I don’t often find myself starstruck, but I just might find myself speechless and in awe this coming Saturday, April 16. I’ll be covering the red carpet at the Common Ground Foundation Gala, a fundraising event celebrating women of excellence and leadership. The Intercontinental Hotel will be hosting an evening of fine food, a silent…
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Rock The Red Ticket Giveaway Winner
Are these Anne Klein flats not ADORABLE? I’ll be rocking a similarly cute pair tomorrow evening at the Rock the Red fashion show – you can still click here to get tickets! And tomorrow I will meet the winner at the event. Without further ado, the winner is: Pretty in the Windy City! YAY! Love…
Chicago! Come To the Rock The Red Fashion Show!
Last year it was spectacular and this year promises to be just as fabulous! The Red Pump Project‘s Rock The Red Fashion show takes place Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – that’s next week! OMG where did this month go? Some of your favorite Chicago bloggers will be there to…
I Dream of Spring
Last week the weather was unseasonably warm. The mere taste of 60 degree temperatures was enough to bring Chicago out into the streets. Around the downtown loop, it felt like Spring despite the bare trees and dwindling snowpiles. Just enough time for me to dream of Spring and the clothes and shoes I’m dying to…
Happy 80th Birthday, Toni Morrison!
Dear Toni Morrison. I’m gonna skip the formalities and just call you Aunt Toni, if that’s alright. Please don’t be offended by my familiarity. In my head, that’s who you are. And you’ve been there for me for years, offering sage words that I may not have always understood, even though they’ve resonated in my…
The Hottest Manicure Trends at NYFW
While I was in NYC, my eyes were definitely on the fashion and the fabulous makeup trends on display for New York Fashion Week. But it’s only since I’ve been back home and able to check out the tiny, magical details that will go beyond the runway, into spas and salons around the country. Backstage…
A Valentine’s Day Recipe from Chef Julius
Whether you’re single or romantically involved, today should be about love and happiness and things that make for a fuller and more delicious life. I wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m back home from New York Fashion Week madness, and looking forward to continuing the Valentine’s Day celebration with my husband. In the…
Afrobella Loves the Grammy Awards!
Did you watch the 2011 Grammy Awards last night, bellas? I did, and I really enjoyed parts of the show! Unlike in years past where performances have dragged on and winners left me scratching my head, I thought the 2011 awards got it right in many ways. These were my favorite Grammy award moments! 1…
Blog Sister Love!
Every week I’m going to highlight my favorite posts from around the blogosphere, to keep you bellas up to date on what’s happening in hair, beauty, fashion and more! Happy Friday! Hair I don’t write nearly enough about locs here on Afrobella, because I just don’t know enough! If you rock locs and would like…
What Are Your Views on Vision Boards?
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…