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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016 – Paris
For the first time ever, the Victoria’s Secret Angels are strutting down the runway in Paris, France! Be sure to tune in to CBS All Access on Monday, 12/5 @ 10/9c to stream the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!
The all-star line-up of Victoria’s Secret Angels will include returning favorites Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Aldridge, Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes, Josephine Skriver, Lais Ribeiro, Martha Hunt, Romee Strijd, Sara Sampaio, Stella Maxwell and Taylor Hill, as well as new faces.
We hope you’re as excited as we are about the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris!
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Ciara Red Carpet Maternity Style – AMAs 2016
Ciara looked amazing on the red carpet during The American Music Awards 2016. She embraced her natural maternity glow wearing a black form fitted top and contrasting ruffle at the bottom of her dress.
The singer was an inspiration to women seeking great maternity style. Ciara not only dressed red carpet appropriate but also appeared very comfortable, holding her delicate baby bump!
Cassie VMAS 2016 Red Carpet Look
Cassie graced the red carpet wearing a hot, new look for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer was seen in a Balmain Jacket and Gucci Metallic Leggings. Her accessories for the evening included a Gold Body Chain and Handbag.
The eye-opener was Cassie’s neon hair color; very fitting for the awards show red carpet!
To re-create this look, fashion girls (and guys) can visit their local ASOS store online. Simply purchase a Ponte Blazer and Gold Leggings. Pair this look with a Body Chain and Zip Pouch Handbag. For a more conservative twist, add a Fitted Cami Top underneath the blazer.
Don’t forget to accent the hair with Blonde Hairspray, Extensions, or even a Wig. The singer/dancer’s red carpet look was trendy, fun, and inspirational. Dare to be different!
Jill Scott Concert 2016 – Songstress and Poet
One of my favorite quotes is “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” by Eleanor Roosevelt. This quote is significant in terms of goal setting and personal achievement.
Attending a Jill Scott concert was a goal on my personal to-do list. Jill Scott is a soulful singer and her voice has a variety of range. As a song-writer, her lyrics go beyond the surface; addressing topics that are realistic to listeners.
I was gifted a set of tickets from my brother (and sister-in-law) to take part in her performance at the Amphitheater located in Tuscaloosa.
Lace Chiffon Sleeveless Romper purchased from Amazon Prime
Jill Scott’s concert pushed beyond the limits of watching a songstress to viewing a “seasoned” artist/poet.
She gave us relationship advice and shared reflections from her own life. The concert was amazing and I encourage anyone who’s a fan of her music to purchase tickets from ticketmaster.com
https://youtu.be/OgVyGRdQsg0
Summer Solstice and Adventures
I wanted to make an effort (this summer) to get out and enjoy the sunlight. After surviving the winter months and various inches of snow it was a relief to feel the heat on my skin.
I was dead set on venturing out in Tampa, Florida. One thing I can’t resist is a great meal and wine tasting. The photo shown is from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant. It’s an upscale working winery where customers can also become members. We decided to sit outside while viewing the palm trees and water fountain.
I am a fashion blogger and it’s a ritual to drop by shopping malls when visiting a new area. International Plaza was no exception to my tradition. The fascinating concept about this particular center is the mixture of stores and Bay Street food court. It’s an open-air village with restaurants; very exciting for night-life. I’m also a people watcher and relish in the distinct styles (or fashion) for each region.
It’s no secret that my hair is natural. I made the transition three years ago due to chemical damage on my edges. Being natural is a personal preference because I am more health conscious.
Amongst my friends, I’m also known for changing my hair styles (often) and can be seen wearing accessories, twist outs, extensions, or wigs. After watching several Youtube videos I was finally able to accomplish a turban. This was my favorite summer go-to style when I’m seeking a sleek look.
“The Tans Will Fade But The Memories Will Last Forever.” – Unknown
Taraji P. Henson BET Awards Beauty Report – Ashunta Sheriff for Black Opal
Already a BET 2015 Best Actress winner, superstar and TV’s reigning diva Taraji P. Henson hits the red carpet as a nominee once again for her role as Cookie Lyon in FOX’s hit music drama “Empire.” The actress stunned with a glowing beauty look created by celebrity makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff.
TARAJI P. HENSON:
“I wanted to go for an understated, soft and clean look on Taraji for the BET Awards. It was a hot day and the look was effortless and easy to create. Black Opal was perfect for achieving great skin with a gorgeous glow as the rest of her makeup look was accented with luxe lips and cat winged liner.”
– Ashunta Sheriff for Black Opal
GET THE LOOK:
FACE:
I started with clean and moisturized skin before applying Black Opal True Color Perfecting Primer. I used a wedge sponge starting from the inner parts of the face, moving outward.
Then, I applied Black Opal True Color Stick Foundation in Rich Caramel with a foundation brush only on areas that needed coverage to even out her complexion.
Black Opal Flawless Perfecting Concealer in Tan was applied onto the under-eye area and brow bone to give a natural, clean lift to brows. I then set her face with Black Opal Invisible Oil-Blocking Powder.
To contour and sculpt the face, I used Black Opal Color Splurge Eye Satin Matte duo in Bordeaux Bliss. Using a fluffy crease brush, the darker color softly contoured as the lighter shade created a soft lift on the tops of her cheekbones.
EYES:
I used the same Color Splurge Eye Satin Matte duo in Bordeaux Bliss, using the lighter shade on the lids and darker shade on the outer corner of the eyes to create a blended out, smoldering look.
With a thin liner brush, I created a cat winged eyeliner look with Black Opal Luxe Crème Liner in Onyx.
To finish the look, brows were shaped and groomed with Black Opal Precision Eye Definer in Coffee Bean.
PRODUCTS USED:
Black Opal True Color Perfecting Primer – $14.95
Black Opal True Color Stick Foundation – $9.95
Black Opal Flawless Perfecting Concealer – $5.25
Black Opal Invisible Oil-Blocking Powder – $9.25
Black Opal Color Splurge Eye Satin Matte – $6.95
Black Opal Luxe Crème Liner – $7.95
Black Opal Precision Eye Definer – $5.50
AVAILABILITY: All Black Opal products are available online at blackopalbeauty.com and select retailers nationwide, including: Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, Kmart and OTC Stores.
TARAJI P. HENSON AT THE BET AWARDS:
Taraji P. Henson was nominated for Best Actress at the 2016 BET Awards
GET THE LOOK: Mila Kunis Billboard Music Awards 2016 Photos
Mila Kunis is back, baby! She made her first MAJOR appearance in months at last night’s Billboard Music Awards!
Gearing up for her new movie out this summer, “Bad Moms,” Mila was the center of attention on the red carpet and stage, donning a dress and hairstyle that has everyone calling her a “hot mom.”
Renowned celebrity stylist, Renato Campora (@RenatoCampora), worked his magic for Mila’s fresh and modern look with Infusium 23 – a full line of salon-proven products scientifically formulated to beautifully transform even the most damaged hair – and PRO Beauty Tools – a line of high performance, top quality styling tools at retail friendly prices.
“GET THE LOOK” FROM RENATO CAMPORA:
· I wanted to keep Mila Kunis’ Billboard Music Awards look simple yet beautiful with texture.
· First, I washed and conditioned her hair with the Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Shampoo and Conditioner to illuminate and brighten her strands.
· I wanted a lot of texture for this look so I sprayed the Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Leave-In Treatment when her hair was damp to help build texture and volume.
· Next, I dried her hair with the PRO Beauty Tools 1875W Ionic AC Motor and ran my hands through her hair – no brush.
· I selected random pieces and curled them with the PRO Beauty Tools 1 ¼ Curling Iron to add more volume.
· It’s all about the texture today! So I sprayed the Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Leave-In Treatment in her hair which also helped tame fly-aways and create that sleek look.
· I pulled a few pieces out on side of her face to create a soft, romantic feel. The rest of the hair was pulled into a high ponytail.
· Then, I braided the ponytail very loosely, wrapped it around and finished the look by pinning the braid around the ponytail.
· Mila’s high bun is fresh, young and modern, and compliments her dress perfectly!
PRODUCTS USED FROM INFUSIUM 23 & PRO BEAUTY TOOLS:
Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Shampoo
Rich with intensive hair-healthy ingredients to strengthen and reveal hair’s true beauty. The i-23 Complex®, enriched with provitamins, proteins and amino acids, pampers and promotes soft, healthy-looking, manageable hair.
Price: $6.99/16 oz.
Availability: Target.com
Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Conditioner
Reinforced with hair-healthy conditioners and shine enhancers to recharge, renew and deeply treat dull, damaged, stressed-out hair.
Price: $6.99/16 oz.
Availability: Target.com
Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Leave-In Treatment
Reduces split ends and tames fly-aways. Improves the quality of hair over time and protects against breakages. Instantly detangles wet or dry hair.
Price: $6.99/8 oz.
Availability: Target.com
Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Heat Tamer
Finish with Repair & Renew Heat Tamer for superior heat and maximum breakage protection from temperatures of up to 450 degrees. Fortified with advanced provitamins and amino acids to guard against styling and finishing damages.
Price: $6.99/8 oz.
Availability: Target.com
PRO Beauty Tools 1875W Ionic AC Motor Dryer
Uses Ionic Technology to expose strands to less heat and in turn, less damage, while retaining natural moistures for silky, frizz-free styles.
Price: $39.99
Availability: Target.com
PRO Beauty Tools 24K Gold Plated Curling Iron
Provide advanced heat technology ideal for curling all hair types. The high direct heat styles hair quickly resulting in less heat damage from prolonged exposure to the curling iron.
Price: $21.99
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MoCADA 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball – Celebrity Attendees
THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN
DIASPORAN ARTS CELEBRATED 16 YEARS
WITH 2nd ANNUAL MASQUERADE BALL ON
MAY 19th AT THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Derrick Adams, The Rockefeller Foundation &
Studio One Eighty-Nine Founders Rosario Dawson and
Abrima Erwiah Were Honored with Advocacy Awards
Honorary Gala Chair Attendees Included Maxwell and Estelle – Celebrity guest attendees included Jillian Hervey of Lion Babe, Justine Skye, Fab Five Freddy & More
VIP Cocktail Reception Presented by Martell Cognacs Featured A Special Performance by Bilal and Visual Artist Laolu Senbanjo
Featured Benefit Paddle8 Art Auction Curated by Mickalene Thomas
Yesterday in Brooklyn New York, The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA), celebrated its 16th anniversary of serving the community through the arts with its 2nd annual MoCADA Masquerade Ball held on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Lepercq Ballroom. The annual Spring Gala fundraiser is aligned around an annual campaign to raise monies for community programs and to continually fund the development of their new larger museum in Brooklyn.
The MoCADA Masquerade Ball celebrated individuals who have positively influenced the Contemporary African Diasporan Arts and the community, including Derrick Adams who received the Artist Advocacy Award, The Rockefeller Foundation who received the Philanthropic Advocacy Award, and Studio One Eighty Nine Founders Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah who received the Social Justice Advocacy Award. The MoCADA Masquerade Ball was hosted by Tai Beauchamp and Emil Wilbekin and featured honorary Gala Chairs: Maxwell and Estelle. Celebrity guest attendees included Lion Babe, Justine Skye, Fab Five Freddy and more.
The MoCADA Annual Gala attracts individuals from New York’s most distinguished artistic and professional communities. This year, additional attendees included: Artist Kehinde Wiley, American fashion designer Charles Harbison, Isolde Brielmaier (Director of Contemporary Art Initiative, Westfield World Trade Center), Joi Brown (SVP Marketing & Brand Partnerships Atlantic Records), Kevin Parker (New York Senator), Legendary Damon, DJ MOMA, Laurie Cumbo (MoCADA Founder and New York City Council Member), Nausheen Shah (Fashion Influencer), Brett Johnson (Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated film The Butler) Zia Khan (Rockefeller Foundation) and more.
The MoCADA Masquerade Ball was underwritten by several generous corporations committed to supporting the community. The evening’s sponsors included Black Enterprise, Cholula Hot Sauce; FOX Audience Strategy, Habana Outpost, HBO, JetBlue and Martell Cognac.
Additionally, MoCADA partnered with Paddle8, the award winning online auction house that offers museum-worthy works and contemporary collectibles. Paddle 8 offered an unprecedented online auction that was curated by Mickelene Thomas and include works from artists Renee Cox, Sanford Biggers Carrie Mae Weems and more. The online auction went live on May 5th and concluded post event on May 19th. For more information, please visit www.Paddle8.com
During the MoCADA Gala’s VIP Cocktail Reception, guests enjoyed a specialty cocktail menu that featured Martell Cognac favorites. Guests also were treated to an intimate performance by R&B artist Bilal as well as live art by Nigerian visual artist Laolu Senbanjo.
MoCADA uses art to strengthen community, both locally and internationally. Through exhibitions and programming, MoCADA incites dialogue on pressing social and political issues facing the African Diaspora, and fosters a dynamic space for the creation and continuous evolution of culture. Serving both youth and adults, MoCADA challenges the traditional definitions of the “museum”, using art to impact lives both within its physical walls and throughout the wider community.
About MoCADA
The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) was established in 1999 as Brooklyn’s first and only museum dedicated to the creation and interpretation of contemporary Black arts and culture. Starting from humble beginnings on the fourth floor of a Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone, MoCADA has since expanded from a grassroots startup with a social justice mission, to an internationally-recognized arts institution. Now located in Fort Greene, the museum has established a reputation for cutting-edge exhibitions and programs that cross artistic disciplines and create opportunities for emerging artists. MoCADA has produced over 60 exhibitions and 500 public programs, expanding from the museum’s main gallery to the streets, parks, schools, and public housing of Brooklyn and beyond, challenging the boundaries of the traditional museum to build community and increase public access to the arts.