FEBRUARY 2021
BLACK GIRLS
BOSSES WHO CONTINUE TO PAVE THE WAY
What’s Your Dream Job?
QUEENS OF RAP
5 So Fab
Black Women You Should Know
5 Ways
To Have Fun and Stay Safe
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xpress yourself in style this month! True confidence comes from within. You won’t find it attached to a fashion label, mixed-in with a new viral trend, or displayed through thousands of likes on Instagram. Beauty and style are defined by individuality. Don’t be shy when it comes to voicing your opinions. Make your voice count by showing off all of the neat characteristics that make you special. There will never be another you! Be bold in how you show up in the world. Inside the So Fab edition, we pay tribute to trailblazing women of all ages, share the keys to discovering your future career path, and pass along all the glam you need to stand out among the pack. Make your style revolution known. Being yourself is a good look!
Magical Brown Sugar Crop Leggings (1 of 2 prints) Looking for new style inspo? We recommend the three C’s: Cute. Comfy. Casual. Pair it with a structured top or your favorite oversized tee. They’re for those get-up and go, vibes only kinda days.
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Magical Long Sleeve Tee Hey girl, you sure know how to light up a room! This lightweight tee is a bold declaration of your inner goddess. Nothing can stop the magic flowing inside you. Glow on!
Came Thru Sippin’ Water Bottle
Must Be The Melanin Lipstick Palette (Set of 10 lip colors)
For the girl who loves to stay hydrated while saving the planet, this one is for you. Ditch the plastic bottles and reach for this reusable glass water bottle. Designed with a wooden finish and bamboo lid. Handwash only. Avoid washing with bleach or other harsh chemicals.
Your new palette is here to save the day. Pucker up to these vibrant colors with an applicator brush and mirror.
So Fly Hologram Visor (1 of 2: gold or silver) Warm weather is right around the corner. Protect that melanin anyway you can! Plus, this style makes for a super fly fit.
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Makin’ 2021
So Fabulous: 5 Ways to
Have Fun & Stay Safe by Jarius Edens
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e are still staying safe and healthy as we ring in 2021! It’s nothing like making sure you have a little fun while you continue to social distance and mask up. Here are 5 ways to have fun and stay safe for the next few months.
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Have a Dance-a-Thon with your friends!
Have one of your friends be the DJ, and the rest of the crew should dance the night away (virtually of course). See how many people you can get to agree to getting cute, setting up the ring light up, and dancing on camera for a few hours.
Have a watch party with Netflix or Hulu!
Choose a series to watch or binge, and do it with your friends. You already talk about it on SnapChat... you might as well watch it together.
Compete in a cupcake decorating contest!
You and all of your friends will need to bake your favorite cupcakes and decorate them, Then, take the best pictures and upload them to your Instagram or TikTok and see which cupcake wins. Most hearts—WINS!
Create a FUNDAY with your family.
Read the Izzy & Liv book together!
You’re not too young to start your own book club. Have a few of your friends read, A Good Kind of Trouble, with you. Then, you can discuss it on FaceTime for as long as you want (okay...gossip on there too).
Whether you choose for FUNDAY to be Saturday or Sunday, challenge the family to a round of UNO, compete in an eating contest, or have a FULL karaoke night together for a little fun with the fam. Winner doesn’t have to do dishes for a week.
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10 BLACK GIRLS BOSSES WHO CONTINUE TO PAVE THE WAY By Girl Tyler
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lack girl inspiration is in the air! We’re making history in every industry from the covers of magazines all the way to the White House. These women, who were once young students just like you, are a reminder that hard work and determination pays off.
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Kamala Harris The first woman as well as the first Black and first South Asian to serve as Vice President of the United States.
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Marsai Martin The Guinness World Record holder for youngest Hollywood executive producer.
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Halle Berry The first Black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress.
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Mari Copeny The former Little Miss Flint turned teen activist, who captured the attention of President Obama, works to donate water and filters to cities with a lead crisis.
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Mikaila Ulmer The owner of multi-million dollar company, Me & The Bees Lemonade.
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Diahann Carroll The first Black woman to land her own TV show. She passed away in 2019 but her legacy has opened the door for girl bosses like Issa Rae, Skai Jackson, and Yara Shahidi.
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Stacey Abrams The first Black woman to become gubernatorial nominee for a major party in the U.S. Her grassroot efforts in Georgia also helped the BidenHarris campaign win the 2020 presidential election.
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Ava DuVernay The first Black female director to be nominated for an Academy Award and the first Black woman to direct a $100 million-grossing film.
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Marley Dias In 2018, she became the youngest person to be named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list at 13 years old for her #1000BlackGirlBooks initiative.
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Serena Williams Only the greatest female athlete of all-time. Need I say more?!? Now that you’ve read our list, make your own! Create a list of everyday Black women and girls who inspire you to crush your goals then hang it in your bedroom for daily motivation.
QUIZ: What’s Your
Dream Job? By Girl Tyler
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re you ready for the future? It’s never too early to start planning for the life you want to have. You can achieve anything that you put your mind to. Think long and hard about where you envision your future self. Need a little help? Take this quiz to find out your ideal career path!
What is your favorite TV show? a. All American b. Euphoria c. On My Block d. Raven’s Home If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you move? a. Hollywood b. In another country c. Anywhere! d. Where I live now How would you describe your study habits? a. I like to take notes and memorize as much as I can. b. I like to study for weeks before a test. c. I like to study the night before. d. I like to study in groups.
What kind of learner are you? a. Visual: I learn best when I see images. b. Hands-on: I like to see an example and then try it on my own. c. Auditory: I learn best through clear and thorough verbal instruction. d. Reading and writing: I learn best with books and writing out my notes. What is your favorite subject in school? a. Art and theater b. Social studies c. Physical education d. Math or English What is most important to have in the future? a. Fame b. Quality time with friends and family c. Travel and have great adventures d. Love
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Find your results on page 10
This is where Izzy & Liv teens deserve all the shine! We absolutely adore seeing you beautiful, brilliant Queens showing off your new boxes. Here are a few snapshots from December 2020:
Our Brown Sugar Teens are THE BEST! We LOVE all the pictures you shared of them and their boxes! Congratulations to last box’s WINNER! Ru’Hama P. was randomly selected from everyone who shared their last box on social media to WIN her next box FREE. Thank you to everyone who shared! We appreciate you! Don’t forget to share this box using the hashtags #IzzyandLiv #BrownSugarBoxTeens and tag @izzyandliv for your chance to win next month’s giveaway.
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5 So Fab Black Women You Should Know By Jarius Edens
You’re growing into an intellectual and magical Black girl, and we want to show you where you just may end up if you keep going! You could end up as the mayor, the governor, the congresswoman, or the Vice President of the United States. This year is starting off with a few amazing and fabulous women in the global, national, and local spotlight! 2021 is the year of the INFLUENTIAL Black woman, and we’re here to celebrate them! Here are 5 So Fab Black women you should know.
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Yara Shahidi: the american actress and activist known for her role on Grown-ish; she is the Harvard graduate who is making moves and movies. She is the founder of Eighteen x 18, a movement to further the revolutionary voting efforts for Generation Z and other young world changers.
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Chloe Bailey: the R&B singer from Georgia is singing riffs and standing up for her rights. Chloe, the eldest sister in the Chloe x Halle duo, is known for her strong songwriting skills and even stronger value system. Under the mentorship of Beyonce, Chloe (and her sister) are well on their way to becoming the melodic voice of this generation.
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Stacy Abrams: the activist, politician, and lawyer who is worthy of having you know her name. With a fiery desire to redefine the voting system in Georgia, Abrams is known for her extraordinary work with Fair Fight Action, the grassroots organization she founded to shift and boost the number of voters who showed up to the polls in 2020. Abrams is so FAB.
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Marsai Martin: the youngest executive producer in Hollywood. She is known for her film, Little, where Martin displays her skills in front and behind the camera. Martin has won the NAACP Image Award nine times, and she is known for always depicting Black teenage girls in all of their magic.
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Vice President Kamala Harris: the California senator turned Vice President is Black Woman Magic in every way. She served as the attorney general in California before she was chosen as the Vice President to the 46th president, Joe Biden.
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Your Dream Job: from page 8 MOSTLY A’S: An Actor or Filmmaker You have an eye for detail! You’re stylishly cool and all of your friends call upon you for fashion advice. You’re known for your funny stories and you love to turn on the drama when necessary. You have what it takes to make it big in Hollywood! MOSTLY B’S: A Therapist You’re always up for a good challenge! Your friends come to you for advice because of your wisdom and easygoing nature. You have a big heart and wish to see everyone around you happy. MOSTLY C’S: International Aid Worker You’re a world changer always ready to help anyone in need. You’ll travel to impoverished nations distributing food and health supplies. You love meeting new people and participating in new adventures. MOSTLY D’S: A Teacher You are thirsty for knowledge and love to share your findings with others. Little ones always look up to you and your parents think you’re pretty responsible. You’re a natural born leader. Your caring and patient personality will light up any classroom.
QUEENS OF RAP By Girl Tyler
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owadays we’re accustomed to seeing Black female rappers dominate the music industry. With countless #1 records, partnerships with major brands, and millions of followers on social media, these women rightfully earned their place in modern music history. Back in the day, this wasn’t the case. In the 1980s, 1990s and even early 2000s, women with dreams of making it big in rap endured countless barriers because of their gender and the color of their skin. Although the industry is historically male-dominatied, women will forever be the heartbeat of hip hop. Before the City Girls were in training pants and Saweetie learned to drive, old school female MCs broke through barriers to top the charts and revolutionize popular culture with authentic style that only a Black girl can pull off. The Queens of Rap playlist is an ode to the baddest chicks in the game rocking their own chain. Their tone and technique may sound a little familiar. That’s because they inspired all of your favorite artists!
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U.N.I.T.Y. by Queen Latifah Party Ain’t A Party by Queen Pen Ruffneck by MC Lyte None of Your Business by Salt-N-Pepa You Can’t Play with My Yo-Yo by Yo-Yo ft. Ice Cube Get Me Home by Foxy Brown ft. Blackstreet Not Tonight by Lil Kim ft. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliot, and Angie Martinez Funkdafied by Da Brat Love is Blind by Eve Roxanne’s Revenge by Roxanne Shante Conceited by Remy Ma Pull Over by Trina Afro Puffs by The Lady of Rage Gettin’ Some by Shawnna Smile 4 Me by Amil What They Call Me by Rah Digga Whatcha Wanna Do by Mia X 5 O’Clock by Nonchalant 4, 5, 6 by Solé ft. Kandi and JT Money Down 4 U by Charli Baltimore, Vita, Ashanti, and Ja Rule The K-Wang by Khia Ladies First by Queen Latifah and Monie Love
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