We’re ending our week with a southern treat. Check out Courtney
from South Carolina:
She says, ” I describe myself as a girl next door…”
“… in search for a bit of glamour in my everyday life.”
” I would consider my style to be modestly chic.”
” I am a college student on a budget…”
“… so everything I wear is always affordable.”
” I have an appreciation for prints and textures, but a lot of the
time, I keep it minimal.”
” I also tend to gravitate towards trends that are ultra feminine,
such as floral prints or peplum.”
” Heres my blog where I write about everything beauty related!: Fiend4beauty.com and
my instagram is @fiend4beauty“
Wow! What a fab way to end the week! The colors, the patterns, the
peplums…consider me inspired!
What do you think?
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Summer means sexy swimsuits, and the more options, the better!
Get a head start on your poolside fly with this shopping guide.
1. Bikinis
Been up in the gym, working on your fitness? Go for daring in a cute
‘kini.
We hand selected a fun assortment of triangle tops, cut out options, and
mixed and matched separates:
2. Monokinis
Monokinis are perfect if you want to show off a bit of skin without
showing it all off. Sexy cut outs can be equally as
alluring–just watch out for funky tan lines.
Check out our picks:
3. Rash Guards
Squeamish about your arms? Want a bit more upper body coverage? A rash
guard is basically the new tankini, made popular, no doubt, by Beyonce’s Shape Magazine cover. If you want to try
the surfer’s staple, get the look with these:
4.One Pieces
One piece swimsuits are always a safe bet, and they’re suddenly sexy
thanks to spreads like the ones featuring Solange Knowles
above. Make your one piece interesting by wearing one with bright
colors or a graphic print.
Get the look here:
5. For the Busty Girls
As you know, I’m quite top heavy, so buying off the rack doesn’t really
work for me. Over the years, I’ve come to cling to brands like Vix, Freya, and Malia Mills, because they offer tops that come in
cup sizes (Freya goes up to an F cup!).
Check out a few options for the busty set:
6. For the Donkalicious
High waisted bottoms that are cut high will make you look your leanest
and longest. If you’d like to conceal your stallion booty, mix and
match, wearing darker colors on the bottom, lighter colors on the top.
Find a few high waisted and dark bottoms below:
7. For the Plus Sized Set
From Monif C
to ASOS Curve to Rue 107 and GabiFresh‘s line for Swimsuits For All (get it here), there are more choices than ever for those
with a little more meat on their bones.
Aside from perusing the sites mentioned above, take your pic of these
pieces from various online retailers:
Now go out and have fun in the sun!
*If you have questions about any of the celebrity swimsuits, search our Swimsuits
section; we’ve most likely identified them already.
Ever had those moments where you
just don’t know what to do with your natural hair? Most times the only
thing you can think of doing is giving it a relaxed treatment
and heading for a good old High Bun. Well that snot all you can do with
your hair, braids or even your weave.
There are so many hairstyles littered on
YouTube that can help your style your natural hair making it
look innovative fresh and uniquely yours. With this in mind are you
willing to try seem of these amazing hair do’s with me? Here are 5
hairstyles from bloggers on YouTube to keep you looking good even when
you don’t have a weave on.
1. The French Braid Fringe
When I found this hairdo on Youtube I immediately knew what I was
going t have on next week. It’s fun, new and different for the regular
girl who is used to doing the same hairstyles. Here Beauty & Style
blogger Shirley Eniang of Meek-n-Mild
is displaying a great way to do a French Braid Fringe. The hairdo is
simple enough that it doesn’t look too stressful to achieve and so
unique that it looks like you had it done at a salon.
Check out her tutorial below on how you too can get the French braid
fringe hairstyle.
2. Milk Maid Braid
We may not have them here… but we can definitely imitate their
hairstyles. The milk braid is perfect for a day at the beach, an
intimate dinner or just a relaxed day at home. With this hair do you
might need a bit more materials compared to the French braid fringe, but
the end result makes it worth the hassle. Here Shirley is back with a
great version where she has incorporated Xpressions artificial hair
extensions to make the braid. Click play to learn how to achieve this ‘do.
3. Bantu Knots (With straightened or relaxed hair)
Confession? I tried this last week and I absolutely loved it. It was
different from my usual side or centre part weave and a fresh look. The
hairstyle takes little or nothing to do, all you need is a mirror, some
bobby pins and maybe a curling pudding (optional). The tutorial below is
from www.luvnaturals.com
where they show you just how easy it is to do.
4. The Hypnotic Roll
I especially loved this hairstyle because if you feel like you still
want to do a high bun, it doesn’t mean you cant have fun with it. This
Hypnotic Roll hairstyle looks really vintage and we all know vintage
never goes out of style. Here natural hair blogger Brittany
from Kysmyhair.com
will show us how we can style this up do.
TIP: Instead of using the Marley hair used in the
tutorial video, you can also make use of the Xpressions extensions
Shirley used in her Milkmaid Braid tutorial. It would give you a varied
outcome but you can still play around with it to give it your signature.
5. Twisted Braid Up Do
For those gals who want a mix between braids, twists and the
up do…here you go. This retro hairstyle is great when you’re protecting
your hair from harsh weather or otherwise. Here Brittany
is showing us this hairstyle and just a quick tip; still keep your
Xpressions extensions because you will definitely need it here. Its
really quick and little or no product was used. Click play to find out
more.
There you have it, 5 easy enough hairstyles that could get your hair
looking fabulous. Tried any before, be sure to say so in your comments
and share any useful tips you might have on spicing up our natural hair.
Enjoy!
With a well-received judging gig on American Idol, and a new hairstylist to boot, it’s been practically impossible not to notice a recent change in Nicki Minaj’s appearance.
The once pink haired, over the top make-up wearing, costume donning
rapstress many have grown accustomed to, seems to have ditched the
“gimmick” for a dialed back beauty and style regimen.
At her MAC event in Beverly Hills, Nicki opted for a flirty white Alexander McQueen Textured Stretch-Knit Dress and Fendi Fendista pumps. Her makeup skewed soft and simple. Her wig was blonde with dark roots (presumably for a more natural effect).
When it came time to dress for the Elton John Oscar Viewing Party, Ms. Minaj bet on white again, this time shimmering in an embellished Roberto Cavalli number.
The new look seems refreshing, but who can forget Nicki’s outlandish past?
While
I am enjoying the more demure side of Nicki Minaj, there are folks who
are a bit disappointed. It seems they miss her theatrics, and her
over-the-top ensembles. They’re simply not on board with the new look.
What do you think? Are you into the toned down Nicki Minaj?
