The entries for the XCVI giveaway came in on both Afrobella and on my YouTube channel – and WOW y’all gave me LIFE with all that fashion inspiration! Now I feel the need to dress up my XCVI Silver Queen Tunic Top even MORE! It is never easy choosing winners, and because of the size…
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XCVI Plus Size Giveaway!
Effortless and eclectic, bohemian and confident. That’s how clothing brand XCVI describes their aesthetic, and it explains why I love them. That’s my style too! I have been a fan of the brand for a while, so when I had the opportunity to try out their Silver Queen Tunic Top, I was BEYOND excited. I…
Want Of The Week: Monif C’s Marilyn Dress
Lemme tell you a crazy story. Do you believe in destiny? This feels more like dresstiny. Last year I was still living in Miami. We were planning a move to Chicago, and I had just quit my job. I was nervous about our future, but I had a dream that reassured me. It was in…
It’s Officially Sundress Month!
The sky is blue, the sidewalk is sizzling, and the parks is full of live music, outdoor festivities and fun to be had. That’s right ladies, it’s summer! Time to bust out your beautiful bright sundresses! This June, sundress season has been given an official title by sportscaster and Twitter friend Bomani Jones. He explains…
My Marshalls Summer Haul!
Bellas! At the beginning of this year, I made some resolutions. One of them was to be a braver blogger. That means pushing myself to do new things to add dimension to everything Afrobella. So I present to you – my first YouTube haul video! Where’d I go? Marshalls! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5mPDXLjX_Y I will try my best…
Old Navy Dollar Flip Flop Day!
Saturday May 22, I’m putting Ludacris on full volume on my iPod and speeding down State Street to my favorite Old Navy store! Mark your calendar – this Saturday it’s the $1 Flip Flop One Day Wonder Event! Limited 5 pairs, while supplies last. The super cute wedges, embellished pairs, and leather styles won’t be…
Swarthy Daisy – So Cute For Summertime!
As you may know from reading this blog, I love beautiful afro-inspired anything. So it goes without saying that one of my favorite Etsy stores is Swarthy Daisy, a line of tees, tanks, and totes all bedecked with an afro-loving daisy woman. In this interview with Newly Natural, the creator explains her inspiration. “Swarthy Daisy…
Wakeema Hollis – Simply Stunning
She’s drop dead gorgeous with legs that go on forever…and an amazingly sunny, friendly, warm attitude to go with it! I’ve been an admirer of Tennessee-born model Wakeema Hollis from afar, but this incredible interview by Vogue Black – done by the legendary Bethann Hardison – charmed me completely. Hollis is the kind of beautiful,…
Spring Fashion Finds
The sun is bright and beautiful, and the leaves are green and new. Tulips are starting to open up and everyone’s planting flowers in their gardens. It’s my first ever Spring, and I’m absolutely loving it so far! Spring also brings unique fashion challenges that I’m just beginning to discover. Here in Chicago it’s sunny,…
Rock the Red Recap
Last Thursday night, I couldn’t stop smiling. Even now writing this post, I find the same grin back on my face. Y’all, the ladies of The Red Pump Project turned it OUT last Thursday at their Rock the Red fashion show! I had the hardest time choosing what to wear. I knew the ladies in…