In this random DIY-career thing I’ve got going on, I’ve been lucky enough to experience some shall we say, red carpet moments. I’ve done a few step-and-repeats, and I’ve also been lucky enough to cover the red carpet and watch celebrities do their thing. In the photo above, I’m posing with Aly Walansky and Amber…
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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! Hair This weekend I had the honor of speaking at a special natural hair meetup here in Chicago. Put together by the dynamic makeup artist and…
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…
Lucky and Fabulous
I don’t mean to brag, I don’t mean to boast…but attending Lucky Magazine’s first every Lucky FABB (Fashion and Beauty Blogger) conference made me feel both lucky AND fabulous. Last Tuesday was an all-day marathon of amazing. From the moment I arrived at the entrance of Apella, the glamorous waterfront venue where the event was…
Glamour Magazine Shows Natural Hair Some Love
Around the end of 2010, I decided to add some new magazine subscriptions to my life. Thanks to an amazing $5 for 12 months special I found online (shoutout to BradsDeals.com!) I signed up for Glamour Magazine. And it’s been nothing but pleasant surprises ever since. To wit: I flipped the February issue open to…
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…
My Monday Manicure – Nails by Spifster!
Bellas, I’m about to go on a special trip! Today I leave for New York, for the beginning of New York Fashion Week and for some truly special events that I still can’t quite believe I’m going to. I knew I had to hit the streets of New York looking fly from head to toe….
Black History Month, On The Fashion Tip
Black History Month always brings out so much creativity, and I always find so much inspiration online. From facts to fashion, bloggers online are celebrating and commemmorating the struggles and experiences, the highs and the lows of our people. I think it’s a beautiful thing. But I realize not everyone feels the same. I’ve read…
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! Beauty If you watched the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night, you may have seen some um, questionable red carpet looks. But there were some real…