Sam Fine and I are besties now. I just want you to know that. In my head, anyway. I had the amazing, amazing fortune of meeting the makeup artist to the stars last weekend – EPIC post and video to come, bellas! For now, it’s all about IMAN. 55, and more stunning by the day…
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RIP, Purvis Young
His artwork is inspiring to behold. His images of city life, laden with images of pregnant women and angels, were most often painted on rough hewn pieces of plywood, old doors, whatever was available to him. Purvis Young was an artistic genius. As Jacquelyn Serwer, chief curator of the Smithsonian’s soon to be opened National…
You Deserve: Votre Vu Duette Luxe
Two essential items that I ALWAYS need in my purse – a great lip balm, and a great hand cream. Am I right ladies? Well, I found the PERFECT two-in-one product. So perfect, it inspired a new thing. You deserve. Every week or so I’ll let you know about a product that I think you…
My Monday Manicure: Opi Hong Kong Collection
I’ve been on an absolutely INCREDIBLE run of spa treatments lately, and I never want it to end!! My latest spa adventure led me to Eshe Day Spa, on Michigan Avenue in Chicago – right across from Millenium Park, where the ice skating takes place. I was sent to Eshe for a fabulous spa day…
Want of the Week: Clutches by Aya Morrison
From the second I saw it on the red carpet alongside Lauryn Hill on the red carpet at the Tanzania Education Trust’s New York Gala, I knew I had to have it. Look at this AMAZING CLUTCH! Thanks so much to my friend at Afrolistas and the City for hipping me to the designer! Aya…
Saturday Will Be A Fine Day of Beauty!
Chicago area bellas – mark your calendar if you haven’t already! At the Lifebook Lounge on Saturday at 1 pm, celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine will be leading a three hour seminar titled A Fine Day of Beauty. I am SO excited to learn tricks and tips from the genius behind some of the most…
My Monday Manicure: Essie Main Squeeze and Lilacism
Part of being self-employed, funemployed, full time freelancing, living the dream – whatever you wanna call it – is all about saving money when you can. So here’s what I do. Instead of throwing out the junk mail like I always used to do, I go through it and clip coupons like crazy. Every now…
Corinne Bailey Rae, in Concert
I knew Corinne Bailey Rae was coming to Chicago, but I had no plans to go see her. From what I’d heard, the show was sold out. But because I had blogged about her album, the PR was able to work a last minute miracle. The day before the show, I got a pair of…
Indie Hair Care On The Come Up!
I’ve been doing this natural hair blogging thing for coming up on four years now, and I really must say it’s wonderful to sit back and think of how far we’ve come. Most really well known natural hair care brands were only available online. Carol’s Daughter was one of the first to make it mainstream,…
Want Of The Week: Boscoe Holder’s Paintings
File this under: I always want what I can’t afford. These days I’m all about home decor that is truly unique and noteworthy. Which means enough with the framed posters on my walls – I want art! Painted! On canvas! And of course that is crazy expensive. So I spend afternoons wishing and hoping and…