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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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Brilliance is defined as: having or showing great intelligence, talent, and quality. Well, if you’ve ever had the privilege of watching…

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Once upon a time (i.e. this past spring), Spike Lee put Tyler Perry on blast:

“Each artist should be allowed to…

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I remember way back when… Reminisce with me. Life was less complicated for a youngster. My Huffy Bike was valet’d in the driveway, Saturday morning cartoons were in heavy rotation, Puma wasn’t just an animal at the zoo…

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Who can take out a housemaid with a single Smackberry? Who can rock community service hours in New York City’s…

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Who sold this idea to women that it is the sole responsibility of a man to always have condoms at…

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It seems like every week a new skin care cream hits the shelf. Products for frown lines, laugh lines, crows…

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Talent aside (ahem), there have been very few celebrities who warrant as much media coverage as Robyn Rihanna Fenty. Sure,…

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You can kill the revolutionary, but you can’t kill the revolution. – Fred Hampton, Nov. 3, 1969

This week I came across…

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The conflict in the Congo is a much overlooked atrocity that is claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of…

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I remember when I was in high school. When it came to fitting in with all the different peer groups…

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Have you ever come across a group of juveniles whose fundraising practices consist of canvassing commercial hubs, or expressway entry…

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So you spent a lot of the governments change (not the free kind) getting your education, you haven’t gotten into…

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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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Gigi Favela

Putting your best foot forward is easy when you slip into a pair of Gigi Favela’s. These shoes are not…

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