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DITCH YOUR LBD! GRAB A, LWD, LITTLE WHITE DRESS!

Move over LBD’s a new season is finally here, which means there’s a new color taking over! Many won’t admit it, but your Little Black Dress does go out of style! In the summer you don’t need to be dressed in black, you should be wearing bold colors, but if you’re shy about colors, the answer is a LWD, Little White Dress. It’s cool, it looks clean, and fresh. Every girl can rock the perfect LWD; however, there are some do’s and don’t to wearing a pretty white dress.

LWD Rules and Regulations:

  1. Wear undergarments that match your skin tone. NO WHITE!
  2. Do not wear white shoes unless you’re going to an all-white party (and that’s iffy).
  3. Wear bold colors to compliment your LWD, no need to be modest.
  4. Make sure your white’s are clean, and not dingy!
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Below I’ve picked out 5 LWD’s that should give you some inspiration for finding your perfect Little White Dress!

1. HELMUT LANG Slack Jersey Twist

  • Perfect for petite women.
  • With the knot element, and slanted hemline will give the effect of longer legs, and a slimmer waist.

2. Camilla and Marc Tempest Dress

  • Perfect for tall women, or those who have a boyish frame.
  • With the slanted peplum waistline, it gives the effect of curves.

3. CUSHNIE ET OCHS Sleeveless Mid-Length Dress

  • Perfect for the curvy woman.
  • The center cut, and A-Line cuts, shows off curves. (See Kim Kardashian, in the picture above.)

4. SIMONE ROCHA Short dress

  • Perfect for all body types.
  • This baby-doll dress is perfect to wear to any occasion, and the beaded detail is very girly.

5. Jane Norman White Asymmetric Peplum Dress

  • Perfect for pear shaped women.
  • Small bust will look fuller, and the asymmetrical peplum cut will make you hips look slimmer.

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HOW TO ACHIEVE SUN KISSED SKIN

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There is a such thing as your perfect bronzer. I’ve noticed with my girlfriends, and close relatives that they often pick a bronzer that is close to their skin tone, because they aren’t really sure what a bronzer does exactly. Bronzers are made to give your skin the perfect sun kissed glow. However, picking the perfect bronzer is just as tedious as finding your perfect foundation.

What I personally love about bronzer is that you can wear it how you want to. If you don’t feel like wearing a full face of make-up, including, primer, foundation, and powder, you can easily wear bronzer alone, and you’ll be glowing all day!

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KNOW YOUR SKIN TONE

You have to first know whether you have either fair, medium, olive or dark skin. The perfect bronzer for your skin is usually one to two shades darker. If you have fair skin it’s best to use a honey-colored bronzer. For medium or olive skin its best to use a true bronze. If you have dark skin, it is best to use a deep bronze with a hint of shimmer, this type of bronzer is also perfect for highlighting certain features.

PICK THE RIGHT PRODUCT

When picking out your bronzer, you can choose between a powder, liquid, creme, or gel. For those with dry or normal skin, use a creme or gel bronzer, these types of bronzers add moisture to the skin, and keeps skin looking hydrated and healthy. For those with oily skin, it’s better to use a bronzer powder to help with skin’s oil control. Also, bronzer powder blends easier than all others. If you do decide to wear a liquid bronzer its best to use a slightly damp makeup wedge; however, be sure to watch out for streaking.

APPLICATION IS MOST IMPORTANT

Applying bronzer correctly means having the correct brush. Although a regular blush brush can work just as effectively, there is a small difference between a blush brush and bronzer brush. A bronzer brush has more bristles that are packed tightly together, this helps in applying more color in one swipe. When applying it to your face, create the number “3” on both sides of your face starting at your forehead, and be sure to blend into your neck.

If you want to add a little extra glow, add shimmer underneath your cheekbones and done the bridge of your nose. This will give you an highlighted effect. Perfect for a summer glow.

Happy Bronzing!

Do you have a favorite bronzer? What products do you like to use?

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PINK IS THIS SUMMER’S FLAVOR

Summer begins tomorrow, even though it feels as though summer has been hanging out with us all throughout the spring.

As you know, spring is perfect for bright colors. It’s when you can pull out all of your favorite bold prints, patterns, and everything else that matches what spring blossoms. But unlike the fall, you don’t have to change out those bold colors, prints and patterns for deeper tones just to match the season.

The summer is perfect for much of your spring wardrobe. However, it’s not all about putting on the first bright color you see, it’s all about choosing the perfect color shade. It doesn’t matter whether you decide to go with a warmer or softer shade of your favorite bold colors.

When picking your perfect shade, you have to find those colors that compliment you and your skin tone. There are a few major shades of pink that are in for the 2014 season. Watermelon and Fuchsia are two shades that are considered to be warm shades. The softer shades that are in include powder pink, carnation pink and pink nude.

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The awesome thing about finding your perfect shade of pink is that you can accessorize it with just about any color. It doesn’t matter whether you wear a softer shade or a warmer shade, pink will look good with many shades of yellows and greens and will also look amazing with honey, ivory, and lavender this season.

In this week’s Style File I created two different boards that show how pretty pink is with different prints and colors. In the board above, I paired a pretty hot pink skirt with a green, white and gold printed crop top. I brought this look together with green and gold earrings, a hot pink ring, and a honey colored handbag with matching heels.

In the board below, I found this pretty fuchsia Neoprene Flounced dress and matched it with a bold teal and added accents of gold in between. Adding the boldness of teal easily turned this pretty pink dress into a flirty oasis.

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 Are you a fan of pink this season? Will you rock your perfect shade of pink? If not what colors will you be wearing?

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40 YEARS OF FABULOUS! WITH THREE-13 SALON, SPA & BOUTIQUE

Anniversary-Three-13Over the weekend, I helped celebrate the 40th Ruby Anniversary of Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique in Marietta, Georgia. When I walked in, it looked like organized confusion, because there was so much going on, and even more things to do. I wasn’t sure if I could keep up, and I was told it is always crazy busy on the weekends, and I believe them. Although there was so much going on for this happy occasion, the time I spent at Three-13 was so exciting, yet relaxing at the same time.

I was given the opportunity to have a facial done by their Repechage International Educator, Lauren Streeter. Repechage is the only skincare line they carry, because it’s so amazing. I was so excited about this experience, because I cannot remember the last time I had a facial. I, of course, came with an unwashed face, because I wanted Lauren to see my skin in it’s true element, so that she could advise me for my future skincare.

imVebPCv9e3DbLFx-D5dUlYJ19FFPdpHoyoWDV8sNwEWhen it was time for me to go to the back, I was given a locker for my clothes, a robe, and flip flops to wear. There was a sweet young lady who waited for me, and when I was comfortable in my new Three-13 attire, she took me to another young lady who gave me a parrafin wax on my hands. This is a warm wax, that feels luxurious. I was given a few scents to choose from, I decided on coconut-melon, and it smelled amazing. I was told to wash my hands, and then to place my hands flat in the warm wax. She wrapped my hands in bags, and then I placed my hands in what seemed to look like oven mitts. After my hands were wrapped in warmth, I was taken to the “Quiet Zone.”

When I walked into my quiet room, I met a woman with flawless skin; it was the Repechage educator, Lauren.  She was really sweet.  When the warm wax had hardened, Lauren slide the wax off of my hands, and they looked, and felt great. My hands were rejuvenated, they glowed, and they were so smooth. She than accessed my skin, and told me that I had pretty good skin, but it was oily. She told me that, that can be a great thing for me. She said that oilier skin, like mines, ages slower. So my chances for getting things like crows feet, and wrinkles are less likely to occur. (Yay for me!)

After our talk, I laid down, under an electric blanket, and she began to cleanse my face. Then she did a Honey & Almond Scrub, by Repechage. Made with pure honey, oatmeal, and almond meal, the scrub was very light, but it made my skin feel very clean and fresh.

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When my scrub was done, she wrapped my face in heated towels, infused with Jasmine. It was so soothing. My skin was already starting to glow.

Jasmine Wrap

After all of this, there was still more to do. She pulled out this huge machine, that is known as a 7-in-1, and told me that we would be doing a galvanic.  She placed a cool face mask on me, that would be used with the galvanic to push moisture into my face. This was a little scary for me, since I couldn’t see it happening. I wasn’t allowed to move, because it could cause shock, and I had to hold onto a piece of metal, and it felt like little shock waves hitting my face. Overall, it wasn’t bad, and I enjoyed the experience.

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Galvanic Moisture Mask

Lauren was the absolute best, and made me feel comfortable the entire time. She answered all of my questions, and when she finished working her magic, my skin felt clean, fresh, and light. She pulled all of the dirt out of my face. My skin-tone looked even, more defined, and tighter. I LOVE IT! Her advice to me was that I should get a facial at least once a month, and I to continue my at-home-care as well.I do just about eveything from masks, exfoliates, and daily cleansing, toning, and moisturizing.

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My experience at Three-13 was just beautiful. I was treated like a goddess, but this wasn’t just the “Brittney Treatment” they treat every guest as the best. They have over one-hundred beauty gods that work in Three-13, and they are all busy, and very well educated on all things beauty. I was given a tour by an awesome guy, Jason, and he took me to all of the different stations within Three-13. There is a make-up bar, a color treatment area, a cut and style area, shampoo room, intimate manicure and pedicure rooms, and party rooms.

They have it all!

They are also having fabulous contests, giveaways, and specials going on for their 40th anniversary. So be sure to visit them!

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I know mother’s day is approaching, and if you’re looking for something nice, but different, get her a gift card to Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique, and have her pampered. She will truly enjoy it.

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THE BADDIE LOOK: SPRING IS COMING!

I know. It’s been a long time since I’ve given you all your weekly, ‘The Baddie Look’ but here it is!

Spring is here, and the weather isn’t sure what it wants to do. Here are three different looks that are sure to have you looking Baddie no matter the weather. 

A. Pink Me Please

When has gold and pink not looked good together? These colors compliment each other, and always bring out your skin’s natural beauty. Put a pair of light wash girlfriend jeans, a gold crop bustier, an all white blazer with gold accents, and gold pumps on, and you’re solid. Add statements of pink to your look through your purse, and makeup. With this look keep your makeup natural and pretty as you have enough bold pieces, and you don’t want to over-due your look.

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B. Spring Lovin’

The weather may be unsure of its self, but you don’t have to be unsure of your outfits! Be bold with your color choices. Yellow is always perfect for spring. Crop tops are fun, and you can add a pretty and bright jacket as one of your statement pieces. These pretty pastel Giuseppe heels are the perfect color addition to this look, bringing out one of the many colors in this beautiful Ted Baker print jacket. Don’t go over-board with your accessories, you don’t want to appear too gaudy, but do play up your make-up.

Spring Lovin

C. Diamond Rose

This is a look put together for the working girl, church girl, or for the perfect date night. It shows just enough, and has class for days. Because this look is very neutral, you can have fun with your accessories. Go red! Red nail polish. Red lip. Red bottoms (lol). Go BIG! Add earrings, bracelets, and a necklace to enhance your look, and give you that girly feel and you’re perfect.

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Which one of these looks would bring out the Baddie in you? 

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PLUS SIZE DIVAS IN RARE AND “NFINITE FORM”

Paula Michelle and Trese’ don’t take it lightly when they say they want to take over the world – even Hollywood supports their movement. What are they after? A revolution for the woman who has been overlooked in society…the plus-sized woman.

It’s time to reinvent that woman, and this is just the mother-and-daughter duo for the job. I recently chatted with Paula about their Nfinite Form line of clothing. (Trese was unavailable for comment.)

 

Kyra: What do you all take the most pride in concerning your company, Nfinite Form?

Paula: I would have to say making women feel special, because this is what I find missing in today’s society. We do not get that special factor; we’re just not made to feel special by society. Trese and I take great pride in bringing that specialness to women in general.

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Kyra: Tell me about the support you have gotten from Hollywood and the black community. I know actor Lamman Rucker participated in your New Jersey Full Figured Fashion Week.

Paula: When our models saw the lineup and caliber of stars that we had at the fashion shows, they felt really motivated by these talented individuals supporting them. The grand opening of our store was phenomenal; it was packed beyond capacity. The black community believes in what we believe in, that plus-size women should not be outcast.

 

Kyra: What is your perspective on promoting health for women, while simultaneously promoting self love and confidence in full-figured women?

Paula: We published an article defining “full-figured”, because society misunderstands. We embrace being full-figured; however, we have also given attention to reducing blood pressure, better diets and lower cholesterol. We will provide research and mentorship to help women be healthy.

Kyra: This goes deeper than apparel. What is your holistic message to women?

Paula: It starts with the mind. The mind is a very powerful muscle, but there are a lot of weak women because their self- esteem is low. You have to know your worth. You cannot begin to work on the body or the soul if the mind is not strong. It starts in the mind.

 

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Kyra: How did you and your daughter begin Nfinite Form? You have a degree in English, and your daughter has a degree in childhood education. How did this translate?

Paula: All of us in our family are plus-sized women, but I’m a fashonista and my daughter Trese has a passion for teaching. We recognized that plus-sized women were not being portrayed as beautiful, and we wanted to make an impact. We combined our creativity, teaching backgrounds and fashion sense and created Nfinite Form. We wanted to show the sensuality of the plus-size woman and put her back into society where she belongs!

 

Kyra: Wow! You are really passionate about your business! When is the next runway project?

Paula: Yes, we live and breathe it. We are getting ready for Time Square Fashion Week and we will showcase the plus-size women with the smaller-size women — no runway segregation.

 

Kyra: So where do you see your company going in the future?

Paula: We want to take Nfinite Form to all fashion shows around the world — London, Paris. Our vision is to take over the world. We want the plus-size woman to be recognized globally, and we are the women to do it!

For more, you can follow them here!

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