I’ve been living in Miami for… jeez, coming up on a decade now! And I like it OK. I’ve become very used to Miami’s ways — not sure if that’s a good thing, sometimes. It probably just means I drive like a total jerk and I’ve learned more incidental Spanish than the average person. Even…
Issues
Last Day to Vote!
Heyo! Today’s the last day to get your vote on for yours truly. I’m nominated for THREE Black Weblog Awards — Best Culture Blog, Best Niche Blog, and Best Writing in a Blog (doesn’t that last one have an extra-special ring to it?)! Click here to log in and vote. Voting ends today, August 31…
Ask Afrobella — The “Professional” Prejudice
Since that Glamour magazine editor’s quote hit the streets last week, yours truly has been swamped with e mails and Ask Afrobella questions. Like this one, yesterday! Robin asks: Bella, I’m waiting on the corporate hair discussion. I’m in a rut with this issue as we speak. I am looking for a new job in…
Consider Yourself Bronzed!
I only have ten bronzers in my hands. Permit me to get my Tyra Banks on as I announce the winners. Amber Xenanic Thecla Angelica Greenstar ladybugfromthechi Brandi Sunshine ceecee, and last but not least — Berrybrowne – you asked the Ask Afrobella question that led to the giveaway, so you deserve one! So ten…
The Pitiful State of Today’s Women’s Magazines
As far back as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with women’s magazines. In my memory, they’re forever intertwined with trips to the hairdresser, where I’d inevitably wind up parked under a dryer. Needless to say, I started reading Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Elle at a pretty young age. Before age ten I wanted to be…
We Have a Winner!
Thank you so much to everyone who entered the Afrobella logo contest. It was really cool to see how each designer depicted their vision of Afrobella, and over the weekend I plan to post a gallery of all the entries. Some made more use of text and fancy fonts, some relied solely on image. I…
Hooray!
Yours truly was nominated for THREE Black Weblog awards — Best Culture Blog, Best Niche Blog, and Best Writing in a Blog. Much thanks to all who nominated me! I’m in great company — my friends at Concrete Loop, Crunk & Disorderly, The Smoking Section and Fly were nominated too! Now comes the actual vote….
Afrobella’s Anniversary
A year ago, I was frustrated. As an avid magazine and blog reader, I wasn’t finding the kind of intelligent, informed beauty writing I hungered for. As a writer, I was hard pressed to find a magazine or website that would provide a platform for expression for someone like me. As a black woman with…
Last Chance, Logo Designers!
Today’s the day! While I was away, I received a bunch of absolutely beautiful submissions, and some promises from other designers to send theirs in ASAP. So if you wanted to send something in, do it quick! The window of opportunity closes at midnight tonight. The original plan was to announce a winner tonight or…
American Airlines, Again?
Hey bellas! I got back from fabulous Las Vegas this afternoon. More on the trip later. Right now, I need to vent. This is the third round trip flight I’ve taken on American Airlines this year. This is the second time that they’ve lost one of my bags in transit. And this time, they’ve done…