For Her Birthday, Halle Berry Schooled Us In The Art Of Thirst Trapping
When you look good, you feel good and after celebrating her 54th birthday earlier this month, it's clear that Halle Berry is feeling good as hell.
Recent photos posted on Instagram prove that although the COVID-19 crisis has indefinitely postponed our Hot Girl Summer, Halle has stuck to the plan and remained true to her fit goals and I, for one, cannot relate. Between buying fast food and hoarding fruit snacks, I've gained more than perspective during this pandemic, but Halle is living proof that it's never too late to get the body of your dreams. Halle previously wrote on Instagram:
"I believe good health and wellness is what real beauty is all about. The beauty world is constantly evolving, building a deeper connection between health, wellness, and what we know as being beautiful."
After taking time to get her mind, body, and soul into alignment, our good sis has been hitting us with the heat all 2020 and we love to see it. According to the internet, Halle spent her most recent birthday skateboarding bottomless, visiting Sin City, walking the beach, and gracing the 'Gram with thirst traps that would make a preacher sweat. On Instagram, Halle explained the secret to looking like a snack for decades at a time is her dedication to her keto diet and a whole lot of self-love:
"Each body is unique! Fine-tuning our workouts to meet our personal fitness goals is the easiest way to see the results we want to see. Being sexy starts with feeling sexy and when you focus on loving ALL of you, watch just how SEXY you'll feel!"
Showing off her perfectly toned abs in the tiniest black bikini, the 54-year-old actress proved that the Art of Thirst Trapping is a skill––one that must be carefully studied to be truly effective.
For tips on how to perfect your craft from the Queen of Trappin' herself, scroll below:
Hit Your Angles
You don't look fat in those jeans, you just took your selfie from the wrong angle. Halle may be a megastar who has been on cameras across the globe, but you don't become the Queen of Thirst without knowing how to capture your own angles. Use mirrors, props, and self-timer to take your photos to the next level.
#TBT: Throwback Trappin'
What's new to us may be old to you, but a throwback trap will have your timeline thirsting nonetheless. Dig deep into your camera roll for old photos that will remind you that you've been fine for a long, long time.
Embrace Your Ass(sets)
When it comes to my body, it's hard to humble myself. I'm sorry, not sorry that my clappas be clappin' and my titties be tittying, and damn it, maybe the world deserves a peek too. Embrace those assets, sis. Even if it's only in a few photos reserved in your camera roll for your eyes only. You'll thank me later.
Get Naturally Lit
I need for you to get into the natural lighting, honey. There's something about sun-kissed melanin that gets me going, and a naturally lit photo is guaranteed to brighten up your timeline. While normally, it's good for your light source to be in front of you when taking your selfies, a lil' window action never hurt nobody.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Sheila Rashid's Androgynous Approach To Unisex Clothing Is A Lesson In Embracing Individuality
The ItGirl 100 List is a celebration of 100 Black women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table.
For Sheila Rashid, it all started with some free-hand drawings and a few strokes of paint.
The Chicago-based clothing designer and creative director of Sheila Rashid Brand recalls using her spare time in high school to hand paint designs on t-shirts and distressed hoodies, distributing them to classmates as walking billboards for her art.
Rashid sought to pursue fashion design at Columbia College in Chicago but eventually took the self-taught route to build upon her knack for crafting one-of-a-kind, androgynous pieces.
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Thanks to the mentorship of local designers taking her under their wings, Rashid was able to gain valuable experience in putting together collections and creating patterns; equipping her with them with the necessary skills to pursue her own collections.
After two years of living in New York, Rashid returned home to the Chi and uncovered the unique flair she could offer the city. “I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world,” she tells xoNecole. “That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
For the Midwest native, inspiration comes from her time around creative peers and the city’s notorious winters — known to be a main character in many Chicagoans stories. “It's a different perspective and mindset when I'm making stuff because of the weather here,” she explains. “When we get summer, it’s ‘Summertime Chi’ — it's amazing. It's beautiful. Still, I find myself always making clothes that cater to the winter.”
"I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world. That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
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Many designers have a signature aesthetic or theme in their creations. In Rashid’s design story, dancing between the lines of femininity and masculinity is how she’s been able to distinguish herself within the industry. Her androgynous clothing has garnered the eye of celebrities like Zendaya, Chance the Rapper, WNBA star Sydney Colson, and more — showing her range and approach to designs with inclusivity in mind.
“I think I do reflect my own style,” she says. “When I do make pieces, I'm very tomboyish, androgynous. My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes.” From denim to overalls, and color-drenched outerwear, Rashid has mastered the structure of statement pieces that tell a story.
“Each collection, I never know what's going to be the thing I'm going to focus on. I try to reflect my own style and have fun with the storytelling,” she shares. “I look at it more like it's my art in this small way of expressing myself, so it's not that calculated.”
"My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes."
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Still, if you were able to add up all the moments within Rashid’s 20-year career in design, one theme that has multiplied her into becoming an “ItGirl” is her confidence to take up space within the fashion industry as a queer, Black woman. “Being an ItGirl is about being yourself, loving what you do, finding your niche, and mastering that,” she says.
No matter where you are on your ItGirl journey, Rashid says to always remain persistent and never hesitate to share your art with the world. “Don’t give up. Even if it's something small, finish it and don't be afraid to put it out,” she says, “It's about tackling your own fear of feeling like you have to please everybody, but just please yourself, and that's good enough.”
To learn more about the ItGirl 100 List, view the full list here.
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