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TARAJI P. HENSON, NAOMI CAMPBELL, AND MARSAI MARTIN ROCK THE 2021 BET AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES, CA WEARING UPGRADE BOUTIQUE

Official host of the 2021 BET Awards and actress, Taraji P.  Henson, rocked the occasion last night wearing custom wigs by Upgrade Boutique throughout the evening styled by Tym Wallace. Model, Naomi Campbell, and actress, Marsai Martin, both styled by  Alexander Armand, also stole the show wearing extensions by Upgrade Boutique. The evening was filled with flawless looks from powerful women including Queen Latifa, Lauren London, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Maxine Waters, Ciara, Chloe Bailey, Jazmine Sullivan, Ari Lenox, Zendaya,  H.E.R., The City Girls and many more.

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ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA ANNOUNCES ITS 2021 “LIVE LOUD” VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, announces its stellar talent line-up for its 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola—the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience. Incorporating virtual for the second year in light of the pandemic, this year’s event will live up to its theme of “Live Loud” by featuring exciting content across all of its stages centered around culture, equity and celebration. As the nation continues to reopen, ESSENCE’s exciting and elevated hybrid experience will present a celebration of the resilience, power and achievement of our community and omnipresence of our culture — and a tribute to the city that the Festival has always called home. The star-studded lineup will feature performances by: Jazmine Sullivan, DJ Khaled & Friends, Ne-Yo, Tank, Michelle Williams, Kirk Franklin, Davido and D-Nice. The Festival’s powerful interactive sessions will also showcase leading voices throughout the two weekends including: Mary J. Blige, Angela Yee, Adrienne Bailon, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Tracy G., Tiana Major9, Big Freedia, Miss Lawrence, Supacent, Shantrelle P. Lewis, Jesseca Dupart  and more. The Festival will stream on ESSENCEStudios.com and ESSENCE.com—Friday-Sunday over two weekends, June 25-27 and July 2-4.

“The ESSENCE Festival of Culture, now the largest festival in the nation by per day attendance, is an unparalleled convening and celebration of global Black culture and continues to have even deeper impact on our communities via our expanded focus on economic inclusion, cultural ownership and community development,” said Latraviette Smith-Wilson, ESSENCE Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer. “As a live experience, the ESSENCE Festival normally attracts more than 500,000 attendees annually during July 4th weekend in New Orleans — but last year, we made the necessary decision to shift our multi-day celebration to an innovative virtual format due to COVID-19. The ESSENCE Festival was the first of its kind and scale to be executed virtually during the pandemic, and our team worked tirelessly to deliver the content, programming and resources that our community desired. As a result, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture provided much-needed, only-at-ESSENCE content and experiences that inspired, entertained, informed and empowered—resulting in 45+ million full-stream views of 2020 Festival content to date. This year, we are thrilled to bring forth another exciting talent line-up, curated programming and a new hybrid experience that will directly touch the people of New Orleans and Louisiana while also further extending our reach, engagement and impact via enhanced digital, technology and streaming capabilities to connect more of our community in the U.S. and across the diaspora.”

For the 2021 Festival experience and under strict adherence to guidance from local health agencies, ESSENCE will produce live activations available only to New Orleans and Louisiana residents— honoring essential workers and first responders—that will be integrated into the virtual experience during both weekends.

For more information and to register, visit www.essencefestival.com. Join the conversation via social @EssenceFest. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola® is executive produced by ESSENCE Festivals LLC, a division of ESSENCE Communications Inc. Sponsors of the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® include presenting sponsor Coca-Cola and major sponsors Estée Lauder, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Walmart as well as premium sponsors AT&T, Disney and UnitedHealthcare.

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How-To Wear Leather Shorts: Easy Style Options

Leather shorts are my jam!  When you see them, your mind automatically drifts back to the 80’s but they’re a versatile pair of bottoms.

They can be worn in the winter or summer months.  Leather shorts look amazing when attending a special event.  Especially if you’re trying to dress chic with the ability to move around and be social with ease.

The leather shorts I’m wearing were purchased from Victoria Secret; here’s a comparable pair on Amazon.  A few easy ways to wear leather shorts include pairing them with tanks, t-shirts, or sweaters.

Take the look up a notch by wearing with textured tights or brightly colored heels.

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Get the Look with PDPAOLA: Kylie Jenner’s Statement Earrings

Kylie Jenner made jaws drop by posting a sultry photo on her Instagram stories modeling a monochromatic beige outfit and chain link earrings. She joins sister Kendall Jenner and friends Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid, who have frequently been spotted incorporating the trendy chain link earrings into their everyday looks. The must-have accessory has quickly emerged as the perfect piece to elevate your look and make a bold fashion statement.

Get the look with these Muze Earrings by PDPAOLA. Retailing for $91 and available in silver and gold, the earrings are available for purchase on the brand’s website.

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JoJo x DSW: DSW Teams Up with JoJo Fletcher for Curated Capsule

Excited to share that DSW launched a new curated capsule collection with JoJo Fletcher, The JoJo x DSW Collection, on their ecommerce site and in all 500 stores, today!

DSW tapped TV Host and season 12 Bachelorette star, JoJo Fletcher, to curate her favorite footwear styles for the ultimate spring refresh. The JoJo x DSW Collection is a multi-designer curated capsule of elevated casual styles and will be sure to get everyone ready to re-emerge this season.  JoJo captures the essence of DSW through her elevated casual style. She values comfort and fashion that can keep up with her busy schedule which is reflected in her must-have DSW picks.

“DSW is a one-stop-shop for all of my most loved shoe brands, I wanted to select shoes that were great everyday staples that can be styled in a number of ways.  As we transition into Spring weather and the world starts to open back up, sandals and heels will be making their way back on to everyone’s feet and will be great summer pieces” says Fletcher.

Styles include on-trend sneakers, sandals, block heels, that transition easily from day to night.  In addition to the feminine mix of light, fresh, neutral colors, metallic sheens and textural details, JoJo made sure to include fun pops of color that really make an outfit stand out.

“My best style tip is to find pieces that give you the look you want, without sacrificing your comfort.  I always find that if I’m comfortable in what I’m wearing, I have a better time!” says Fletcher.

Franco Sarto Birch Slide sandal

“If I can find a cute, comfortable sandal AND it gives me that extra height, I’m ALL about it. These are the perfect platform sandal that is great paired with jeans, shorts or a dress.” Says Fletcher

Marc Fisher Casara Slide sandal

  “White is so fresh for the Spring/Summer seasons so these slides will be the perfect addition to your closet.  I love to throw these on with my favorite sundress.” Says Fletcher

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Top 3 Sexiest Short Prom Dress Styles for 2021

Are you having a prom this year? If so–congratulations! If not, you should still attend the prom and see all your friends looking gorgeous in their prom clothes.

Sexiness and Lingerie are the two most important traits in a modern woman’s life, which were improvised further by Sisters The Label at Miss Runway Boutique. A girl should always look sexy, whether she will work or just hang out with friends. It was kind of hard for me to choose the best three styles for my collection because there were so many great styles this year.

One Shoulder Styles

The one-shoulder trend is a versatile style that can be worn with jeans or evening outfits. While you may think that wearing one piece of clothing on your shoulder is incorrect, just remember that all trends begin as an experiment and sometimes don’t work out for the best. In this case, the trend has definitely stood the test of time and wearable fashion.

Even as the age of the two-tone prom dress comes to a close, one-shoulder dresses are already beginning to emerge as a prom fashion staple for 2021. While this style looks just as stunning on some women as the lovely A-line dress with a skirt, it’s having its moment in the limelight this year because society has deemed it trendy enough to warrant a spot on any prom-wearing senior’s checklist.

The Bubble Hem

The bubble hem prom dress is back and better than ever. One of the main components to any prom outfit is by far the dress, so you must choose the right one to make you look glamorous and give you all kinds of confidence, but not too much that it would risk ruining your night! Your dress needs to be fabulous enough for the opening night event at Tony’s Place.  This year, spice up your night by donning a bubble hem prom dress this season that will make everyone else turn their heads at your fabulous outfit.

The ’80s called, and they want the bubble hem back. How do I know? I get people asking about it all the time. Perhaps it’s their fascination with retro fashion that brought about this resurgence, but one thing is for certain: the bubble hem prom dress is back and better than ever.

The Strapless Dress

So, you’re in the market for a strapless gown to wear to that special occasion in your life but aren’t sure which styles will flatter? From poofy to poufy, the strapless dress is one trend that never goes out of style. But how will you know what styles are best for you? There’s a reason the strapless dress never dies — because it’s so versatile. This trend was reinvented over and over again, from different necklines to form-fitting silhouettes.

What I love about strapless dresses is that they can be functional, fashionable, and beautiful. They give you the option of wearing them for any special occasion, including weddings, parties, dates, or regular workdays.

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The Female Founded Inclusive Brand Using Sustainable Practices From Start to Finish

Every element of this female founded collection- from the fabrics and finishings used to construct the garment, to the packaging used to deliver it to your door- was thoughtfully sourced with the customer and planet in mind. The brand has on ongoing partnering with 1% for the Planet, where 1% of all profits are invested in environmental causes AND is donating 10% of proceed to Fashion Revolution this week in honor of Earth Week.

Manufactured here in the USA, Akala is thoughtfully designed to flatter every beautiful body, creating pieces for all silhouettes in extended sizing.

The upcoming collection (launching in May) will go up to 4X! You can purchase Akala for under $300 on their website here!

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Jessica Alba Wears Vagabond Shoemakers and Victoria Emerson Jewelry!

Jessica Alba was photographed wearing a chic look in Los Angeles complete with accessories from Vagabond Shoemakers and Victoria Emerson! The seasoned actress and mom kept her look casual with Vagabond Shoemakers’ Judy Sneakers ($140; www.vagabond.com/us) and added a touch of sparkle with Victoria Emerson‘s Paperclip Style Gold Necklace ($39, similar styles available on www.VictoriaEmerson.com).

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New Forever 21 x Juicy Couture Collection

Forever 21 launched their Juicy Couture collection! The iconic duo collaborated on exclusive pieces that tap into the season’s throw-back craze.

The Forever 21 x Juicy Couture collaboration comes at the perfect time, with Forever 21 customers current love for Y2k fashion combined with their need for loungewear. As the lockdowns and stay at home lifestyles come to an end, Forever 21 customers will still want to be comfortable, but after nearly a year at home, they’ll also want to have fun with what they are wearing. Now, more than ever, our customers want comfortable clothes that are fashionable, and that make them feel happy and confident.

The collection is perfect for the transitioning cool-to-warm weather season featuring a mix of hoodies, jogger sets, bodysuits, swimsuits, and rompers, as well as accessories like slides, bucket hats, hair pins, handbags, scrunchies, and doggy jackets. Pieces will be available for Women and Juniors, with prices ranging from $17.99 to $39.99.

Juicy Couture was an iconic part of early 2000’s fashion. During its peak, the brand’s bedazzled velour tracksuits were everything and everywhere. Instantly recognizable, Juicy was colorful, fun and combined luxury and comfort in a new way. The silhouette of what would become Juicy’s signature tracksuit is what made the brand stand out, as it was both innocent and sexy. In the early 2000s when our love for celebrity culture and reality tv was first taking off, you couldn’t pick up a tabloid without seeing one of the candy-colored velour sets on Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Jennifer Lopez or Lindsay Lohan. Juicy was the symbol of casual luxury. Today, it is the symbol of Y2K coolness, as the appeal reaches across generations, sparking childhood memories for millennials while also capturing Gen Z’s obsession with all things vintage and the Y2k aesthetic.

“We felt it was only natural to merge our brands for a collection that is comfortable and fashion-forward. Juicy Couture is a nostalgic phenomenon for many and a novelty for a new generation, I am thrilled to  see these pieces become a part of their must-have wardrobe staples,” said Alexandra Taylor, SVP, Marketing at Authentic Brands Group, owner of Forever 21 and Juicy Couture.

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Forever 21 launches #ForeverLA Collection

Forever 21 has just announced its #ForeverLA collection featuring NBA licensed Lakers merch! The exclusive collection features masks, crew socks, shorts, embroidered tanks, tees, and joggers for men & women. While the collection naturally dons the team’s signature purple and gold colors, it also features tie dyes, white and black color blocking, prints, and more. The collection ranges from $9.99 – 39.99.