If you’re like me, you’ve been noticing Jill Scott’s triumphant return to the spotlight. First she appeared at the NAACP Image Awards and got everyone abuzz about her gorgeous glow and amazing new hairstyle. Then she did it AGAIN at the premiere of Why Did I Get Married Too. Jill’s new style has been turning…
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Marvin Gaye – Gone But Never Forgotten
Marvin Gaye – musical innovator, truth teller, soul singer, Trouble Man. Today marks 26 years since Marvin passed away. Tomorrow would have been his 71st birthday. I paid homage to Marvin in this Lost Ones post — I gave up writing that series because it ached to work on it. That post in particular got…
Rock the Red Recap
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…
Your Thoughts: Erykah Badu’s Window Seat
Like everyone else on Twitter, I was geeked for Erykah Badu (AKA @fatbellybella) ‘s debut of her video for Window Seat as soon as she tweeted the link. Full disclosure: I am a fan. I sincerely appreciate that Erykah Badu has always been about more than just a hot song with a catchy hook. As…
The Natural Hair Tax
The painting you see here is called Extensions by Annie Lee. It’s available for sale here at BlackArtDepot.com. And you can learn more about this phenomenal artist at her website AnnieLeeArts.com. I’ve been on a mission to find the ideal hair salon here in Chicago — somewhere I can get my hair styled into kinky…
Natural Hair Meetup Awesomeness!
I heart Chicago. The universe keeps giving me these wonderful signs that yes, this was the right move. And this Saturday, I got to experience one of those signs and that feeling of affirmation yet again. I went to a natural hair meetup hosted by Leila of Black Girl with Long Hair, and it. was….
Join Me at Rock the Red!
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…
My Monday Manicure: China Glaze Poolside!
The sun is up, the sky is blue. It’s beautiful, and so are you! I had to quote one of my favorite Beatles songs to let you know how I feel! Spring is in the air and today, Chicago is sunny and bright. Mind you, just this past weekend it snowed outta nowhere. But right…
Happy Birthday, Aunty Opal!
Most families have at least one person like her — the warm one, the one with all the culinary skills, the one who is most likely to watch cartoons with the kids, or play games. The one who’s motherly without necessarily being your mom. In my family, her name is Opal. And she’s always been…
Win a Trip to Paris!
Everyone I know who has been, has fallen in love with the culture, the ambiance, the food, the romance of Paris. Someday, I dream of visiting and strolling hand in hand along Parisian streets with my husband. It isn’t my time – not just yet. BUT – thanks to my friends at Black Atlas –…