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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…

why-i-snub-the-oscars

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

weight-loss-lies-we-tell-ourselves

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…

mane-chic-a-wonderful-combination-of-natural-hair-and-fashion

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…

falling-out-of-faith

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…

you-still-got-time-to-get-there

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…

mothers-and-daughters-when-money-is-love

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

shes-gotta-have-it

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

Fashion

October 1, 2007

Must Be Nice . . . Fashion We Love, But Can’t Afford!

1.Pleated Artist Blouse, $395, 3.1 Phillip Lim 2.Beanley Swing Jacket, $950 Burberry 3. Crystal Oval Drop Earrings: Pink, $75, Gerard Yosca 4.…

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You Bubblin Baby . . .

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Forever 21

Purveyors of fast, designer inspired fashion at insanely affordable prices, Forever 21 has long been a favorite of cost-concious style mavens…

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Jennifer Lopez

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Artyce Designs – Unique Treats for Your Feet

Tired of seeing everybody and their mother sportin’ the same tired stiletto? Then step up in Artyce Designs. Artyce Designs is the…

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Leisel “Q” Quamie

Affectionately known as “Q”, Leisel Quamie of kenbarboza.com has styled celebrities such as super model Tyra Banks, Angela Bassett, and Forest Whitaker.…

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Tart

Sometimes the simple approach to getting dressed is the best way to go. Simply stunning and simply sexy is the…

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Street Chic: Dime Piece

While some clothing lines are out striving to be “different,” Dime Piece, designed by L.A. based design duo Ashley Jones…

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Designer Watch: Rebecca Minkoff

Handbags by designer Rebecca Minkoff have become quite popular lately and with good reason.Her bags are as functional as they…

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Plus-Size Diva: Monif C. Interview

Fly, affordable fashion options for plus-size style divas seem to range somewhere between limited and virtually non-existant. We are still…

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Reorganizing Your Wardrobe for the Winter

The leaves are changing colors and the weather is getting cooler, so you know what that means; It’s time to…

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Sui generis Boutique

Something old, something new, a splendid combination of the two! Sui generis Boutique is a gold mine for the stylish chica…

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September 1, 2007

10 Questions with Kara Saun

We all loved the strong, professional, and immensely talented Kara Saun from the time she took up residence at her workstation…

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Coup d’etat Brooklyn: Teaches The Babies

Coup d’etat Brooklyn is more that just another line of hoodies and tees. Look a little deeper and you’ll find a…

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