Lane Bryant introduced their latest designer collaboration with ready-to-wear designer Prabal Gurung in the March issue of Vogue, which hit stands March 14. I caught a peek of the line in a video the brand released, and I just have to say one thing: I’ll be at Lane Bryant as soon as they drop this… read all

Fun fact – sometimes on blustery days when the Chicago wind is howling and I still, for some reason absolutely have to venture out of my home, I don’t wear anything on my face but moisturizer, mattifying primer, sunglasses and lipstick. Gotta have the lipstick. It pulls the look together and makes me look like… read all

We’ve got “alternative facts” in media and politics, and they don’t stop there – I’ve seen quite a few beauty “tips” or “hacks” that I’d definitely categorize as potentially harmful, couched as advice from a beauty or wellness pro. I’ll admit, I’ve had my concerns when I watch these well-edited, ill-advised video clips of beautiful… read all

Plus size fashion is evolving so rapidly — especially online! There are a ton of fabulous etailers and indie designers featuring on-trend style at a variety of price points, for an increasing range of sizes. It is a beautiful thing. To stay on top of the plus size style scene, allow me to introduce a… read all

It’s the last week of the first month of 2017. If you made New Year’s Resolutions, how are you doing on them? I’ll be honest with you, I’m struggling. My goal is to make fitness a regular part of my schedule, but my schedule has been all over the place. It’s hard to develop healthy… read all

First one I heard about was Macy’s. Then Sears and KMart. Then JC Penney. Then mall staple The Limited closed 250 stores. Then long-beleaguered American Apparel announced store closings. Now BCBG announced plans to close several stores. By the time this post goes live, there’ll likely be more to add to the list. The list of nationwide… read all

This month we suffered a tremendous loss in the multicultural blogging community. If you knew Jewel Figueras, count yourself amongst the lucky. She was a great friend to so many of us, beloved by all who encountered her smile, her laugh, her welcoming warmth. Jewel = LOVE. Her blog was called Jewel’s Fab Life and… read all

My relationship with swimwear has been a problematic one, dating back to age 11 when I had to find the perfect bathing suit for a class trip to Tobago. That day I learned the dismay that so often comes with trying on bathing suits. Through the years, I struggled to find a suit I loved,… read all

As a fan of Issa Rae’s since the days of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, I’ve been paying close attention to her glow up. The evolution has been so inspiring and so beautiful! Season one of HBO’s Insecure was nothing short of phenomenal, a true testament of her range and talent. Issa has stepped fully… read all

The first week of the year kicked off on a great note – on Tuesday, 3rd January I appeared on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, chatting with the incomparable Jacque Reid about beauty, hair and health. Click here to listen if you missed it! The topic we discussed was the recent study by the Environmental… read all