I have to be honest and say that I don’t really pay much attention to nail trends. However, every so often a nail trend comes along that piques my interest. The latest trend to catch my eyes has is the caviar look. For those of you who’ve never heard or seen about the caviar [...]
source In a recent appearance, talented singer Erykah Bady rocks her natural hair straight. Now, I’m not a trustee on the “Weave Verification Board”, so don’t quote me, but I think all of that hair belongs to Ms. Badu. It’s long, lush, and looks super healthy. If I had hair and a body like that( [...]
Love and Hip Hop’s Somaya Reese is no stranger to the spotlight. She’s back in the spotlight, but this time its not for drama with a fellow Love and Hip Hop cast member. Somaya has dropped 21 pounds and looks amazing. She credits adopting a healthy lifestyle to shedding those expounds and transforming her body. [...]
According to The Atlantic Journal-Constitution, Oprah Winfrey will be delivering the commencement address for the graduating class of 2012 of Spelman College. On May 20th, Winfrey will speak to 550 graduates. Who’s more than qualified than Lady O to speak for graduates about defying odds, taking control their future and living their best lives? I [...]
There’s seems to be an unspoken war against natural hair. Unfortunately, the ones that are seemingly waging this war are black men. Before I go any further, let me just say that I know that all black men don’t dislike natural hair. There are even a few that speak out in support of it. However, [...]
source Dearest Tami, I have a lot on my chest, so I’ll just get to the point. I’m disappointed in you. The way you behaved in the last episode of ‘Basketball Wives’ was shameful. I have to admit that I don’t watch BBW anymore… I barely got through the second episode of the second [...]
When I turned twenty-six my entire life changed forever. I quit my job as a makeup artist, got married, and moved clear across town. I even got a new job in a new field. While these all sound like epic changes, none of them are the “change” I am referring to. One faithful morning, while [...]
I compile a list of events that promote natural hair for my website and lately have noticed they are popping up all over the country, and even as far away as Canada, England, the Caribbean and parts of Africa. These events range from styling demos to fashion shows; block parties to workshops; cruises to full [...]
Statement necklaces are all they rage this season. From chunky to funky, statement necklaces are adorning women the world around. Sometimes statement jewelry can be expensive. Can you save money on these pieces by creating them yourself. Check out this tutorial for a DIY tribal necklace that won’t break the bank. LIKE WHAT YOU [...]
I love living in Chicago. There’s always something to do here. Last week I attended the Manifest Music and Art Festival at Columbia College. If you’re familiar with Columbia, you know that their campus is sprinkled around the downtown Chicago area. I went from place to place checking out the different exhibits and concerts. No [...]
source It’s an age old question. What’s more important to you: love or money? I know what you’re thinking, “why can’t I have both?” Well, that’s certainly possible, but humor me for a moment here. If you had to choose between one or the other, which one would you choose. What’s more important, financial [...]
With the change of seasons comes tons of shopping, traveling, and hanging out with friends. Let’s face it, the more social your summer, the more pictures you’re gonna take. And… *clears throat* each photo is evidence that your smile isn’t what it could be. Are your pearly whites not so pearly? No worries! Rembrandt [...]
I have to be honest and say that I don’t really pay much attention to nail trends. However, every so often a nail trend comes along that piques my interest. The latest trend to catch my eyes has is the caviar look. For those of you who’ve never heard or seen about the caviar [...]
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, I’m giving away a “Show Love for Your Skin” kit on behalf of Eucerin. Before I get to the goodies, here are a few things you should know about skin cancer, early detection, and prevention: · Skin Cancer doesn’t discriminate, it can affect anyone. Head to toe annual skin [...]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m pretty sure you’ve seen the viral video of Sweet Brown. Accordingly to Sweet, ( I wonder if that’s her real name) she woke up for a cold pop and smelled smoke. Initially, Sweet thought someone was barbecuing. To her dismay, no one was barbecuing. The smoke she [...]
To some, Janelle Monáe is most known for her sculpted pompadour. While I love her hair, what first comes to mind for me is her overall impeccable sense of style. She’s always as sharp as a tack in her signature black and white looks. Rarely do you see her wearing bright clothes or statement jewelry. [...]
Recycling. Composting. These are all things that come to mind when I think about “going green”. Admittedly, the very last thing that comes to mind is my face. Thanks to the wonderful folks over at Neutrogena, you can now “go green” AND take your face with you. Introducing Neutrogena Naturals, a [...]
source In a recent appearance, talented singer Erykah Bady rocks her natural hair straight. Now, I’m not a trustee on the “Weave Verification Board”, so don’t quote me, but I think all of that hair belongs to Ms. Badu. It’s long, lush, and looks super healthy. If I had hair and a body like that( [...]
Love and Hip Hop’s Somaya Reese is no stranger to the spotlight. She’s back in the spotlight, but this time its not for drama with a fellow Love and Hip Hop cast member. Somaya has dropped 21 pounds and looks amazing. She credits adopting a healthy lifestyle to shedding those expounds and transforming her body. [...]
According to The Atlantic Journal-Constitution, Oprah Winfrey will be delivering the commencement address for the graduating class of 2012 of Spelman College. On May 20th, Winfrey will speak to 550 graduates. Who’s more than qualified than Lady O to speak for graduates about defying odds, taking control their future and living their best lives? I [...]
April has been full of hits and misses as far as celeb fashion has been concerned. Many celebs were caught out and about wearing underwhelming duds, while others brought their A game. Here are a few of my personal fashion faves for April. THE BEAUTIFUL LAURYN HILL IS UBER FUNKY IN THIS OUTFIT. LOVE THE [...]
If you’ve read my last post, you can tell I’m not a fan of VH1′s hit show, ‘Basketball Wives’. While I did watch the foolishness that WAS the first season, I could not stomach the others and have refused to watch them. From the trailers I’ve seen, the fighting and outrageous behavior is through the [...]
Every woman has a bad hair day every now and again. When you’re a pressed for time, rockin’ a turban or a head wrap will help you hide your mangled mane without looking like a hot, boiling mess in the streets. Here are a few of my favorite turban and headwraps: LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? [...]
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source In an interview with VIBE Magazine, Executive Producer of Baskeyball Wives, Shaunie O’Neil speaks out about some of the unladylike behavior that has been front and center since the inception of the show. Here’s what Shaunie has to say: “I’m extremely happy that Basketball Wives continues to have another successful fourth season. As the [...]
Spring is here, so you know what that means. Yep, you guessed it, summer is right around the corner. Instead of day dreaming about vacations and tropical drinks, we have nightmares about being chubby for yet another summer. Instead of going another summer with that spare tire, here are a few tips that will help [...]
While online I stumbled on an article posted by Madame Noire. The headline caught my eye almost immediately. What’s that? A new Antoine Dodson, you say? Sounds interesting. I clicked the link and soon discovered Sweet Brown colorfully sharing her experience about a fire that broke out in her building. LIKE WHAT YOU [...]
Contrary to popular belief, natural hair is versatile. We’ve got more options than afro puffs and “fight the power” ‘fros. In the video below blogger/vlogger MeechyMonroe shows us just how versatile natural hair is with her Curlformer tutorial. Get ready for soft, springy curls; perfect for a night out on the town. LIKE WHAT [...]
Gone is the bitter cold of winter and beautiful, warm weather is finally here. The warmer the weather the more we venture outdoors. I can’t stress how important it is to protect your skin from the harsh spring and summer sun. Eucerin has an awesome line of products that are geared to help you do [...]
