Showing posts with label African American. Show all posts
Showing posts with label African American. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

How Do The African American Women Maintain Their True Beauty

6:06 PM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post



Looking after the skin of  African American women

Black is a radiantly beautiful color; something which even the white skinned people cannot achieve, not even with all the beauty treatments offered to them. True, the skin of an African American women needs regular care and each season calls for a different kind of treatment. When you know what kind of skin you have it is very easy to enhance it. Eating the right kind of diet and drinking lots of water will be a great help because it will keep your skin nourished by replacing all the lost nutrients. But that is not enough especially during the seasonal changes. To create that sensual appeal African American women will have to maintain their skin really well.

It is not easy to create a flawless complexion. All African American women are truly beautiful in their own right but still they have to take care of it. Discolorations and wrinkles can happen when you lose the moisture in the skin, and this is especially true for African American women. That's why they have to keep their skin moisturized.

The face of  African American women

Everything about the face of an African American woman is in perfect co-ordination with one another. The eyes, eyebrows, nose chin, cheeks, mouth, lips and ears – are all perfectly balanced.  African American women have beautiful eyebrows and they define it even further by keeping it thicker and bushier. The  African American women trace a line along the eyebrows to accentuate its shape and give it a kind of irresistible beauty.

The hair of  African American women

African American women have some interesting and charming hairdos. They take special care to keep their hair braided so they don't have to untie it and wash it everyday. If you love to try out some African-American hairdo you can easily visit a salon that specializes in such hairstyles.

In the ancient times, hair grooming was an art and it signified a lot of things like ethnicity, wealth, social status, health, fertility, manhood and so on. The mother taught the craft of hair braiding to her daughters.

It is the beauty of the  African American woman that first attracts her to a man. The skin, color, texture and tone, the way the hair is managed and kept, the face make up, her figure and the way she is dressed; everything is important if she wants to be successful and confident.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Choosing Colors For African American Attire

10:25 PM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
The African American women vary a lot in their color hues. There are women with dark complexions to the light caramel complexion. It is so important that you find African American attire that will reflect your skin and complement your skin tone. The dress that you wear should make you extremely confident and stylish. If you wear colors that makes you dull then avoid them. You can see some interesting collection of African American attire at www.afrawear.com.

Here are some tips on how to choose African American attire to bring out the best in you.

Do you know that certain colors will make you dull, tired and even silly at times? You should be perfectly aware of what will go with your eyes, color and skin tone before you choose African American attire, or any attire for that matter. It will take time because you will have to experiment to know what kind of colors in the African American attire catalog will suit you. You can ask your fashion designer or consultant to find out which color will be ideal for your complexion. If you have chocolate complexion then go for white, black or cherry red, but avoid brown, ivory and orange if you can. These colors will set off a certain glow to your face but it will not look good. You will definitely find gorgeous  African American attire in purple shades. You can be dramatic with your choices in these colors because there are hundreds of African American attires.

There are excessive bright shades in  African American attire, but go for them only if you have a light caramel complexion. Brilliant colors will not look that good for dark shades. Caramel complexioned women should go for  African American attire in light pink, soft yellows, lilacs and ivory. If you are of African descent then you are lucky, because you will have a warm glow about you no matter what season it is. You can choose an  African American attire that will enhance this glow in you. Try some velvety shades for a change, it will make you absolutely stunning.

Be good, dress well and shop lavishly at www.afrawear.com. It is a sure thing that you will find dresses that will fit you well; no doubt about that. Their collection for good African American Attire is never ending, so you will have fun time.
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Friday, July 29, 2011

Natural Beauty of African Women

5:29 PM | Posted by Fitri Nurhayati | | Edit Post

Well .. Women may think if “beauty” can be seen from beautiful face, thin shaped body, light skin, flawless appearance or even false eye lashes thouh nothing wrong with their eyes (That’s commonly happen among us). What if we judge that opinion to African women? If all of us agree with those statements, does it mean that none of African women is beautiful? I firmly say NO. I personally think that African beauty appears from their.. I do not know how to describe it. It just like when you see someone who is impressive but you can not even say any words to explain it clearly why he or she is wonderful. That’s what the aesthetic side as the wonderful Masterpiece.

Look at the picture .

She’s one of African models. She’s beautiful, right? You can see from her luscious full lips (which become a plus for African models) and the appeal of beauty from African women is their different colour shades black. You will realize if everybody has various perception of Africans beauty. You will also find if there is no malnourished models in Africa since it’s very rare. Africans are proud of their exotic skin. The African concept of beauty is accepted worldwide and we can see many famous brands are challenged to create advanced fashion designs which can grab many pairs of eyes out there.
In the past, models in Africa used to complained if the size of the dresses were too small for African models’ body. We have to appreciate that Africans can show us their pride of their own beauty and they have proven if they’re ready to compete with any professional models around the world. All of us need to be proud of our colour and our skin rich.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

What is an African Brocade?

12:12 AM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
The African Brocade is a special kind of fabric with raised pattern that is usually made of colored silks.  It is a luxurious type of fabric with exquisite designs and elaborate details which are intricately shuttle-woven for a shiny and starchy effect.  Some designs can be uniquely subtle and some may feature a wide array of floral patterns, plants or other aesthetic elements.

Typically, brocades are made by a draw loom using a combined standard weft and supplemental weft in the weaving process.  The dual weft technique gives out a weave that looks embroidered on like a raised design.  This technique can also furnish an ideal degree of stiffness to the fabric creating a material that is thicker and sturdier.  The decorative brocading is normally produced by the supplemental weft technique that shapes out the design on top of the main fabric, also giving in a tightening impact to the entire cloth.

African Brocades are also called Basin or Bazin fabrics and is widely popular in West Africa.  It displays the beautiful and vibrant features of the African culture.  It is frequently woven with numerous types of silks that are accentuated with metallic threads to add texture and interesting effect.  Brocade is a fabric for special occasions and a wonderful ensemble for a traditional African wedding or formal event.  This Brocade Pleated Skirt Set below is the perfect number you can wear for an all out African glamor.

Aside from the traditional African way the brocade has been used, it has come to evolved and used by many fashion designers.  With the quality and design of each fabric, it can generate a myriad of creations and inspirations that can surely look stunning for everyone – black or white.  The evolution of the African textile has surely prevailed in the fashion industry in so many ways.  Hopefully soon, we can see many of our African – American celebrities out there rock this fabulous fabric.  For a varied touch on the brocade fabric, check how these famous celebrities like Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, and Kristen Stewart looked so marvelous in richly colored brocade ensembles.  If they can look fabulous in this classy fabric, so can you!

Do you have a brocade dress hidden somewhere? It’s about time you shine with them with a proper way of mix and match.
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Monday, May 9, 2011

Rock your Heritage

10:43 PM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
Exploring the many facets of African fashion has led me to the discovery of many terminologies that are uniquely African.  These are the words that have brought meaning and intensified the evolution of African Fashion all over the globe.  I may have mentioned them several times in my previous blogs but I want to put more emphasis now to these words that have rocked the African-American heritage and paved the way for many African inspired designs.
Adire – a tie-dye cloth using a variety of resist die technique
Adinkra cloth - a kind of hand printed fabric divided into squares by dye lines and stamped with traditional symbols
Buba – a set of garment that consists of a loose shirt and elasticized trousers
Bògòlanfini – also referred to as the bogolan or mud cloth, a handmade cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud and employs a century old process using innumerable applications of diverse plant juices and mud to dye a cloth
Dashiki - a loose-fitting tunic, pull-over upper garment
Djellaba – a traditionally long, loose-fitting outer robe with full sleeves
Gele – a woman’s elaborate head wrap
Gomesi - a floor length, brightly colored woman’s dress with a square neckline and short, puffed sleeves, and tied with a sash placed below the waist over the hips
Kanga – colorful garment similar to a kitenge, about 1.5m by 1m, often with a border along all four sides
Kaftan– also spelled as caftan, a full length and loose dress that comes with loose wide sleeves
Kente – a colorful fabric hand woven on a horizontal treadle loom where strips are sewn together to create a larger piece of cloth
Kitenge – similar to a sarong, often worn by women wrapped around the chest or waist
Takchita – a Moroccan two-piece garment consisting of a fine dress as the first layer and second layer with elaborate embellishments that usually has buttons up closures
These may just be words to you, but from where they come from, these words are a way of life and a source of inspiration. Have a left out anything that’s uniquely African? Please feel free to post a comment so I can feature them next time…
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Thursday, April 7, 2011

The African Wedding

7:31 PM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
I’m always excited about weddings and I tend to go all agog to dress up for it.  I mean it’s an excuse to be overly glamorous and all, but of course, not to compete with the bride.  And for this specific topic, I want to feature the African wedding.   What should you expect in African weddings? African weddings can be as rich and diversified as its continent, so here are a few things you need to know about African Weddings.

African Wedding Traditions

The most important element in African weddings is the bringing together of two families above all else.  African wedding traditions are embraced in America today to celebrate their roots and find more meaning in the occasion.  The ceremonies and receptions are often customized to capture the beautiful and colorful collection that is truly of African heritage.  Africa is bountiful of chants, dance, music and colors; they are big on parties and celebrations.  In recent years, an African wedding is a fusion of age old traditions and a touch of contemporary nuptial rites. 

One tradition during the wedding ceremony is called the “jumping the broom” which is still widely popular to this day.   The broom straw symbolically represents family, the handle signifies the Creator and the ribbon represents the knot that binds the couple together.  The jumping of the broom ritual is symbolic of uniting the couple in marriage and would also mean fertility and prosperity.

The Wedding Attire

Traditional wedding attire of the bride would consist of an elaborate wrap skirt (iro), loose blouse (buba), shawl (iborum) and a headpiece (gele).  The groom’s attire would be a pair of slacks (sokoto), traditional shirt (bubba), a flowing jacket (agbada) and rounded hat (fila).  The most of often used fabric for the wedding attire is the African woven cloth kente.

Some couples might prefer a more western flare, thus the white bridal gown and tuxedo are worn with a twist of African royalty color in purple with gold accents.  These accents are often demonstrated throughout the bridal party as well as the adornments in the ceremony and reception.

Discover the beautiful traditions that are unique to African weddings.  There’s more to know and its far off traditions ranging from Morocco to Nile are what make it mysterious and captivating.

So what must you wear if you are invited to an African wedding anytime soon?  There’s plenty to choose from online.  Afrawear features a wide array of African dresses perfect for that African wedding.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Finding the Perfect Accessory for the African-American Hair

2:07 AM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
Tired of your constant parade of tresses, dreadlocks, braids, plaits, and twists?  It’s about time that you give your hair that well deserved accessory to enhance its beauty.  Glamorizing the hair is one of the many fashion joie de vivre of a lady.  Finding the right accessories for the African-American hair is never difficult if you know what you are looking for.   So no matter how you want to wear your hair, there are plenty of accessories that can create wonders to your usual look.

Hair accessories can come in many styles, shapes, colors, and meanings.  Finding the best hair accessory for the African-American locks is made easy with some of our tips:

  • Mix and match hair accessory with the similar style of jewelry.  So for example, if you don on a dazzling and exquisite beaded pendant, try matching a dash and glitter of beaded hair stick.
  • If you want to attain a laid back and natural look, try using hair accessories embellished with shells, pearls or wooden accents.  This will give you a more earthy and approachable look.
  • Find that extra unique piece of hair accessory that you cannot get your eyes off.  If the looks are enchanting to you, then they are surely as captivating on your tresses.  This could be a beautiful and unique set of hair comb or hair clip that comes with interlacing rhinestones.  So if you have it, work backwards on your wardrobe starting with that distinctive accent.
  • Check the strength and durability of the hair piece.  It must be strong enough to put up a bun that can keep your hair in place through the demands of any occasion.  You certainly don’t want your tresses suddenly covering your face in the middle of a conversation.
  • For elastic materials to pull the hair up or add colors to the braid, make sure that it’s flexible enough and does not tear or tug the hair.  Remember how delicate your African hair is.


Do you have that piece of hair accessory that works magic on you? Do you have more tricks to create that amazing look?  I welcome your ideas and suggestions. Drop a post.  Craving for more of African fashions and chitchat? There’s a lot online specially made for you.
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