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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How A Stay At Switzerland's Luxurious 7132 Hotel Reminded Me To Live The Life I Deserve
Sometimes, as women—especially as single Black women—we simply need to be reminded that we are deserving of living a life we dream of. Even if that means creating it for ourselves. I recently set out on a weeklong trip to Switzerland, a trip I’ve been wanting to take for years, and near the end of my visit, I had an epiphany.
“DeAnna, this is the life you deserve,” I thought to myself as I took in the gorgeous bathroom in my suite at the famous 7132 Hotel and Thermal Spa. It was one of the most luxurious hotels (and bathrooms) I had ever stayed in—and that’s saying a lot for someone who often travels for work.
To help you better understand why this was such a mental awakening for me, I first need to give a bit of my backstory. I’m in my late thirties. I’m an attorneyand a journalist. I own a home and have traveled the world extensively. Essentially, I’ve done everything in life I set out to do. However, when it comes to dating, I struggle. Not because there is anything wrong with me per se, but because my career and “lifestyle” often create problems in my romantic relationships.
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I’ve been told everything from, ‘I can’t continue to date you because you seem to choose your career over wanting to settle down and have kids’ by a man after only the second date to ‘Maybe if you just sat down somewhere for a while, I’d actually wife you’ by someone who has honestly never proven themselves to be the settle down type. And these are only a handful of the things I’ve been told over the years.
It’s been frustrating, to say the least, and there have even been seasons where I purposely dimmed my light in hopes that my career wouldn’t push away potential suitors. I know what you’re thinking, “Girl, why would you even consider that? If they’re for you, it won’t matter what you do.” Hey, don’t judge me, but also, I one hundred percent agree.
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That’s why this recent moment in Switzerland was right on time. When I first walked into the hotel to check in, I was blown away by the surrounding beauty. It was a five-star property with one of the world’s most famous thermal bathhouses. Yet, it was something about seeing that 90% of the hotel’s guests were couples, that forced me to sit back for a bit of introspection—while soaking in the thermal spa, of course.
As I went through the mental conversation, there was a battle of sorts. On one hand, I knew that being able to partake in experiences like the one I was having at that moment was important to me. I knew that, at times I actually love being able to dabble in the finer things—after all, I’ve worked hard to be able to afford them. On the other hand, and sadly, I knew that sometimes being a single Black woman that publicly showcases her “luxurious” habits can intimidate men and even scare them off from pursuing you under the guise of them feeling like they “can’t do anything for you, because you have everything.”
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So, what is a girl to do?
Do I minimize/hide the life and experiences that I have? Do I play down the hard work I’ve put in to get where I am professionally? Or, do I risk being single in exchange for being able to have said life, without backlash?
Luckily, the joy that I felt while being at this property won. There was something about taking a full day to simply pamper myself at the bathhouse and in my in-room steam shower and soaker tub, indulging in cuisine from a 2-star Michelin restaurant and doing all of this while surrounded by an amazing group of Black women that reminded me—this is certainly the life I was meant to live and that I deserve. Even if it means that right now, I’ll just have to provide it for myself until the right partner comes along. And honestly, I’m okay with that.
Restaurant at 7132 hotel
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