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5 NEW HAIRCUTS TO TRY FOR SPRING.

As the snow melts away after a long, bitter winter and we begin to see the first signs of spring (is there anything that makes you happier?), there's no better time to try out a new hairstyle to match your good mood. From textured chops to face-framing fringe, here are the five top cuts to try for spring, courtesy of Adel Chabbi, founder of New York City's Adel Atelier and stylist to stars like Lauren Hutton, Coco Rocha, and Martha Stewart.

The Asymmetrical Pixie The pixie cut is as it fullest this season, with the hair longer in the front and to one side. It is still edgy, but we are drifting further away from the harsh side-shaved look into something more soft and feminine. It can be styled with texture and body, like how Lily Collins wears it, or more polished and straight. Chabbi Styling Tip: On dry hair, spray a medium hold hair spray. Then use either a medium curling iron to a few create waves or a flat iron if you want it straight. Part it on the side and flip in the opposite direction, then apply a mixture of serum and wax to keep the volume down.

The Asymmetrical Pixie Rita Ora

The Architectural Bob This look is sexy and edgy at the same time, with a length that shows off the silhouette of the neck and shoulders but also has intriguing dimension because of its choppy, angled texture. A look like Jourdan Dunn's is perfect for people who want a dramatic, short style but are not ready to commit to a pixie. Chabbi Styling Tip: Apply a serum on hair before you blow dry with your fingers. After your hair is dry, use a medium size curling iron on just the ends, then finish the look with a little bit of wax on just the ends as well.

The Architectural Bob Beyoncé

The Off-Kilter Lob For those people who are over all of the undone, tousled waves that we have been seeing everywhere lately, a blunt chop that is slightly longer on one side and falls somewhere between the chin and the shoulders like Margot Robbie's is a great option. It looks super sophisticated and will accentuate the angles in your face. Chabbi Styling Tip: Apply a serum on your hair before blow drying flat with a paddle brush. Flat iron your hair, then finish with serum and light hair spray.

So which would you wana wear this spring?

DEVELOPING POISE

Poise 1. composure or dignity of manner 2. physical balance or assurance in movement or bearing 3. the state of being balanced or stable; equilibrium; stability Poise is a word I hear being used quite often on feminine blogs or on many online articles that discusses femininity, yet among many black women, it's a word they are unfamiliar with. Knowing the meaning of the word is one thing but actually applying it to one's life is a whole different story all together. Being a lady with poise is an art form and for the women who are trying to apply poise into their everyday lives, it's never going to be easy at first. If one studies the above definition of the word, then it would be quite obvious that it is lacking among a lot of women, particularly black women. The thing is, a woman cannot become a lady of elegance and refinement if she lacks poise, or simply do not know how to apply it to her everyday interactions with people.

A woman with poise carries her self differently compared to other woman. She never seem to be in a hurry. She doesn't rush things, or speak hurriedly, everything about her is calm and graceful. When she walks, it's as if she is gliding. She doesn't display sudden outburst of negative emotions and even when she's angry, she never shows it because she knows that the consequences for doing so would be unfavourable. Her home is always well put away because she has respect for the things around her. She understands that things cost money so if she's a guest at your home, she will leave things exactly as they are. She never leaves a mess behind. When she borrows something she returns it promptly and exactly the way it was when borrowed, and sometimes in even better condition. She is never ever tardy. No she does not arrives on dates or events late because she has respect and consideration for others and their time, and she has a great understanding of time management. She is always dressed well because she understands that there is a time and place for everything so she always chose the appropriate attire. Her style is always clean, feminine and elegant, but never offensive. When she's out in public she is always at ease because she has confidence in her self and others. She is never fidgeting or hiding in a corner chewing away at her finger nails because she is never crippled by self doubt. When she arrives at an event she smiles and greet people warmly. If she knows the person personally she always greet them by name because she knows that remembering someone's name is not only important, but it implies having great social skills. She is never checking her phone every other minute or texting at the dinner table because a woman with poise always possess good manners. The poised woman always has a soft laugh. You will never find her laughing out loud while doing the knee slapping and hand clapping gestures because she knows how not to draw negative and unwanted attention to herself.

Vintage black super model Helen Williams. In the 1950s she became the first African American woman to break into fashion mainstream. Without poise and self confidence, she may not have made it as far as she did. This woman is not easily offended by things she has no control over or things that simply doesn't involve her as a person. You will never hear her arguing about race, religion, politics or any other sensitive topics. She is never confrontational, defensive or quick to anger. Many black women are very easily offended to the point where they become difficult to deal with, and as a result, people just avoid them all together. Some women go as far as forcing their opinions and lifestyle on others. This behaviour is extremely unladylike and would only warrant the opposite reaction they are looking for. Please do not mistake being poise for snobbery. A woman who appears to be stuck up is not poise. There is nothing poise about being perceived as mean and unapproachable.

New York socialite Shala Monroque was a restaurant hostess who caught the eye of an affluent millionaire due to her obvious feminine charm and poise. Note the good posture and engaging smile Another thing one would observe about a poised woman is that she always has good posture sitting and standing. When she stands her back is straight and shoulders are relaxed, not rolled over like so many young women today. In fact, one of my pet peeves is bad posture. Things have gotten so bad that it's not uncommon to see a beautiful girl wearing nice clothes but her look is ruined by poor posture. It doesn't matter how well a woman dresses, if she has bad posture then it's only going to make that expensive dress look less beautiful and less expensive. So ladies always pay attention to your posture. See image below

Pay special attention to the ones below so that you'd know where you need improvement I have been on a quest to develop poise because I know that doing so would be quite beneficial. I am still a work in progress, like I said, it's not always easy maintaining a calm composure. It's important to understand that things may arise unexpectedly and you may react without thinking and sometimes you may regret how you may have reacted to a certain situation. At times people would do or say something that may trigger your anger. Of course your first instinct would be is to let them have it. Although you may feel better by telling that person off, remember that by doing so will not benefit you in the end. We as black women must acknowledge that anger (usually associated with masculinity) is the one negative emotion exclusively associated with black women and because of this, people may try to push your buttons just so that they can get that reaction out of you. Some non black people are suspicious of a black women who appears calm and collected, therefor they will test you to see if you would succumb to their teasing and resort to becoming the very stereotype you've been trying so hard not to be. So please be very careful, but never get discourage. You will make mistakes because you are only human. Poise is not something we are born with and it's definitely not being thought at schools anymore, so it will take some time to get where you want to be. P.S. I will be going away for the weekend and I will not have access to a computer or the internet so I have set the comments back the way it was, so you won't have to worry about your comment being approved before it publishes, but please keep it clean and respectful. Thank you my darlings!

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Tyson Beckford Explains Why Guys Love Women in Jeans and a T-Shirt

Despite all the hype around date-night outfits and dressing up for your significant other, it seems men mostly like to see ladies in jeans and tees, i.e., casual and relaxed. We spoke to ridiculously good-looking male specimen Tyson Beckford in advance of his appearance as Fashion Queen's first-ever guest this Sunday and asked him why the combo has such a pull. They don't want to see girls dressed up because it reminds them of work. The weekend has more of a relaxed feeling," he explained. "It's about simplicity now with men." There's a denim caveat though. "I'm not so much a fan of the boyfriend jeans, but I understand that sometimes you want to be comfortable as a woman. I love the skinny jeans," he said, admitting "there might be a few" guys out there who like the baggier style. "We don't want you to look like a little boy. God gave you guys a figure for a reason." For occasions that warrant a more upscale approach, Tyson is more old-fashioned. "Guys want to see women dress like women. Miniskirts, pencil skirts, pleated skirts, dresses. I also like what's going on now. It's more of an adult dressing style." Oh, and while he said he totally understands why ladies love their bags, he has strong opinions about the crazy-high prices of some designer styles. "I can buy a motorcycle for that price. That's an engagement ring. I don't know what's going on." What do you like to wear on date night? Do you agree with Tyson's take?

TREET STYLE HAND BAGS. That you would love

Handbags aren’t my thing. They never really have been. I remember the first purse I ever owned. It was a Minnie Mouse-shaped clutch that my aunt and uncle gave to me as a gift when I was maybe six or seven. I thought it was the most remarkable thing this side of the Mississippi. But I quickly found out that I couldn’t possibly run as fast as the neighborhood boys and hold onto my new treasure at the same time. And climbing a great white oak with one hand was certainly out of the question. So my new, shiny purse stayed in a drawer gathering dust and eventually became my old, forgotten purse. Not much changed as I grew up. Handbags were often left on the sidelines. They weren’t on my radar in high school, or in college for that matter. And it’s not because I didn’t like fashion. Quite the contrary. I spent half of high school sitting in detention for reading Vogue in class. But I liked living simply and carrying only what I could manage. And my style wasn’t wrapped up in one item.

It wasn’t until my early 20s that I started experimenting with bags — partly because of a sense of expectation and partly to explore what femininity meant to me. For years, I tried on all different kinds for size: evening clutches, compact crossbodies, slouchy hobo bags, polished top handle bags, sleek bucket bags, you name it. Nothing fit me, especially the It bags. Those were the worst offenders of all. I wasn’t interested in showing off a status symbol. It felt forced, and phony. Like I was playing dress up in someone else’s stuff. Purses slowed me down and made me fidget. I was always leaving them in a restaurant or worrying that I would. And I could never find anything inside them. I’d reach down into a black abyss for my keys and come up with crinkled spearmint gum wrappers, a leaky Bic pen, cracker crumbs, Kleenexes, a makeup compact, scratched sunglasses, tampons that came out of the wrapper, a handful of old receipts from God-knows-when, loose ibuprofen pills, knotted headphones or a mangled vanilla ChapStick that may or may not have been mine. I just needed my keys! Fed up, I started to leave my handbag at home. I felt free as can be, but there were a few hiccups along the way. One summer night, in particular, I was getting ready to go dancing with my girlfriends at a bar in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I was in a mad dash and the clock was ticking. I threw on a floral babydoll dress, a black felt hat and little black cowboy boots that just covered my ankles. I knew I didn’t want to deal with a bag while I was flaring around on the dance floor, but I didn’t know where the heck I was going to put my things. There wasn’t a pocket in sight, and I didn’t have time to change. Frantic, I duct-taped a small, leather credit card holder to my ankle. I went around and around. Then I shoved in some cash, my license and a house key and ran out the door. I thought I was so clever. That is, until I went home with a handsome Frenchman and completely forgot that I had an indestructible contraption glued to my leg. Try explaining that one. Luckily, I have my bag-less routine down pat now. This time, it doesn’t involve Home Depot accessories. On a day-to-day basis, I carry my license, credit card and Metro pass in my right, back pocket. My keys, iPhone and on occasion, a travel-size tampon, are in my left. If I’m wearing a dress, it probably has pockets. So do my blazers, capes, jackets and skirts. As for all the other “necessities,” I leave them at home or in my desk at work. Surprisingly, you don’t need five Band-Aids, a bottle of Purell, a sewing kit, an iPad or lip gloss for most days. You’ll survive. And, guess what, you may even like it.

The Ivy style inspired

Here is a little style inspiration to help some of you find the right outfit this coming weekend. This outfit can be worn to a wedding, dinner, lunch and pretty much on any occasion.

Ivy Ekong style

9 Of The Coolest Accessory Trends For Fall 2015

From berets to brooches, some of the key accessories for fall / winter 2015 might just surprise you. Here are 8 of the hottest trends from the runway that you'll be seeing come fall. The beret is back and looking chicer than ever. This fall, take a break from the usual hats and embrace the easy sophistication this soft, wooly number brings along. In black, red, blue or white, embellished or unadorned, allow this accessory to be part of your style reinvention

Go big or go home! This is the loud message that the fall 2015 runways appear to be conveying ever so convincingly. There’s no place for subtlety, and clearly no reason to pass unnoticed in a season that plans on transforming your accessories into the coolest statements yet made. As always, there’s something for everyone to get excited about in between the chic little hats, the bold jewelry pieces and the luxurious bags. And the best part? Some of these fresh accessory trends are ready to hit the streets as of right now. Neck scarves. Super-slim, super-silky, hitting way below the waist or hanging tight around the neck, scarves are making a huge comeback for fall, ready to add that ultimate touch of femininity to even the most slouchy of menswear-inspired silhouettes:

Bold brooches. Big, bold and unapologetic, brooches make for one of the most exciting jewellery trends for fall 2015. Pinned to a retro-inspired blazer, a chic coat, or a chunky knit, they make for the easiest way to transform your autumn looks, so keep an eye out for any piece that’s slightly out of the ordinary:

Fur stoles. Aside from putting the boldest of accessories back under the spotlight, the fall of 2015 places its bets on ladylike sophistication, the fur stoles a perfect representation of what the new season is all about. Either you choose to slung it nonchalantly over one shoulder, or wear it the classic way, make sure your fur stole is carefully tucked into a belt come fall:

Fringe bags. If you think about investing in a fringe bag for spring, you can do so knowing that the ’70s-inspired accessory will still make for a huge part of your autumn wardrobe. Adorned with fringing tassels or shimmy fringes, choose your next statement piece in gorgeous earth-tones and deep reds

One-earring. Picking up from where it left off last fall, the one-earring trend just turned bigger and better for 2015. One-of-a-kind designs, cast in gold or made out of beads, colourful or brimming with ’80s inspiration, the one-earrings implore to be seen, so tuck your hair behind your ears and let the accessories shine:

Fancy belts. It would be slightly unfair to state that only the wide, or the big buckle belts are trending for fall 2015, when the runways made a point in proving that cinched waists are all about diversity. As long as you make it the center of attention, it really doesn’t matter if the belt is skinny, wide or twisted:

Elbow-length gloves. In luxurious leather and dramatic lengths, fall 2015’s gloves are anything but ordinary. Hitting as high as the armpit, and going from sherbet pink, to oxblood and black, they are the perfect mix of edgy and feminine, classy and punk:

Oversized bags. When it comes to bags, bigger is definitely better for fall 2015, no matter if we’re talking totes, shoulder bags or clutches. The roomy accessories are about to become as oversized and as unapologetic as the outewear pieces they’re so gorgeously styling:

Now you know whats trending! so which are you going for?