Monica and her mini me Laiyah were spied enjoying some quality time together at the Four Seasons in New Orleans. During their stay, the two donned matching black looks, delivering a fly mother-daughter style moment.
Dess Dior stepped out for a night out at Truth nightclub in Augusta, Georgia. The rapper seemed to be enjoying the vibes of the night, rocking a comfy yet fashion-forward look for her outing.
As we begin to emerge on the other side of the CoViD-19 pandemic, we need to adjust to the new normal. We expect to see the new normal in all industries, especially the events industry.
This year, music festivals made a comeback. In August, 385,000 people attended the Lollapalooza.
If you’ve already had your vaccination, you may be looking to attend your first post-pandemic music fest, too. Read on to know what to bring to a music festival in 2021.
Face Masks
Vaccinated or not, wearing a face mask is a must. This rule does not only apply in music festivals, but every time you leave the house.
A mask is vital since it may be tough to follow social distancing protocols in the venue. With the number of attendees in the venue, you may find yourself shoulder-to-shoulder with a stranger.
Make sure to bring a sturdy mask that can hold up to your outdoor activities. Make sure to wear your mask the right way, and it covers your mouth and nose.
A music festival involves a lot of standing, walking, and jumping. That means you will need a pair of reliable shoes that would not give in the middle of a moshpit.
Make sure to wear something that you would not mind ruining. The venue can be muddy or dirty, so do not wear the white sneakers you love.
Wet Wipes, Hand Sanitizers, or Alcohol
Hand-sanitizing stations will be available in the venue. But, running water and soap may not be as easy to find in the event.
If you want to keep yourself protected, bring a bottle of sanitizer or alcohol to the festival.
The problem is, some events do not permit these products. Sometimes, security does not allow bottled products. This is because some attendees use them to smuggle in alcoholic beverages.
Check the rules and regulations of the event to know if you can bring your sanitizer to the event. Otherwise, you can bring sanitizing wipes instead.
Look for wet wipes that can kill germs and bacteria. It’s best if you bought a pack still full of these wipes inside, so you can sanitize as often as you want.
Card Holders
Cardholders with strong lanyards are a safe way to store your ID. They can also keep your ticket and your vaccination card safe.
You can also use the lanyard to keep your wallet on your person. With a lanyard, you don’t need to hold onto your wallet the whole time.
Having a lanyard prevents you from putting things in your pocket, where you can lose them.
Portable Charger
Outlets can be tough to find at any outdoor event. Some events may have charging stations, but you should expect them to be always full.
Bring a portable charger so you can recharge your phone or camera even without an outlet. There are lipstick-sized portable chargers today, which can be convenient to bring.
Water Bottle
Music festivals limit what kind of liquid you can bring to the venue. Some ban cans and glass, while some ban any bottle with over one litre.
Check the rules of the music festival and see the list of banned drinkware. If security allows water bottles, choose a lightweight bottle that is easy to carry.
These are only a handful of things you will need to bring to your first post-pandemic music fest. The list can change depending on your needs. But remember to have the things that can help you and others stay protected and safe.
Following her big engagement to now-fiancé and rapper Lil Dark, India Royale stepped out in a stylish look and all smiles. Sticking to a neon green and black color scheme, her outfit included a pair of black leather pants from Fashion Nova.
India Royale wore Fashion Nova’s $39.99 I’ve Never Looked Better PU Leather Pant in black. The leather trousers were paired with a Dries Van Noten x Len Lye stripes coat, a Chanel neon green top and black booties. For accessories, she carried a black Amiri basketball bag and wore icy jewelry pieces. Her look was styled by Naya Ashley.
The I’ve Never Looked Better PU Leather Pant appears in a sleek PU leather material complimented by a high waist detail and skinny pants leg. It also comes in brown in addition to its black colorway.
A lot of you had questions about the striped dress Yvonne Orji wore on the latest episode of Insecure!
@odion_ says, “Hey can you share the details on this dress Yvonne (Molly) had on in the last episode ?” @callme_esh writes, “Hello, could you all post details on Molly’s dress from last night’s episode?”
Molly, played by Yvonne Orji, appeared in the episode in a vintage Ann Demeulemeester dress from Replika Vintage, with costume design by Shiona Turini.
While we’re still on the hunt for the dress, you can see a similar stripe design below:
Priyanka Chopra wore a custom Halpern dress inspired by a look from their Spring 2018 collection, styled by Law Roach. The dress was paired with Bulgari jewelry and Louboutin pumps.
Neil Patrick Harris wore a Berluti Fall 2021 suit and turtleneck, styled by Sam Spector and Fred Kim. He also wore David Yurman jewelry and Christian Louboutin shoes to go along with the multicolor ombré suit.
Shameik Moore wore a Givenchy Resort 2022 black look.
You can catch The Matrix Resurrections in theaters and on HBO Max this Wednesday.
Amazon recently hosted a launch brunch for its latest series Harlem at Harriet’s Rooftop in NYC. Fans got a major moment of nostalgia as the show’s stars Meagan Good and Robert Ri’chard linked up on the scene with actress Kyla Pratt for a flick, quoting the photo as “One on One and Cousin Skeeter in one picture!”
The Gucci x Balenciaga collaboration is perhaps one of the most hyped collaborations of the year as celebrities like Yung Miami, Monica and Mary J. Blige have all been spotted in the collection’s pieces, specifically their “GG” beige and ebony pieces.
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2021 “Aria” collection, Gucci and Balenciaga teamed up for the “Hacker Project” of the collection where the two reimagined classic silhouettes from both brands for iconic monogram and print-mania pieces.
Yung Miami, Monica and Mary J. Blige seem to be loving the collaboration’s “GG” pieces, let’s see how they styled them:
Mary J. Blige performed at Barclays Center wearing a custom crystal-embellished $4,800 Gucci jumbo GG canvas coat, GG shorts, and $2,500 Gucci x Balenciaga Knife boots. She rocked the collaborative pieces with a white top and oversized sunglasses. Her ensemble was styled by Jason Rembert.
The Harveys were on the scene at this year’s 70th annual Miss Universe Pageant where Lori Harvey served as a judge and Steve Harvey posed as the host once again. As a judge, Lori Harvey channeled her own Miss Universe energy with her show-stopping crystal-adorned dress.
Lori Harvey wore an archival Dolce and Gabbana crystal-embellished gown, styled by Maeve Reilly. The gown hugs the body with dazzling details including crystallized spaghetti straps which form a V-detail on the back matched with allover crystal embroidery. The dress was paired with stud earrings and classic body waves.
Influencers have fast become as prominent as celebrities in modern culture with the rise in popularity of social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The beauty space is one of the most admired areas with many influencers demonstrating makeup tutorials and the latest beauty hacks that people can try out themselves. One of our favorite trends sported by numerous influencers has been the rise of colored contacts, and their ability to transform their looks completely.
This recent must-have fashion accessory has been seen on many beauty influencers across the globe. We’ve listed a few of our favorites to help get you inspired!
Isabel Bedoya
A Columbian beauty queen, colored contact lenses are a must-have accessory for this icon. Experimenting regularly with different shades, there’s no color left unexperimented for this influencer. Solotica Hidrocor Ocre is a favorite color of Isabel which switches up her natural dark brown eyes into a lighter hazel tone. Going for a more vibrant pop of color, Isabel has also played around with Solotica Hidrocor Ice which offers an incredible gray tone with complements her natural beauty effortlessly.
Kylie Jenner
A beauty icon across the globe, Kylie Jenner is known for her media personality, make-up brand, and for her beauty choices. Whilst having naturally beautiful dark brown eyes, Kylie has regularly been seen and posted in color contact lenses. Her favorite color choice has always been Hidrocor Mel which offers a beautiful pistachio tone. Kylie has worn these both to enhance her natural beauty but also to dress up for Halloween events.
Pia Mia
This well-recognised singer and actress became famous from YouTube where she grew her following. Throughout her career, she’s posted in varying tones of color contacts across all her channels. Preferring lighter color choices, Pia Mia’s favorite lenses include Solotica Hidrocor Cristal, Solotica Natural Colors Grafite, and Solotica Natural Colors Ice. These colors all complement her beautiful blonde hair seamlessly and add that extra pop of definition to her look!
Bodmonzaid
A colored contact lens veteran, Bodmonzaid is a Canadian influencer taking the beauty and fitness scene by storm! Her YouTube tutorials have received millions of views and colored contact lenses are a regular feature in her transformations. Check out her YouTube video on colored contact lenses for dark eyes where she gives a full comparison on the best colored contact lenses to cover dark brown eyes, the perfect video to help guide you in your choice of colored contacts.
Hrush Achemyan
This celebrity make-up artist is no stranger to color contact lenses. Most famous for being Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner’s personal stylist, it’s no surprise Kylie asked her to move in with her after seeing her incredible talent and ability to enhance her natural beauty. Solotica Hidrocor Ice is a favorite color Hrush which adds incredible contrast to her natural dark features but no color is out of reach when this artist picks up her makeup brushes!
Selena Gomez
A well-known Disney icon, colored contact lenses have always been an important accessory for Miss Gomez. Bluish grays have been her favorite which helps enhance her skin tone and beautiful round eyes.
Huda Kattan
A make-up influencer turned global beauty brand, Huda hardly needs an introduction. Throughout many of her awe-inspiring makeup tutorials, Huda has used color contact lenses to complete her looks helping spread the popularity of this beauty tool and how easy it is to incorporate into your everyday looks.
The popularity of colored contacts has been no doubt been boosted by beauty influencers across the globe. The availability and improvements in contact lens technology and color opacity has completely transformed the way this beauty accessory is used. Long-gone is the unnatural single tones of the 90s and now we have incredibly natural colors available in a wide range of replacement cycles, and even in a range of prescriptions.
Whichever eye color you’ve dreamed of, there is a huge library of videos and images of beauty influencers and celebrities experimenting with their eye color to help you get inspired. Discover natural tones of greens, grays, blues, hazels and combinations of multiple tones!
