Archive for December, 2011

What Were The Top Makeup Trends of 2011?

What Were The Top Makeup Trends of 2011?

| December 30, 2011 | 23 Comments

For an answer to that question, I turned to Afrobella’s friendly makeup vlogger and reviewer Sherry Blossom (follow @MsSherryBlossom on Twitter)! She did amazing, exhaustive research to give you the definitive answer. Take it away, Sherry! What Were The Top Makeup Trends of 2011? With responses from over 100 of my makeup peers: pro makeup [...]

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Christmas in Tampa Bay

Christmas in Tampa Bay

| December 30, 2011 | 14 Comments

How was your holiday weekend? Even though I grew up with Christmas being all hot and sunny, I became used to having a literal white Christmas since we moved to the Midwest. There’s something very romantic about swirling snowflakes outside your window while Christmas lights twinkle from every window you see. And Chicago is an [...]

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Chicago, Join Me For Cocktails, Conversations and Coats!

Chicago, Join Me For Cocktails, Conversations and Coats!

| December 29, 2011 | 4 Comments

What are you doing on Friday evening? I’ve got GREAT plans for us if you don’t already have something happening. Come party with me for a charitable cause! On Friday night I’m co-hosting a super fun event with some of the most awesome bloggers and online personalities in the city! Click here to get your [...]

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Afrobella’s Holiday Favorites Giveaway #5 – Beautiful Curls Gift Baskets for Kinky or Wavy Hair!

Afrobella’s Holiday Favorites Giveaway #5 – Beautiful Curls Gift Baskets for Kinky or Wavy Hair!

| December 23, 2011 | 96 Comments

In case you missed it — giveaway #4 is for Facebook fans only. Click to join! Around this time of year it’s a beautiful thing to be given a gift — but it’s even more beautiful to be the gift giver. I reached out to some of my favorite brands to arrange special holiday giveaways [...]

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Afrobella’s Holiday Favorites Giveaway #3 – My CVS Beauty Club Faves!

Afrobella’s Holiday Favorites Giveaway #3 – My CVS Beauty Club Faves!

| December 22, 2011 | 90 Comments

Around this time of year it’s a beautiful thing to be given a gift — but it’s even more beautiful to be the gift giver. I reached out to some of my favorite brands to arrange special holiday giveaways for Afrobella readers, and I hope you love the products as much as I do! Third [...]

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Hot Holiday Hair Tips from Ursula Stephen!

Hot Holiday Hair Tips from Ursula Stephen!

| December 22, 2011 | 6 Comments

If you’re familiar with celebrity hairstylists, then the name Ursula Stephen probably rings a bell! Ursula has blessed MANY celebrities with her magical hands, but she’s most famous as the woman responsible for Rihanna’s most notable hair colors and cuts. Edgy bob? That was Ursula. Stoplight red hair? Yup. Ursula. Now Ursula is working with [...]

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Holiday Cocktail Inspiration With X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

Holiday Cocktail Inspiration With X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

| December 21, 2011 | 2 Comments

Bellas, look who I met last week! The beautiful and super sweet Necole Bitchie came to Chicago as part of this incredibly fun touring event for Sinnamon, Dr. Renee, Kiratiana, Mrs. Windy City, and Raijean! And hello, UB it was very nice to meet you! The bartenders were working hard to crank out the cocktails, [...]

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