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Actress Serayah Slays At ASOS October 2015 Cover Party

Arianne Suggs September 2, 2015September 2, 2015Leave a Comment

It would make since that if you are a cover girl that you would be the most stunning gal at the party, right? Serayah must of had that thought in mind as she attended a stylish gala thrown by ASOS held in her honor. Serayah is ASOS’ cover darling for their upcoming October edition.

The Empire starlet wore an ASOS Windowpane Print Romper to the fab event. The romper showed off Serayah’s sick physique with emphasis on those killer legs! Moreover, Serayah’s use of tattoo jewelry gave her sophisticated look a hint of edgy flair.

Have you seen Serayah’s new cover for ASOS yet? If not, catch our post with full details here.

Beauty Notes: Serayah’s dark lip color really pops against her otherwise light and airy ensemble. Like her tattoo choker jewelry the makeup adds a dimension of sass and sex appeal without being overbearing.

What She Wore: ASOS Windowpane Print Romper

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Fashion

5 Beyonce Inspired Items We Want Now

Arianne Suggs August 25, 2015August 25, 2015Leave a Comment

Why do we want to get our hands on some Beyonce merchandise? It may be because diva is a female version of a hustler or we may just be simply crazy in love. Through her music Queen Bey has coined numerous catchphrases that will be forever stuck in the minds of all. These same words have been translated into fashions as well as other products that are just to cool to pass up.

Here are just a few of them:

Queen Bey Dictionary Sweatshirt by BAW London ablackandwhitestory.com

Plaid Flawless Flannel Shirt glamolous.com

Katy Gaga Beyonce Miley Britney Taylor Tank etsy.com

You Got the Same Amount of Hours as Beyonce Mug etsy.com

iPhone 6 4.7 inch Beyonce Black TPU Phone Case amazon.com

Real talk, having these items in your style arsenal will probably have you feeling like:

And acting like…

And we will not be mad at you!

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Celebrities

Biopic of Aretha Franklin With Singer/Actress Jennifer Hudson

Arianne Suggs August 24, 2015August 24, 2015Leave a Comment

Jennifer Hudson has had us emotionally charged in a good way for years whether she is on the big screen or during her fantastic live performances. Who can forget her amazing talents seen in the musical film Dreamgirls? Moreover, her chillingly touching tribute to Whitney Houston singing I Will Always Love You left one and all in a fog of entertainment bliss and adoration. It is clear… Jennifer Hudson has the gift of moving us through her use of music.

Nevertheless, it seems that the Oscar winner might once again engage in yet another musical project. This time it is in order to portray the legend herself, The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin! We are hoping that Hudson gets the role nod because she definitely has the chops to pull off Franklin’s one of a kind voice. Really, what other singer than Jennifer Hudson could effortlessly belt out R-E-S-P-E-C-T?

If given the role, could this mean another Academy Award for Jennifer? There is a very good chance because biopics on the famous tend to garnish much attention during award season. Think Will Smith in Ali, Angela Bassett in What’s Love Got to Do with It, Denzel Washington in Malcolm X and Jamie Fox in Ray. This is exciting news and we can’t wait to see the finished Aretha Franklin project on the big screen.

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Celebrities

Kerry Washington Explains How to Be Successful & Get Her Body!

Arianne Suggs August 21, 2015August 21, 2015Leave a Comment

It would be a total Scandal if Kerry Washington kept all her secrets for success to herself. No worries ladies this awesome mom and role model is spilling the deets on how to reach true success in anything and how she got her off-the-chain physique! Kerry is the cover model for SELF magazine’s September 2015 issue which shows just how in-shape Washington is after giving birth to her daughter Isabella.

In a BTS (behind the scenes) video Kerry explains what truly motivates her to do anything. Moreover, the star reveals her workout routine and the benefits she has gained and derived from playing the character Olivia Pope. Take notes and enjoy the video:

Love Kerry? Get even more details regarding her SELF mag issue here.

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Beauty

Black Celebrity Beauty Looks Week of August 17, 2015

Arianne Suggs August 21, 2015August 21, 2015Leave a Comment

This week we have seen some gorgeous ladies posting up some pretty little photos of themselves! From singers to models, from snapchat to Facebook several celebs hit the social media platforms with some heavy hittas. Here are a few of our favorites spotted over the course of the week.

Ciara has been busy promoting her album Jackie and stopped by CBS Morning Show and posed it out with Gayle King. It does not take much to make this natural beauty look glamorous, but that red lip color is simply killer!

There is some much to love about this pic! Alicia Keys looks like an exotic queen with her bold pop of color lipstick and full eyelashes. Always on trend we also got a kick out of her septum nose ring.

Ashanti decided to break Snapchat instead of the internet when she posted this little number. Although looking quite natural in the photo can we get an Amen for those full eyebrows? Work it Ashanti!

Ugh… even while chilling at the zoo Joan Smalls looks like she belongs on somebody’s cover or in an editorial! Joan snapped a quick Lemur picture while at the Taronga Zoo and looked like the most chic one of the pack with her lush purple lip shade.

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Fashion

Teen Choice Awards 2015 Fashion Wrap-Up

Arianne Suggs August 17, 2015August 17, 2015Leave a Comment

This year’s Teen Choice Awards has come and gone leaving some accolades needing to be given. Congratulations to winners Nicki Minaj and Kendrick Lamar for coming away with the big surfboard. Nicki Minaj won for best R&B/Hip-Hop Artist while Kendrick Lamar won for Choice Collaboration for Bad Blood.

The fashion spotted during the red carpet arrivals was also noteworthy. The red carpet surely knows how to make and break stars and it’s fury has no mercy on age. Due to this we have decided to hand out a few awards of our very own:

Arrivals at Teen Choice Awards 2015 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup Pictured: Zendaya Ref: SPL1104342 170815 Picture by: PG / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles:310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com — Photo by Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup

Best Off the Shoulder Look: Zendaya Coleman

(We are suckers for large hoop earrings, feast your eyes on those lobe killas!)

Best Stripes and Geometric Design Collaboration: Jordin Sparks

(This dress also had pockets… we are forever jelly)

Best Floral Starlet: Yari Shahidi

(This girl can do no wrong in the style department see another one of her stunning looks!)

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Fitness

Black Women Fitness: Serena Williams Splits Warm Up

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 18, 2022August 10, 2015Leave a Comment

When we saw these photos our mouths literally dropped to the floor. Yes, we have fitness goals, but Serena shows how to really take things next level! In the pics Williams shows off her extreme flexibility which we are sure is one of the major reasons she dominates on the court. In a caption for the photos Serena even writes, “Proceed with caution.” Oh we will Serena, trust us we will LOL.

Flexibility is one of the most important yet often neglected aspects of fitness. Why is flexibility so important anyway when it comes to having a knockout physique? Here are three reasons why you should not ignore working on being more flexible:

1. Increases blood flow to the muscles.

2. Helps to improve performance in physical activities.

3. Decreases risk of injury since joints are encouraged to move their full range of motion.

So then, flexibility will protect you from needing a doctor after dance class and help you to be a better athlete. Nevertheless, being more limber is not always an easy task. We all have different ranges of flexibility which is why it is good not to compare ourselves to others. However, what are some ways that can help to improve the situation?

Warm Up– Never go straight into your workout, warm up first in order to prepare your body for more work. By the time you are done warming up you should be lightly sweating.
H20– Drink plenty of water because dehydrated muscles will not stretch to their full range of motion.
Be Still-Save static stretches for after your workout and remember not to stretch to the point of pain when holding positions.

There you have it girls some tips to help us all beast like Serena in the athletic department. None of us may win Wimbledon or a Grand Slam but who says we can’t look like we did! Keep up the good work Serena you inspire us to be more fit.

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Fashion

Fashion Wrap-Up: FOX Summer TCA Party

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 7, 2015August 7, 2015Leave a Comment

As promised here is our fashion wrap up for the Fox Summer TCA Event. FOX threw an all star party which attendees included some of the hottest stars around. Included on the guest list was Empire’s leading lady Taraji P. Henson that stunned in a gown designed by Cushnie Et Ochs that she wore during a panel discussion (see above). Taraji’s glamorous look is straight from the runway and translates very well even off the catwalk.

Cushnie Et Ochs Fall 2015 Collection

Nevertheless, the ladies didn’t just work it while inside, before they stepped indoors they had already flexed their style muscle on the red carpet. Keep scrolling to see their looks!

Taraji must really be feeling Cushnie Et Ochs Fall 2015 because she also wore this black number from the collection.

Meagan Good was a sexy Lady in Red

Christina Milian looked like a goddess in a creamy floral dress.

Paula Abdul indulged in the sheer trend with a revealing blouse.

Tamara Taylor was chic and pretty in pink.

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Fashion

Keke Palmer Heats Up FOX Summer TCA All-Star Party and Joe Jonas Private Event

Arianne Suggs August 7, 2015August 7, 2015Leave a Comment

It was business as usual in the fashion department this week for actress and talk show host KeKe Palmer. Palmer was spotted killing it this week at two separate events. The fashion forward starlet first attended a private event put on by singer Joe Jonas in which she wore an all-white ensemble. Keke showed some skin with the look thanks to a plunging view from her unbuttoned blouse.

Palmer next jetted over to the FOX Summer TCA All-Star Party where she was mean green. Palmer wore an emerald tinted sweater crop top with matching skirt with sexy side split. The night also included a panel discussion with her and her fellow Scream Queens cast.

Keke wasn’t the only glamorous doll at the FOX TCA Summer Party… be sure to check out our full fashion wrap-up of the event!

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Fashion

Style Snapshot: Ella Eyre Arriving At BBC Radio

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 6, 2015August 6, 2015Leave a Comment

Singer Ella Eyre was snapped by photogs looking very school girl chic. Ella wore an all black ensemble as she arrived at BBC Radio in London, England on August 5, 2015. If you love a fashion look that reads good girl with a wink then this is the kind of style that you should aim for even into the fall season. The look is comfy and stylish making it a great choice when you are jetting around town yet want to still be cute.

Want to get Ella Eyre’s look without breaking the bank? Hold on to your fashion seats because we are about to go to the land known as CHEAP CAN BE CHIC! We have gotten numerous requests to bring this little feature back so we will be sure to incorporate it more into our future fashion posts. Nevertheless, here are your budget-friendly options: