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Mean Stinks! Amber Riley Takes On The Bullies

Mean Stinks! Amber Riley Takes On The Bullies

| July 26, 2011 | 6 Comments

As one of the stars on the megahit show Glee, Amber Riley is the ultimate high school friend-in-the-head we all wish we had back in the day. She’s fabulous, funny, fiercely loyal to her truest friends and has a voice so big and beautiful, words can hardly describe it. Mercedes rules! And the actress who [...]

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Afrobella Bride – Lauren

Afrobella Bride – Lauren

| July 20, 2011 | 6 Comments

My latest Afrobella bride is Lauren, who works as an architectural lighting designer. What’s that, Lauren? “I design lighting for architecture like schools, civic buildings, homes, retail, restaurants, parks, offices, theme parks, libraries, etc.” SO cool!! And Lauren’s wedding was equally cool. Lauren has locs, and during her wedding, as she says “my locs were [...]

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Afrobella Bride – Kiwana

Afrobella Bride – Kiwana

| July 13, 2011 | 23 Comments

With the Afrobella Bride series, I’m going to feature businesses that cater to your special day, ideas for your special day, and photos FROM your special day. So bellas, please give a warm welcome to my first ever Afrobella bride! Kiwana is a jewelry designer and soap maker, among many other things! Check out her [...]

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Bras and Panties and Shapewear, Oh My!

Bras and Panties and Shapewear, Oh My!

| July 12, 2011 | 24 Comments

I have a love/hate thing happening with shapewear. I love how good shapewear can make my dresses fit…but I hate the way wearing shapewear makes me feel. And after trying many different brands of shapewear, I was convinced that there simply wasn’t a way to avoid those oh so typical shapewear issues. Rolling up around [...]

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Beautiful Rings For Bella Brides

Beautiful Rings For Bella Brides

| July 12, 2011 | 9 Comments

Already I’m getting amazing responses to my call for Afrobella Brides — thanks for sending in your pictures and questions and businesses that cater to brides! And YES – non-traditional weddings are completely welcome. Love is love. I hope you all know that Afrobella.com is a judgment free place where you can feel free to [...]

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Afrobella’s Brides – Wedding Inspiration and More!

Afrobella’s Brides – Wedding Inspiration and More!

| July 6, 2011 | 6 Comments

Wedding season is upon us, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s got ceremonies galore to attend this summer. My husband and I will be in attendance at four weddings, and I’m a bridesmaid in one of them! All of the invitations and registry lists reminded me of my own wedding, so many [...]

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Up and Coming Jewelers You Should Know!

Up and Coming Jewelers You Should Know!

| June 30, 2011 | 18 Comments

Summer’s a time for maxi dresses and flowy tops, sandals and flip flops, bold, bright colors and big, bangin’ jewelry. In my opinion there’s nothing more summertime sexy than short natural hair, sizzling eye makeup and huge earrings. You know I love my jewelry, and I love my up and coming designers. I have been [...]

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