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Annual BET Awards 2023: 5 Best Dressed Ladies

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 This year's awards show was held on Sunday in Los Angeles.  Word on the streets? Many outfits were less than flattering. We try our best not to use the G word over here.  However we saw many cute and stylish outfits, proudly worn by our ladies.   We managed to choose 5 gorgeous red carpet ensembles from BET's event. This dark dress with a flattering neckline managed to turn heads.  Applique was the name of the game for this short number. This dress was our personal favorite, body hugging and with a strategically placed slit. We would have preferred a less translucent look, but this fit was definitely worn with confidence. Her hair could have been in an updo, however we love the gold accents worn with this mindless. Who were your 5 Best Dressed Ladies?

Missing Billionaires Went to See the Titanic?

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By now, you would have already heard of the five persons trapped and missing in the Titan submersible. Three of them paid a quarter milli each to take an underwater trip to see the Titanic.  Social media is filled right now with jokes and discussions about the whole situation.    My issue really lies with the use of all this money to go on "Gilligan Island"s Three Hour Tour". IYKYK. This  news clip  from BBC's Twitter account relates a little about the Titan's situation.       The Titan submersible, operated by Ocean Gate. Most millionaires and billionaires are known for going on expensive adventures that humble plebs like me cannot experience.   However, this one seemed to be a bit more risky than the regular island adventures and s3x parties. According to safety officials and other persons close to the victims involved, the submersible and the trip seemed to be doomed from the start. One person hired in the past let the Titan owners kn...

5 Disney's The Little Mermaid Must Have Items.

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   The Little Mermaid movie has been making waves in movie theaters, so fans are eager to find memorabilia to remind them of Ariel's magical story. There are many stores offering clothing, bags and other items decorated with the newest mermaid. However, here are five Little Mermaid themed items that you can cop. 1.  The Little Mermaid blanket at TJ Maxx. We saw a couple of  Tiktok videos  showing persons searching for this rare item. It seems as if it's not available at every store so you have to comb the store for it. 2.  The Little Mermaid throw at Target. Warm up while lounging at home with this  mermaid themed throw  . It's  a hot seller and is also available online. This item is also part of The Little Mermaid Bedding Collection. 3.  The Little Mermaid eye shadow palette.  These beautiful colors are set in a compact palette which is available at Ulta. 4.  The Little Mermaid Make a Splash book. Enjoy this cute Mermaid tale...

Fans are Serving Lewks at BeyoncΓ©'s Renaissance Tour

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 BeyoncΓ© Tour Fan  Outfits BeyoncΓ©'s IG BeyoncΓ© fans have been so hyped since the opening of her highly anticipated Renaissance Tour 2023.  The Beyhive has been buzzing and stepped out with the most dazzling looks to her concerts from her ninth world tour.  Shimmery cowboy hats and boots, bodysuits and denim shorts have been making  appearances at concert venues all year. Angy   a singer and composer in Belgium dons denim shorts, a translucent top with beige - colored bra and laced up high heeled boots. _cassie.in.wonderland   wears a long sleeved shimmery dress with a plunging neckline.   She finishes her ensemble with dark colored boots.   GG|Black Girl Outfits  on tiktok features a light colored cowboy hat, denim chained shorts and a corset styled top. She also displays a leather fringed shorts with a light blue sleeveless top. Check out some  women's fashions on my Amazon affiliate link. I may receive compensation if ...

My Favorite 8 Met Gala 2023 Looks

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  My 8 Favorite Met Gala Looks      This year's Met Gala theme is "Karl Lagerfeld; A Line of Beauty" and boy these celebs did not come out to play! Of course there were hits and misses but, c'est la vie.      Here are my top 8 best looks, in no particular order: I like the smooth appearance of the fabric and the cut of the neckline. It's also giving Addams Family. I'm not too concerned about Mr Rihanna's getup but the upper half of her ensemble caught my eye.  She even removed that part like a jacket, revealing the entire dress. Is this a whole dress? Is it a black bodice with a long, elegant train attached? It's cute and reminds me a little of Breakfast at Tiffany's. Game of Thrones? The smoky makeup and cape really set this outfit off. So Alice in Wonderland. Cardi cleans up nicely for this event. Jenna Ortega pulled a full Wednesday Addams/Beetlejuice on the Gala carpet.   This is one of the most understated gowns at the Gala but it w...

Review: Trust Fund Beauty Lipgasm Liquid Lipstick

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I got this liquid lipstick in an Ipsy beauty subscription bag.  For more info, head over to  Ipsy's website Trust Fund Beauty products are vegan, cruelty - free and paraben - free. You can check out their website  here The scent is very light and the name of this shade is K bye.  I am thinking it is a dupe for a Kylie lip product but I could be wrong. Take a look at my  YouTube video of Kylie lip kit dupes You can apply one coat and get an opaque layer of liquid lipstick.   It does not dry completely, it sort of stays moist and creamy. I took the photo below about 5 minutes after application and smudged the lower area. I like how it stays moist because it would be easier to blend with other creamy lip products and a lip liner. It lasts about two hours on my lips so this product needs to be reapplied often. This is a good buy if you don't mind reapplying often.

Review: Cher Mere iNatural Curling Butter

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I bought this when I attended   CherMere's Curls for a Cause Natural Hair Event  .  This product contains shea butter, moringa and rosemary leaf oil as well as many other natural ingredients. Shea butter helps to heal certain scalp conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, while moringa is a good source of nutrients. The scent is sweet but not too subtle.  When I used this, it left my hair moist enough so I did not have to use daily. I also bought and used  CherMere iNatural Leave In Conditioning Creme This curling butter is perfect for TWA's as it defines one's curls. I have 4c hair and it worked well for me.

Review: Aphogee Curlific Texture Treatment

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This photo is not mine. This product is to be used after shampooing, as a conditioner.  It claims to add elasticity and helps eliminate split ends. This Aphogee treatment comes in a 8 fl oz container, I bought this in a NY beauty supply store. I realised from my first try, the treatment defined the natural kinks in my hair. After a few uses, my hair was less brittle. Although this product added strength to my hair, it was not as moisturising as some of the other treatments that I used in the past. I also saw single strand knots, something that I never had a problem with before using this product.  You can find out more about this problem and some possible solutions  here . I would not recommend this product for naturalistas who have problem retaining hair moisture.  However, it would be of help for those with brittle strands.

Kim Kardashian launches contour sticks to mixed reviews.

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This photo is not mine So Kim K launched her contour sticks and of course, a slew of top beauty influencers were invited to try out her new products. Since I am obviously not a beauty influencer and I really don't rush out to buy contour products, I viewed some videos and blogs to find out people's opinions. This photo is not mine Jackie Aina, a top beauty YouTuber gave her honest review in her  video .  She discussed the price ($US48) being too high for the amount of product being offered. I almost died when she seemed surprised because there was actually a dark contour shade included.  But why be shocked?  I could just picture Kanye interrupting many product development sessions with 'Imma let you finish'. This photo is not mine This photo is not mine Bustle.com published a story highlighting the shades which seem to include a wide range of skin tones.  This can be viewed  here . This product seems to have been sold...

Prom Dress from Hell

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This photo is not mine  US student Malexa Maeweather was stunned when she received this dress the night before Prom. She paid the designer  a US$100 deposit for a custom made look.  This is what she got. This photo is not mine This photo is not mine This photo is not mine    This is quite a look. The designer Kia Wagner stated that the photos didn't do the dress justice. Wagner added that she asked her client numerous times if this was the look she was going for and her client had always agreed.

Review: Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Slick Slip Anti - Shrinkage Leave in Conditioner

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This photo is not mine I received a sample of this product when I attended the Conversations with Nelly B event  a while ago.  The leave in conditioner that I was using finally finished so I decided to try this. It was not as moisturising as I had hoped however, I discovered its anti - shrinkage properties a few days after wash day.  I put my hair in one and I was astonished at how easily this was done. I would recommend to those who may have shrinkage issues.  I have more problems with keeping my hair moisturised so I would prefer a leave in that helps me more in that field.

4 Ways to Sneak Veggies into Kids' Meals

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This photo is not mine We've heard it all, haven't we?  Some kids don't like broccoli.  They will turn up their noses at squash. Beets? No way. The 'NO' list goes on and on.  So how can we provide much - needed nutrients to these finicky eaters? Try some of these tasty recipes: 1.  Pasta with Tomato and Hidden Vegetable Sauce. This photo is not mine The ingredients in this sauce include celery, carrots, tomatoes and onions.  You can also sprinkle a bit of cheese for a kick of calcium. Check out this recipe  here 2.  Broccoli and potato croquettes. This photo is not mine Kids will be too busy crunching these delicious bites to care about the healthy vegetables hidden inside.  The cream cheese dip is a definite plus. Recipe found  here 3.  Avocado lollies. This photo is not mine These are made with avocadoes, lime, yogurt and vanilla. You can try making these lollies with  this recipe...

Kim Kardashian issues apology for Twitter photos

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This photo is not mine Twitter was in an uproar when Kim Kardashian publishes some photos to announce new products from her makeup line. Many stated that she imitated 'Blackface' because she appeared to be very tan. This photo is not mine Kim wanted to set the record straight and states that it was never her intention to mock, ridicule any race or look completely different. This photo is not mine Photo changes were made and she also said that this incident definitely taught her a lesson. This photo is not mine