Year: 2020

Jackie Aina is Launching Forvr Mood

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Jackie Aina created a brand (finally) and it’s called Forvr Mood. I’m super proud of Jackie and all that she’s accomplished thus far. From her incredibly successful YouTube channel to her Artist Couture collab and Anastasia Beverly Hills collab and now her own brand! I feel like a proud sister! I’ve watched Jackie Aina on YouTube since my early college years when she slayed her face while still being in the military. Its so refreshing to see how far she’s come. We don’t know what Forvr Mood will entail as…

Are We Back To Brunching? Pink Summer Dress For Brunch at Jue Lan

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To brunch or not to brunch while still keeping safe in quarantine is quite a decision. I had brunch at Jue Lan because my friend recommended it and my first time back at brunch had to be at an upscale black-owned restaurant. I think its still important to quarantine and deciding whether you should partake in brunch is highly dependent on your location. In some cities, its perfectly fine to brunch (as long as you have your mask on of course), while other cities are experiencing a tighter shutdown with…

Easy Arm Circuit for Toned Arms

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Super excited to share this arm circuit! I’ve never put together a workout for others to try but I guess there’s a first time for everything. Having toned arms have been important to me for years. Being fit has always been important to me. More importantly, being mentally healthy is my first priority. Slide through my instagram post below to give it a try. The instructions are included in the caption.             View this post on Instagram                …

Stepping Out in Yellow High Waist Culottes

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I stepped out in yellow high waist wide culottes! I finally stepped out (for real for real) for the first time after being in quarantine since mid-march. I’m not open to going out as much as I used to but it’s definitely refreshing to see people I love after not seeing most of my loved ones for so long. I’ve been enjoying yellow a lot lately and this look is no exception. Its always been important for me to keep it bright regardless of how I feel. If I don’t…

Bantu Knots – My Natural Hair Story

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I wore bantu knots while transitioning from relaxed to natural hair 10 years ago. My last relaxer was December 2009. It was my first semester in college and I decided that I no longer wanted to relax my hair. Having natural hair wasn’t popular back then and I actually received a lot of rebuttal for my decision. I remember someone from a church that I used to attend asking me what I plan on doing with my hair if it’s not going to be relaxed! As if there was no…

The Black in Fashion Council Will Increase Diversity in Fashion and Beauty

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It warms my heart to see Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles announce the Black in Fashion Council! I was introduced to Lindsay Peoples Wagner’s work in 2018 when she interviewed a ton of black people in the fashion industry to shed light on what it’s like to be black in fashion. The statements were very raw and honest. The article described how I felt about the fashion industry so naturally, I shared it back then. To see Lindsay Peoples team up with Sandrine Charles to create the Black in Fashion Council gets me…

8 Black-Owned Fashion Magazines To Read

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Black people aren’t often the focal point of mainstream magazines so I need to share 8 black fashion magazines that have always shared the beauty of black people. As a little girl, I loved flipping through magazines that featured people that looked like me (and I still do). I find that I naturally gravitate towards anything that resembles what I see in the mirror. The Black-Owned series continues as we discuss magazines! While supporting black businesses and building the black economy, please also support the organizations fighting inequality by checking out this national…

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Vol 4 vs Makeup Revolution x Patricia Bright

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I purchased the Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Volume 4 palette a few weeks ago and it finally arrived last week. I honestly didn’t have much interest in trying the palette anymore and I only purchased it because my only other experience with the brand is their collaboration with Jackie Aina. Although I only want to focus on black-owned brands, I decided to have a bit of fun with the review by comparing it to the Makeup Revolution x Patricia Bright Rich in Colour palette as it they have some similar colors.…

10 Black-Owned Beauty Brands To Support

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10 Black Owned Beauty Brands to Support - Befitting Style

Whether you’re a makeup lover or a skincare addict, beauty is so much fun to play with. I kicked off my black owned series discussing black-owned fashion brands and now its time to talk beauty. This may sound surprising but I don’t dabble in skincare that much. I find that keeping it minimal works for my skin but there are a couple of skincare companies that caught my eye. If you’re not new to Befitting Style, then you already know how much I love to play in makeup. While supporting black-owned businesses…

8 Black-Owned Fashion Brands To Support Right Now

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I’ve been practicing self-care since the recent event that occurred in Minneapolis. Now that I’m done crying (hopefully) every day (but still extremely hurt) about the killing of George Floyd, I’d like to discuss some actions we can take to support black people. Supporting black businesses is something I’ve always stood for as it enhances black communities and I’m just naturally attracted to businesses created by people that look like what I see in the mirror. Below are 8 black-owned fabulous fashion brands to support right now. You can also…