Actor and author Lupita Nyong'o attended the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards (January 6, 2019) in an iconic makeup look. The talent-hyphenate beauty wore blue eyeliner and matching blue eyelash extensions to match her gorgeous blue gown. For me, this is one of her most unforgettable awards show appearances. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty.
They (cosmetic beauty brands) sell us characteristics of each other. So say someone is darker skinned, they target them with bleaching creams, and if someone is lighter skinned they target them with tanning products. If someone has a thin frame they target them with cosmetic/diet products to achieve a curvier frame, and if someone is curvier they target them with diet and workout plans. They take our individual identity, package it, and market it back to each of us. They sell us our differences — whatever distinctive traits you have that I don't have, that's what they market to me, and whatever distinctive traits I have that you don't, that's what they market to you. These brands use insidious advertising schemes to exploit and manipulate their target demographics into conforming to a made up ideal of beauty. For example, their use of the word 'flaw' in their ad campaigns has been utilized meticulously and exhaustively to convey to people, particularly to impressionable young women and men that the differences they have from the photo-shopped ads are what makes them 'not attractive', 'not desirable', 'less than', 'other'. Even when they've used 'I love my flaws' as an empowering new motto, the several decades past of using aggressive advertising to condition young people to believe that they aren't good enough has already done far too much damage. They still associate the word flaw with a negative portrayal of themselves, it's still associated with something that they need to physically alter about themselves. What many people don't realize is that the flaws that have been advertised are simply our individual differences. Our tiny differences continue to be exploited politically, socially, and economically in ways that separate us, shatter our self-esteem, and disenfranchise us. We have to become conscious of the beauty advertisements and images that are repeatedly marketed to us. Take note of the advertising campaigns and brands that make you feel bad about yourself and stop supporting them! Enough!
I did a closet overhaul recently, because I'm looking to add more cleans
lines, and classic silhouettes in order to enhance the versatility of
my wardrobe. One of the necessary items that I realized that I no longer
had was the high waist cropped trouser. Now I'm seeing them everywhere,
and I'm on a mission to find a few perfect pairs for myself. If you
don't have a pair of cropped pants, promise me that you'll think about
investing in a few pairs, as I plan to do so myself.
The Cropped trouser adds to the versatility of your wardrobe, it really is a "wear anywhere" item.
(L-R) Salma Hayek was seen at LAX airport in June 2017 in black shorts, a blue denim jacket, a white tee, and tri-color Stella McCartney platform brogues. Ulyana Seergeenko paired her high waist pants with a crew neck sweater, black brogues, and a vintage inspired beauty look. Salma's photo: Starzfly/Bauergriffin | Ulyana's photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty.
Dascha Polanco attended the 'Dr. Seuss' The Grinch' New York film premiere in November 2018. The actress rocked a tan cropped trouser, with a matching color coat, and a striped turtleneck. She finished off her look with understated makeup and a wine colored lip. She looked great. Photo: John Lamparski/Getty.
Chrissy Metz has been slaying awards season so far in 2019. The actress wore three of my favourite glamour looks when she attended the Screen Actors Guild Awards, The Critics' Choice Awards, and the Golden Globe Awards last month. All three custom designs were made just for Chrissy and definitely elevated her style for the awards season.
The This Is Us actress wore a pink Kate Spade New York gown with a sequined embellishment flowing across the front of the dress to the 24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on January 13th. Loved this look!Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty.
At the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27th, Chrissy wore a John Paul Ataker gown with a sheer blue halter train. Glamour queen! Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty.
This Tanya Taylor dress which the actress wore to the Golden Globe Awards on January 6th was Iconic. Shine on Hollywood starlet! Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty.
Actress Zoe Saldana attended Spike TV's Guys Choice 2015 at Sony Pictures Studios, June 6, 2015 in Culver City, California in a Dolce & Gabbana green dress with black floral designs. Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty.
How gorgeous is Amalie Gassmann!! .. she's so pretty. The model attended the Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2015 show during Paris
Fashion Week and chose this chic ensemble for her appearance and upon seeing this photo I filed it away in a Drafts folder, but completely forgot that it was there, then just re-discovered it a little while ago after searching for outfit inspiration. Everything about this is near perfection,.. the backless black jumpsuit, sleek ponytail, and subtle glam makeup pair very well together. SN: I think I might have a slight obsession with jumpsuits right now..
This is the idea of what was running through my head when I saw this photo and I thought about one of the places that she could be off to:
It's still summer and that means that we're still in peak wedding season and if you want to be a bride but you didn't get the chance to be one just yet we've got you covered with these classic all white bridal style inspirations that you can wear everyday. If the origins of this tradition falls into your belief system, great. If it doesn't, it doesn't matter. This is fashion and style, and both are universal freedoms, so have fun trying on these looks, and let us know which one is your favorite. See all of the options..
This recipient of 15 Grammy Awards, and 17 NAACP Image Awards as well as countless other honors is a singer, songwriter, and pianist. Her charting topping catalogue of #1 songs and albums has garnered her an international following and recognition as one of the most popular and successful musicians of the 21st century. She is an advocate and activist who created the We Are Here movement to bring people together to work towards creating positive changes in the world. She is also a philanthropist, and the co-founder of Keep A Child Alive which is an organization that aims to realize the end of AIDS for children and their families, by combating the physical, social and economic impacts of HIV. For years now she's ditched the overdone makeup look choosing instead to go makeup less which has consequently made her the face of the no-makeup wave. The message that she has been advocating is empowering and all about self-love, especially for women to embrace who they are, and for us to hold our opinion of ourselves higher than anyone's opinions of us. She's carried those positive and inspirational messages on to the music competition show The Voice where she's served as a mentor to aspiring musicians over the last couple of years.
Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation — whose mission is to provide inner city youth with significant exposure to the arts, as well as support emerging artists with exhibition opportunities — hosted its annual #ArtForLife benefit gala in New York on July 15th. The Art For Life benefit gala is the primary fundraising initiative for the R.P.A.F.'s supporters, and also serves to honor exemplary individuals for success in their respective fields and good works to better our communities.
Many high profile people came out to celebrate this year's honorees and to support this important benefit. Reportedly by the end of the night over one million dollars was raised for the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation!
Singer, actor, and Broadway star Cynthia Erivo
looked ultra feminine and pretty-in-pink in a flared hem number, and Russell Simmons' daughters (L)Aoki Lee Simmons and (R)Ming Lee Simmons looked gorgeous in their printed designer dresses.
I have to confess that the main
reason I made the decision to publish this post is because I have a
freckle on my lip, but the other important reason is that I like to
celebrate peoples uniqueness. Check out the Celebrities with Heterochromia Iridum post, and the Facial Scars | signature characteristic
post. This is what I believe if we're talking about a signature look. I believe that you must appreciate everything about yourself that is unique no matter how
insignificant you believe that trait is, and also never buy into beauty "advice" that leads to erasure of self or identity. If it makes you stand out from everyone else, if it makes you look different,
that is what makes you, you. Freckled lips are iconic! These beautiful people that you'll see when you scrolllook perfect just as is, with one, two, or a lot of freckles.
Two years ago to the date singer Kesha wore this floral summer dress and her blue tresses was the perfect compliment to the printed design! Take a look.
I teamed up with makeup artist - Aisa C. for this post and got my makeup done to show you all this great bridal look! I think any bride in any wedding season could match this beauty look. Aisa contoured my face to enhance my facial features and made my eyebrows look amazing. I did not have my eyebrows waxed so this look made my eyes look wider and awake especially with the addition of the faux lashes. You can't tell in the photos because of the products used, but my lips tend to get dry in the Canadian winter season so she used some amazing moisturizing products on my lips. I think everyone in Canada can agree that we don't find dry skin fun but there are some things you can do about that - (lip scrub, moisturizing lip balm). Most importantly I loved the outcome and took selfies all day! I enjoyed my time with Aisa because she makes you feel comfortable and the end result made me look like a model! Every woman needs to feel this glamorous on her wedding day. I hope that you love this look as much as I do and I'd like to say thank you to
everyone for reading my very first post here on NOI h. SAF. I hope you continue
to visit for more great fashion/beauty/style ideas, also please check out Aisa's Instagram (@aiscold) to see more of her work. Thank you.
Spotted
at LAX airport on Jan 14th 2016 Nikki Reed gives us a lowdown on how to
remain stylish while trotting around with your luggage. With her hair
tied back in a messy pony and a fedoratossed on top she
moves effortlessly carrying her dog in one hand and her suitcase and
doggy duffle-bag in another.
The actress looks classy yet comfortable in a blue washed denim, paired with an easy fit sweater, an over-sized coat, and a scarf, all in black/grey tones. The pointy toe boots pull the look together, but the best part of these photos we'd say is definitely the little fur baby in her arms!! Don't you agree..?
The little cutie in Nikki Reed's arms was actually her foster pup and the reason that she was at LAX was because she was taking the little oneacross the country to meet his or her new family. Read the bittersweet message that Nikki published on Instagram about parting with her foster baby:
**Product links are affiliate links**after-the-fact... if you noticed a flaw in Nikki's outfit keep reading, if you didn't Stop reading now.. and no, don't scroll back up and look for the flaw either, just.. forget this bit. A wardrobe malfunction that has happened to all of us (it's happened to me), the dreaded unzipped fly.. in public no less! we realized.. still love Nikki's outfit and her heartwarming reason for trekking cross country.. Images: Gvk/Bauer Griffin
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Entrepreneur and co-founder of System Magazine, Alexia Niedzielski,attended the Sonia Rykiel show during Paris Fashion Week [September 29, 2014] in an androgynous fit consisting of artsy, rocker pieces that anybody can wear. What do you think about Alexia's outfit? Would you take anything from this ensemble? I call dibs on the coat!
Images: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty.
"Don't sneak, because if you sneak, like you did today, it means you think that you're doing the wrong thing. If you spend your whole life thinking that you're doing the wrong thing, then you'll ruin your immortal soul."
Patrick Haggerty grew up the son of Charles Haggerty (a dairy farmer) in
rural Dry Creek, Washington, during the 1950s. As a teenager, Pat began
to understand that he was gay—something he thought he was hiding well.
But one day, after performing at a school assembly, Pat learned that his
father could see him much more clearly than he realized.
"The Saint of Dry Creek" online release is presented in partnership with the It Gets Better Project (http://www.itgetsbetter.org/).
I wanted to create an outfit with pieces from Miu Miu's Fall 2015 collection but their price point is mad and I don't want to create a look consisting of pieces that are out of my price range and pass it out to you all, Like, here go get this while I can't afford any of it. So instead I decided to create a casual Fall outfit inspired by their collection. Muicca Prada's vision for the brand's collection this season can best be described as a postmodern amalgamation of glamour fads and trends. That mumbo jumbo basically means that when you take all of the big trends from each decade from the 1940s up until the late 1990s e.g. leather, animal print, tweed, plaid, high waist skirts, a-line dresses, patchwork, stripes, frills, pleats, and oversized costume jewellery, and layer all of it on top of each other you get Miu Miu's Fall 2015 collection. It's a rebellious presentation and that is why I love it. Romwe geometric pattern coat, London Times geometric pattern jumpsuit, Anthropologie lace up flats, Michael Kors leopard print bag.
The very beautiful Ella Henderson (@EllaHenderson) is the latest Curvy Girl to provide beauty inspiration for our regular p.s. outfit ideas. Her makeup is the same in both photos so the different hairstyle will be the deciding factor on which look will best complete this Fall ensemble. The center parted style is pretty, and the victory roll updo is cute, so you can't go wrong with either choice.
Curvy Girls Outfit Pieces Inspired by Miu Miu's Fall 2015 Collection:
Miu Miu's Collection:
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This Hollywood actress who is currently heating up the box office with multiple blockbusters is unrecognizable as the cover star for W Magazine's November 2015 issue. In the images shot by photographer Steven Klein and styled by Edward Enninful she dons magenta locs with matching lipstick, a feathered dress, ripped stockings, high platforms, a short platinum do (not pictured), and black leather, lace, and jewellery. I've read some harsh criticism of these editorial images but I get the punk rock aesthetic that the stylists were going for so I truly love these photos, especially that first one.
This makes me so happy!! Barbie created a one of a kind doll to honor actress and singer Zendaya Coleman for being a role model, and an advocate for girls empowerment who "encourages girls to raise their voices."
I'm sure you know the infamous tale that propelled this look of Zendaya's into the history books, but just in case you're not aware of all of the details, lets recap the story behind the controversy caused by the comments that Giuliana Rancic made about Zendaya's appearance at the 87th Annual Academy Awards......On Sunday February 22, 2015 Zendaya attended the 87th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California wearing a gorgeous Vivienne Westwood dress accessorized with a peach colored clutch, Stuart Weitzman heels, and Chopard jewels; styled by Law Roach (@luxurylaw). Her hair was beautifully done in faux dreadlocs by hairstylist Shelby Swain (@theshelbyswain). Zendaya wanted a hairstyle that was "something new, different, and kind of daring."....The following day on Monday February 23, 2015 the TV show Fashion Police aired their special reporting of the fashion at the Academy Awards and it was during the segment critiquing Zendaya's look — specifically her hair — that co-host Giuliana Rancic offered the petty remark: "Like, I feel like she smells like patchouli oil." ... Someone off camera adds "Or weed," and Giuliana echoes "Maybe Weed?"(source)..... and BOOM! As soon as social media caught wind of that offensive remark all hell broke loose. The backlash that Giuliana and the show received was so intense that not long after the episode aired the show was put on an indefinite hiatus (Eventually returning to E! in September 2015), and two of the show's panelists, Kathy Griffin and Kelly Osbourne left the show. Giuliana who was also a host of E! News left her position as an anchor in August and even though her announcement didn't mention the ongoing conflict there's been speculation that it was the impetus behind her decision to leave....The same night that episode of Fashion Police aired, and in the midst of the firestorm with a huge number of social media users and numerous celebrities showing unequivocal support for her and equal disdain for Fashion Police and Giuliana, Zendaya (who was only 18 years old at the time) offered the most elegant, and classiest response to Giuliana:
Later on in the evening on February 24, 2015 on E! News, the network which airs Fashion Police, Giuliana offered a more sincere apology: "I’d really like to address something that is weighing very heavy on my heart. I want to apologize for a comment that I made on last night’s Fashion Police about Zendaya’s hair. Now, as you know, Fashion Police is a show that pokes fun at celebrities in good spirit, but I do understand that something I said last night did cross the line. I just want everyone to know I didn’t intend to hurt anybody. But I have learned it is not my intent that matters, it’s the result. And the result is that people are offended, including Zendaya and that is not OK. Therefore, I want to say to Zendaya and anyone else out there that I have hurt, that I am so, so sincerely sorry. This really has been a learning experience for me. I’ve learned a lot today and this incident has taught me to be a lot more aware of clichés and stereotypes — how much damage they can do — and that I am responsible, as we all are, to not perpetuate them further. Thank you for listening." (Source).
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Zendaya accepted Guliana's apology with a clear message that we all have to be mindful of our words and actions:
Fast forward several months later to September 18, 2015 when the official Barbie twitter account sent out this tweet with the following sketch of Zendaya:
So excited to honor @Zendaya with a one-of-a-kind doll as she encourages girls to Raise Their Voices and to #BeSuper! pic.twitter.com/GEtTR9bayC
A week later, September 26, 2015, Zendaya arrives at the Barbie Rock 'n Royals concert experience where she was presented with her one of a kind Barbie replica of her now iconic Oscars look, it was at this event that she premiered the Barbie on the pink carpet. *Zendaya wore an MSGM lip printed satin dress, and Christian Louboutin so kate patent red pumps to the event.
She also posted a thank you message to Barbie on her Instagram account:
If you're looking to purchase the Zendaya doll unfortunately as of right now there are no plans to put it on the market but according to Mattel's spokesperson, Michelle Chidoni, if the demand is there then the company will mass produce the dolls for sale. So if you really want the Zendaya barbie, Get loud about it! Spread it like wildfire across all of your social media platforms, and tag Mattel Barbie in all of your posts. Also, write to Mattel and call them non-stop until you see this doll on the shelves in your local department stores and in stores online. Until then all we can do is admire the incredible work that the team at Barbie did in creating Zendaya's tiny replica! She looks so cute, just like Zen!
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Images: Getty, Mattel
Melody Thornton wore a black ensemble consisting of a long sleeve frock and a waist cinching belt with a rosary attached to Mercedes-Benz (New York) Fashion Week on September 16, 2009. The singer polished her fashionable getup with slicked back hair and understated makeup. Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty.
There is Sectoral or Partial Heterochromia which Kate Bosworth and Dominic Sherwood have. This means that although both eyes have a...
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I'm sure you know the infamous tale that propelled this look of Zendaya's into the history books, but just in case you're not aware of all of the details, lets recap the story behind the controversy caused by the comments that Giuliana Rancic made about Zendaya's appearance at the 87th Annual Academy Awards......On Sunday February 22, 2015 Zendaya attended the 87th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California wearing a gorgeous Vivienne Westwood dress accessorized with a peach colored clutch, Stuart Weitzman heels, and Chopard jewels; styled by Law Roach (@luxurylaw). Her hair was beautifully done in faux dreadlocs by hairstylist Shelby Swain (@theshelbyswain). Zendaya wanted a hairstyle that was "something new, different, and kind of daring."....The following day on Monday February 23, 2015 the TV show Fashion Police aired their special reporting of the fashion at the Academy Awards and it was during the segment critiquing Zendaya's look — specifically her hair — that co-host Giuliana Rancic offered the petty remark: "Like, I feel like she smells like patchouli oil." ... Someone off camera adds "Or weed," and Giuliana echoes "Maybe Weed?"(source)..... and BOOM! As soon as social media caught wind of that offensive remark all hell broke loose. The backlash that Giuliana and the show received was so intense that not long after the episode aired the show was put on an indefinite hiatus (Eventually returning to E! in September 2015), and two of the show's panelists, Kathy Griffin and Kelly Osbourne left the show. Giuliana who was also a host of E! News left her position as an anchor in August and even though her announcement didn't mention the ongoing conflict there's been speculation that it was the impetus behind her decision to leave....The same night that episode of Fashion Police aired, and in the midst of the firestorm with a huge number of social media users and numerous celebrities showing unequivocal support for her and equal disdain for Fashion Police and Giuliana, Zendaya (who was only 18 years old at the time) offered the most elegant, and classiest response to Giuliana:
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