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Things to Know Before You Go: Singapore

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1. Asia is one of the largest countries in the world bu did you know that Singapore is a country and a city! It is made up of various large to small islands at the southern most tip of southeast Asia. Singapore was originally ceded to Britain back in the 1800s then became an independent state by 1965 when it separated from Malaysia, and every since then it has been molding itself into a financial hub. 2. If you don't speak Mandarin its okay! Singapore has four official languages which include; Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English! Then there is Singlish which is a combination of interactions between different ethnic groups that combines other official languages. At the end of the day it never hurts to learn a new language!  3. Just like America Singapore has some racial categories, not everyone is Singaporean! Singapore society is broken down into four main groups that goes as Chinese, Malay, and "Other". Chinese dominated the majority with a whooping 75% due to

Make Up Tips For My Women Of Color

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    1. Try Black Owned Products Why not try products from people that know your skin as well as you? Plus they usually have a better range of color choices. My favorite line right now is Fenty Beauty by Rihanna! 2. Try Yellow Based Foundation We as woman of color have warm undertones and sometimes if we go with regular tints of foundation we can appear chalky or ashy so yellow base is likely to compliment us better. 3. Use Gold Shimmer and Highlight Gold tones look so good against darker tones. It accentuates the melanin in our skin and gives it a pop to the natural glow we already have! 4. Dark Lipstick  Now for fairer shades dark lipstick may come off as goth. But a nice deep red, rose, plum, navy or black lipsticks pair nicely with darker shades of skin. 5. Metallic Eye-shadow Sometimes it is hard to make colors pop on our skin unless you put down a primer or concealer on your lid first. Metallic and shimmery shadows will pop more and give you that vivid dra

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

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An All - American pass time is nothing else but a good ole baseball game! Baseball is the longest ongoing sport there is, with over 150 games played all throughout the year it is relatively easy to find a game to go to! They range from during the week to the weekends so any day can be a "take me out to the ball game day! Whether you go with a group of friends, your kids or a significant other it is a great was to spend time and have fun with one another. Although you are not able to bring your own food or beverages in there is always great ball food options everything from the classic hot dogs to nachos but be prepared to spend money like your at a restaurant! Speaking of which, most stadiums have on site restaurants and bars so its worth checking out your local stadium amenities before your day out! Get your team colors on and catch a game!

Best Street Looks From Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Representing the perfect transition from Summer into Fall with over-sized blazers, fanny packs, animal print and more! Check some of the looks out below! What is your favorite look? I am an absolute fan of leopard print! Images by : Christian Vierig / Getty Images

Lauryn Hill turned Fashion Icon

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This new colab might turn a couple of heads! Lauryn Hill has decided to do her first ever fashion campaign with none other than Woolrich ; a Philadelphian company founded in 1830. Hill did not take a back seat in this campaign though, even if she is all new to this she stepped out and took creative control even contributing 30 jacket sketches. She fused her personality into customized pieces that features her own sewing and designing skills. The campaign is due to release in the Fall on the heels of the twentieth anniversary of "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" . It was only right that all the images were shot at the same location as the famous "Doo - Wop/That Thing" music video was shot back in 1998. Sneak Peak