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28 Apr 14

Abstract My Art: Closet Worthy Trends This Spring

This spring’s fashion trends are full of retro surprises. They give you many opportunities to flaunt your artistic nature on your clothes instea...

earth tones, fashion trends, style, black women, dressing, Spring, Summer, browns, orange, runway, inspiration,

24 Apr 14

Two Off the Runway trends that are so right now

As we settle into the spring months and we transition from fluffy sweaters to shorts and sandals, there are various trends happening in the fashion wo...

fashion, style, inspiration, red, spring, black women, dressing, clothes,

17 Apr 14

Star Talk: Fall-ing in Love

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO2Ij1eO-GQ&w=560&h=315] As we leave the hot spicy, sometimes overly passionate summer babies, we fin...

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14 Apr 14

Has The Army Declared War On Black Women’s H...

Are you shocked and awed by the U.S. Army’s “tough” new hair rules that many say targets black women? According to Army Times, c...

dressing, style, fashion, designer, trends, black women, Spring, wardrobe,

25 Mar 14

SS 2014 Preview: An Ode to Rose Gold

Oh Metallics, how we love thee. In fact, we anticipate your return every spring and summer. Gilded lids and lips, silver streaked toes, are de rigueur...

NENE LEAKES. Dancing With the Stars, DWTS, television, entertainment, dancing, competition, black women, interracial couple, fashion, style, TONY DOVOLANI

18 Mar 14

Big, Bold and Beautiful: I’m Loving NeNe Lea...

I don’t know how you feel about NeNe Leakes, or if you even follow the reality show fodder enough to know who she is. But there is one thing tha...

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16 Mar 14

Iffy Belly? No Waist to Speak Of? Consider the Mon...

I am one of those unfortunate women who does not have an hourglass shape. Yes; I’m slim and fit, but no amount of exercise and diet will change ...

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10 Mar 14

It’s Not Always Easy To Love Me. But I Thank...

I recently got an email from a supporter of mine who was worried about all the rumors going around about me–you know, the ones that say I’...

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03 Mar 14

Lovely in Lavender: Claire and Phil

Look at Phil and Claire’s beautiful wedding photographs. It seemed very well planned, simple and elegant. I found these on Hitched. Enjoy ...

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02 Mar 14

Oscars Best Dressed List: Spring 2014 Preview

Your dreams are definitely valid, and everyone dreams of the Oscars. As America and the rest of the world gather around their TV sets to see what beau...

SMASHBOX, Gorgeous Spill, Lori Taylor , Cory Bishop, makeup, beauty, trends, style, black women, inspiration,

02 Mar 14

You Saw it Here First! Make Up Trends for the Osca...

I don’t know about you, but I’m totally disinterested in who gets what award for the Oscars tonight. I’m more into what everyone wil...

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19 Feb 14

Spring forward and get a jump start on your spring...

Those of us who are major fashion heads are always keeping our eyes trained forward to the next season although we may be firmly entrenched in one at ...

Nicki Minaj, Gabrielle Union, beauty ideals, self esteem, economics, aspirations, blogs, madamenoire, media, news, long hair, Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eyes, hatred, standards, articles, priorities, empowerment, Instagram, huffington post, black women,

09 Feb 14

Chile Bye: Black Women Are More Than the Length of...

I’m trying to get my life together and work on things more compelling in this second month of the new year and, dammit, if Facebook doesn’...

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