I try out so many beauty products in a given month, quite a few of them simply fall through the cracks. But when I fall in love, it’s a lasting attachment. These are some of my latest faves. Without a doubt, Benefit has to be one of my favorite beauty brands these days. I use…
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Throwback Thursday — A Decade Since Miseducation
The Root just did an amazing trilogy of Lauryn Hill tributes to commemorate a decade since Miseducation dropped. Rebecca Walker asks five questions (including the one everyone has been asking for almost a decade now, Are you coming back?), The Confessions of Lauryn Hill — lyrical analysis that revealed her true feelings about fame and…
RIP, Stephanie Tubbs-Jones
Just saw this flash on screen on CNN this morning, and wanted to share with you all. From the AP: “Tributes from political allies and even one-time enemies came pouring in for Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a trailblazer whose energy and outspokenness made her one of Congress’ most dynamic leaders. Tubbs Jones, the…
Fay, Fay — Go Away
The good part of living in Miami? The weather! The bad part of living in Miami? The weather. Yeah, we might have sunshiny days when the rest of the US is shivering cold, but right around this time of year I inevitably wind up asking myself, what the heck are we doing in South Florida,…
Goddess Zuri Anniversary Giveaway Contest!
For my second anniversary, I had lofty ambitions of hosting a month filled with giveaways. It won’t be a whole month, but I do have some anniversary giveaways in store — starting right here and now with these fabulous Goddess Zuri earrings! Do you love them? I do. I get asked about them almost every…
Big Up Jamaica!
Do you have Olympic fever? I do! I’ve been glued to my TV all weekend. Wasn’t that women’s 100 meter race AMAZING? In case you missed it, Jamaica just made Olympics history! Adorable, braces-wearing 21 year old Shelly-Ann Fraser won in just 10.78 seconds, and Kerron Stewart and Sherone Simpson tied for silver at 10.98…
RIP, Sandy Allen — the World’s Tallest Woman
I read this story today and it touched my heart and made me want to share. At age 10, Sandy Allen was 6 foot 3. By sixteen, she had crested 7 feet. At her tallest she was 7 feet, 7 inches tall and was recognized as the world’s tallest female. She passed away today, at…
Faith in Humanity, Restored
At Rock the Bells, I had so much fun that I lost my camera. I was pretty bummed out. My sister asked me if I reported it to the cops, or festival organizers, anything… I honestly just kind of threw up my hands. At a big concert, what are the odds of finding your lost…
Yummy All Over
What kind of scents are you most attracted to, when it comes to bath and body products? Do you fantasize about florals, or are you more into vanilla-based comfort scents? Are you a woodsy or herby gal, or do Oriental notes float your boat? If you love beautifully scented hair, bath, and body products —…
Chicago in the Summertime
Warm weather brings the best out of anywhere, but there’s something that’s especially magical about Chicago in the summertime. The city just sparkles. We enjoyed one wonderful weekend that captured everything I enjoy most about the city. Come with me. 1 — the sights. After a raging night barhopping, the morning after needed to be…