For this post, I was asked to speak about a celebrity that I admire. Someone I turn to for style and beauty inspiration. I didn’t have to think twice when asked. My number one style icon right now is Michelle Obama. Via the official White House Flickr page. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)…
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Finding The Ideal Orange Lip Color
Tangerine Tango is Pantone’s color of the year, and we’re officially in the midst of Spring – Chicago’s dismal weather aside. Orange is sizzling hot right now for lips, cheeks, nails, and even eyes. Yes ma’am, just the other day I gave Make Up For Ever’s orange Aqua Cream a try on my eyelids under…
Does the Diva Dishwashing Sponge Make You Mad?
I’ll admit it, I can be really sensitive about anything hair related. I’m not a fan of afro wigs on Halloween or unsolicited touching of natural hair or insensitive remarks about hair texture or type. I am all about celebrating what I’ve been blessed with. Because I love my own hair, I sometimes collect natural…
Meet Miko and Titi Branch at the Chicago Natural Beauty Expo!
As the founders of one of the most popular curly hair brands on the market, Miko and Titi Branch aren’t just co-CEOs, they’re ambassadors for their family’s heritage and hair icons to naturalistas around the world! When these stunning sisters make appearances, thousands of eager fans show up to hear their story as they grew…
What I Learned From Trichologist Dr. Kari at the Eden Brunch!
A few weeks back I attended a lovely brunch at the W Hotel on Lakeshore Drive. Hosted by Eden BodyWorks to launch the new Jojoba Monoi line (which I LOVE), a truly incredible and inspiring group of Chicago women came together for the occasion! Many of my favorite people were there, my amigas Luvvie,…
The Genius of Marley, The Man and The Movie
When I think back on the earliest songs I knew and my earliest childhood memories, Bob Marley is there as the soundtrack. In my mind’s eye, I can remember seeing news footage of his funeral on Panorama, Trinidad’s national news program when I was a kid. Of course, I was only three. This may be…
Why I Did a Juice Cleanse and What It Did For Me
On any average day — especially in the mornings — my Twitter timeline and Pinterest page are full of juice. Juice recipes, tweets about starting the day with a green juice or smoothie, photos of delicious looking, vibrantly colored juices. Juicing is huge right now. Huge to the point where, when I went to buy…
Hello, Spring! My Nordstrom Rack Fashion Finds of the Season
If you’re lucky, you have one within five to ten miles from where you live. That one store you always go to and find something suitable for whatever event you’ve got facing you. Need a dress for a cocktail party? A cardigan to go with that sleeveless top you never know what to wear…
Bright, Fun, Bakers Shoes on State Street!
It’s officially spring in Chicago, even though some days feel like it more than others! Schizophrenic weather aside, tis the season for vibrant colors, maxi skirts, and sandal season is almost here! I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair, and last Saturday I headed out to the new and improved Bakers Shoes on…
Do Yourself a Favor. Go See Fela!
Recently I was lucky enough to go to Chicago’s glorious Oriental Theater to see Fela! the acclaimed Broadway musical about the life of late, great legendary Nigerian musician, activist, celebrity and larger than life personality, Fela Kuti. The musical is currently in Chicago until April 15, and I HIGHLY suggest you go see it while…