Sephora Product Picks for the Spring 2019 VIB Sale...
Written by Nicole J. It’s that time of year again, when Sephora has their yearly Spring sale! This year, the sale is April 26 to May 6 for VIB Rouge members (those who spend $1000 or more during a calendar year), May 2 – 6 for VIB (those who spend $350/year) and Beauty Insiders (free…
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What Lurks Beneath: Why More Women are Choosing Infidelity...
Written by Saran Lawson There is little to no argument that women have changed in the last several decades. We have become more health conscious and w...
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Dress Codes, Faux Outrage, and the Black Woman’s Image Pro...
Written by Nicole J. Growing up, my mom always told me the only event you wear pajamas to was your bed. She imparted that the only reason PJs should b...
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Black Women Out Here Fighting to Wear Bonnets and Nightgowns...
The internet is once again abuzz with the latest outrage that a (black female) principal in Houston has enacted a dress code…for parents. Appare...
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The Easter Bunny: Defender of Black Women...
Written by Nicole J. Another day, another black woman being abused with black men looking on in impotence. From the audio in the clip above, viewed ov...
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Common Anti-Swirling Scare Tactics and Potential Responses...
Written by Nicole J. Now more than ever, the relationship choices made by black women are pretty much a political statement. But there is no relations...
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The Yaaaas! Life: Making Sacrifices To Get What You Really W...
Years ago, I had a personal trainer who said something in a casual conversation that has stuck with me for well over a decade now. “Excuses are like...
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Ancestry.com Ad and the Curious Case of Faux Outrage...
Written by Nicole J. The controversial Ancestry.com ad featuring a black woman and white man in love in the time of slavery days has been removed and ...
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Ancestry.com commercial: I Have Mixed Feelings and Here̵...
Written by Saran Lawson I love love guys. I make it no secret on my Instagram page or my blog. I love it when people can come together despite socioec...
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Ancestry.com Risks it All with Slave-Era IR Romance Commerci...
So…a birdie showed me this… While I’m not sure who this couple is (I Googled her; nada). But the idea of investigating whether these...
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“If you’re so happy swirling, why do you write a...
Written by Nicole J. I had the honor of having one of my blogs reposted on Lipstick Alley, a gossip site that largely caters to black women. It even w...
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“Italian Stallion” Frank Tufano Joins Me on YouT...
As a content creator with my own share of drama, I’m always fascinated by what other people sip tea and pop the popcorn on. Boy, was I surprised...
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What Are We Really Hungry For?...
For years, I was able to maintain my weight with minimal exercise and a balanced diet. Then my late 30s set in and it became a lot harder. Not only th...
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Dear Black Women: Never Accept Struggle Dates!...
Written by Nicole J. In this age of social media, there is no shortage of material to write about. Since I frequently write about the unique experienc...
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Video: About the Guardian Article on Colorism…...
The Guardian is doing a series on colorism, and I can say is…IT’S ABOUT TIME! In this video, I address this article in particular....
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Secret Rule to Meet Men...
Written by Saran Lawson It’s crowded in the Mexican Restaurant the day we decided to patronize. This place is standing room only. Of course, the...
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Black women still support R. Kelly, and water is wet....
Written by Nicole J. News recently broke that the disgraced R. Kelly performed a 28 second long set for $100. I don’t know or care if it was $100 pe...
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Popular YouTuber Launches Magazine Catering to Dark-Skinned ...
If you have ever been the little black girl who looked in vain in magazines for your reflection or ever been told by word and deed that “dark gi...
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What About Your Friends: Don’t Cut Them Off Yet!...
Written By Saran Lawson If we don’t have our backs who will. In the name of looking out for each other let’s talk about cutting off friend...
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Tiffany Haddish and the Subtle Art of Knowing When to STFU...
Written by Nicole J. Comedienne Tiffany Haddish recently let it be known that she once got so drunk that she had a whoopsie poopsie on herself in an U...
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Is money worth your dignity? Kevin and Eniko Hart...
Written by Nicole J. Terrible comedian and abnormally tall Oompa-Loompa Kevin Hart made headlines again this week, promoting his latest project. He ap...
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Five-Star Gaslamp Experience at the U.S. Grant...
Southern California residents are super spoiled. We literally can surf, ski and chase a tumbleweed all in the same day. My favorite is the beaches of ...
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Hamster Wheel Friend™: Don’t Let Them Run You Crazy Too...
I don’t know how many of you remember the episode of SATC (Sex and the City) in season 2 after Carrie had broken up with Big the 2nd time. The episo...
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Man, those swirlers sure must be miserable!...
Written by Nicole J. The narrative commonly believed is that because I didn’t marry a black man and still write about black women’s relationship i...
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Wendy Williams: A Case Study...
Written by Nicole J. I haven’t been following this Wendy Williams drama too closely. To be honest, I am not really a fan of hers as she comes off as...
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The OLDER Woman’s Advantage in Interracial Dating...
When other women are feeling “washed up,” black women are just getting started–especially if they know how to play the interracial d...
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Video: How to Catch a Whale ? at Work...
Did You Know I Caught a Once Caught a WHALE? (I threw him back though.) Let’s face it. The average person spends a lot of time at work. With all...
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Video: The Importance of Making (and Keeping) a Variety of F...
I met Anna Bey on a lark a year ago when I stumbled upon her blog, the JetSetBabe. I was struck by her beauty, intelligence, and poise. I was intrigue...
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If you’re a black woman against swirling, you’re...
Written by Nicole J. Here’s an unpopular opinion for you: in 2019, if you’re a black woman and against swirling, you are stupid. Okay, stupid is h...
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“At least I have a man!” is not a clapback, sis...
Written by Nicole J. Imagine with me, if you will. You are single, happy, and doing your thing. You might be in school, working on your degree. Or, yo...
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