I’ve been a fan of Australian-based fashion brand City Chic Online for years now — their aesthetic tends to be unique, interesting and sometimes a bit edgy. Plus, the clothes I’ve tried have all truly been of quality. So when the challenge came to style some looks for fall, holiday, and winter into spring, I sprang… read all

This month kicked off on a high note when I announced that I curated a limited edition beauty box for We Are ONYX! I’m honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with one of my favorite beauty subscription boxes in the game, and we have a new announcement to make. Now you can click… read all

During the holiday season you can totally rack up discount deals at major retailers, but you know indie brands have my heart. Especially the ones that celebrate our beauty at their core essence; creating products for us, by people who could be us. So this black-owned indie beauty holiday gift guide will celebrate and highlight… read all

I’ve been a fan of the We Are ONYX box since 2013, and I love the space they have carved out for themselves in the subscription box space. To me, they are amongst the very best in catering specifically to beauty for us and presenting a variety of independent brands. So when they approached me… read all

People ask me all the time, where my go-to manicure places are, or what my favorite spas in Chicago are. I usually try to give a recommendation based on location, treatment or price point, but I’ll be honest with y’all. Sometimes I really don’t know. I can only speak to what I’ve been to. There… read all

Without a doubt, Issa Rae has stepped into her light and her purpose and it is glorious to behold. I adore her and the squad on Insecure. And I LOVE seeing her shine as one of the latest COVERGIRL representatives, giving awkward black girls new goals to aspire to.  Today, Cyber Monday, marks the debut… read all

This post and giveaway is sponsored by COUNTRY Financial November in Chicago means crisp air, falling leaves and a return to glamorous indoor events. It’s the time of year for evening gowns and fabulous coats, suits and shiny shoes, arts and culture. This Thursday evening in Chicago I’ll be there at the Harlem Fine Arts… read all

This post is in partnership with the CJ Affiliate VIP Content Service, and sponsored by L’Occitane There’s a debate at our home every year, right around this time. Call it The Great Tree Debate. My husband is in the Tree-After-Thanksgiving-And-Never-Before camp. I’m in the I-Was-Born-in-the-Caribbean-So-We-Can-Christmas-When-We-Want camp. Right now, the Christmas tree is lit and resplendent… read all

This post was developed in collaboration with P&G as part of their Love Over Bias campaign.      I have respect and so much love for moms out there. I mean mothers who practice mothering as an action. Moms who do their best to give their kids the devotion, support, attention and love they deserve…. read all

  This post has been sponsored by the American Heart Association. If you look around the neighborhood you live in, you may see a community that’s thriving and has all kinds of great amenities and opportunities available. And if you live in a major city like mine – Chicago – down the corner and around… read all