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Fashionable Summer Trends!

Summer’s beautiful weather brings in amazing summer fashion. The looks for this season are sophisticated, but at the same time have the “care-free” feel of summer. Check them out!:

High/Low dresses and tops give any look a flirty feel with a peek-a-boo of skin.

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MAXIS

Maxi dresses are a girls’ best friend!- a perfect go summer pick whether you’re choosing an outfit for a nice day in the park or to go to dinner with your besties.

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NEON

For that bright look at me now fashion, neon colors add just the right amount of POP to any outfit.

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TRIBAL PRINTS

My personal new fashion loves are bold and colorful tribal prints, these patterns make statements and demand attention.

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Let me know which summer styles you are currently wearing! :)

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DIY Dripping Paint Nails

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A few months ago, I happened to be searching for some new cool things to try on my nails, and ended up coming across dripping paint nail art. It was very simple to do, and did not take long at all! So!-take a chance this summer and become your own nail artist for a day with this easy technique! » click here for step by step instructions!

                                

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Summer Nail Trends!

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Summer will be here in a couple of weeks and it’s time to put our hands and feet on full display. The nail trends for the summer take a simple manicure and pedicure to a whole new level. The nail polishes are bold, bright, sparkly, and have creative designs.  These looks can be worn on a simple day to the beach or for a special occasion. Don’t be shy and let me know what summer nail trends you plan to rock.

 NEONS

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PASTELS

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ORANGES

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TWO-TONED

GREENS

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GLITTER

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PATTERNS

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FBG is looking for a Summer Team!

I need interns/bloggers/help! lol If you would like to contribute to the blog, send me an email (forbrowngirls@yahoo.com) with the section you’d like to help with in the subject line.

Chocolate Spotted- Spot a woman/man with a darker skin complexion making moves/a difference in the media/world?

Meaningful Melodies- Songs that are uplifting, encouraging and have an overall positive message.

Guest Bloggers- Seek out/Research/Suggest possible guest bloggers for articles/post on the site.

Makeup/Hair/Fashion- beauty links/tips for brown girls

Events/Opportunities- Research & provide links to fun contests/opportunities/scholarships for young women

*Also include Name/Age/State Thanks & hope to hear from you soon*

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: Summer Memoirs: Hair Care!

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As women of color, we all know how complicated our hair can be, especially during the summer! All the direct sunlight, humidity, and lets not even talk about the damage swimming can bring. All of that being said, I thought it would be a good idea to blog on summer hair care and share some personal…

rolonda:
Vacation Face, part deux. Those shorts make me look mighty thick :)

wow beautiful

rolonda:

Vacation Face, part deux. 
Those shorts make me look mighty thick :)

wow beautiful

emotionsinprint:

you make beautiful things, out of love.

emotionsinprint:

you make beautiful things, out of love.

junkprints:

I’ve been painting alot and this dress was inspired from a piece I’m working on called Overgive. It’s been my summer uniform thus far and now it can be yours.
Hand printed, handmade in Brooklyn NY,
Edition: I’m going to make this dress until I’m done making it, each will be numbered.
Available on Junkprints.com

junkprints:

I’ve been painting alot and this dress was inspired from a piece I’m working on called Overgive. It’s been my summer uniform thus far and now it can be yours.

Hand printed, handmade in Brooklyn NY,

Edition: I’m going to make this dress until I’m done making it, each will be numbered.

Available on Junkprints.com