When it comes to women's sports, many turn a blind eye to their accomplishments. Nevertheless, with the most recent United States Women's National team (USWNT) win at the FIFA World Cup and the noise made at Wimbledon, it's about time we put a little respeck on the names of black women taking their sports by storm.
Here are the 12 black female athletes who are changing their games.
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Subtle statements, from lightweight sheer fabrics to bold embellished styles and oversized jewelry, were just a few of the top takeaways for the season ahead. Although we’re gearing up for fall, it's safe to say we are highly anticipating what’s to come in 2023. With a balance of both minimal and maximalism at play, we’ve created a list of the top trends to keep an eye out for in case you’d like to get a head start on your spring/summer wardrobe.
When I think of statement looks, sheer clothing wouldn’t be at the top of my mind. However, this upcoming spring/summer, see-through fabrics are making the biggest statement of all. Gracing the runways, the transparent trend was the common factor of them all. The not-so-subtle sexy chic lingerie look may only be here for a good time not a long time so get ready and enjoy while it lasts.
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The early 2000s had this past year in a chokehold and from the looks of this past fashion week, that will remain throughout 2023. Designers such as Theophilio lit up the runway with an embellished rendition of the white tank top. Playing on the infamous “I love NY” logo, the CDFA winner played on the heavily influenced millennium New York fashion we’ve grown to know and love.
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Gone are the days of understated jewelry. The latest looks include bold, in-your-face accessories that may very well turn heads from at least a block away. After a long pandemic-era minimal trend, we’ve returned to a fashion renaissance of sorts which includes metal arm decor by designers such as Kim Shui.
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Along with clothing and accessory trends, most notable were the intricately styled hair moments elevating these runway looks. Designers such as Sammy B, Kim Shui, and No Sesso showed how hair art is definitely forecasting for next spring, and I’m already gathering my warm-weather hair inspo. Experimenting with ponytails, braids, and classic '90s-inspired hair flips and side bangs, these stunning looks will be an exciting moment in 2023 history.
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Chunky soles are currently having quite the moment and will continue to dominate throughout early next year. In addition to the thick soles, there's also a sleek futuristic element, from sneakers to clogs and even the summer sandal. As maximalism slowly takes over, adding chunky footwear is a great way to add a pop of trend for those that love a classic yet chic look.
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Maxi skirts are a closet staple that will never go out of style. While they'll never fade from absolute obscurity, it's how they're worn and designed that shapes the trending style. From denim, sheer fabrics, and highlow designs, to pinstripe patterns, the looks are limitless. Dress this style up or down for a fashionably forward moment.
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The “Somebody’s Son” singer is a big fan of Dr. Barbara Sturm products and revealed that she uses their cleanser, toner, sunscreen, and spot treatment. She also shared that she uses a face cream that was made special for her. “Dr. Barbara takes my blood and she takes the plasma from my blood to make this face cream,” she revealed. “Only for me. Only for Tiwa.”
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When she applies the face cream, she likes to mix it with Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 as protection from the sun. “That’s another misconception with girls my complexion thinking they don’t need to protect their skin from the sun but it is so important. And honestly, when I go out or even when I’m at home, I use it every day,” she said.
The MTV EMA winner’s skin care routine is drastically different than when she was younger. She explained that she would only use black soap and cocoa butter but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 lockdown that she started researching ways to take better care of her skin. She also fell victim to skin bleaching due to the lack of representation she saw as a young girl.
“When I was younger, I moved from Nigeria to the UK, and at that time to be honest there really wasn’t a lot of girls my complexion being represented in the beauty space,” she explained. “I actually tried to bleach my skin. So I was using these products to make you lighter and I remember my mom coming in my room one day and she saw these products and she was so disappointed and just trying to affirm how beautiful my skin was and it was such an emotional time for her.”
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When it comes to putting on her face, she said that she doesn’t use foundation, which is something she learned from supermodel Naomi Campbell.
“I spend more time on skin care than I do makeup. For like a couple of years now, I’ve actually stopped using foundation even when I’m performing on stage,” she said. “Even for photo shoots, videos, nothing and this was something that Naomi Campbell told me. She doesn’t use foundation or hardly uses foundation.”
She added, “I was like if it works for Naomi Campbell it’s definitely gonna work for me ‘cause she’s stunning.”
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But she uses a variety of other makeup products and methods. For her eyebrows, she likes to use Huda Beauty Bomb Brows Microshade Pencil and concealer to shape the brow.
“I don’t like anyone doing my eyebrows so even if I have a makeup artist, I still do my eyebrows myself,” she claimed.
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The next step is baking with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder followed by contouring the nose with MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Sculpt and Shape Contour Palette.
The 42-year-old mom of one also dished on her exciting lipstick collaboration with MAC.
“When this opportunity came up with MAC, I didn’t want to go for what I normally go for so I wanted to do red,” she explained. “I always admired when I see women with red lips. It’s sexy. It’s just bold. It’s confident and I wanted to create a red color that would make me feel like that.
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She applied her lipstick but not without using MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Nightmoth first. Before closing out the video the “Koo Koo Fun” singer encouraged everyone to take time and get to know their skin inside out.
“Nobody else knows your face better than you,” she said. “If you invest the time, in skin care, makeup, I promise you it might seem overwhelming but you’ll get the hang of it.”
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