In Case You Missed It: The 2014 BET Awards

This year's BET Awards were a doozy. Just incase you missed it, you didn't get to see/hear:

• Bey and Jay duping the audience
• Robin Thicke crying for his wife
• Chris Rock making a lot of fun of  Rick Ross
• Nicki Minaj's strange, long speech about not being just a female rapper, writing her own lyrics, not throwing shade, and black folks owning BET (which isn't true)
• Pharrell win like a bunch of awards
• Tyrese getting cut off during his Bobby Womack dedication
• Paris Hilton
• Keka Palmer looking grown
• Tamala Mann praising God
• Kenya Moore with her wand
• Tamar Braxton with her weave
• Phylicia Rashad bringing class
• Jhene Aiko and John Legend
• Chris Brown breaking it down
• Usher and his hat
• T.I. and Iggy
• Jennifer Hudson looking good
• Little Wayne's outfit
• Eva in all white
• Floyd Mayweather's tight suit jacket 



Hello Lover;)

Recap: Giving is Good Event

"Giving Is Good" Awards & BlackCelebrityGiving.com Founder, 

Jasmine Crowe & 

"Giving is Good" Awards' Host, Ramona Debreaux (V-103



Keshia Knight Pulliam, "Giving is Good" Awards Honoree 

(Kamp Kizzy Foundation)

 

(L-R) Keshia Knight Pulliam (Kamp Kizzy Foundation),

 Jasmine Crowe (Giving Is Good Awards/BlackCelebrityGiving.com) &

 Rashan Ali (Sporty Girls Foundation/11 Alive's Atl & Co.)

Egypt Sherrod

(Egypt Cares Family Foundation/ HGTV's Property Virgins)

 

 

Tameka Foster 

(Kile's World Foundation/Vh1's Atlanta's Ex-es)

 Kwanza Hall (Atlanta City Council) and wife Natalie

 

 Honorees

Attendees

Awards

 

On Wednesday, June 25th, Black Celebrity Giving hosted the second annual "Giving Is Good" Awards hosted by Centric TV's Ramona Debreaux The event recognized  foundations that have gone above and beyond in actively making a difference in their communities and and raised clothing for over 3,000 homeless youth.  Special Guests Included: Keshia Knight Pulliam and Tameka Foster.

"SHAPESHIFT" by Greg Mike

I am kicking myself because I was unable to attend the "Shapeshift" by Greg Mike exhibit at the DAX Gallery. The exhibit, "...explores the concept of transformation and evolution." Call me a simpleton, but I love the pieces because of the funky colors, shapes, and cartoony vibe. If you are in Cali, check it out. The exhibit is showing until July 22.

Tune In: R&B Divas Atlanta Season 3 Reunion Show

R&B Divas Atlanta Season 3 Reunion Part 1 30 from TV One, LLC on Vimeo.
So the R&B Divas Atlanta Reunion Part One, hosted by talk show queen Wendy Williams, is airing on  TV One on July 2 at 10 PM. I wonder what is going to be revealed;)

March Against Monsanto Atlanta 2014

Many people don't know this about me because I am overweight, but I am

REALLY interested in the sustainable/organic food movement, like most

people who have seen the plethora of documentaries on food over the past

few years. I was all set to go to this demonstration in March that was against

Monsanto, a company that engineers foods and makes them, quite simply,

yucky and deadly, but I was unable to go at the last minute. If you haven't,

I encourage you to research this company, the food you eat, and begin to

understand where your food comes from.

Spoiler: Monifah and Terez's Wedding

Fans of R&B Divas Atlanta have been waiting on Monifah and Terez to tie the knot. The two got married in Hawaii, and the whole event can be seen tomorrow at 10pm EST on TV One.

Monifah and Terez

The cast of RB Divas Atlanta

Monifah and Terez with their moms

Why You Should Go See Think Like A Man Too Tonight

The media buzz around the highly anticipated movie Think Like A Man Too has been huge! Today, it is being released in theaters nationwide, and I am pretty sure that the theaters are going to be packed EVERYWHERE. I am usually skeptical of sequels; however, this movie was hilarious! If you are still on the fence about going to see the movie this weekend, here are a few points that make Think Like A Man Too worth seeing:

• Kevin Hart dancing in his underwear
• Michael Ealy being FINE
• Dennis Haybert from the Allstate Insurance commercials being sexy
• An all-female rendition of "Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe
• Marijuana mouth strips
• MALE STRIPPERS
• Drake
• Romany Malco as a Spartan
• Wendy Williams
• Farnsworth Bentley

We meet the cast of in Vegas where they are meeting up for a wedding weekend. In the midst of celebrating their bachelor and bachelorette parties, money is lost, fights take place, people get high on mistake, money is won and lost again, and everyone ends up in jail. There was not one dull moment in this movie and it's definitely worth the price of a movie ticket. We get to see Terence J with his shirt off...that is reason enough to go!

Hot To: Uzo Aduba at the Critics' Choice Awards

Uzo Aduba's character of Crazy Eyes from the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black is known for her hairdo of uneven bantu knots. However, for the Critics' Choice Awards yesterday, stylist Jamika Wilson gave Aduba a regal brain look for the carpet. Follow these steps to create this look with Motions products.

1. Start with clean, dry hair. For natural girls, use the Motions Natural Textures Moisturizing Cleanser.

2. Use Motions Nourish Leave-In Conditioner to detangle and add moisture to the hair and blow dry.

3. Work Motions Define My Curls Crème into the hair to smooth ends and create a deep side part.

4. Create a crown by twisting hair in an upward motion and secure with a hairpin. Set with Motions Light Hold Working Spritz.

 

5-6:  Gently pull the twist to loosen the hair slightly and add Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade to smooth edges and finish with Motions Hold & Shine Spray.

 

Purchase the products for this look at Drugstore.com 

 

 

New: Gourmet Beauty Box

If you are familiar with Gourmet Body Treats then you understand why I am so excited about the debut of their new beauty box. There are many beauty boxes out on the market today, but not many have natural, organic, homemade products such as Gourmet Body Treats. The box includes their Tahitian Body Oil, Repairing Lip Treatment, and Spice Soap in full-size and their GBT Bronzing Powder, Hydrating Vegan Lipstick, Glossy Lip Plumper, and Coffee Bean Eye Treatment in sample-size. The subscription is $19.99, and a 30% off coupon on products comes with the box, valid as long as the subscription is active. My favorite product in the box: the Tahitian Body Oil. You know how much I LOVE oils. I use it on my skin and hair. Find out more on the beauty box here.

Lippy Love: Boots No7 High Shine Lip Crayon and Stay Perfect Lip Stain

It's official: the Boots No7 High Shine Lip Crayon and Stay Perfect Lip Stain are my lippies for the summer. The High Shine Lip Crayons are sheer and light, giving your lips a subtle hint of color. And they are not drying. They come in 5 shades (Statement, Daydreamer, Berry, and Delicate Pink and Tickle shown above). The Stay Perfect Lip Stain is a dream because it comes with a lip balm. On top of that, the colors are a higher intensity than the crayons and it lasts for a VERY long time. I tested it on my hand, washed my dishes, and it was still there! They also come in 5 colors, posy and sultry shown above.

Visit Target here for these and other Boots products.

Review: Coast to Coast Ultra Soothing White Clay Mask

My goal is to build an arsenal of skincare products that work for me- keeping my skin looking hydrated and youthful. I have officially added this gem to the collection. This Ultra Soothing White Clay Mask with Wild Rosella & Organic Aloe from the Coast to Coast Coastal Collection is amazing! Coast to Coast is an extensive skincare line from Australia whose Coastal, Rainforest, and Outback collections have products for all skin types. The mask is thick, so a little dab will do you. Don't go overboard as I clearly did in the above photo.

The instructions are that you keep the mask on for 10 minutes. After applying it, I could feel my pores opening which, honestly, freaked me out at first. However, that stopped about a minute in, and after I rinsed my face, my skin felt incredibly smooth and my complexion looked brighter. Even with the scrubs I've tried, they didn't make my complexion look as bright and healthy as this product after the first wash. I have decided that this will be my once a month skin treat:)

Coast to Coast Ultra Soothing White Clay Mask, $21.24

Ulta.com
 

Must-Have: The BaubleBar 360 Studs

BaubleBar is consistently giving us accessories that we can not live without. This week, they unveiled their 360 Studs in new colors.

They come in black, gold, silver, turquoise, and other fun colors that you can mix and match with your outfits for the summer. I am IN LOVE!

360 Studs, $24-26

BaubleBar.com

How-To: Taraji's Red Carpet Hair

Oh Taraji P. Henson, you pretty, pretty, lady. Your hair, styled by celeb stylist Ursula Stephen with Motions hair products for the Think Like A Man Too world premiere, is giving me LIFE! Motions is the Official U.S Hair Care Product Partner of the upcoming hit Think Like A Man Too. Here are Ursula's tips on how to recreate the look:

Step 1: CLEANSE Start with clean, dry hair. For natural girls, use Motions Straight Finish Cleanser

Step 2: CONDITION Use Motions Straight Finish Leave-In Conditioner for added shine and movement

Step 3: TREAT Seal the hair's cuticle using Motions Straight Finish Sealer

 

Step 4: FINISH Mist hair with Motions Light Hold Working Spritz and loosely wrap small wefts of hair around a 2-inch barrel curling iron

   Step 5: STYLE Let hair cool, then shake out and separate curls with fingers to loosen the look

Think Like A Man Too Hits theaters June 20.

Get your Motions products today at Drugstore.com .

Randa Leigh of Shadows on Stars for the Ardency Inn Summer Campaign

Ardency Inn has rolled out its summer collection with Randa Leigh, lead singer of Shadows on Stars, as the face of the campaign. How hard can we fall in love with those lips in Ardency Inn's Forward?

Ardency Inn Americana Soft Focus Moisturizer

 

Ardency Inn MODSTER lip color in Forward.

Ardency Inn  MODSTER Lip Balm & Primer

Ardency Inn MODSTER Smooth Ride Supercharged Eyeliner Cream

Purchase these products today on ArdencyInn.com  and Sephora.com .

New: Edward Beiner Frames

For inspiration on his latest frames, Edward Beiner went to Iceland, where the vibrant environment led him to add the colors radiant sunset, artic daybreak and rustic shadow, to his collection. These new hues, coupled with the retro flare of the frames, have made these newbies instant classics.

Get these and other styles exclusively at Edward Beiner Purveyor of Fine Eyewear boutiques. Bonus: the styles are also available for sunglasses!