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28 Moments of Black Beauty History–Grace Jones Island Life Photo

28 Moments of Black Beauty History–Grace Jones Island Life Photo

| February 4, 2013 | 4 Comments

The woman is in her 60’s and still nobody does it better. The one and only Grace Jones has aged like only the most high quality wine. Today, let’s look back to one of the images that made her an icon. The album cover for Island Life. Grace is GORGEOUS. Sinewy. Sleek. Her skin is [...]

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28 Moments in Black Beauty History – Our Makeup History

28 Moments in Black Beauty History – Our Makeup History

| February 3, 2013 | 4 Comments

Every day this month, I will feature a snapshot of black beauty history. Expect to see images, products, tastemakers, artists, models, and films that have shaped our world in terms of fashion and beauty today. Most casual students of black history know about historical hair product impresarios and entrepreneurs – women like Madame C.J Walker, [...]

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28 Moments in Black History. Roxanna Floyd’s Impact

28 Moments in Black History. Roxanna Floyd’s Impact

| February 2, 2013 | 2 Comments

Before the advent of prominent beauty blogs, back when it was possible for makeup loving consumers to remain blissfully unaware of the celebrity artists behind the scenes, creating the iconic looks others would emulate – there was Roxanna Floyd, working tirelessly behind the scenes and paving the way for a new generation of makeup artists of [...]

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28 Moments in Black Beauty History. Josephine Baker’s ZouZou

28 Moments in Black Beauty History. Josephine Baker’s ZouZou

| February 1, 2013 | 2 Comments

Today is Februrary 1, the official beginning of Black History Month. Every day this month, I will feature a snapshot of black beauty history. Expect to see images, products, tastemakers, artists, models, and films that have shaped the world of fashion and beauty today.  I can still remember like it was yesterday. I may have [...]

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SAG Awards Fashion & a Public Announcement for Celebrities of Color

SAG Awards Fashion & a Public Announcement for Celebrities of Color

| January 28, 2013 | 13 Comments

Every awards show, it’s the same thing. A cavalcade of celebrities get gussied up for the event. Hair, makeup, accessories, and of course a dress to die for. Most of the time, all of those things have been provided by a brand. And most of the time, the brands then send press releases about what [...]

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At What Stage Do You Anti-Age? Creating an Adult Skincare Regimen

At What Stage Do You Anti-Age? Creating an Adult Skincare Regimen

| January 24, 2013 | 12 Comments

It started happening to me when I was 28 or 29. One day it occurred to me that my skin was somehow…different. Not on the outside, but from within. I’d gone through my twenties with oily, acne prone skin. Now my skin could best be described as oily combination. Some parts of my face were [...]

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Your Official Inauguration Fashion and Beauty Roundup

Your Official Inauguration Fashion and Beauty Roundup

| January 22, 2013 | 4 Comments

On Monday January 21, we witnessed history as Barack Obama was sworn in for a second term as President of the United States of America. I voted for Obama in November and it was a truly proud moment for me as a brand new American citizen. For me, watching the inauguration today was an experience [...]

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