http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/ca_fashionandbeauty_main.html Hope Today Magazine Fashion and Beauty 2.05.2010 en-us http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_10_Things_to_Consider_Before_You_Pack_on_the_Foundation.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_10_Things_to_Consider_Before_You_Pack_on_the_Foundation.html 7.9.2010 Ladies before you run to the local department or drug store to look for the next best foundation, I encourage you to do the following for your skin. Your skin will love and appreciate you greatly! http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Clutches_Bags_and_Jewelry_Oh_My.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Clutches_Bags_and_Jewelry_Oh_My.html 7.8.2010 Sexy! Vibrant! Unique! Colorful! Exotic! Feminine! Beautiful! Alexandra Miranda’s collections of clutches, handbags, and jewelry are defined by these words. Alexandra has the unique ability to transform staple pieces into standout works of art, drawing in the artistic eye of any fashionista. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Interview_with_Brandi_Simpkins_Celebrity_Stylist.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Interview_with_Brandi_Simpkins_Celebrity_Stylist.html 7.2.2010 I sat across from her, amazed at the strength contained within her small frame. She sat erect as she spoke of her early days in the industry; recalling how she became mangled in the unexpected collision between fate and destiny. She spoke with such precision and careful use of her words, yet each breathe was carried by exceptional knowledge that could have only been obtained through a keen hustle and experience. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Scalp_Therapy.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Scalp_Therapy.html 6.22.2010 Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp environment. Are you suffering from dry, itchy and flaky scalp? Are you constantly checking and brushing your shoulders for flakes? Do you dread wearing black? http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_JESUS_Take_me_High_Ya_with_Platform_Form_Shoes.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_JESUS_Take_me_High_Ya_with_Platform_Form_Shoes.html 6.25.2010 You will no longer get the side eye when you show up at a church function wearing platform shoes. YES!!! The fashion gods have given them their stamp of approval. They have been lifted from the strip clubs and have blessed the runways of some of the most prominent designers. Here are some popular styles that won’t break the bank so you will be able to give that 10% to your church of choice. HALLELUJAH!!! http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Five_must_have_items_to_get_you_through_the_summer.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Five_must_have_items_to_get_you_through_the_summer.html 6.15.2010 The Little White Dress, Something simple is the way, for any cock tail hour or all white party. This stretch-jersey dress from the Halston Heritage Collection for $216, is the ticket. With a deep V-neck, cropped dolman sleeves, and wide waist band, you will definitely be a hit at any event for the rest of the summer. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Prepping_for_the_Big_Day_Bridal_Da_Beauty_Must_Haves.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Prepping_for_the_Big_Day_Bridal_Da_Beauty_Must_Haves.html 6.10.2010 Whether you are in the wedding or attending the glorious occasion, one should never worry about their makeup and grooming. It is essential to invest in products that are waterproof and long wearing! http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_To Weave or Not to Weave.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_To Weave or Not to Weave.html 5.28.2010 Where do you draw the line on the price of beauty? How much do you have to sacrifice to be beautiful? We spend thousands of dollars per year on getting our hair done. We cover-up our issues with weaves, wigs and braids. I always advise my client's that a weave should be an option, giving you something new without compromising the integrity of your natural hair. Weaves give you a chance to be adventurous and different but it should not be something that you have to have done. Some women become insecure when they do not have a weave, they feel like their hair is not long enough, thick enough etc.. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Hair_loss_Why_is_this_Happening.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Hair_loss_Why_is_this_Happening.html 5.27.2010 Many women today have experienced the tragic hair loss epidemic. Contrary to what most people believe, under normal circumstances we all experience hair loss on a daily bases. Hair naturally sheds up to 100 strands per day. In the growth process, the only living part of the hair is the root (the root is found below the surface of the scalp). The hair shaft (the portion of the hair that projects beyond the skin) is composed of dead tissue. It is very crucial that we take good care of our hair and our bodies if we want to maintain healthy hair. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Here_Comes_the_Sun_Protect_Your_Skin_the_Right_Way.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Here_Comes_the_Sun_Protect_Your_Skin_the_Right_Way.html 5.26.2010 Spring Fever is at an all time high! Memorial Day is around the corner. It’s a perfect time to get out and enjoy the long summer days. Keep the following in mind to protect your skin from sun damage. 1) Apply a sun protect ant every 3 hours when participating in outdoor activities such as family reunions, festivals, and sporting events. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Naturally_loving_your_hair.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Naturally_loving_your_hair.html 5.25.2010 Have you ever asked yourself, what goes into making a shampoo? What gives you suds and bubbles and those great smells? I like most people used to believe the more the shampoo lathered, the cleaner your hair would be. This is not true at all! Most shampoos are made up of harsh detergents. The main ingredient in most shampoo is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and its sister Sodium Laureth Sulfate. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Skincare_from_the_Farmers_Market.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_Skincare_from_the_Farmers_Market.html 5.11.2010 Imagine having oatmeal, grits, and honey as a face mask and not breakfast. Perhaps you would enjoy a coffee foot soak that soothes your aching soles at the end of the day? Or better yet, does a 14 carrot glow face cream seem to suit you best? Iwi Fresh is a natural skin care line that is receiving massive attention for it uniqueness with regards to its product ingredients. Many media outlets including The Today Show, Country Magazine, and Atlanta Peach Magazine to name a few, has featured Iwi Fresh. We caught up with the founder, Yolanda Owens to pick her brain about the rise of her budding skin care line. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_TheStraightHairPill.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_TheStraightHairPill.html 1.30.2010 It seems no matter what- we want the opposite of what we have. Short people want to be taller, brunettes want to be blonds and those with curly hair wish it was straight. Current research has brought us one step closer for those with Shirley Temple hair to have Cleopatra’s. A recent study has discovered that a single gene is responsible for influencing whether hair will be straight or curly. With that discovery, a pill could be developed to change the texture of our hair. Would you take it? http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_TyraBanksLaunchesTeen.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_TyraBanksLaunchesTeen.html 1.26.2010 Tyra Banks, whose weight has undergone visible fluctuations after she left the runway, has always been a champion of plus-size models. She makes a point to recruit some curvier girls for her model competition reality show on the CW, 'America's Next Top Model,' helping to launch the careers of former contestants Toccara Jones and Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson. http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_FashionableWinterCoats.html http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_FashandBeauty_FashionableWinterCoats.html 1.21.2010 Cropped and Cozy Estelle’s short military-inspired jacket is a cool way to keep warm and keep her sexy silhouette.