The day job I’ve talked about endlessly on this site, finally comes to an end today. So excuse me if I’m a little extra bubbly, bellas and fellas! I’ve put in four and a half solid years of employment, and today I graduate from the Village Voice Media family. I will sincerely miss my co-workers…
Issues
Even More Tips to Stay Fly on The Cheap
Bellas, I found myself in excellent company when I was included in this article on hot new blog In Her Shoes. Renae Bluitt’s blog is all about fly female entrepreneurs and she features inspiring information and interviews. For the staying fly on a dime post, she interviewed yours truly, Najwa Moses, singer/songwriter Lizz Fields, Candace…
Inner Conflict of a Budgeting Beauty Blogger
Halfway through the Frugalista’s No Buy Month and it feels both like a blessing and a curse. A blessing, because I’ve been able to add to my savings account. Going shopping in my own closet, makeup drawer, and pantry has helped me appreciate the value of what I already have. I’ve been quite proud of…
Valentine’s Day, The No-Buy-Month Way
So far I’ve been a very good bella with my no-buy-month pledge. The one big expense I was concerned about for the month of February? Valentine’s Day! It’s traditionally been a time of bounty for beauty product junkies like myself. And I know V-Day is a commercially-created creation, but I’m in love with love. I’ll…
The Moral Of This Blogger’s Story
I took some heat on my Chris Brown/Rihanna post, particularly from two commenters who took issue with my opinion about the issue. One regular reader that I like and respect quite a bit, accused me of being “one sided” and not neutral about cultural differences. Another reader went ahead and expressed disappointment in me as…
As An “Island Woman…”
Just like most of everyone (at least everyone on Twitter last night), I watched the Grammys and was astounded at the news about Chris Brown and Rihanna. I believe I first heard it from Necole Bitchie or Concrete Loop, can’t recall which. In no time flat it was confirmed by the likes of People Magazine,…
Ning?
So bellas – I’ve embarked into a new online world and I don’t know what the heck I’m doing. But I’ll announce it anyway. Welcome to Afrobella’s Ning page! I don’t quite get what Ning is, but I’m jumping in head first. Any guidance is very much appreciated. I’m very much learning as I go…
More Of The Same
Bellas and fellas, so much has been said about the sad state of black talent in Hollywood, but I started to feel faint prickles of hope again, now that Obama’s president and this year two African American actresses are vying for Oscars. But every time I feel like Hollywood has taken two steps forward in…
Good Riddance To a Bad Idea
Courtesy of The Black Snob, I learned that Ty’s controversial Sasha and Malia dolls are being pulled from the shelves. If you visit Ty’s website, the dolls show up at the bottom of the page with a big red stamp next to them that says “retired.” About time if you ask me. As someone with…
Who’s Down With No Buy Month?
When my amiga The Frugalista mentioned that February was going to be her second go-round at No Buy Month (The Remix, LOL), I got so excited! I mean, I just put in notice at my day job, so right about now a bella needs to be stacking as much paper as possible! The basic concept…