5 Trends Ladies Are Successfully Stealing From Men

Let’s face it, ladies - we all felt some type of way when men started dressing more like women. When men starting rocking bags bigger than ours and stuffing themselves into jeans skinnier than ours, it was time for payback. 

Now women all across the globe are shaking things up by embracing menswear fashions in feminine ways and here are the top five menswear trends that ladies have successfully adapted for their own use. 

1) Bow Ties: Bow ties are certainly not only for the guys anymore. Some ladies wear bow ties the traditional way - with a button up shirt and perhaps a blazer - while other women are getting a little more creative with the menswear trend. Feel free to pair your bow tie with a cute dress to give your menswear look a little more of a feminine touch. 

2) Oxford Shoes: Oxford shoes used to only be for men on GQ covers, but ladies have snatched the shoes for themselves and made them surprisingly sexy. From shorts to cuffed boyfriend jeans there aren’t many looks that ladies haven’t paired Oxford flats successfully. 

3) Tuxedos: Yes the epitome of men’s wear has been sliding into women’s closets everywhere. The feminine tuxedos are usually cut a little differently to help show off a ladies curves, but as Janelle Monae has demonstrated time and time again... anything men can wear, ladies can wear better and that includes tuxedos. 

4) Baggy Pants/Boyfriend Jeans: While guys were busy stealing our skinny jeans trend, we were busy snatching their jeans and pairing them with classic pumps for a great casual look. Boyfriend jeans are usually cuffed at the bottom to prevent that dreadful drag that you get with most baggy pants, not to mention the fact that it just looks better that way. 

5) Men’s Watches: Once upon a time ladies were supposed to wear only the small petite watches and watch charm bracelets while men were supposed to rock the huge blinged out watches that looked like expensive dinner plates. Well, not anymore. Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and several other ladies in the entertainment industry have been spotted out and about wearing large, bulky watches that are usually deemed to be for a man’s arm only. When you’re making more money than the men around you why not rub it in a little by buying the watches they wish they had? 

The Endless Benefits of Natural Products

    Naturally formed skincare products are undeniably beneficial. One very popular natural skin and also hair product is shea butter. Some of shea butters benefits are that one, Shea butter can heal sores or scars. It  reduces stretch marks and restores elasticity in the skin. Helping your skin to remain younger looking for a much longer time. It is also wonderful for skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Shea butter is great for diminishing acne and is also an amazing moisturizer. It works wonders for incredibly dry, cracked skin and is an ideal moisturizer for those extra dry spots including elbows, heels, and cuticle beds. Shea butter is used for many hair care products for its wonderful moisturizing ability. 

    Another great natural skin and hair product is baobab oil. Baobab oil is similar to shea butter in improving skin elasticity, being a great resort for skin conditions, and being a great skin moisturizer. However, baobab oil is also great for its ability to absorb into the skin quickly leaving no oily or greasy residue and it causes dramatic improvements in skintone. The antioxidants found in this oil helps to fight the aging process. The fact that baobab oil contains vitamin A, D, and E make it great for hair. Boabab oil is used in many hair conditioners and shampoos.

   Black seed oil's benefits are mainly internally. It helps to develop a strong immune system. Black seed oil is great for respiratory, digestive and stomach issues. It is a very safe natural herb that has been used for thousands of years. It has no known side-effects and can be used by anyone.

    Last but not least, black soap is one of the most beneficial yet unheard of soaps of its kind. It has quite a few benefits majorly for african american skin. Black soap helps relieve bumps on the skin and works great as an acne treatment. Black soap is very cleansing and is ideal for sensitive or very dry skin. It is an excellent make up remover and also helps dramatically slow the aging process.

   There are various other natural products that can can help with improvement of skin, hair, the internal body, and then some. These products are great starts in becoming healthier internally and externally!

Old Bun New Twist

With the weather warming up fast, you might want a cute hairstyle that is off of your face and neck. A bun achieves this perfectly. But aren't you tired of the plain old bun? Heres how to do a sexy spring bun hairstyle with an exciting twist! 

1) Start by coming your hair and getting all tangles out. 

2) Part a piece in the back of your hair to begin braiding. Than braid hair in one braid starting from the bottom and braiding upward until you get right at the top of your head. 

3) Put rest of hair into a scrunchy. Pull hair through but stop right before hair is pulled all the way through, making a loose bun. 

4) Make made bun into a more defined bun by bobby pinning ends of already made bun down. Bobby pin and play with it until you achieve desired look. 

There you go! Everyone will wonder how you achieved such an awesome look and in only 4 steps!  

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Two Delicious and Easy Springtime Snacks

Chocolate Covered Strawberries 

     Ingredients: 

16 ounces of milk chocolate chips 

2 tablespoons of shortening 

1 pound of fresh strawberries w/ leaves 

     Directions:

1. In a double broiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring until smooth. Using toothpicks to hold them, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mix.

2. Put toothpicks into the top of the strawberries 

3. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert them into styrofoam to let the chocolate cool. 

Shirley Temples

     Ingredients:

6 fluid ounces of lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.

1 dash of Rose's Grenadine syrup

1 red maraschino cherry 

     Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and pour into a tall glass over ice.

2 delicious springtime snacks and ready in 5 minutes! 

(Source: www.allrecipes.com)

Retro Curls

Retro hair curls are beautiful and classy ways to show off your femininity. Not to mention achieving this hollywood glamorous  look is timeless.These curls are known by many other names such as vintage 40's curls, or pin-up curls. Retro hair curls can be done by wrapping your hair around flexy rods and wearing them overnight, or by the pin process. Below is an description on how to achieve the pin curls:

* your hair should be completely straight from root to tip. Use your fingers to create a curl with your hair going upward, piece by piece, until the curl lays flat against your scalp. Hold your hair curl against your scalp and pin the hair down so that it stays in place. Repeat this process until all of the hair you want for your retro hair curls are pinned. Protect this style overnight with a bonnet. 

If you want to obtain long lasting retro curls visit www.ihearthairinc.com and purchase the Brazilian body wave to achieve this look. Retails for as low as $60 per bundle

Available lengths:

12"-28"

 

We Heart: Boyfriend Jeans

Boyfriend Jeans are loose fitting jeans that are sometimes cuffed. These jeans are popular trends that will never fade. Celebrities such as Rihanna and Kim Kardashian are always caught rockin' boyfriend jeans with a nice pair of heels. Boyfriend jeans can be purchased in-store and online at a wide range of locations. 

Change up a basic outfit:

A scarf may seem basic, but it is a very trendy and versatile accessory that can bring much style to your outfit. Here's a few tips of changing up a basic outfit:

-Add a pattern,colorful, or floral scarf around your neck and tie it in the back to achieve an casual and sophisticated look.
-Tie a bow-tie in the front of your neck.

-Tie a knot in the middle of the scarf.