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Let me tell you, bellas!
Last night I attended a special event, courtesy of Dove Visibly Smooth deodorant. At a gorgeous place called Spa Soak in the trendy Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, I recieved a “piticure.” On my way back home, I tweeted the following :
“ Just ...
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My amiga Tomiko shared this video on her Facebook page, and I HAD to post it here for all to see.
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The late, truly great designer Yves Saint Laurent was an innovator of style and a champion of black models in the fashion industry. Check out this fabulous AmberMag ...
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Yves Saint Laurent
Alright bellas, let me get my Tyra on and close this TJ Maxx contest !
I have only one TJ Maxx card in my hands…and that card goes to…
Commenter #5 – Nikia!
Congratulations!! We’re going shopping!! I can’t wait!!
I need to qualify that by saying this ...
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Isn’t she lovely?
The beaming bella you see above is my homegirl Andrea — brilliant blogger of Fly , creator of awesome natural hair You Tube videos , and now creator of unique art that you can proudly adorn your walls with.
These prints are available to you at ...
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I’m gonna need you to quit playing games with my heart.
As a plus size fashionista, I’ve respected your hustle for a while now. For years you’ve produced a steady and reliable line of plus size essentials. Tees, jeans, on-trend blouses. I’ve been there as a ...
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Adopting a dog or cat can mean companionship, sure…but did you know that bringing a pet into your home can mean health benefits, too?
It’s true! According to the CDC , having a pet can decrease your blood pressure, and your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Pets can also ...
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Learn to Read
One of the most popular questions I get from my Trinidadian afrobellas is – where can I get these products you speak of? It’s true – in the USA we’ve got a wealth of natural hair goodness at ready disposal. When these products are imported and sold elsewhere, ...
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Every day I gaze out of my window and notice the trees. Green soon faded to gold, orange, some became fiery red. Gorgeous. And now most of the foliage has fallen, and the trees have bare (yet still beautiful) branches.
Chicago has been having an unusually warm autumn and this bella is not ...
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The Fall
My Caribbean people will recognize the above from Barbadian calypsonian Gabby’s hit song , but it’s taken on a whole new meaning for me as the weather gets colder.
For real, my cute little ballet flats aren’t gonna cut it anymore in this weather.
Currently I have two pairs ...
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When I had the opportunity to talk with Doe Deere , also known as Xenia, the creator of controversial cosmetics brand Lime Crime , I was both excited and hesitant.
Excited because her makeup brand has a lot of buzz around it right now — Lime Crime is featured in the November issue of ...
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Sesame Street has been a tremendous influence on my life, and throughout the history of this blog I’ve celebrated the series on several occasions . Today I take special pleasure in giving tribute to the Children’s Television Workshop, Jim Henson’s genius, and Sesame Street. ...
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Sesame Street
Picture this: I’m standing in line at the supermarket last night, about to pay for my groceries. The casher and bagger are both young African American females with relaxed hair. One of them appears frustrated with her hair (judging from the haphazard way in which it was styled).
The ...
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I love what I do, and I love spreading the word about natural beauty! Recently I’ve had some awesome opportunities, and have been interviewed by and featured in some truly amazing ways online. Please allow me to share with you!
A while back I was contacted by the folks at WowOWow.com ...
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When I saw the photos of Sammy Sosa that have been circulating online , one dancehall classic came immediately to mind.
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There’s a few more photos on Huffington Post that show the sharp difference in his pigmentation.
The story Mr. Sosa is sticking to is ...
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Bleach
Bellas, I am so tardy to the Melanie Fiona party!
I’ve been watching this beautiful young singer on the rise, but I guess I wasn’t paying close enough attention. All of a sudden, my mind connected the dots. The chick I’d seen on VH1 Soul with Questlove, was the vocalist ...
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Melanie Fiona
Hip Hop
The Artist’s Summit Chicago was jampacked with all kinds of goodies from the world of makeup and beauty. Some brands I was already well familiar with. Others, I was happy to get to know better. And as luck would have it, I was introduced to a skincare brand I’d been wanting to check ...
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Mario
The Cure
Someone asked me the other day, “Bella, what’s up with you and all these giveaways?”
I just LOVE doing them. Part of being an online editor or blogger is learning about, and often getting the opportunity to review all of these amazing products. Offering a giveaway to my ...
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If you visited Newsweek.com’s Human Condition blog today, you may have been greeted by this beautiful photo of two bright eyed, big haired girls. Those adorable little afrobellas are my nieces. Dominique and Isabella! And the article was my response to the latest rebuttal by Allison ...
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Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt
Allison Iraheta
This Columbus Day Weekend, Chicago was the place to be. If you love makeup and beauty the way that I do, it was a weekend to treasure. The Powder Group rolled into town for the Artist Summit — a veritable who’s who of makeup artists, brands, and professionals in the field. And we ...
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Happy Halloween, everyone!
My days of dressing up just might be over, but that doesn’t mean I won’t be enjoying the candy! I’m gonna wait till tomorrow, and catch the sales at the drugstore!
Halloween has become so much more commercial since I was a little one. Back in ...
