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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…

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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…

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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…

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Have great fear. Tiger Text is here.

As if practicing fidelity wasn’t hard enough, somebody saw fit to create an mobile…

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My mother always taught me to pace myself…

Yet like the ticking of a clock, I hear the urgency in garnering…

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Ding, ding.

The Tavis-Sharpton on air fight over whether or not President Obama was going to have a black agenda started…

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You don’t need to survey five or six of your girlfriends and listen to their opinions. You don’t need the…

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My mother and my grandmother are like the father and mother I never had – my mother being the father,…

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I recently had the chance to sit down and watch Spike Lee’s 1986 film, She’s Gotta Have It. The main character,…

Beauty

December 15, 2008

Our Favorite Products from 2008

December — It’s that time of year again. Time to reflect back on the year 2008 and look ahead. With…

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What I Love This Year: Bare Escentuals

Bare Escentuals continued to dominate with amazing products and mouth-watering sets and kits. My favorite this year was the Bare…

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Product Spotlight: Delirium & Co. Samurai Woods Candle

Delirium & Co. Samurai Woods Candle ($38, candledelirium.com) This attractive candle is a mystical woodland blend of incense, bergamot, nutmeg,…

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December 1, 2008

Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide – Blendable
Makeup:
Copper Diamond Beauty Bobbi Brown ($95, bobbibrowncosmetics.com) Bobbi’s iconic accessory, updated for the holidays in golden copper…

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Cheat Sheet: Best Holiday Gifts for Your Man Friend

Time for another beauty cheat sheet. This time it’s the holiday edition and it’s the perfect cheat sheet to help…

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December 2008 Beauty Q&A

Q: My office manager keeps the heat in our office on full blast in the winter and as a result…

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November 15, 2008

What We Love This Month: Carol’s Daughter Sweet Honey Dip Chocolate Brown Sugar Scrub

You already know that I am a sucker for anything that smells good enough to eat. Something about the smell…

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The Holiday’s Top of the Line Fragrances

Givenchy Pi Neo ($47.50-$64, sephora.com) Okay, okay I guess you have to get something for the man in your life. But…

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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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