Source: Via Roamans / Roamans Roaman’s Wide-Width Wide Calf Boots Guide We always enjoy highlighting brands that cater to providing chic styles for copious curves havers , so this fall we’re scouring the web to bring you trendy looks. This time we’re highlighting Roaman’s , the plus-size brand catering to women size 12 to 36, who provide not only size-inclusive pieces but shoes ranging in size from 5-13 from medium to wide width. Roaman’s is under the Full Beauty Brands umbrella alongside Swimsuits For All known for their copious curve-flattering swimwear and lines with Ashley Graham and Gabi Fresh. If you’re lucking to update your fall wardrobe with some wide-calf boots you’re in luck, we’ve picked out just a few of Roaman’s wide-width boots to up your Autumn LEWKS. View this post on Instagram A kitten heel bootie + a leopard print make for the purrr-fect combo. #TuesdayShoesday A post shared by Roaman's (@roamans) on Jul 23, 2019 at 5:00pm PDT Did we mention they have free shipping after you spend $85? Hit the flip.
Source: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Beyonce Declared 2nd Most Beautiful Woman If there’s one thing we know about Beyonce it’s this: she should never be second place at anything, let alone being called a beautiful woman. Well tell that to the *squints* Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi who used an equation to determine beauty. Beyonce came in second but guess who was first: View this post on Instagram new @michaelkors by miss baby bluesss @zoeygrossman @paulcavaco #michaelkors #ad A post shared by (@bellahadid) on Oct 15, 2019 at 3:13pm PDT Bella Hadid. Now, don’t get us wrong. She’s a beautiful woman. However, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT BEYONCE. The Golden Ratio determined that Hadid was 94.35% out of 100. Beyonce was a mere 92.44%. We demand a recount. The Hive does too as they expressed all their fury at the decision. Peep the outrage and comedy that ensued. According to this article, Bella Hadid is the 'most beautiful woman in the world'. The fact that Beyonce's nose was the only one in the 80% range is screaming that Eurocentric features will always dominate the beauty/cosmetic industry. I like my negro nose with Jackson 5 nostrils pic.twitter.com/CNqlK5kZVT — 黑龙 (@itszig7) October 16, 2019
Source: RuslanDashinsky / Getty If you’re familiar with Lush Cosmetics, then you know that the brand creates fresh, handmade products for the hair, face and body. While many people boast about the brands’ bath bombs and skincare products, Lush actually makes some pretty good haircare products for all hair types. Sure, the brand has taken a hiatus from creating new hair products-two years to be exact- but now they have returned with some new essentials you need for your beauty arsenal. Designed to specifically give your mane a healthy, natural shine, you can say that the brand is officially back and making up for lost time. Its new collection, which consists of shampoos and conditioners has arrived just in time for fall to give your tresses the nourishment that it needs. With ingredients like coconut, rose water, sea salt and lemon juice, the brand is sticking to their mantra of providing the masses with eco-friendly and natural products. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mOsxQgYR0/ The Wasabi Shan Kui shampoo ($10.95, lushusa.com ) gives fine, thin and oily hair types the deep cleanse it needs. Formulated with horseradish and fresh wasabi, this essential stimulates the scalp with a tingly feel and removes excess oils. If this offering is not quite your speed, there are an array of shampoo bars to choose from. Yes, you read the correctly! Instead of having to worry about storing a shampoo bottle in your shower, shampoo bars simplify the whole process. With three new shampoo bars to choose from, “Angel Hair,” “Flyway Hair” and “Coconut Rice Cake” you’ll be sure to find a suitable choice. The Angel Hair shampoo bar ($14.95, lushusa.com ) is formulated with rose water, cocoa butter and witch hazel to soothe itchy scalps. Flyway Hair ($14.95, lushusa.com ) is made with fair trade organic cocoa butter, Roman chamomile oil and sea sale to boost the volume of your mane. Coconut Rice Cake ($14.95, lushusa.com ) offer gentle exfoliation for flaky scalps and cocoa butter and creamed coconut to boost hydration. Topping off the collection with “Candy Rain,” a creamy coconut conditioner ($9.95, lushusa.com ) that works to soften, smooth and add natural shine to your hair, It’s easy to see why beauty lovers can’t stop singing its praises. Whether or not you’re a devoted fan of Lush Cosmetics, we have to admit that these product offerings sound very enticing. When it comes to a happy and healthy hair journey, it’s important to welcome products into the fold that can get the job done. And by the looks of it, Lush Cosmetics has met the standard with this new collection. Retailing from $9.95 to $14.95 for each product, the price is definitely right for a natural find. What say you? Do you plan on adding this new collection to your arsenal? Sound off in the comments below! DON’T MISS: TRIED & TRUE: Reasons To Try LUSH Cosmetics ‘Whoosh’ Shower Jelly FAB FINDS: The Best Beauty Products For Under $20.00 Justine Skye Keeps Her Skin Glowing With These Beauty Products [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3060078″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Emma Innocenti / Getty While it’s a safe bet to think of nude eyeshadow as a staple transition shade, there are so many different ways you can incorporate the hue into your beauty look. For a natural eye makeup look for the office to a shimmery look for your evening festivities, the possibilities are endless! And let’s be honest, there is no such thing as having too many eyeshadows in your beauty stash. Now, thanks to Huda Beauty, we can appreciate the nude hue for the true gem it is with the brands’ Nude Obsession Palette ($27.00, sephora.com ). The new collection features three mini eyeshadow palettes: Nude Light, Nude Medium and Nude Dark. Each miniature palette includes nine shades that range from shimmery shades to satin-like nudes for a well-rounded palette. View this post on Instagram MINI NUDE OBSESSIONS are finally here!!!! Aren't they stunning? Be the first to purchase these beauties now on shophudabeauty.com @hudabeautyshop These are the first EVER nude palettes inspired by each skin tone! #hudabeautyobsessions #hudabeauty A post shared by Huda Kattan (@hudabeauty) on Oct 8, 2019 at 8:28am PDT The Nude Light palette serves up a mix of peachy shades and cool tones along with a lavender hue for a pop of color. The Nude Medium combines pretty browns, rich coppers and warm tones. The Nude Rich palette offers chocolate tones, shimmery bronzes and vibrant hues for a natural touch. Designed to flatter a wide range of skin tones from fair to deep dark, makeup lovers can now satisfy their nude fix with ease. “Utilizing our knowledge about tones and undertones through our experience with complexion products, we were able to create shadow formulas that truly appeal to a range of different skin tones, which was honestly very challenging,” said CEO Huda Kattan in a press release. “These palettes give full range to the word ‘nude’ in the context of eye shadow and are universally inclusive and can be worn by everyone!” And we are loving this approach! Makeup should be created for all skin tones in mind and this collection is a perfect example of inclusivity. If you’re dying to get your hands on this new offering, you won’t have to wait too long.You can grab one of the Nude Obsession eyeshadow palettes now for only $29.00 at Huda Beauty’s website. It will officially hit stores on October 15th. Shop here . DON’T MISS: Kahlana Barfield Lands Eyelash Collaboration With Huda Beauty Fix Your Face: How To Nail The Perfect Eyeshadow Look In 10 Minutes How To Get Rid Of Eyeshadow Crease [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3061308″ overlay=”true”]
Source: SOPA Images / Getty Three smugglers are thanking both the heavens and the infamous coca plant after a harrowing experience. The trio hung on to their product, bales of cocaine, for dear life while waiting for help. Raw Story is reporting that the trio were on route to transport 1.2 tons of cocaine from Tumaco, Colombia . While in the middle of the Pacific sea they were met with very rough waters; so rough that their ship was capsized by a wave. The men did not have a safety raft forcing them to keep afloat while holding onto their bales of the illegal substance. Seven hours later the Colombian coast guard found them about 30 nautical miles from shore. Captain Jorge Maldonado of Colombia’s Task Force Against Drug Trafficking described the scene. “The coastguard arrived and these three people were floating on a material that by its characteristics resembled drugs ” he revealed. While the unidentified males were still in good health they were formally arrested once they arrived on the mainland. The Task Force say that they are still looking for a fourth man who was a part of their crew but has yet to be located. Photo: Getty
Source: Ambe Williams / Ambe Williams Mykal Kilgore has the kind of voice that makes you shout during Sunday service. The tone of it is rich and soulful and with ease, he transitions through rifts and runs making any song he sings a melodic experience; an effortless talent he honed performing in the church choir as a youth. Kilgore gained the confidence to follow his dreams while entertaining a group of classmates, one day, in school. “I would sing with my friends at lunch and one day a group of ‘cool guys’ came over and demanded me to sing them something. I started singing Killing Me Softly and they went crazy,” he explained. He felt “accepted and special.” “I also saw that there was something to singing that makes everybody come together. I wanted to be a part of bringing folks together.” Under the tutelage of Pose star Billy Porter , the Florida native eventually moved to New York where he pursued a career on Broadway ( Motown the Musical , The Book of Mormon , Hair). While Mykal thrived on stage, his passion for singing was bursting at the seams. He released his debut R&B album A Man Born Black on September 6. “I wanted to do something audaciously authentic,” says Kilgore. “I didn’t want to release music until I knew I had something clear to say. I’m so secure in my point of view right now.” The 10-track body of work, according to his website, “is an exploration of faith, loss, the stumble and spills on the way to maturity, and the beauty of hope and love.” The freshman debut showcases Kilgore’s songwriting ability while serving as an ode to the classic R&B structure. Produced by Jamison Ross, A Man Born Black embodies sounds from beloved artists like Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Sade and Laila Hathaway. “My hope was that if I could be real about my life and my story through the writing that it would make the song relatable to all people,” he explains. “There are basic things that I want and I use the album to explore these things. I want more love in the world, more respect, more honesty, and more grace.” Kilgore describes A Man Born Black as his “baby.” He laughs when asks what song is his favorite. “You’re making me pick my favorite child?! I think Let Me Go is the song I find myself humming in the shower these days, but maybe by the time I shower tomorrow it’ll be My Heart! I love Let Me Go , because it grows with me everyday. It changes and matures with each listen.” Kilgore set out to give fans an experience that evokes an array of emotions. “ I want fans to feel respected when they listen,’ he says. “I give them my best and that means that the music, the lyrics, the vocals all work together to give an experience that warrants multiple listens, tears, hand claps, toe taps, and their LOVE! I want all of that.” Listen to A Man Born Born Black , here. RELTED STORIES: Billy Porter Getting Ready For The Emmys Is A Whole Mood LET’S MAKEUP: Where To Buy The Top Beauty Looks We Loved At The 2018 Tony Awards
Bring out the entire family Saturday 10.12.19 as our very own Reec & Razed Barber & Beauty Salon are Treating The City to a Free BBQ & community fun day! The day will include Game trucks, music, moon bounces and more! Plus we are celebrating Breast Cancer Survivors and having a tribute to Ms. Lorraine Ward. Saturday October 12, 2019 – 11am to 3pm – Razed Barber & Beauty Salon: 7868 Tara Blvd.
Source: Black Opal Beauty / Courtesy of Black Opal Ladies, it looks like we have another Black-owned beauty brand on our hands. Thanks to a recent business acquisition, the iconic 25-year-old drugstore brand, Black Opal , is finally going to be run by the women their makeup is geared towards. “We are delighted to own Black Opal, a company created almost three decades ago, to address the makeup needs for people of color,” said new Black Opal CEO Desiree Rogers in a recent press release. “Rooted in its exceptional product quality and unparalleled knowledge of skincare for highly melanated skin, Black Opal is known for its superior ingredients and high product efficacy,” she continued. “Together, Cheryl and I are looking forward to creating even more innovative products and continuing to grow the brand globally.” Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty/Desiree Rogers “When we acquired Black Opal our goal was to stay true to the founders’ passion,” said Black Opal President Cheryl Mayberry McKissack . “As we continue to grow the company and bring high-quality products to the market, we also plan to focus on creating a positive impact in our communities.” To Essence.com , Rogers added, “Both Cheryl and I love beauty and use the products every day. For over 25 years, Black Opal has consistently created products specifically for women of color and our plan is to bring the newest trends to the brand. Talc-free products, more skincare products and even more exciting color selections are coming.” According to BeautyMatters.com , Rogers and McKissac bought the company from Mana Cosmetics for an undisclosed amount. What we do know is that Black Opal more than $10 million in retail sales. Rogers was the former CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, and the Social Secretary of the White House and special assistant to the President under Barack Obama’s administration while McKissack was the former CEO of Ebony media operations, and a 19-year veteran as the founder and CEO of one of the largest online market insights businesses, Nia Enterprises. In 1994, a chemist named Niko Mouyiaris created Black Opal to [seek] better products for his wife, Carol, at a time when there was a lack of product options for Black women in the beauty space,” Essence.com noted. View this post on Instagram QUICK: You are drowning in foundation options – which is your go-to lifesaver? . . . #melaningoddess #melaninbeautiesunite #melaninbeauty #melaninpopping #melaninrich #melaninpower #melanina #melaninmakeup #blackopalbeauty #blackopal #makeupforblackgirls #makeupforwoc #makeupforwomenofcolor #makeuptools #makeuptrends #makeuptrend #makeuptoday #foundations #blackmakeup #melaninking #melaninqueens #makeuptutorialsx0x A post shared by BLACK OPAL (@blackopalbeauty) on Aug 12, 2019 at 12:01pm PDT With Fenty and Mented out there giving the sistas what they need, it’s awesome to see Black Opal join the ranks! Congrats! RELATED NEWS: All The Sexy Photos From Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Fashion Show Black-Owned Luxury Hair Line MADALI Hair Available On Amazon’s Textures & Hues 10 Black Owned Nail Brands Flexing With Fall Colors [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3058694″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Umehz Charles / EyeEm / Getty When it comes to the topic of shaping our eyebrows, the debate is an ongoing one throughout the beauty community. While some beauty mavens are interested in growing out their brows, some are conditioned to use brow pencils or powders to style their eyebrows during the growth process. Now more than ever, pomades are slowly replacing brow pencils as the popular choice. And it makes sense! Pomades are a great product to create bold brows that we see all over Instagram. Definition is key for many makeup lovers and pomades are a great alternative to execute that look. This formula also comes in handy to give brows a long-lasting hold for all day wear. However, if your a fan of the traditional soft brow look, the right pomade will deliver. Many makeup mavens think that pomades are only for those with sparse brows, but anyone can use this product. To perfect the look, dip an angled short brush into your pomade. Gently tap the brush against the back of your hand to remove excess product. Then, brush on the product starting at the center of your bottom brow for an outline. Follow up with an outline at the top of your brow starting just after your brow begins and connect with the bottom line. Fill in the brow with light strokes and use a spoolie brush to fade the product into the front. A front runner and fan favorite in the Hello Beautiful office is Anastasia Beverly Hills DIPBROW Pomade ($18.00, sephora.com ). It’s long lasting and comes in 11 different shades. On the flip side, brow pencils also come in major clutch! You can create soft, natural looking brows with ease. And if you’re a sucker for a well placed arch, brow pencils will blow your mind. Simply start at the most sparse area of your brows and fill them in with short, feather like strokes. The key to this method is to be light-handed in application and drawing on the strokes in the direction of your hair growth towards the end of your brows. If you’re looking for an affordable brow pencil, try NYX Micro Brow Pencil ($12.00, nyxcosmetics.com ). This is great if you’re just starting with brows, the only downside is that the pencil tends to run out quickly. You also have beauty mavens who can’t resist a good brow powder. Providing a softer effect that other brow products, powders can be worn alone and can be used to set eyebrow pencils for a fuller finish. The application process is also as simple as can be. All you’ll need is an angled brush coasted with the powder formula. Dab on the back of the hand to remove excess product and sweep the brush in the direction of your hair growth with a light hand. Brush through with a spollie and voila! Our Fashion and Beauty Director, Danielle James, swears by Urban Decay Brow Box in Brunette Betty ($12.97, nordstromrack.com ), “It comes with a spoolie and an applicator and even though it’s a powder, it also has a white pomade to help shape or create a stronger brow. I love it!” It’s currently on sale for over 50% off so you might want to scoop this up ASAP. So, the question remains- are brow pomades easier to shape your brows? We would definitely say that pomades are the safest bet! Not only does this product provide all day wear, it provides the picture perfect finish we all know and love. Pencils are great for those who are just starting their makeup journey, but pomades are where it’s at! What say you? Are you a fan of brow pencils or are you attached to eyebrow pomades? Let us know in the comments down below and take our poll! Take Our Poll DON’T MISS: Beauty Advice: Tips For Growing Out Your Eyebrows And Lashes Get Pitch-Perfect Eyebrows How To Get Fat Eyebrows [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3054629″ overlay=”true”]
