You’re Beautiful, Woman event return in 2009
After holding a highly successful event at the Imperial War Museum in 2008, this year the event will be held at the Highgate Newton Centre in North London this year to accommodate even higher numbers. The event is still fun and fabulous with the focus on education and motivation. The self-proclaimed dream team is made up of award-winning entrepreneurs, high-flying professionals and well-established business women – truly a force to be reckoned with.
Join us on the 15th August 2009 at The Highgate Newtown Centre, Highgate
Tickets: £5 (Email registration is ESSENTIAL) Free raffle ticket with entry
In August 2009 – 7 successful businesswomen will be holding the 2nd annual “You’re Beautiful, Woman” event, an exciting and formidable event honouring black beauty and black women. “You’re Beautiful, Woman!” is a fun yet constructive & educational event celebrating black female beauty in all its forms – fashion, hair, beauty, fitness and more!
After holding a highly successful event at the Imperial War Museum in 2008 the event will be held at the Highgate Newton Centre in North London this year to accommodate even higher numbers. The event is still fun and fabulous with the focus on education and motivation. The self-proclaimed dream team is made up of award-winning entrepreneurs, high-flying professionals and well-established business women – truly a force to be reckoned with.
Ronke Adeyemi is a marketing consultant with a background in B2B and B2C sectors. She has worked on various events such as the Commonwealth Film Festival and the Streatham Festival. She also has a huge passion for fashion as well as magazines and plans to launch a publication in the near future.
Sophia Jackson is a communications professional with event management experience. Sophia is also a freelance entertainment journalist. She is the editor of the annual Screen Nation awards magazine. Sophia is the editor and founder of Afridiziak Theatre News, a website dedicated to African-Caribbean theatre.
Angel Smith, is the founder of two businesses, Shoe Lagoon Ltd, (www.shoelagoon.com) an online shoes & accessories boutique, based in London UK and the brand new Conscious Club (www.consciousclub.co.uk) a loyalty card scheme aimed at black businesses. She also is a review writer for New Nation and Afridiziak Theatre reviews.
Born in Haiti, raised in New York and having lived in Berlin, Geneva and London for the past 4 years, Angie Brice-Hessbruegge A.K.A The Hairoine is a true international citizen. Although she has a B.A. in International Relations and Spanish, and an MA in Applied Linguistics, her true passion is hair; natural hair to be exact. Since May 2003, The Hairoine has been on a campaign of educating, empowering and engaging individuals into the world of natural beauty. Along with making natural hair and beauty products, The Hairoine makes how-to video tutorials on hair and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals.
Ronke Lawal was born in Hackney, East London of Nigerian parentage. Having graduated with honours from Lancaster University with a degree in International Business she started her own business in 2004. At 27 years old, she is a passionate business woman running RSL Management Services and the Simone Williams label. Apart from business her passions including food, travel, music, literature and most importantly living a life she loves.
Lillian Ogbogoh is also a partner in the events management company Vivid Occasions. Her background was within International Relations, whilst studying at university she spent a lot of time playing at being an event planner for friends and family. So it seems like a natural progression to go from playing at being an event planner. To becoming a partner in the events management company Vivid Occasions. This encompasses wedding planning, business networking functions and retreats. She has organised a range of successful events across the capital and is excited about this latest project.
To register email: urbeautifulwoman@gmail.com or log on to www.yourebeautifulwoman.com
Categories: Black Hair Tags: Beauty, Business, Life, lifestyle, Woman, you're beautful
You’re Beautiful, Woman event return in 2009
After holding a highly successful event at the Imperial War Museum in 2008, this year the event will be held at the Highgate Newton Centre in North London this year to accommodate even higher numbers. The event is still fun and fabulous with the focus on education and motivation. The self-proclaimed dream team is made up of award-winning entrepreneurs, high-flying professionals and well-established business women – truly a force to be reckoned with.
Join us on the 15th August 2009 at The Highgate Newtown Centre, Highgate
Tickets: £5 (Email registration is ESSENTIAL) Free raffle ticket with entry
In August 2009 – 7 successful businesswomen will be holding the 2nd annual “You’re Beautiful, Woman” event, an exciting and formidable event honouring black beauty and black women. “You’re Beautiful, Woman!” is a fun yet constructive & educational event celebrating black female beauty in all its forms – fashion, hair, beauty, fitness and more!
After holding a highly successful event at the Imperial War Museum in 2008 the event will be held at the Highgate Newton Centre in North London this year to accommodate even higher numbers. The event is still fun and fabulous with the focus on education and motivation. The self-proclaimed dream team is made up of award-winning entrepreneurs, high-flying professionals and well-established business women – truly a force to be reckoned with.
Ronke Adeyemi is a marketing consultant with a background in B2B and B2C sectors. She has worked on various events such as the Commonwealth Film Festival and the Streatham Festival. She also has a huge passion for fashion as well as magazines and plans to launch a publication in the near future.
Sophia Jackson is a communications professional with event management experience. Sophia is also a freelance entertainment journalist. She is the editor of the annual Screen Nation awards magazine. Sophia is the editor and founder of Afridiziak Theatre News, a website dedicated to African-Caribbean theatre.
Angel Smith, is the founder of two businesses, Shoe Lagoon Ltd, (www.shoelagoon.com) an online shoes & accessories boutique, based in London UK and the brand new Conscious Club (www.consciousclub.co.uk) a loyalty card scheme aimed at black businesses. She also is a review writer for New Nation and Afridiziak Theatre reviews.
Born in Haiti, raised in New York and having lived in Berlin, Geneva and London for the past 4 years, Angie Brice-Hessbruegge A.K.A The Hairoine is a true international citizen. Although she has a B.A. in International Relations and Spanish, and an MA in Applied Linguistics, her true passion is hair; natural hair to be exact. Since May 2003, The Hairoine has been on a campaign of educating, empowering and engaging individuals into the world of natural beauty. Along with making natural hair and beauty products, The Hairoine makes how-to video tutorials on hair and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals.
Ronke Lawal was born in Hackney, East London of Nigerian parentage. Having graduated with honours from Lancaster University with a degree in International Business she started her own business in 2004. At 27 years old, she is a passionate business woman running RSL Management Services and the Simone Williams label. Apart from business her passions including food, travel, music, literature and most importantly living a life she loves.
Lillian Ogbogoh is also a partner in the events management company Vivid Occasions. Her background was within International Relations, whilst studying at university she spent a lot of time playing at being an event planner for friends and family. So it seems like a natural progression to go from playing at being an event planner. To becoming a partner in the events management company Vivid Occasions. This encompasses wedding planning, business networking functions and retreats. She has organised a range of successful events across the capital and is excited about this latest project.
To register email: urbeautifulwoman@gmail.com or log on to www.yourebeautifulwoman.com
Categories: Black Hair Tags: Beauty, Business, Life, lifestyle, Woman, you're beautful
Tube Dress Vs Woman
Tube dress is the preferred choice of apparel among young ladies. The dress is able to make them look more youthful, attractive and charming. They prefer tube dresses that are simple in design. Simplicity is associated with classy and elegant look.General Attributes Of Tube DressTube dress comes in many difference sixes, patterns, shapes and materials. However, red tube dress and black tube dress are two of the most popular tube dresses among woman. Everyone will agree with me if I said that black tube dress is the most common choices among all the tube dress. Black is universal and easily matches with other apparels and body accessories. Some of the most frequent used accessories are silver hoop earrings and crystal necklaces. Tube dress is best to be paired with jeans and pants.Triple Color Tube DressThis type of tube dress looks amazing with cardigan during the day. However, it looks better when you wear great heels during the night. The dress features a triple color block pattern with a curve hugging fit. The dress measures 24″ at the side beam with side zip closure.Red Tube DressThis pink tube dress features unique structure with hidden side zip closure. The dress is made from polyester, cotton and rayon. It is specially designed for young woman. The dress is attached with one silky silver waist belt. Thus the edge of the dress is installed with colorful small beads.Colorful Tube Top DressThis is a fun and colorful tube dress. It is made from cotton, polyester and spandex. It is one of the favorite tube dresses for young girl. This tube dress featured pleated chiffon skirt and waist belt. The dress is 25″ length from neckline. They are only available for dry clean.Maxi Long Tube DressThis is a long dark brown tube dress. The dress features simple and elegant design. It is one of the hottest tube dresses in this season. They make woman looks slimmer. The length of the dress is 36″ from neckline.Smart Tube Top DressThis is a common use tube top dress. It is made from stretch sateen fabric with magnetic button front. The dress is attached with two pockets and 5″ back slit. They are the perfect outfit for casual activities like shopping and side walk.
Categories: Black Hair Tags: Black Tube Dress, Clothing And Fashion, Collecting, dress, Fashion And Style, lifestyle, online shopping, Product Reviews, Red Tube Dress, Shopping, Skirt, Tube Dress, Tube Dresses, Tube Top Dress, Woman
Mercury Free Mascara by Afterglow Cosmetics
Mercury Free Mascara by Afterglow Cosmetics
Author: Nirvana Fashion Editor Mon Mar 17, 2008
Starting Jan 1st, 2008 the state wide law banning mercury in mascaras, eye liners and skin-lightening creams took effect in Minnesota.
This bold move to ban mercury in makeup makes the great state of Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban intentionally added mercury in cosmetics and sets a tougher standard than the federal government for regulating cosmetic ingredients. “Mercury does cause neurological damage to people even in tiny quantities,” said Sen. John Marty, the Democrat who sponsored the ban. “Every source of mercury adds to it. We wanted to make sure it wasn’t here.”
So your first questions are probably. . .
Why isn’t mercury already banned in cosmetics? Well, that’s a long story but the short version is that the US FDA has banned very, very, very few chemicals in cosmetics. Mercury is not one of them. In fact, Europe, Korea and Japan have banned many chemicals still common in cosmetics in the USA.
I don’t see mercury on my mascara ingredient label. Does that mean it’s mercury free? The actual ingredient name containing mercury is called Thimerosal . It is a mercury-containing organic compound used as a preservative and anti-fungal agent since the 1920s. Thimerosal has been banned around the world but NOT in the US (except for Minnesota).
What should I do now? Ladies, the bottom line in my opinion is actually not about the mercury, but rather, it’s about the lack of regulation in general in the USA for cosmetic ingredient safety. So what’s a girl to do? Most women are not going to become chemists in their spare time to keep up with international cosmetic ingredient regulations to understand if products are safe. Instead, I suggest that you look for companies that are focused on safety and transparency regarding the ingredients they use.
The long awaited, all natural mascara from Afterglow Cosmetics is here! Beautifully lush and all natural, Pure Soul Mascara is available in Onyx (black) and Mink (deep brown).
Why you’ll love Afterglow Pure Soul Mascara:
* It creates rich, luscious lashes that are soft and flexible.
* It’s volumizing, flake proof, smudge proof and clump-free.
* Its all natural formula is rich in soothing organic botanical antioxidants.
* It’s gentle enough for even the most sensitive eyes.
* It’s gluten-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, synthetic dye-free, perfume-free, mercury-free, petrochemical-free, phthalate-free, mineral oil-free, tar-free.
Afterglow Cosmetics is committed to providing effective and safe cosmetics.
We are a Compact Signer for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and ranked as one of the safest cosmetic lines according to the EWG’s Cosmetic Database.
Suggested Retail Price: $21.00
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The Ugly Truth About Commercial Cosmetics
chemicals in cosmeticsI believe most of us take for granted that the popular cosmetics, soaps, lotions and hair care products we buy in our local salons, drug and departments stores are safe. Why as consumers would we be able to buy and use a product on our skin, lips, eyes and hair every day if they were harmful? This wasn’t even a question I had ever asked myself because I was so confident in my products and the well known companies that produce them. I first began investigating cosmetics when I decided to start my own cosmetic company. When I first began investigating the ingredients in my makeup and shower products like soap and shampoo, I was shocked to discover that almost all of them contained not one or two but multiple hard to pronounce, synthetic, very dangerous chemicals.
Over 90% of all ingredients in commercially available cosmetics are of synthetic origin and directly linked to serious health risks like cancer, infertility, kidney and liver disease and severe skin issues. Environmental Working Group report called, “Skin Deep” found that almost 90 percent of the more than 10,000 ingredients used in personal care products have not been evaluated by government regulators. At the same time of the 20,000 different off-the-shelf cosmetic products that are for sales in the US, over 80% of the products surveyed contained one or more ingredients that have caused documented adverse reactions in humans and animals in the past.
The FDA has only banned or restricted only nine personal care product ingredients in its entire 67 year history (FDA 2000). On September 6, 1997 the Boston Globe reported that “The General Accounting Office, the investigative branch of Congress, has identified more than 125 cosmetic ingredients suspected of causing cancer- and others that may cause birth defects.”! Many of the harmful chemicals still used abundantly in cosmetics in the United States have been long banned
in the rest of the world’s countries. Unfortunately, the United States regulatory vacuum gives cosmetic companies incredible leeway to select, manufacture and sell products laden with questionable ingredients, leaving the consumer to ultimately suffer the consequences. Most of the large cosmetic and personal-care companies will tell you not to worry. They agree that there are many chemicals in their products, but say that the quantities are small and will not affect you. At first glance this seems reasonable. Unfortunately, this is a sugar coated public relations response and does not identify the true issue athand. Medical science has proven that humans exposed over time to very small quantities of harmful chemicals do indeed suffer the consequences.
Medical science has proven that even the thin patches we stick to our arms or stomach with very small amounts of pharmaceutical chemicals can very effectively deliver chemicals into the bloodstream, totally changing the body’s chemistry. Trans-dermal patches containing small traces of nicotine can effectively deliver chemicals directly into the bloodstream to alter tobacco cravings. The new contraceptive alternative to the “Pill” is a patch which contains very low levels of hormones and still has the ability to stop a woman from getting pregnant.
The real motivation behind the Cosmetic Industry’s disconcern is money and profit. Chemicals, dyes and fillers mentioned below are found in almost every cosmetic product because they can be manufactured incredibly inexpensively and have a very long shelf life. If they were to discontinue using these chemicals for more healthy alternatives they would be severely cutting their profit margins to give you chemical free beauty products. In this battle their profits supersede your health. As a consumer your only response should be to discontinue using their products.
Large corporations in the personal-care industry are only motivated to be interested in their profits because the United States Government and specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate or require any kind of federal, unbiased testing before a cosmetic or personal-care product hit the shelves. The FDA leaves it up to the cosmetics manufactures to test their own products. In essence, YOU the consumer are the Commercial Cosmetic Industry’s guinea pig. No wonder virtually none of them need to test on animals anymore! The consumer is now the guinea pig of choice!
Currently, the cosmetic companies in North America alone generate over $30 billion in sales each year. Advertising through celebrities, slick magazine and TV ads, they give hope for a brighter, younger complexion, more beautiful hair and sexier features. What they don’t mention is the long list of chemicals that go into that promise. Since the industry is not regulated, many cosmetic companies don’t even bother to list the ingredients on their products.
It is concerning then, in light of all the information we know about the chemicals in the products that we slather on our skin EVERY DAY, that we are not more informed and outraged about the implications of constantly introducing these chemicals into our bodies. Little is known about the long term effects of the petroleum chemicals and synthetic products that we rub into our skin on a daily basis in the form of cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, etc. At this point scientists and researchers know that these chemicals pose a threat to human health and fertility and have been found in our bodies and breast milk. Chemicals found in cosmetics and personal-care products are linked to birth defects, hormone disruption and reduced fertility not to mention more pervasive cosmetic damage such as rashes, mild to severe acne and eczema. Many people use cosmetics and lotions to cure skin issues. Ironically, the products they are using and hoping for a cure are the very same products that are causing the problem!
Even after reading all of this I’m sure you are still thinking, “I doubt the products I use every day have the chemicals you are talking about.” I thought the same thing until I looked into the research of a few different sources like the Environmental Working Group. I had to resort to these research groups since most of my cosmetics don’t list the ingredients anywhere on the packaging. I soon found out that some of my (formerly) favorite cosmetic companies were rated among the worst for toxin levels in their cosmetics.
For more details about the specific chemicals of concern, please visit the Environmental Working Group’s website — click here. Please keep in mind, the EWG did not test every cosmetic company’s products for this study. If the products you currently use are not mentioned please investigate your cosmetic’s ingredient list.If you’re thinking you will simply start buying cosmetics that say “organic”, “natural”, “hypo-allergenic” or “herbal” to avoid these dangerous chemicals please beware. Products with these labels still often contain these dangerous chemicals, minerals and synthetics because there is no regulation or standard that companies who label their products are required to follow. Read the ingredients.
The typical adult uses nine cosmetics/ personal-care products a day with an average daily load of around 126 chemicals. Most of these chemicals (including the one’s mentioned above) are absorbed into your body through your skin. Others, found in lipstick and lip balm, you actually eat as they come off your lips when eating, drinking or wetting your lips.
Cosmetic companies use synthetics and fillers in their products to keep costs down and give themselves the greatest profit margin possible. They are spending pennies on the dollars you spend at your local drug or department store to buy their products. What you are paying for is an image of beauty perpetuated in advertisements. You are not usually paying for quality with most commercial cosmetic brands.
What can you do to save your skin and your body from exposure to a lifetime of harmless chemicals? Inform yourself, read labels, investigate products if they don’t list ingredients. There are natural alternatives that are better for you and your skin. Afterglow Cosmetics provides you with beautiful, 100% safe cosmetic alternatives. None of our cosmetics contain ANY harmful ingredients like the ones mentioned above.
Sources:
Health Risks in Today’s Cosmetics, Alliance Publishers, 1995
A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, Ruth Winter
Beauty to Die For, The Cosmetic Consequence by Judi Vance
Perfume Expose by Richard H. Conrad, Ph.D.
http://www.nirvanastyle.com/html/fashion_articles.php?id=283
You’re Beautiful, Woman event return in 2009
After holding a highly successful event at the Imperial War Museum in 2008, this year the event will be held at the Highgate Newton Centre in North London this year to accommodate even higher numbers. The event is still fun and fabulous with the focus on education and motivation. The self-proclaimed dream team is made up of award-winning entrepreneurs, high-flying professionals and well-established business women – truly a force to be reckoned with.
Join us on the 15th August 2009 at The Highgate Newtown Centre, Highgate
Tickets: £5 (Email registration is ESSENTIAL) Free raffle ticket with entry
In August 2009 – 7 successful businesswomen will be holding the 2nd annual “You’re Beautiful, Woman” event, an exciting and formidable event honouring black beauty and black women. “You’re Beautiful, Woman!” is a fun yet constructive & educational event celebrating black female beauty in all its forms – fashion, hair, beauty, fitness and more!
After holding a highly successful event at the Imperial War Museum in 2008 the event will be held at the Highgate Newton Centre in North London this year to accommodate even higher numbers. The event is still fun and fabulous with the focus on education and motivation. The self-proclaimed dream team is made up of award-winning entrepreneurs, high-flying professionals and well-established business women – truly a force to be reckoned with.
Ronke Adeyemi is a marketing consultant with a background in B2B and B2C sectors. She has worked on various events such as the Commonwealth Film Festival and the Streatham Festival. She also has a huge passion for fashion as well as magazines and plans to launch a publication in the near future.
Sophia Jackson is a communications professional with event management experience. Sophia is also a freelance entertainment journalist. She is the editor of the annual Screen Nation awards magazine. Sophia is the editor and founder of Afridiziak Theatre News, a website dedicated to African-Caribbean theatre.
Angel Smith, is the founder of two businesses, Shoe Lagoon Ltd, (www.shoelagoon.com) an online shoes & accessories boutique, based in London UK and the brand new Conscious Club (www.consciousclub.co.uk) a loyalty card scheme aimed at black businesses. She also is a review writer for New Nation and Afridiziak Theatre reviews.
Born in Haiti, raised in New York and having lived in Berlin, Geneva and London for the past 4 years, Angie Brice-Hessbruegge A.K.A The Hairoine is a true international citizen. Although she has a B.A. in International Relations and Spanish, and an MA in Applied Linguistics, her true passion is hair; natural hair to be exact. Since May 2003, The Hairoine has been on a campaign of educating, empowering and engaging individuals into the world of natural beauty. Along with making natural hair and beauty products, The Hairoine makes how-to video tutorials on hair and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals.
Ronke Lawal was born in Hackney, East London of Nigerian parentage. Having graduated with honours from Lancaster University with a degree in International Business she started her own business in 2004. At 27 years old, she is a passionate business woman running RSL Management Services and the Simone Williams label. Apart from business her passions including food, travel, music, literature and most importantly living a life she loves.
Lillian Ogbogoh is also a partner in the events management company Vivid Occasions. Her background was within International Relations, whilst studying at university she spent a lot of time playing at being an event planner for friends and family. So it seems like a natural progression to go from playing at being an event planner. To becoming a partner in the events management company Vivid Occasions. This encompasses wedding planning, business networking functions and retreats. She has organised a range of successful events across the capital and is excited about this latest project.
To register email: urbeautifulwoman@gmail.com or log on to www.yourebeautifulwoman.com
Categories: Black Hair Magazines Tags: Beauty, Business, Life, lifestyle, Woman, you're beautful