words but there is just something absolutely hair-licious about a high ponytail reaching towards the heavens. If such a hairstyle could talk it would say something to the effect, “Hi, I’m a style and I’m like super fierce. What up?” Beyond that mix in some more dramatic attitude by flipping the script and pulling said hairstyle to the side and you’re just asking to command attention! The Purple Unicorn recently decided to let her tresses reign the hair game. The Justine Skye High Ponytail is what spring 2016 hair trends are all about and then some!

What’s not to love about the Justine Skye High Ponytail? It’s cool and modern thanks to her signature deep purple hair color. Plus, the volume of the tail makes the style seem less stiff and ridiculously fun to rock.

Nevertheless, what makes the voluminous tail such a nice touch is the sleekness leading up to the tail. To pull that off you will need a product with some serious holding power! All gels, pomades and edge control products are not created equal. Steer clear of of any gels that contain alcohol. Such gels will dry out your strands which is a major no-no if your goal is hair growth. Therefore, what are our suggestions for sculpting the Justine Skye High Ponytail?

Piece of cake! Here are two products that will have your hair laid in no time:

ECO STYLER OLIVE OIL STYLING GEL

ORGANIC ROOTS STIMULATOR OLIVE OIL EDGE CONTROL

We recommend using the gel to mold the ponytail into place. Then use the edge control for any stubborn strands. Nevertheless, if your hair is being a total you know what, just apply the edge control all over the base and brush like you’re in an aerobics class. Happy ponytail creating dolls!

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Beauty

Black Beauty: MAC Cosmetics Star Trek Collection

Arianne Suggs April 17, 2016April 16, 2016Leave a Comment

We sincerely hope that your makeup look for today lives long and prospers. Or at the very least, stays put perfectly in place for the next 12 hours. Nevertheless, our reason for the pop culture quote is due to something far grander… that is, if you are nerdy, trendy, a film buff, perhaps from another dimension or just simply a beauty fanatic like us. Cosmetics brand MAC has announced they are teaming up with Star Trek in order to design and release a MAC Cosmetics Star Trek Collection!

If you have ever dreamed of snatching up the beauty look worn by Lieutenant Uhura (played by Nichelle Nichols as well as Zoe Saldana) then you are about to be awakened to a very cool reality. MAC promises to develop a collection that fully captures the essence of the long-running television show and films. In regards to the MAC Cosmetics Star Trek Collection, MAC stated,

“Spanning half a century, [Star Trek] and its loyal fans cross generations, influencing ideas and aesthetics of gender, race and intergalactic potential. As the sci-fi saga continues, MAC and Star Trek’s latest cinema generation join forces in an exclusive makeup collaboration of cosmically charged hues.”

Sounds to us like a makeup collection of epic proportions! Fans and beauty lovers can anticipate the release of the MAC Cosmetics Star Trek Collection sometime this September. Nevertheless, there is one small catch to all this awesome news. The Star Trek x MAC collaboration will only be available in select markets. Therefore, if you are wanting to get your hands on this collection you still have time to pray that the makeup gods answer your humble cosmetic prayers and bring the fun line to a mall or beauty store near you.

Thoughts on the MAC Cosmetics Star Trek Collection? Talk all things beauty with us by hitting us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Fashion

Coco and Breezy Tres Sunglasses Worn By Jaden Smith

Arianne Suggs April 17, 2016April 17, 2016Leave a Comment

O to the M with a capital G! We are such suckers for unique creativity. Coco and Breezy Eyewear never fails to fill our stylish cups to the brim. Recently, Jaden Smith was in attendance for Harry Hudson’s debut performance in a fabulous pair of Coco and Breezy Tres Sunglasses.

One look at these babies and you immediately do a double take. The Coco and Breezy Tres Sunglasses are literally out of this style world. They are like aliens meets friendly insect times Dwayne Wayne of the hit 80’s show A Different World. If you weren’t born or way too young to remember here is a little fashion refresher:

Actor Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne) rocking his vintage sunnies in A Different World (1987)

Taking this up to a more modern era, the glasses made famous by Kadeem were also worn by another Dwayne…

NBA player Dwayne Wade rocks his Dwayne Wayne sunglasses look

Now it looks like what is old is being re-visioned in order to be brand new. Seriously, who really needs four lenses anyway? The Coco and Breezy Tres Sunglasses are part of a limited edition luxury box. Trust us this box is everything! Here is all what you can expect to find inside if you decide to purchase:

1 pair of Tres Sunglasses
1 extra set of lenses of your choice
1 limited edition stamped luxury box
1 neoprene protective case

If you are looking for the PERFECT pair of sunglasses for music festival season this is the pair that will have everyone asking where the heck you got them and how can they be down. The Coco and Breezy Tres Sunglasses limited edition box is available right now for $499. But you must be quick our dear fashionistas. There are only 100 pairs of each limited edition color available for purchase! Moreover, the brand promises that this particular design will never be reproduced. So then, our best advice is to act now.

Thoughts on the Coco and Breezy Tres Sunglasses? Talk fashion with us by dropping a comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

Fashion

Line and Dot Streetstyle- The Jardin Lace Jumpsuit

Arianne Suggs April 16, 2016April 16, 2016Leave a Comment

Let it spring, let it spring, let it spring! Are you enjoying the season? It is the time of year to try out new trends and new looks that may not require a heavy coat. As things continue to dry and blossom some handy styles are coming to the fore. One cool look we are currently obsessing over is an all-white garment that has all the detailing a fashionista could want, the Jardin Lace Jumpsuit by Line and Dot!

White tinted fashions are like LBDs, you need at least one in your wardrobe. Moreover, do you like fashion that is easy to style? The jumpsuit is a chic piece that can be dressed up or down. Go causal with flats or go nighttime glam with a pair of heels. Add a matching bag and you are all set to walk right out your door.

We are currently adoring the white jumpsuit we spotted on model and blogger, Natasha Ndlouv. Natasha wore the Jardin Lace Jumpsuit by couture brand, Line and Dot. The Jardin Lace Jumpsuit is a total spring dream. Even though it is long-sleeved with full length pants it incorporates a few sassy elements. Geometrical cut-outs in a zig-zag pattern adorn the top portion of the jumpsuit and the flair does not just stop there. The Line and Dot jumpsuit also has a deep V-cut design on the backside that ties together thanks to thin twisted ropes with tassles.

Like a backless dress the Jardin Lace Jumpsuit includes a nice little reveal. A view to allow a friendly passersby or secret crush of yours to enjoy. All in all this is a look that can do no wrong.

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