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Our foreign neighbor Canada is known for producing unforgettable musical talent like R&B singer/songwriter/actress Deborah Cox, who swore to us…

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In the world of gossip, talk ain’t cheap…

What is it about gossip that draws us in? Better yet, how many…

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The value system that our society maintains ceases to amaze me. In this crazy world of ours people who deal…

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Sylvia Arthur sets out a few inspirational and enlightening facts to get your minds in gear to explore the big…

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Ever since Rodney Parker chased me round the playground of P.S.139, past the teeter totter, through the sandbox, all up…

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Imagine this…

You’re headed home after a long drawn out lecture in your evening college class. Cruising down the highway in…

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A celebrity is a famous person.
A famous person is one who has a widespread reputation usually of a favorable nature.
A…

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“No industry is black-owned. Actually, the (NBA) Player’s Association gets 49 percent of the revenue, since most players are black.…

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This issue of The Colorful Canvas Files is brought to you by a living legend whose contributions have led to a significant…

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Many of us set out to find that Mr. Right, but for some, he is always seemingly attached to some…

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My shrink said the strangest thing to me in therapy once. She said she was sorry she’d monopolized so much…

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Q: I am going back home for the holidays and want to wow my friends and family with a glamorous…

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With Hollywood for years being a haven for the long-haired blond and brunette, it’s hard to be a sex symbol…

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We’re only human and equally subject to the chronic brainwashing that inevitably instills varying degrees of bigotry. Racism, sexism, homophobia,…

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Times are hard especially financially, however, my girlfriend does not seem to realize the whole world is undergoing something called…

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I remember exactly where I was that night that history was made. I was fast asleep in my bed and…

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It was proven best in the fashionable documentary The September Issue, that Fall is the New Year’s of fashion. Fashion…

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I vividly remember the day I got my first relaxer. I was 7 years old, and there I sat in…

Beauty

November 15, 2008

November 2008 Beauty Q&A

Q: I am traveling to visit my family for the holidays. I don’t want to carry a bunch of products…

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November 1, 2008

Titi and Miko Branch: Miss Jessie’s

Titi and Miko Branch are carrying on the legacy of their legendary grandmother affectionately known as Miss Jessie. As a…

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Start Shopping for the Holidays Edition

1. Cosmoholic Cosmetics Lipgloss ($20, cosmoholionline.com) – Choose one of seven highly pigmented shades to stuff into some very good girls’…

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October 1, 2008

Beauty Spotlight: b.l.a.c. Minerals

The beauty spotlight feature highlights companies who are thinking outside of the box in order to deliver exceptional products to…

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Warm Up As It Cools Down Edition

1. NARS Blush Super Orgasm ($25, In stores and online Nov 1,
narscosmetics.com) NARS amps up their legendary NARS Orgasm to bring…

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Fragrances: The Freshest Fragrances for the Fall

FlowerByKenzo Winter Flowers ($65, sephora.com) A powdery, floral scent inspired by the hellebore rose. Winter Flowers incorporates a sparkling top…

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What We Love This Month: EyeEnvy

I come across a lot of cool products that surprise me when I am trying to find the best of…

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October 2008 Beauty Q&A

Q: I need some beautiful candles for my bathroom. I spend a lot of time in there doing my makeup,…

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September 1, 2008

Annual Fall Beauty Rundown: Makeup

Eye Makeup:
1. Estee lauder TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara ($30, esteelauder.com) Get ready to get your socks knocked off. TurboLash is…

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Annual Fall Beauty Rundown: Skincare

Fragrances:
Usher by Usher Eau De Parfum Spray for Women ($52, perfume.com) The sexist fall scent by far. A soft sexy fragrance…

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Annual Fall Beauty Rundown: Hair

Haircare Products: Shampoo and Conditioner
Amazon Beauty Rahua Shampoo and Conditioner ($32-34, amazonbeautysecret.com) In a time of consumer demand for natural health…

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Fall Edition “Falls Best Hands”

1. Cuticle Care Pen ($12, sephora.com) Relieve dry cuticles without the mess of drippy oils and greasy creams. Just a…

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What We Love This Month: PerriconeMD Skin & Total Body Supplements

I have a problem — I just had my 30th birthday. My problem isn’t the 30, its the dry hair…

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September 2008 Beauty Q&A

Q: My boyfriends birthday is next month and he loves fragrances. Do you have any suggestions for something that will…

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