Don’t look drab this fall. Brighten up your look with the season’s hottest makeup trends.
When attempting to impement the new trends, remember to use only ONE focal point on your face, it’s either the eyes or lips. When you use a dark shade for the eyes, natural colors for the lips work better, and vice versa.
EYES
Purple is the popular color this fall. Plum, lavender and violet are great shades for your lids. Purple’s are actually a great compliment to green and brown eyes, so go bold.
EYEBROWS
Thick, natural eyebrows are in these days, so don’t over pluck. Just fill in sparse areas to make them look uniform.
LIPS
Don’t be afraid of a bold lip. Dark reds, bright reds and berry shades are colors that pop. Nude lips are also in style and work best to compliment a bold eye.
CHEEKS
Keep your cheeks neutral with a soft bronze or peachy shade so that you don’t overdo it.
NAILS
Berries, purples, metallic and dark colors are what’s hot. They compliment your makeup and add drama to your look.
MINERAL MAKEUP
The popularity of mineral makeup has really taken off this fall. The benefits are lighter make-up with fewer chemicals that are healthier for skin. There are many different brands to choose from so it’s easy to find the right one for you at the right price. Starter kits for some of the most popular brands are; Bare Minerals for $29.99, Loreal Bare Naturale for $13.99, and Pur Minerals for $35.99.
The trend for fall 2009 for make-up is BOLD, COLORFUL, FUN and with a hint of drama.
The newly 365 Black McDonald’s endorsed recording artist “Dollar Van Demo” national campaign commerical has just launched on every local and cable channel over the holiday. Joya Bravo also co-produced the record which she performs in the commerical. To check out behind the scene footage of the ‘Dollar Van Demo” Mcdonald’s commerical click on the video below.
Singer/Songwriter/Rapper/Violinist, “JOYA BRAVO” is a New York native born in 1986 Queens, New York and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Conceived by Jamaican parents, Bravo’s upbringing was conservative, but musically charged.
Bravo began playing the violin at age 9. Her success eventually earned her a chair in the Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra (a highly accredited youth ensemble in the southeast region). She has performed with Grammy Award Winners The Roots at the Highline Ballroom.
As an all around creative artist, this powerhouse talent has a clear message to share with the world. She seeks to spread ideals of self-realization, collaboration and positive progression to future generations of the world through her craft. Some of Joya Bravo’s lifetime musical inspirations include: Grace Jones, Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Radiohead, Sarah Brightman, Bob Marley and many other artists her abilities supersede.
Joya Bravo VIDEO performance at SOB’s NY 2009
Download the Joya Bravo music sampler
This project, entitled “Move in Day”, is a sampler and a showcase of her eclectically chaotic, multi-dimensional, complex and beautifully crazy experiences of 2009.The songs were written with passion in times of joy, pain, love, war, longing and contentment. Real experiences invoke real emotions; this is what Joya Bravo wish to share with you.
“If you place your faith in your feet you can walk further than you’ve ever imagined to places you have never imagined.”
It’s important to preserve your flawless skin and enviable hair when the harsh winter weather comes around. With the aid of a few modifications to your routine and a couple preventative measures you could eliminate the stress associated with not-so-glowing skin and bad hair days.
Skin is very important, as it should be especially because it’s the largest organ. As the temperature changes, so do the needs of your skin. A heavier emollient, like thick body butter will keep the skin moisturized longer than a body oil or gel.
Products that contain large amounts of shea butter and olive oil are perfect because together they are easily absorbed and form a protective barrier to block the drying cold weather from damaging your skin. Cocoa butter and coconut oil are also great natural moisturizer that work better than petroleum-based products that protect but don’t nourish the skin.
In addition to applying the right moisturizer, you should also make sure that you dress appropriately. Avoiding exposure of your skin to the bitter weather is significantly effective.
We all want our hair to look its best so here are some tips to keep it up when the temperature drops.
- Never go outside with a wet head. The wash and wear look of the summer is over, and if you want to protect your health and your hair, thoroughly dry it before leaving the house.
- If you choose to wear a winter hat to protect your head, make sure it has a lining to protect your hair from rubbing agaisnt it and causing breakage and dryness. If it doesn’t come with one, use your favorite silk or satin scarf.
- Protective styles such as up-dos, twists, and braids that keep your ends from rubbing against your clothes and being exposed to the cold air are best this time of year.
- To prevent dry hair and scalp try a hot oil treatment. If that’s too oil for your hair type, try adding a tablespoon of olive oil to your favorite conditioner instead. This small step will work wonders to prevent flakes and brittle hair.
Think preservation not hibernation this winter. Take care of your skin and hair and with these tips and tricks you can maintain your CHIC look all year round.
I HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET AND INTERVIEW ONE OF THE BIGGEST R&B STARS OF TODAY! HIS HUMBLING AND CHARISMATIC PERSONALITY JUST MAKES YOU LOVE HIM MORE..
YES I’M TALKING ABOUT CHRIS BROWN! HE HAS A NEW ALBUM DROPPING DECEMBER 8TH CALLED GRAFFITTI!
HERES THE INTERVIEW!
EB: HEY CHRIS! HOW ARE YOU?
CB: IM GOOD, THANK YOU. JUST TOURING AND PROMOTING MY ALBUM!
EB: THAT’S GOOD! SO THE ALBUM GRAFFITTI DROPS DECEMEBER 8TH! HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE BACK?
CB: IT FEELS GREAT! IM JUST GLAD TO BE BACK DOING WHAT I LOVE TO DO AND GIVING THE FANS WHAT THEY DESERVE! MY FANS HAVE BEEN GOOD TO ME.
EB: I CAN TRANSFOR YA…CATCHY SONG TITLE, TELL ME HOW DID THE SONG COME ABOUT?
CB: WELL, SWIZZ BEATS PRODUCE THE SONG AND IT ALSO FEATURES HIM AND IT FEATURES LIL WAYNE AND BASICALLY IT PUTS YOU IN THE MINDSET OF THE MOVIE TRANSFORMERS. I WANTED TO CHANGE IT UP AND BE DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE!
EB: WHAT PRODUCERS DID YOU WORK WITH ON GRAFFITTI?
CB:I WORKED WITH POLOW THE DON, NEPTUNES, THE MESSENGERS, THA BIZNESS, AND THE RUNNERS…SO YEAH ITS GOING TO BE A HOT ALBUM!
EB: THE ALBUM IS GOING TO BE HOT! I CANT WAIT! U ALSO HAVE A MOVIE COMING OUT IN FEBRUARY TELL US ABOUT THAT?
CB: THE MOVIE IS CALLED TAKERS AND ITS IN THEATERS FEBRUARY 26, 2010 AND ITS STARRING ME, T.I., IDRIS ELBA, MATT DILLON, HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN AND MANY MORE. IT’S ABOUT A GROUP OF BANK ROBBERS THAT SPECIALIZE IN SPECTACULAR ROBBERIES AND WE HAVE ONE LAST JOB TO DO BUT A DETECTIVE TRIES TO INTERUPTA 20 MILLION DOLLAR HEIST…SO YEAH IM EXCITED ABOUT IT…IN THEATRES FEBRUARY 26TH!
EB: I SEE YOUR DOING BIG THINGS! I KNOW YOU HAVE TO GO BUT WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK AND YOU’RE DOING AN AMAZING JOB! TELL THE FANS HOW THEY CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU.
CB: THANK YOU SO MUCH IM GLAD TO BE BACK! AND I HAVE A NEW SAY NOW NUMBER AND I WANT ALL MY FANS TO CALL AND LEAVE ME A MESSAGE! THE NUMBER IS 877-CBREEZY AND I WANT ALL MY FANS TO FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @MECHANICALDUMMY!
EB: ALRIGHT I KNOW U HAVE TO GO AND GET DRESSED BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING YOUR TIME OUT TO TALK TO ME.
CB: NO THANK YOU AND ITS MY PLEASURE! THANKS AGAIN!
The tone is set and there are an array of moods, all of them reflecting peace and the need to bathe in the moment. Erykah Badu is in concert, and the energy billowing through the Arena is magical. The citizen’s in attendance are grown and unbothered by the smog and debris which fills the world outside. We are literally living IN the moment.
ENTER Neon Collars, Ms. Badu’s headliners, through nothing like any experience you can even begin to decipher. They appear, even before the music starts to be humbled at the experience; nevertheless, please believe they’re going to give you every ounce of energy they possess.
The live band floods the room suffocating every ear drum, so much to the point that the masses stand in awe…breathless. We are studying the lesson being offered on stage, hoping to catch every word, every note, every intricate sound as its being tossed and not thrown at us. The people appear totally satisfied. Neon seems to be so well breed. They don’t move and sing like a band whose existence is rather new. The appear to be quite seasoned, which is one of the reasons we love them.
Every selection is innovative and emergent. We’ve needed this for so long, and how fitting for them to be Erykah Badu’s musical introduction. How could they ever repay her, much rather, how could she ever repay them?
I knew I’d need a minute to march into the world of ‘NEON COLLARS’. Would I possibly be able to find out what inspires such positive energy to a group of young people? This movement they’re giving me as the adom the stage is whimsical. Teen Chic readers, you are going to love this…
TCM: Where did you all get your name? Is there any specific meaning behind it?
NC: Ours is actually a play on words. Most people categorize their job or occupation in two ways, white or blue collar. We don’t except either and create a new collar, NEON. Being not just one color, yet many that aren’t specific, we are artists, which can be put in any color of the spectrum.
TCM: How long has Neon Collars been an offical group and when did you all get your first gig?
NC: We have only been a group for 5 months, our first show was an Autumn Festival last November in which we were asked to play.
TCM: What do you think motivates Neon Collars collectively and what does everyone bring to the table to complete the group?
NC: We are motivated by the creation of new sounds, ideas and thoughts. We are trying to open minds to something more than staying inside the box of society. We all come from different backgrounds, different parts of the country and bring fresh approaches to something that’s been around since the beginning of time, MUSIC.
TCM: If you could offer the Teen Chic Mag readers insight pretaining to breaking into the entertainment industry, what would it be?
NC: Persistence - Practice your craft and don’t let anyone tell you you’re not good enough.
TCM: Besides the beautiful music you all make, what could you say you have in common?
NC: We all have a creative way of seeing life and music. None of us desire trying to do the same thing twice.
TCM: When you all are doing shows and on the go, name 2 things you all can’t live without?
NC: Our IPODS and good food.
TCM: What are your views on the state of our economy right now and how this may affect everyone?
NC: The economy is created to have ups and downs. It affects everyone from teachers to the president. The changes that are being made in congress and in our everyday lives will have to change so that it can become better.
TCM: Do you all consider yourself Jazz, Neo Soul, R&B, etc. or a combination of many things?
NC: To be honest, we don’t categorize ourselves at all. We really just try and create new music, we are a combination of them all because we all are from different musical backgrounds.
TCM: Tell the Teen Chic Mag readers all about your experience headlining for Ms. Erykah Badu?
NC: It was amazing, the energy, the crowd and the music. It seemed as if we hadn’t heard our own music before. It was a great experience that all artists want to feel and we got so much love from the audience at our coming out event.
TCM: Who are some of Neon Collars’ favorite artist?
NC: There are thousands of influences! Some of our favorites are The Foundation, Erykah Badu, Common, Mos Def, Jill Scott, Kanye West and hundres more “out of the box” artists.
TCM: Give us one bold adjective to describe the image you hope is being conveyed?
Don’t look drab this fall. Brighten up your look with the season’s hottest makeup trends.
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NAILS
for $13.99, and Pur Minerals for $35.99.
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