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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…

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September 1, 2008

HayLuv

Some of the best indie designer stories begin with the creator making pieces simply to fill a void in their…

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Shoes R’ US: Jeffery Campbell Footwear

I love fashion and believe I know a thing or two about style, but do I put myself on a…

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Give Her The Boot

1. Stella McCartney, Leatherette Ankle Boots, $895, net-a-porter.com, 2. Vince Camuto, Magena, $149, piperlime.com, 3. HK Ruched Boot, $35.80, forever21.com,4.“Winner” Slouchy Flat Boots…

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July 1, 2008

Accessory Attack…

1.ASOS Oversized Woven Folded Clutch, $32.45, asos.com, 2. Stamped Initial Stud Earrings, $16, urbanoutfitters.com, 3. Sergio Rossi, Angelika Patent Pumps,…

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June 1, 2008

Cubannie Links

Who is Annie Basulto? She’s the one woman powerhouse behind the trendy jewelry line Cubannie Links. Managing it all from…

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Nneka Saran Handbags

Nneka Hurley has a penchant for creating bags that appeal to our love of all things girly, glitzy and glamorous. With…

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May 1, 2008

Hetty Rose: Handmade Shoes to Order

‘Tis the season for pretty floral prints and shoes by Hetty Rose present an environmentally conscious way to embrace the…

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April 1, 2008

Bryna Nicole

Ladies in the know are shifting out of neutrals and into bold and beautiful colors for the spring and summer…

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February 1, 2008

Lauren Merkin

We first spotted this luxe line in 2003 and have been die hard fans ever since. Known for clutches, but…

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January 1, 2008

Antoinette Lee

If you’re looking to add a spankin’ new handbag to your collection, then definitely check out Antoinette Lee. Using a…

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Zazou

When is a scarf more than just a scarf? When it’s made by Zazou! For over 22 years the company has…

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December 1, 2007

Grand High

Washington, DC-based sneaker and lifestyle brand Grand High (www.myspace.com/grandhigh), is not your average sneaker company. They don’t take pre-made sneakers and…

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Cliche

When you think of the word “cliche” you might think of a concept that’s trite and contrived or something that…

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November 1, 2007

Erika Pena

Turn the pages of any fashion glossy and one can’t help but to take note that jewelry is essential to…

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