Plus-size women often complain that they can’t find the perfect pants, ones that don’t go overboard in giving extra room in the seat, thighs and waistline. More times than not, the women will opt for dresses and skirts because they’re easy. But here are 4 of the best pants for curvier women! Wide-leg trousers. A […]
Wearing blush for Black women can be a daunting task, considering that almost any wrong swipe can make our makeup look clown-like, or just plain unnatural. But there’s a time, place, and way to wear blush correctly. Just read the tips below from Allure. 1. FIND THE RIGHT FORMULA For normal to dry skin: Try […]
I spent this past Sunday evening at New York Fashion Week eagerly awaiting the start of Project Runway’s Season 5 runner-up Korto Momolu’s Spring/Summer 2012 runway show. Fashionista’s from every New York City borough and beyond streamed into the Samsung store located inside the Time Warner Center in Manhattan to see Korto’s line, which unfortunately didn’t win […]
New York City–based makeup artist, Troy Surratt, teaches us how to choose the right mascara! FIND YOUR FORMULA If you want evenly spaced lashes on the top and bottom, use a light formula, such as Maybelline New York Great Lash. If you have stick-straight lashes, use a curling mascara, which has resins and waxes to […]
Fake eyelashes are the bane of our make-up mastery. Most times, we can do everything but apply these things. They’re long, lush and immediately sexy, but pulling and plucking and poking your eyes out until they’re red kind of takes away from the sex appeal, right? So here’s how to do ’em right – straight […]
We can’t get enough of the neon trend, but covering yourself in anything that glows may seem a little intimidating. So check out five easy ways to incorporate neon into your wardrobe, courtesy of Refinery29. Neon In The Nude: Pair the brightest bright with a neutral for a megawatt contrast. This is a surefire way […]
Steamy temperatures can mean oily skin. “The combination of greater humidity and the fact that you’re sweating more can exacerbate oil production, resulting in increased shine,” says dermatologist Ranella Hirsch to Allure. So here’s how to stay cool & fight the shine! Gel for a while “Stop using the heavier cream cleansers that you benefit […]
Crop tops (or boxy tops) can seem a bit tricky to wear at first, but FabSugar has come up with a few easy, super-chic ways to blend this piece in seamlessly with the rest of your wardrobe. Do pair your boxy tee with a pencil skirt. The slimness of the skirt will balance out the […]
Stripes have dominated the racks this summer, so it’s no understatement that they’re starting get a little trite. But, that doesn’t mean that something fresh isn’t on the horizon. Refinery29’s got some ideas on how to shop for stripes without falling back on nautical themes. All Cut Up—Patchwork stripes add movement and take normally stuffy […]
Plus-size fashion rules are for the birds! They’re designed to shame women into hiding their bodies, rather than empowering them to just wear what they want! Bottom Line: Rules are meant to be broken. Wear what makes you happy! Here’s what Nicolette Mason told Refinery 29: “Head-to-Toe Black is The Most Flattering”—While I certainly love […]
