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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,…

Boutique Watch

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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August 1, 2008

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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July 1, 2008

Zhozet

Edwina and Jennifer Ofori are out to change the way women shop! Introducing Zhozet the exclusive new shopping experience, where being…

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June 1, 2008

Revival Boutique

Where can you get your hands on fashion classics by Dior and Gucci for a fraction of the cost and…

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May 1, 2008

Okistyles.com

Whether you’re in the market for an updated trench to fight off the morning chill or a swanky maxi dress…

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March 1, 2008

Rice and Beans Vintage

Mixing vintage treasures with today’s trends is one of the easiest ways to make your look more special. And while…

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February 1, 2008

Kush

Welcome to a world that has “where’d you get that” items in abundance and a posh interior that’s as inspiring…

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November 1, 2007

D.C.: Sangaree Boutique

Located in the Georgetown’s famed shopping district, Sangaree boutique is out to set the record straight concerning any notions that D.C.’s residents…

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October 1, 2007

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

N Harlem

Smack dab in the middle of ‘80s inspired sneaker stores, ‘round-the-way jewelry outlets, and a mass-market Swedish retailer, is the…

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August 1, 2007

Milk

Where can the fashion obsessed find vintage Pucci and Valentino, dresses by DVF, and accessories by the likes of Rebecca…

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July 1, 2007

Harriet’s Alter Ego

Where fashion and funk- tionality meet, Harriet’s Alter Ego’s boutique carries a splendid variety of stylish and affordable designs- a…

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June 1, 2007

NYC: Pieces Boutique

Pieces Boutique, the creation of husband and wife duo, Latisha and Colin Daring, showcases the newest and hottest designers. Born…

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May 1, 2007

LA: The RED Lemon Store

Wonderfully eclectic décor, friendly staff and racks filled with of-the-moment finds from brands like Evisu, Boxfresh, nd Tokidoki create the…

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