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Over $400 billion lies in the balance. Over $130 million in advertising dollars was spent to get people to participate. An…

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“My chick bad, My chick hood, My chick do stuff that your chick wish she could” — Ludacris “My Chick…

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This issue of The Colorful Canvas Files is brought to you by prolific artist, photographer and filmmaker, Lorna Simpson. Widely considered a…

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There’s a few reasons why a man over the age of 25 is still single. 1.) He’s not interested in…

is-settling-part-of-the-struggle

I had done it. Or at least I thought I did. I had dutifully scoured all paragraphs, quotes, punctuations, anomalies,…

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Diaspora: “The movement, migration, or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland; the place where these…

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It seems that it sucks to be a black woman these days. Or at least that is what the media…

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In her newest single “Sponsor”, Teairra Mari decides to speak out for the full fledged and would-be gold diggers out…

on-cheating-fathers-and-their-daughters

I grew up in a loving home – both parents, older sister, older brother. I went to good schools my…

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I have a long, lengthy laundry list of irks and pet peeves, and anybody who stands even on the outskirts…

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When Monique stepped on stage to accept her Best Supporting Actress award at the Oscars, residents in California could hear…

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I am blessed with a unique situation in life in that I work mostly with African American women. When I…

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It’s like a broken record isn’t it? Pretty much every year an African American or two is up for an…

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Black women are some of the most beautiful women on the planet, with God-given curves that some go under the…

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Picture this: You are awakened with soft and gentle kisses from the glistening rays of the Saturday morning sun peeking…

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Mane & Chic is not your ordinary natural hair blog – it’s an eclectic mix of hair and fashion. Don’t get…

green-is-the-new-black

It’s hip. It’s hot. It‘s totally fab. All the cool kids are doin’ it….going VEGAN, that is. And, one of…

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For my sisters in the struggle, my fellow prayer warriors who bum rush altar calls and wait, who bombard clergy…

Beauty

January 1, 2008

Fairweather Faces

Offering an array of services, Fairweather Faces, Inc. is a one-stop destination to becoming your sexiest. Everything from hair styling,…

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December 1, 2007

Best of 2007 Awards

BEST OF 2007
And in the category of MAKEUP products the winners are…

BEST MASCARA

Prescriptives 24 Hour Long Wear…

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What We Loved This Year!

As we come to the end of the year I am able to reflect on the products that truly made…

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Holiday Gift Guide – Beauty Products For Your Family and Friends

For Your Sisters and Friends

1.) Benefit: Beauty Bag Essentials ($46, benefitcosmetics.com) Everything you need to look great is included…

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Soap Opera: Soaps To Avoid

So many skin problems, such as flaking and itching, that people blame on everything from diet to the weather come…

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Holiday Party Edition

1. Guerlain Forever Gold Sublime Radiant Powder for Face and Body, $78, Guerlain 2. Tokidoki Makeup Mirror – Stellina, $32, Smashbox…

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TruButter

In this month’s edition of Brands to Watch, Clutch is pleased to introduce you to TruButter, an all natural line…

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Jamal Hammadi: Hamadi Beauty

Hamadi Beauty upholds a timeless approach to hair care that promotes a healthy, modern and intelligent sensibility and never compromises quality…

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December 2007 Beauty Q&A

Q: I want a new look for the new year but I don’t even know where to start. What is…

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Ada Cosmetics

Natural Mineral Makeup is the latest and greatest trend in women’s health to come along in a long time. While…

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Eyes & Lips Holiday Edition

1.M·A·C ‘Heirlooms’ 4 Face Brushes, $48.00, M.A.C. Cosmetics 2. Lip Gloss Duo, $20, CARGO Cosmetics 3.Her Glossiness Set, $26, Benefit Cosmetics 4.…

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November 1, 2007

Pass Me My Makeup Bag…

1.Cosmetic Clutch – Orange, $21.99, Target 2. Sephora Brand Travel Set, $18, Sephora 3. Modella Cosmetic Bag, $7.00, Walgreens 4.Treasure Chest…

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Rock & Rock Edition

1.M.A.C. McQueen Lipglass, $14, M.A.C. Cosmetics 2. Eye Class – Smokey Eyes, $32, Pop Beauty 3.Brow Express Palette, $38, Anastasia Beverly Hills…

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What We Love This Month: GHD Styling Tool

It’s a fact there are just some things in life that are hard to find. A good man, a pair…

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