It’s rare to see Gwen Stefani without her iconic platinum blonde hair, so when it looked black at first, we were shook. But one shake of the head and you can see Stefani’s new look is actually black-and-white hair. Yup, both shades together in a surprisingly trendy Cruella de Vil vibe. We’ve seen her try pink and blue ends before so we know she likes to experiment but she hasn’t done anything as bold as this.

Stefani revealed the look on the season finale of The Voice, in an episode where she also performed. Interestingly, she has a different type of two-tone hair on the new issue of Paper magazine. Hairstylist Sami Knight styled both of these looks. For The Voice, he went less punk rock and a little more retro with dark baby bangs next to two pieces falling down. The rest of her hair is pulled into a half pony.

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Now, she wouldn’t be Gwen Stefani without the classic red lip so makeup artist Michael Anthony was sure to give her the iconic pout. He kept the rest of the makeup simple (because it’s all about the hair and lip!) with light blush, lashes and eyeliner—but not an inky cat-eye.

One look at Stefani’s Instagram comments and you can tell her fans aren’t loving the look. Still, she didn’t exactly do it for their approval. We love that the 51-year-old is still having fun with her look decades after she helped start some Y2K trends that are gaining speed again. Let’s just hope the skinny brows stay in 2000.

Many of us have heard of the Summer of Love – but did you know it’s THIS summer? After the past 15-16 months of Zoom, quarantine, drive-by baby showers, virtual meetings and learning, YouTube yoga, Instacart, missing our loved ones across the country, lack of hugs and kisses – it’s time to love again!

I coined the phrase Summer of Love a few weeks ago, when I saw an explosion in my business! With many vaccinated, it’s not as scary to go out for lunch, brunch or a drink in the afternoon. I see the numbers escalating on the dating sites – many new singles are signing up for Hinge, Bumble, Match with actual excitement!

Summer of Love 1967 vs. 2021

But did I really coin the name Summer of Love? Yes, for 2021! According to google, this phenomenon occurred in 1967 or 1969, depending upon whom you are listening to. And 2021 vs 1967 Summer of Love are like night and day.

SOL 1967 was a utopian revolution, where thousands descended upon San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to take part in counterculture poet Allen Ginsberg and writer Gary Snyder’s “Human Be-In,” the pair’s call for collective consciousness. This time frame is infamous for hippies, flower children, Haight-Asbury, musicians and artists.

And, what’s different about SOL 2021? Everything… except love is in the air again. So many types of love: romantic, familial, travel, exercise, wanderlust, volunteer work, etc.

Being Proactive in the Summer of Love 2021

So, now is the time for a proactive change for the Summer of Love 2021 and here are some ideas:

Be Proactive About Everything

Those dreams you dreamt over the past 16 months? It’s time to make them reality! You are free and there is nothing stopping you! Wanted to write a book, op-ed pieces, take that oil painting class? Go!

Be Proactive About Your Health

Two years ago, we may have lamented having to drag ourselves to the gym 3 – 4 times per week, one year ago we were depressed about not going to the gyms as they were closed. Well, there’s nothing stopping us now.

Maybe it’s time to try something new. Instead of 30 minutes on the treadmill, try an athletic Pilates reformer class. Try Barre. Try a new gym that just specializes in one class for a month – like an Orange Theory. The next month try all yoga for one month – you’ll be happily surprised at the many methods of yoga!

Be Proactive About Your Career

If you’re not yet retired, and you loved working from home in your fluffy slippers, now is the best time to request 3/5 days at home. It will really make you enjoy the two days you go in and see your colleagues!

Be Proactive with Family: Young and Old

It’s probably been a tough year for your parents, working adult children and various grandkids so plan a weekly night date. One week you could host a dinner party in your backyard. The next you might want to drive out to a lake for a picnic dinner. Another may be renting a pontoon boat and taking everyone out on it and assigning who brings the wine, sandwiches, dessert.

Be Proactive About Helping Others

2020 showed us some hardships that many people in other parts of the world experience every day. One way to love and celebrate life is to help others by volunteering, doing walks for a charity, reaching out to those in need.

Be Proactive About Your Love Life

There is only one, yes one, person I knew over the last year who did nothing and met someone. Though it was at a great cost to her – a fire in her home – she met a lovely fireman she is still dating. So, if in the past you said online dating or a dating coach isn’t for you, maybe it’s time to change your mind and approach your love life in a new, bold way? After all, it is the Summer of Love 2021!

To see how you’d do with online dating, Take our Online Dating Quiz!

What does the phrase Summer of Love bring to mind? Do you have vivid memories of 1967’s Summer of Love? Please do share! How will you choose to be proactive this Summer of Love? What action steps will enrich your love life in 2021?

Crystal Kung Minkoff’s Black Sweatshirt and Camo Leggings

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Crystal Kung Minkoff has the mom thing on total lock, and she’s doing it all while looking good in a fave brand for fit moms. And while I can’t claim to be quite as organized of a mom, one thing we do have in common is that we know that this black cropped sweatshirt and camo leggings is the perfect look to parent in.

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Now that half the country is officially vaccinated, chances are you’re ready to throw the mask off and take a walk outside ready for Hot Vax Summer. Lets add some new makeup to that look, shall we? Luckily, Charlotte Tilbury’s Memorial Day 2021 sale is here and it’s full of incredible deals on foundation, eyeshadow, lipstick, skincare and so much more.

Here’s how the sale works this year. The brand has these beauty bundles that already have a 10-20 percent discount compared to if you bought each item separately. From now until May 31, take 20 percent off those bundles. It’s basically discounts on top of kits that already have a much higher value. VIP members can start shopping the kits on May 27 and everyone else can shop May 28. (A quick sign-up will give you VIP access.)

There are only a limited amount of each bundle so be sure to grab your favorites before the end of the sale. We got you started with a few of our favorite products, below.

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Charlotte Tilbury.

Airbrush Flawless Foundation Trio

Get three bottles of this best-selling full-coverage foundation. You can even mix and match shades to gift to share with friends (if you want).

Charlotte Tilbury.

Bigger, Brighter Eyes & Fuller Looking Lips Kit

Your summer look is set with this rosy eye and lip kit. Get the Bigger Brighter Eyes eyeshadow palette in Exagger-Eyes, Fat Lashes mascara in Glossy Black and Pillow Talk Diamonds lipstick.

Charlotte Tilbury.

Walk Of No Shame Eye & Blush Duo

The shades in this pretty duo are sure to get you all the compliments. The kit contains the Luxury Palette and brand-new Cheek to Chic berry blush.

Charlotte Tilbury.

Hydration & Radiance Skin Duo

Upgrade your skincare with this luxe kit that includes the ultra-hydrating Charlotte’s Magic Cream and Magic Eye Rescue.

Charlotte Tilbury.

Hyaluronic Happikiss Lip Duo

Choose from 10 shades of this hydrating, plumping lipstick and get a discounted two-pack.

Pride is back, people. OK, L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ Pride month (and the actual pride that goes along with it) never goes away but since it’s Hot Vax Summer, chances are this year is going to be much better than last. To celebrate, Cara Delevingne and her stunning rainbow eye makeup did a collaboration with Puma for the second year in a row. Not only can you shop Delevingne’s collab, but you can recreate her eye makeup look for those Pride parades and parties that are actually happening this year.

The unisex collection includes tees, hoodies, a bodysuit, leggings, a fanny pack and two rainbow-emblazoned shoes. Before we get any further, know your purchase is supporting a bigger cause. 20 percent of the proceeds, with a maximum donation of $500,000, from the sales of this collection will go to the Cara Delevingne Foundation, a project of the Giving Back Fund, supporting L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ charities around the world.

“For my second Pride collaboration with Puma, I wanted to not only celebrate Pride month but
also honor the strength of the community, specifically in regard to the mental health hurdles that
the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ community has faced,” Delevingne said in a statement. “I’m incredibly excited for the impact we will be able to make financially with the generous pledge Puma has made to my foundation—
there are loads of many deserving organizations that I’m looking forward to supporting.”

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Now, let’s get back to the makeup. Usually, when you see a rainbow eye, it’s all about eyeshadow or liner on the lid. The model’s look is ultra-unique with blue, green, orange, red and purple triangles coming out of her lower lashline. They look like little flags.

Puma.

Even though the end results look professional, this is actually eye makeup that’s pretty easy to recreate for all your Pride events—or just for TikTok. Find similar eyeliner shades or use a wet a skinny eyeshadow brush to draw on the little triangles and get ready to reap all the compliments.