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Summertime Chillin’ — The Crystal Light Flavor Over Fizz Challenge

Summertime Chillin’ — The Crystal Light Flavor Over Fizz Challenge

| July 15, 2011 | 14 Comments

My relationship with water has been fraught with tension for a while now. I know I should be drinking more of the clear stuff, but I struggle to convince my tastebuds that I enjoy it. So when I drink water, I usually try to find a way to make it more enjoyable. I’ve done various [...]

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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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Thank You!!!

Thank You!!!

| July 11, 2011 | 10 Comments

Once again, you’re reading the Best Fashion or Beauty Blog – thanks to your votes, and the ever-amazing Black Weblog Awards! Bellas, I know I’ve said this before…but I REALLY didn’t expect to win this year. I have been so extremely blessed and lucky to have recieved as many Black Weblog Awards nominations and awards [...]

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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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Summertime Makeup Tips, Tricks, and Looks

Summertime Makeup Tips, Tricks, and Looks

| July 6, 2011 | 14 Comments

Tis the season for summer makeup, and the lovely and amazing MUA Meagan Shea is here to offer professional insight and tips on looking your best all summer long! Without further ado…here’s Meagan! Summertime, Summertime! So lovelies, Summer is OFFICIALLY here.  It’s hot, the sun is baking our skin & everybody should be glowing!  We’re [...]

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