Ashanti’s VMAs Purse Is a Sweet Nod to Her Rekindled Romance With Nelly

Ashanti’s VMAs Purse Is a Sweet Nod to Her Rekindled Romance With NellySeptember 13, 2023 at 02:30AMAshanti’s accessories really came in clutch. A day after Nelly officially confirmed the two were back together on “Boss Moves” with Rasheeda and Kirk, Ashanti took the news to the red carpet. The singer-songwriter arrived at the VMAs on Sept. 12 in a sparkling cutout gown with a crystallized chest piece and a clutch featuring a throwback photo of herself and Nelly. The standout accessory fully solidified the relationship news, ending months of speculation with a single outfit. Following their breakup in 2013, the two spent a full decade apart, with Nelly saying he just wasn’t ready for marriage, and Ashanti explicitly saying she’d been “betrayed.” After an unexpected reunion on Ja Rule and Fat Joe’s Verzuz DJ battle, Ashanti told Andy Cohen in December 2022 that…

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Selena Gomez Sets the VMAs Red Carpet Ablaze in a Lacy Beaded Dress

Selena Gomez Sets the VMAs Red Carpet Ablaze in a Lacy Beaded DressSeptember 13, 2023 at 01:30AMSelena Gomez is back on the MTV VMAs red carpet, and damn, does she look good. For her first appearance at the award show since 2015, the singer chose an aptly statement-making custom gown by Oscar de la Renta. The cherry-red number was made entirely of beaded lace material with small sheer cutouts all over. The design came with a bustier bodice and skirt made of delicate lacy strips that skimmed the floor as she made her grand entrance. Working with longtime stylist Erin Walsh, Gomez paired her dress with red ankle-strap heels, coordinating floral rings, earrings, and a bracelet, as well as shiny red nails by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik. Hairstylist Anh Co Tran gave the actor a sleek middle-parted hairstyle, and makeup artist Hung Vanngo…

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Shakira’s Sequined VMAs Dress Comes With an Entirely Open Back

Shakira’s Sequined VMAs Dress Comes With an Entirely Open BackSeptember 13, 2023 at 01:15AMShakira has a big night ahead of her at the 2023 VMAs, and she’s kicking off the evening with a fitting look. On Sept. 12, the Colombian-born star appeared at New Jersey’s Prudential Center wearing the boldest of gowns. Her sequined Versace dress featured all the elements of a revealing red carpet look: cutouts down the sides, an entirely open back, and a high slit up to her upper thigh. Her two sons with ex Gerard Piqué, Sasha and Milan, stood by their mom in adorable matching Versace sweatsuits. As for the rest of Shakira’s ensemble, she kept her glam and accessories minimal, simply adding several rings and gold earrings. She rocked a soft smoky eye and wore her hair in tousled waves.Shakira last attended an award show in late…

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Cardi B’s Body-Hugging VMAs Dress Is Made Entirely of Hair Clips

Cardi B’s Body-Hugging VMAs Dress Is Made Entirely of Hair ClipsSeptember 13, 2023 at 12:50AMCardi B gave a whole new meaning to heavy metal fashion when she strutted on the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in an edgy ensemble made entirely of silver hair clips. True to her reputation for bold and statement-making fashion, the rapper and mom of two donned a custom Dilara Findikoglu gown that put her curves on full display - and even tapped into one of this season’s biggest trends with the metallic fashion resurgence. The strapless, body-hugging gown featured hundreds of actual hair clips, all fanned together in contrasting designs that made the entire piece look like it was crafted especially for royalty. She also enjoyed a number of sweet PDA moments with her husband, Offset, who accessorized his hair with silver clips to match Cardi’s…

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Every Jaw-Dropping and Dramatic Look at the MTV VMAs

Every Jaw-Dropping and Dramatic Look at the MTV VMAsSeptember 12, 2023 at 11:04PMThe 2023 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet kicks off at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Tuesday, Sept. 12. With preshow appearances from Saweetie and Sabrina Carpenter and Nicki Minaj acting as emcee, we can expect fashion that is nothing short of statement-making - and there’s good reason for that. The MTV VMAs have given rise to some of the most memorable, downright-outrageous red carpet looks throughout history, from Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress (which symbolized her support of the 2011 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy repeal) to Miley Cyrus’s revealing Atelier Versace harness that was dripping with crystals at the 2015 ceremony. This year’s list of nominees puts Taylor Swift in the spotlight with eight nods and also recognizes artists including SZA, Cyrus, Minaj, Doja Cat, Kim Petras,…

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15 Chic Pieces of Old Navy Jewelry for Every Occasion

15 Chic Pieces of Old Navy Jewelry for Every OccasionSeptember 12, 2023 at 09:15PMOld Navy has been causing quite a stir on social media lately with its impressive array of trendy yet timeless fashion pieces. It’s also become a top choice among our editorial team, serving as our go-to destination for stylish trousers, curve-hugging styles perfect for your next evening out, and high-quality activewear. However, one often overlooked gem at Old Navy is its jewelry section. Not only are its earrings, necklaces, and rings remarkably budget-friendly, but they have something to match every type of fashion aesthetic, from quirky to chic to trendy and beyond - ensuring there’s something for every style preference imaginable.Similar to the brand’s ever-evolving new arrivals section, the jewelry inventory at Old Navy is constantly refreshed to align with the season. As autumn approaches, Old Navy has unveiled a…

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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Apple Cinnamon PancakesApple Cinnamon PancakesSeptember 12, 2023 at 08:46PMApple Cinnamon Pancakes These Apple Pancakes are the perfect fall breakfast. They are made with shredded apples and sweetened with a little bit of coconut sugar. We love to double the batch and freeze half for later. Love these apple pancakes? Check out more of our favorite healthy pancake recipes! When it comes to produce, it seems like … Browse READ: Apple Cinnamon PancakesContinue Reading…Author Lee Funke | citywomen.coSelected by CWC

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Broccoli Cheddar Fritters

Broccoli Cheddar FrittersBroccoli Cheddar FrittersSeptember 12, 2023 at 06:30PMOnly a few simple ingredients and an easy pan fry are all you need to make these broccoli cheddar fritters that are kid-approved and packed full of nutrition…but shhhh they don’t need to know these cheese fritters are healthy! The BEST Broccoli Fritters I’ve always been one of those people who genuinely enjoys vegetables. As a kid I looked forward to steamed broccoli (I still love it!) and I’d frequently as my Mom to make roasted asparagus. Don’t get me wrong, I was picky in other ways but veggies were never an issue (besides frozen peas – YUCK!). In spite of my love of veggies, I’ve still made it my mission to come up with creative and delicious recipes that give you the benefits of veggies without the oh-so-obvious fact that you’re eating veggies. I’ve…

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Lori Harvey Wears a Printed Mini With a Dramatic Scarf to the Prabal Gurung Show

Lori Harvey Wears a Printed Mini With a Dramatic Scarf to the Prabal Gurung ShowSeptember 12, 2023 at 06:20PMThere’s nothing quite like Fashion Week to kick off the season in style with a whole new set of trends to watch. And, while summer might have come to an unofficial close as of Labor Day, the New York City heatwave has kept celebrities and editors alike stepping out in their finest warm-weather attire - and we are here for it. On Friday, Sept. 8, Prabal Gurung hosted his Spring 2024 show with Lori Harvey sitting front row, wearing a colorfully printed knit mini dress with an integrated cape, posing in the rain for the camera snaps before heading in to sit front row beneath a clear bubble umbrella.Crafted of teal and black, Harvey’s micro-mini silhouette was the perfect piece for the transitional season, as…

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How to Get Rid of Shingles FAST!

How to Get Rid of Shingles FAST!How to Get Rid of Shingles FAST!September 12, 2023 at 06:16PMRemember that time I got shingles on the face? I know I won’t be forgetting that experience anytime soon…For anyone who has had or currently has shingles, you know this is a pain you won’t soon forget. They call it adult chickenpox, but I can assure you it’s far worse than chickenpox ever was (some of us actually got chickenpox pre chickenpox vaccine!). I’m going to skip over the whole medical diagnosis part since your doctor should probably be the one doing that but instead describe my personal experience with shingles i.e. herpes zoster or varicella zoster virus and how to recover from shingles quickly. The first thing I did when I got diagnosed, was immediately take to the internet to see if anyone had helpful tips…

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