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2000’s Fashions That are Making a Comeback

Written by Saran Lawson You may want to hit the gym early because they’re trying to make us wear low riders again. I know what a few people are sayi...
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Your Favorite Stars without Make Up…Don̵...

As part of our new “Become Your Best You” series (this will be a full-blown, year-long challenge starting in 2015) I thought it was import...
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Man Candy Monday: A Well Dressed Man

After a short hiatus I’m back with treats that aren’t necessarily for Halloween but you may want to bring a large pumpkin with you, noneth...
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Highly Pigmented, Color-Popping Shades…You A...

I knew I was on to something when you all asked me about what product/shade I was wearing when I did the You Tube video on staring yesterday. I decide...
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OMG…Have You Heard of Jane Iredale Cosmetics...

If you look around this joint for two seconds, you’ll know how much I love purple. Like…LOVE purple. I love to look at it, but it doesn...
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The Importance of Little Mystery: Would You Click...

There’s a saying that familiarity breeds contempt. While that’s an arguable point, a little mystery when it comes to attracting potential ...
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Cool Tools To Help You Get Your Yoga On

I know everyone has a preference, but I personally believe that yoga is the single most amazing, body changing, stress reducing, and weight loss pract...
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OMG Pink for Dark Girls…Yay Mineral Fusion!

I have about a half dozen pink lipsticks in my stash, so many that it took me a dog’s life to get to trying a Mineral Fusion shade that just abo...
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Willow Smith Snags the Cover of Teen Vogue

Regardless of whether or not you agree with Will and Jada’s liberal parenting skills you can’t deny that Willow Smith is one awesome young...
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Open Thread: Does Being a Natural Make You Feel Li...

I have a confession. I don’t think I’ll ever where my hair straight again for any length of time. Why? Because I feel like straightening m...
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Study Says Unexpected Cosmetic Really Does Make Wo...

You fluff your ‘fro, powder your nose, and put on that last layer of lip gloss before you give yourself a final once over. Add the earrings, sho...
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Lavern Cox Graces the Cover of TIME Magazine: Spea...

There is no question that Lavern Cox is setting the world on fire. This African American beauty is one of the break away stars of Orange is the New Bl...
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Bow Down! BB&W Friend, Gigi Grows Mid-Back Le...

When I saw my friend Gigi’s length check after months of her hiding her hair in protective styles, I could hardly believe my eyes. In ten months...
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Save Some Major Money on this Five Minute Mineral ...

  I had an unexpected meeting this morning and didn’t have time to slather on a full makeup face. Lucky for me I was able to fake it with a...
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