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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,…

Fashion

September 1, 2008

Wild Seed Boutique

In our fashion daydreams we imagine that the pursuit of happiness looks something like an extravagant, shop til you drop…

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Fall Fashion 101

Fall is always one of the most exciting times of the year for fashion enthusiasts. It brings up memories of…

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August 1, 2008

Style Timeline: Women In Hip-Hop

Remember the days when the leading ladies of Hip-Hop were a balanced blend of lyrical ease and a fashion sense…

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Leon Curry for Ellie Owen

Why should you want to know who Leon Curry is? If you’re reading this, then chances are inside of you…

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Piper Carter

For this month’s edition of The Questions we caught up with artist and fashion photographer Piper Carter, a tastemaker who is…

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The Fashion Barter System

A few years ago if I had an event to attend my girls and I would head straight to the…

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Tastemakers to Watch

A quote that I read in a past interview with Constance White always stays with me she said,

“There’s still…

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Baby… What Do You Think?

Welcome to “Baby… What Do You Think?” where fashion faux pas are taken to task and sartorial excellence is championed! Clutch is…

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Must Have Accessories for the Fall

Clutch’s Top 10 Accessories for Fall 2008
When I sat down to write this piece on the Must Have Fall…

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Not Just Vintage

A vintage boutique in the heart of Bed Stuy? Sounds a little out of place at hearsay. Specialists at forecasting…

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LANVIN Paris

When Jeanne Lanvin started her fashion empire in 1889 at the young age of 22, she undoubtedly created the business…

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Copy Cat: Cassie

1. Hellz Nation Womens Tee (Various Colors Available), $39.99, www.boundlessny.com , 2. Arena CPH Lonia Gold Heart Necklace, $120, maxandchloe.com, 3.The…

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July 1, 2008

Baby… What Do You Think?

Welcome to “Baby… What Do You Think?” where fashion faux pas are taken to task and sartorial excellence is championed! Clutch is…

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Oh Diane: An Ode to Diane von Furstenberg

“I design for the woman who loves being a woman.”

Diane Von Furstenberg

The DVF brand all started in 1972 with…

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