Now that the feast has been served and the leftovers have been put away, I hope you’re not sick of the flavor of the season! Pumpkin is everything right now, and the orange gourd-like squash is being incorporated into body and bath products, home fragrance and hair products because of its many astounding properties. Pumpkin… read all

I loved the responses to the Paco Rabanne Lady Million Giveaway! There are so many ways that perfume can pick you up. Wearing your favorite fragrance to bed is such a subtle yet delicious indulgence. I hope the winners of this contest enjoy their perfume to the max. Without further ado, the winners are… Jacki… read all

I recently reviewed my favorite fall fragrances, and Paco Rabanne’s latest, Lady Million — available at Macys.com, was high on my list. The bottle sits on my dresser as a chic symbol of luxury. I try to wear it to special occasions, or on days when I feel less than a million bucks. It lifts… read all

Maybe you’re the kind of woman who has a signature fragrance, and no other scent besides your favorite will do. Maybe you’re a woman who has two or three perfumes that she rotates between. Or maybe you’re a woman after my own heart who has an entire shelf devoted to perfumes of all kinds, and… read all

Let’s pick things up where we left off, shall we? 2010 has been quite a year. Through the ups and downs, you’ve stuck by me and I am thankful for every one of you! To celebrate 4 years of Afrobella, my site being back up and running, happiness and health – I’m giving you 12… read all

What’s more fun than a girls’ night out? I’m a girly girl to the core when it comes to that stuff! I love getting dolled up and hitting the hotspots with my fave ladies. That’s why I can’t WAIT for Fashion’s Night Out in NYC! (It’s like the ULTIMATE GNO!) When I’m getting ready for… read all

“Maybe it’s much too early in the game…but I thought I’d ask you just the same…what are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYkjz-6nic8 I hope you’re getting glammed up for a fabulous soiree, or getting settled for a cozy night at home with your nearest and dearest. (I chose the latter!) Whatever the… read all

How cute is Mally Roncal? Seriously — she’s the living embodiment of adorable. Always impeccably turned out, always smiling, always encouraging regular women like you and me to believe in our own beauty. I think she’s the bees knees. The celebrity makeup artist earned her stripes by beating the faces of Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Mariah,… read all

Every year we say the same thing, but seriously — does it not seem as though the holiday season just crept up on all of us? I am SO not ready for Christmas. But here it comes, with the lights and the festitivity and the expectation of presents. And so it’s time once again for… read all

Let me tell you, bellas! Last night I attended a special event, courtesy of Dove Visibly Smooth deodorant. At a gorgeous place called Spa Soak in the trendy Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, I recieved a “piticure.” On my way back home, I tweeted the following: “Just had a Dove deodorant “PitiCure” – just so you… read all