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What Are Your Views on Vision Boards?

What Are Your Views on Vision Boards?

| January 4, 2011 | 42 Comments

I guess the first time I thought of even making a vision board was two years ago. It was still in the heyday of The Secret, and people were all about hot catchphrases like the “law of attraction” and “manifesting your dreams.” I was kinda skeptical about the task. Cutting photos out of magazines and [...]

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Kim Coles Goes Natural!

Kim Coles Goes Natural!

| January 3, 2011 | 100 Comments

Yesterday we teased you with the photo, but today you get to see the real deal! Actress and comedienne Kim Coles has been wearing her hair in micro-braids since 1991. Before that she wore weaves. Before that, she wore her hair relaxed. But now finally she’s ready to show the world her beauty in its [...]

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Guess the Natural Hair Celebrity!

Guess the Natural Hair Celebrity!

| January 2, 2011 | 23 Comments

So seeing as today is #naturalhair trending day on Twitter, a celebrity I admire who is well known, immensely talented and instantly recognizable reached out to me to share her newly natural hair! Can you recognize who it is? “It’s a personal choice for me. I’m taking the plunge and I’m a little scared…. it [...]

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It’s #NaturalHair Day on Twitter!

It’s #NaturalHair Day on Twitter!

| January 2, 2011 | 4 Comments

If you’re a part of the 140-character based social network then you probably already know. If you’re one of the folks who isn’t on Twitter, then let me tell you – the natural hair community is vibrant and vocal there! Every Sunday night at 8 pm EST/9 pm Central, there’s a lively chat where members [...]

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Happy New Year from Afrobella!

Happy New Year from Afrobella!

| December 31, 2010 | 7 Comments

2010 was quite a rollercoaster, and I can’t say I’m sad to see it end. But it’s crazy to think that this isn’t just the end of a year, it’s the end of a decade. Wow! This past decade has been so extremely eventful. I’ve changed and grown SO much! Here’s to a bright new [...]

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Here’s to the Afrobella Mom of the Year!

Here’s to the Afrobella Mom of the Year!

| December 31, 2010 | 9 Comments

I know I say this about all of them…but I REALLY wanted to give this prize to everyone who entered. All of you are inspirations. But I can only name ONE Afrobella Mom of the Year for 2010. And the winner is… Crystal G., AKA TheDiamondcrystal1 on YouTube. Well, SHE didn’t actually win. Her mom [...]

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Memories of 2010

Memories of 2010

| December 31, 2010 | 15 Comments

I’ve had ups, I’ve had downs. But thankfully, 2010 was mostly a positive year filled with strong friendships, love and support from my family, travel, adventure and opportunities I couldn’t have dreamed of. Here are some of the best memories from 2010 — some of which you may have read about before, and others for [...]

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