• Hair
  • Beauty
  • Makeup
  • Pop Culture
  • Style
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact

Thanks to the Trinidad Guardian

April 5, 2010

Back in high school, I was a raging sea of confused emotions. And to channel those feelings, I listened to music and wrote angsty, often angry poems. Even back then I knew I was meant to be some kind of writer. So instead of locking up my poetry in a diary and hiding it under… read all

Share
Share 16 COMMENTS

5 Spa Week Rules of Engagement

Beauty
April 5, 2010

How did it creep up so fast? Bellas – Spa Week will take place April 12th to 18th. That’s next week!! Hopefully you’ve already visited SpaWeek.com to make your appointments. If not, HURRY because many of those sweet $50 slots are most likely filled, or filling up fast! If you’re a Spa Week newbie or… read all

Share
Share 15 COMMENTS

Last Minute Easter Sweetness

Beauty/Reviews
April 3, 2010

The store aisles are bedecked in pastel shades and overflowing with chocolate bunnies, Peeps, and egg shaped candy. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday! If you haven’t yet had a chance to score some Easter goodies for yourself and your loved ones, you don’t need to get them the usual Cadbury cream egg. Step up your Easter… read all

Share
Share 2 COMMENTS

Meet Felicia Leatherwood

Hair/Pop Culture
April 1, 2010

If you’re like me, you’ve been noticing Jill Scott’s triumphant return to the spotlight. First she appeared at the NAACP Image Awards and got everyone abuzz about her gorgeous glow and amazing new hairstyle. Then she did it AGAIN at the premiere of Why Did I Get Married Too. Jill’s new style has been turning… read all

Share
Share 32 COMMENTS

Marvin Gaye – Gone But Never Forgotten

Pop Culture
April 1, 2010

Marvin Gaye – musical innovator, truth teller, soul singer, Trouble Man. Today marks 26 years since Marvin passed away. Tomorrow would have been his 71st birthday. I paid homage to Marvin in this Lost Ones post — I gave up writing that series because it ached to work on it. That post in particular got… read all

Share
Share 8 COMMENTS

Janelle Monae’s New Jam

Jams/Pop Culture
April 1, 2010

So this week I found myself having complex reactions to Erykah’s new video — apparently a criminal complaint has been charged against her for it already. Hmmmm. But my feelings about Janelle Monae’s latest video aren’t complex at all. I LOVE it and it makes me wanna dance! Janelle continues to prove to me that… read all

Share
Share 20 COMMENTS

Rock the Red Recap

Issues/Style
March 30, 2010

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… read all

Share
Share 18 COMMENTS

Your Thoughts: Erykah Badu’s Window Seat

Issues/Jams/Pop Culture
March 29, 2010

Like everyone else on Twitter, I was geeked for Erykah Badu (AKA @fatbellybella) ‘s debut of her video for Window Seat as soon as she tweeted the link. Full disclosure: I am a fan. I sincerely appreciate that Erykah Badu has always been about more than just a hot song with a catchy hook. As… read all

Share
Share 75 COMMENTS

Amina is Pretty Powerful!

Randomness
March 26, 2010

Bellas, meet Amina. She’s a regular Afrobella reader, and one of the top contestants in Bobbi Brown’s Pretty Powerful contest. And she needs our help! Amina says: “The top 5 finalists will make it to the last round. Then Bobbi Brown herself will pick 3 winners who will go to New York City, have brunch… read all

Share
Share 10 COMMENTS

The Natural Hair Tax

Hair/Issues
March 25, 2010

The painting you see here is called Extensions by Annie Lee. It’s available for sale here at BlackArtDepot.com. And you can learn more about this phenomenal artist at her website AnnieLeeArts.com. I’ve been on a mission to find the ideal hair salon here in Chicago — somewhere I can get my hair styled into kinky… read all

Share
Share 122 COMMENTS
«112113114115116»
Visit Afrobella Store


POPULAR POSTS

350+ Independent Black Owned Businesses to Support This Holiday Season and BEYOND

262 COMMENTS

Ten Realizations About Being In Your Thirties

53 COMMENTS

5 Reasons You Should Visit Jamaica

15 COMMENTS

Concealer That Matches YOU –The Best Brands For Dark Skin

13 COMMENTS

Brown Girl Friendly Foundation – 5 Lightweight Coverage Options For Hot, Humid Months

11 COMMENTS

TWITTER

  • 2015 Afrobella
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site By Takeover