It’s not official in the calendar yet, but ask anyone who lives up north and they’ll tell you – IT IS WINTER. Here in Chicago it’s cold, blustery, snowy and windy and did I already say cold?? I forgot. Cause it’s so COLD in the C! I’m still new to the winter thing, so I… read all

The last few weeks have been rough, I can’t even front. Being sick always sucks, and at times within the past month it’s literally felt like the Mucinex commercials were being reinacted in my lungs. My site got hacked not once, not twice, but THREE times in succession. Just when I’d think everything was OK,… read all

It’s An Honor To Be Nominated! Dear readers – you have been so good to me. Over the past four years, you’ve shown me so much love and support. Thank you for reading, thank you for commenting, and thank you for taking the time to vote for me when online award season is in the… read all

Chicago lovers of natural hair, mark your calendar!! Remember my interview with Felicia Leatherwood, natural stylist to stars like Jill Scott, and creator of the Loving Your Hair With Natural Care Workshop? Well now’s your chance to meet her yourself!! The Loving Your Hair With Natural Care Workshop will be coming to Chicago on May… read all

As far as I know, Rae Lewis Thornton has never worn her hair in a natural style. I’m honestly not sure, we’ve never discussed it. But despite our difference in hairstyles, Rae was a no brainer when it came time for me to bring back Afrobella of the Month. Because it isn’t about how she… read all

Last Thursday night, I couldn’t stop smiling. Even now writing this post, I find the same grin back on my face. Y’all, the ladies of The Red Pump Project turned it OUT last Thursday at their Rock the Red fashion show! I had the hardest time choosing what to wear. I knew the ladies in… read all

I’ve got my red footwear ready, an idea for my hair, jewelry and accessories…but what to wear? Bellas, I’m gonna be shopping in my closet and figuring out a special outfit for Rock the Red — the fashion show fundraiser/first anniversary fiesta for The Red Pump Project on Thursday night. This Thursday night starting at… read all

You know I stay busy! Here are some of the latest beauty and hair posts I’ve worked on around the web. Over at Vogue Black, I wrote an homage to the timeless beauty of Tina Turner — complete with skincare recommendations to help us all age as fine as she has. Longer review to come… read all

OK, it’s Tuesday night. Don’t judge me! Yesterday was one of those why-is-today-so-ridiculously-unproductive days. And today was more of the same. But last weekend was truly awesome. Last Monday was my birthday weekend. And my friends at Dove Visibly Smooth helped me celebrate! To help promote their amazing hair-growth-reducing deodorant, some of your favorite beauty… read all

Bellas, I can’t even really wear heels, but today on Afrobella I’m proud to represent and rock these fly Alexander McQueen red pumps online all day! Today is National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. One year ago, Karyn and Luvvie founded The Red Pump Project — an enthusiastic non profit organization which has tirelessly… read all