Ciara & Russell Wilson's New Product Is Inspired By Their Quarantine Date Nights
Ciara needs to stop playing with us and share the prayers she uses to attract abundance because my heart, my pockets, and my womb is ready! The Wilsons are adding yet another business venture to their repertoire, but this fragrance release has a sexy touch to it. Created in partnership with manufacturer Hampton Beauty, they call the fragrance duo R&C that has a very distinct bottle that wrap around each other like a warm embrace symbolizing their love. The couple is saying to hell with entanglements, let's unify as one and give the people something to talk about and sniff. Russell explains in an interview with Yahoo News:
"We wanted our scents to be able to be very strong individually but also be stronger together."
This sentiment seems to echo the thoughts the power couple must have had when courting for marriage (one that has been going strong since July 2016). The Grammy Award-winning artist and Seattle Seahawks superstar used the time indoors together during quarantine to keep that fire burning slow and steady while adding a new addition to their family. This new venture actually brought them closer together, Ciara gushes:
"This was something, I can say, made us smile," she added. "It gave us something to laugh about."
Russell chimes in:
"We had several date nights all around fragrance."
The fragrance will be available exclusively at RandCFragrance. A portion of the sales from the product will be donated to yet another of the couple's joint ventures: The Why Not You Foundation. Ciara and Russell invested in the nonprofit organization to fight poverty all while advocating for children's health and education. The Wilsons do not seem to be slowing down the impact that they make on their communities anytime soon.
Here are 4 times Ciara and Russell Wilson leveled up together:
1. Ciara & Russell Launched the Why Not You Production Company.
According to Revolt TV in August of 2019, the couple decided to invest in their own production company that will focus on film, digital content, and television with the theme of inspiration and providing aspiring narratives. Russell explains:
"While we work in different fields in our day-to-day, we are excited to come together to collaborate and create stories that we hope will touch people's lives. We are both storytellers at heart and we want to be able to share stories that uplift people and inspire others to create positive change. That's ultimately what we want this company to represent."
2. Ciara & Russell Joined the Ownership Team of Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC.
According to theLA Times as of August 2019, the couple are co-owners of the Seattle based football team. Russell explains:
"We are fired up about the Seattle Sounders because it's our home. It's the place we get to raise our kids and the place we are forever connected to. We want to have the world's best soccer players play here in Seattle and win championships!"
3. Ciara & Russell Donated $1.75 Million for Creation of Washington Based Charter School.
According to Billboard Magazine, the school was a longtime dream of the couples and it was important for the learning to be both inside the classroom and based on real-time mentorship. Russell explains:
"We've always held the belief that life's successes start with a good education, but recognize that access isn't always created equally for all...The Why Not You Foundation was created with the concept of empowering youth to lead with a why not you attitude and that's why it was important for our foundation to partner with Scott, Garth, and Cascade Public Schools to help open doors for kids from less fortunate backgrounds."
4. Ciara & Russell Joined the MLB to Portland Effort.
According to Forbes back in June of 2017, the couple decided to join the group that works on bringing Major League Baseball to Portland. The couple is dedicated to seeing this venture grow. Russell explains:
"This isn't just a 'Hurray!' thing and see you later. We're dedicated to it and making sure the city's behind it; the kids are behind it. And once it happens, we'll be here in the community."
The scents will be available on November 17, 2020.
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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.
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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.”
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