Girl, She’s Gotta Have It!

Speaking for myself, I know life directly after graduating college was filled with confusing, yet lesson-learning experiences but gosh, it sure would have went a lot smoother had, oh, I don’t know, someone created a blog that specifically spoke to my experiences. Fortunately for all you bright-eyed and chic bushy tailed ladies out there, such a blog does exist! Check out my girl Jen’s blog Girl, She’s Gotta Have It!.

Of the blog, Jen says “Inspired by the great publications for women of color, past and present, I established She’s Gotta Have It because I wanted to create a fresh single space where young, savvy, progressive women of color like myself could get news and information on the many things that are important to them. She’s Gotta Have It celebrates young women of color and caters to their informational needs, covering a variety of topics including, but not limited to: College/Life After College, Career/Work-Life Balance, Money, Love & Relationships, Beauty/Fashion, Music, Entertainment, and so much more…”

Style and Beauty Watch: Teyana Taylor

I was tempted to start off this post with “If you don’t know who Teyana Taylor is by now, then google her” but figured that would be too obvious–although mentioning that I was going to mention it still counts as mentioning it, right?

Anyway, whether it’s blowing up the Super Sweet 16 scene or kicking it with Pharrell Williams, no one can deny Teyana’s fly girl status. What really works with Teyana’s look is that she takes elements from back in the 80s Salt N’ Pepa/MC Lyte era, but still keeps the look updated so that it doesn’t look like she’s wearing a costume. When it comes to makeup, a bright pink blush for cheeks, defined lashes, and sheer neutral lip gloss will do. Take a peak at some of Teyana’s looks and then keep scrolling to see how you can score a piece of her style:

Get Teyana’s Look:

1.Boom Boom Tee $28 at Urban Outfitters 2. Don’t Sweat the Technique Tee $28 at Urban Outfitters 3. Adidas Game Mid $85 at Urban Outfitters 4. Luxirie by LRG Valley Girl Track Jacket $62.99 at drjays.com 5. Dookie Rope Chain at Patricia Field 6. Boom Box 2-Finger Ring $8.99 at girlprops.com 7. Lux Acid Wash Jean $68 at Urban Outfitters 8. Ben Sherman Coburn Jacket $168 at Urban Outfitters 9. Rocawear Fashion Cropped Hoodie $64 at drjays.com 10. Rocawear Noble Rock Hoodie $30.99 at drjays.com 11. Dior Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in Linen Beige 317 $24.50 at Sephora 12. Vintage Triangular 1980s Door Knocker Earring $5.99 at girlprops.com 13. Cupcake Ruffle Dress at Patricia Field 14. Printed Cuff Bangles $8 each at Patricia Field 15. Noir Panther Ring at Patricia Field 16. MAC Pro Powder Blush in Azalea $17.50 at MAC Pro Stores or call 1-800-866-6464 17. Benefit A Little Bit BADgal Mascara $9.00 at Sephora

Don’t You Dare

The beauty of makeup in the present day is that whether you’re Nicole Kidman or Alek Wek, you can find your shade of foundation. No need to go with something that’s too-light or the wrong undertone. That said, Don’t You Dare wear the wrong foundation shade! Sure, Lil Kim’s look below is more than likely the result of bad plastic surgery, but wearing the wrong foundation color (or texture) gives a similar effect.