Archive for August, 2010

The 100 Most Powerful Black Women on Twitter

The 100 Most Powerful Black Women on Twitter

| August 24, 2010 | 28 Comments

Allow me to get personal for a moment. Today has been an emotional rollercoaster. Between worrying about assignments I’m behind on, deadlines I’m drowning in, and finding an affordable, comfortable place to stay in New York for Fashion Week – it’s all been killing my joie de vivre. But this morning I woke up to [...]

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Old Navy Steps Up Their Plus Size Game

Old Navy Steps Up Their Plus Size Game

| August 23, 2010 | 16 Comments

Ugh, I hate when I’m caught sleeping on a clothing brand I’ve been following for a while! I wasn’t particularly impressed with some of Old Navy’s women’s plus stuff earlier this season. I looked away for a little too long. Just yesterday I was amazed and astounded to see some wearable, fly designs on Old [...]

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Bon Bon Vie Winners!

Bon Bon Vie Winners!

| August 23, 2010 | 12 Comments

Last week’s special anniversary giveaway, offered by Shari Neal’s awesome new teeshirt line Bon Bon Vie…WOW, y’all! What a tremendous response! We got 63 comments! SO many creative and fun and inspiring answers! Shari stepped up and helped to choose three random winners. And without further ado those winners are:

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It’s the Caress Girls’ Night Out Whipped Souffle Giveaway!

It’s the Caress Girls’ Night Out Whipped Souffle Giveaway!

| August 20, 2010

What’s more fun than a girls’ night out? I’m a girly girl to the core when it comes to that stuff! I love getting dolled up and hitting the hotspots with my fave ladies. That’s why I can’t WAIT for Fashion’s Night Out in NYC! (It’s like the ULTIMATE GNO!) When I’m getting ready for [...]

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5 Fave New Body Washes

5 Fave New Body Washes

| August 20, 2010 | 25 Comments

Recently we had houseguests in town and one of the main topics of discussion became our bathroom. Specifically one corner of the shower stall, which is cluttered with no less than five body washes at the moment. Oh hello, shower cat! “Why do you have so many?” asked my friend John. “Because I am a [...]

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Want of the Week: Rachel Stewart Jewelry

Want of the Week: Rachel Stewart Jewelry

| August 18, 2010 | 13 Comments

I’ve come to realize that my jewelry personality is quite a bit different from my regular personality. If you meet me in person, I can be low key and sometimes even a little quiet (but always warm and friendly, or at least I try to be!). I’m not a loud person, by any means. But [...]

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You Deserve: Dior Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum

You Deserve: Dior Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum

| August 18, 2010 | 7 Comments

Mascara commercials irk me to no end. Every time I see an ad on TV for a mascara promising to volumize my lashes by unbelievable amounts, it makes me want to flip channels. Because #1 – the model or celebrity in the ad is most likely wearing fake lashes, and #2 – if it’s a [...]

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