Archive for August, 2007
Happy Independence to My Trinis!
I’ve been living in Miami for… jeez, coming up on a decade now! And I like it OK. I’ve become very used to Miami’s ways — not sure if that’s a good thing, sometimes. It probably just means I drive like a total jerk and I’ve learned more incidental Spanish than the average person. Even [...]
Last Day to Vote!
Heyo! Today’s the last day to get your vote on for yours truly. I’m nominated for THREE Black Weblog Awards — Best Culture Blog, Best Niche Blog, and Best Writing in a Blog (doesn’t that last one have an extra-special ring to it?)! Click here to log in and vote. Voting ends today, August 31 [...]
The Perfect Road Trip Album (For the Roots Reggae Lover)
Picture this: you’re driving across the great state of Nevada towards California, marveling at the vast expanses of nothingness. The road is empty as far as the eye can see and the vista reveals the inspiration for America the Beautiful — spacious skies, purple mountain majesties, all that good stuff. Scattered across the arid landscape [...]
Say It Ain’t So, El
This might seem a bit off topic and random, but I gotta get into some sadness I read on the celebrity blogs today. Apparently my childhood crush, Eldra “El” DeBarge, has been arrested. And the dude is now 5’9″ and 130 pounds. He was always lean, but that’s extra lean. The mugshot is heartbreaking. Oh, [...]
The Future Is Now
My lip gloss obsession has been well documented, and I thought I was almost hitting the tipping point. I just haven’t been blown away by the selection on store shelves these days. I still browse the beauty aisle at the drug store like I always do, but no lip gloss has made me want to [...]
Afrobella of the Week: Odetta
If you’re a regular reader, you already know that I’m crazy about Afrobellas with guitar skills, who play music outside of the limiting circles of hip hop and R&B. In the vein of my Sister Rosetta Tharpe post, I’d like to pay homage to another legendary afrobella who laid the foundation and inspired legions of [...]
Ask Afrobella — The “Professional” Prejudice
Since that Glamour magazine editor’s quote hit the streets last week, yours truly has been swamped with e mails and Ask Afrobella questions. Like this one, yesterday! Robin asks: Bella, I’m waiting on the corporate hair discussion. I’m in a rut with this issue as we speak. I am looking for a new job in [...]
Consider Yourself Bronzed!
I only have ten bronzers in my hands. Permit me to get my Tyra Banks on as I announce the winners. Amber Xenanic Thecla Angelica Greenstar ladybugfromthechi Brandi Sunshine ceecee, and last but not least — Berrybrowne – you asked the Ask Afrobella question that led to the giveaway, so you deserve one! So ten [...]
The Pitiful State of Today’s Women’s Magazines
As far back as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with women’s magazines. In my memory, they’re forever intertwined with trips to the hairdresser, where I’d inevitably wind up parked under a dryer. Needless to say, I started reading Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Elle at a pretty young age. Before age ten I wanted to be [...]
We Have a Winner!
Thank you so much to everyone who entered the Afrobella logo contest. It was really cool to see how each designer depicted their vision of Afrobella, and over the weekend I plan to post a gallery of all the entries. Some made more use of text and fancy fonts, some relied solely on image. I [...]
Afrobella of the Week — Michelle Obama
While I certainly have my own political leanings, my goal with this post isn’t to sway anyone. Although I do work for the “liberal media,” I actually have friends of all affiliations. So I know how bloody obnoxious it can be when someone tries to shove their beliefs down your throat, and I never want [...]
Ask Afrobella: Makeup for Dummies, Part Deux
I know, I know. I’m way behind on my Ask Afrobellas. I’m gonna try to be better. Ready? Here goes. In response to my first Makeup for Dummies post, berrybrowne asks: ‘bella – i wear liner, mascara, cream blush and lip gloss EVERY DAY! but that’s all:-( i feel so sad and boring and i [...]
Hooray!
Yours truly was nominated for THREE Black Weblog awards — Best Culture Blog, Best Niche Blog, and Best Writing in a Blog. Much thanks to all who nominated me! I’m in great company — my friends at Concrete Loop, Crunk & Disorderly, The Smoking Section and Fly were nominated too! Now comes the actual vote. [...]
Afrobella’s Anniversary
A year ago, I was frustrated. As an avid magazine and blog reader, I wasn’t finding the kind of intelligent, informed beauty writing I hungered for. As a writer, I was hard pressed to find a magazine or website that would provide a platform for expression for someone like me. As a black woman with [...]
Last Chance, Logo Designers!
Today’s the day! While I was away, I received a bunch of absolutely beautiful submissions, and some promises from other designers to send theirs in ASAP. So if you wanted to send something in, do it quick! The window of opportunity closes at midnight tonight. The original plan was to announce a winner tonight or [...]
