Elle Varner: 'You Must Have A Curly-Hair Towel' (VIDEO)

Elle Varner: ‘You Must Have A Curly-Hair Towel’ (VIDEO)

Unfortunately life and work happens all the time and sometimes balls are dropped. But my Elle Varner interview (that should have went live 3 weeks ago) is still amazeballs in my head because well… it’s freaking Elle Varner. The Grammy-nominated singer not only gave me 15 minutes of her time,...
Resolutions: Coping With Cancer, Finding My Purpose & Surrendering To Faith

Resolutions: Coping With Cancer, Finding My Purpose & Surrendering To Faith

Loaded with lots of up’s and a few down’s (or maybe I should just call them challenges), last year was one for the books as my elders would say. I was on TV quite a bit (three times to be exact), I moved to NY, and then just before all...
#NailTip: How To Remove Glitter Polish

#NailTip: How To Remove Glitter Polish

Oh how I adore the sparkle and glitter. Especially on my nails. But 30 cotton balls later and you’re still stuck with your un-fabulous glitter polish, it now seems like a horrible idea. That is… until some genius put all of us “d” to how to remove it–without the stress....
WHY I LOVE: Coral Lipsticks (featuring CoverGirl & Ellis Faas)

WHY I LOVE: Coral Lipsticks (featuring CoverGirl & Ellis Faas)

Why I love coral lipsticks? This is really a no brainer! For me it’s totally the new nude color of the season. Both coral lippys that I found were a cream based lipstick. Which, I am finding to be a new fave of mine. Something about matte lipstick that reminds...
Common Misconceptions About (My) Hair

Common Misconceptions About (My) Hair

Every day I walk outside my door and enter the world outside people stare at me. Well, really my hair. Even more so now that my hair is short and currently naturally curly. Although I am kinda use to it, it can be really annoying to catch folks in the...
6 Vintage Shopping Tips For The Frustrated Fashionista!

6 Vintage Shopping Tips For The Frustrated Fashionista!

Shopping vintage has its up and downs but it is a spectacular way to personalize your look and update your wardrobe with a small budget. Whether it’s a pair of Levi boyfriend style jeans to a Louis Vuitton Steamer, every vintage shop has what you need to enhance your lifestyle. ...
The 5 Super-Uber Annoying Things About Your Blog

The 5 Super-Uber Annoying Things About Your Blog

I seriously laughed out loud and instantly wanted to chime in after reading a post by Beautifully Invisible from a couple weeks ago entitled ‘The 10 things that drive me crazy about your blog.’ I thought it was amazingly witty and quite humorous. But more importantly – absolutely freaking true!...
5 Reasons to "Say NO" to Lace Front Wigs!

5 Reasons to "Say NO" to Lace Front Wigs!

 ”THE Worst Invention to the average woman.” OK, so let me not assume everyone knows what a lace front wig is. Simply put – it’s a wig that is made to appear as if its your hair growing naturally out of your scalp BUT it’s really a wig. I say...
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ON TRENDS from NYFW: gutsy FURS!

ON TRENDS from NYFW: gutsy FURS!

With this Fall collection we saw tons of furs, on and off the runway. So I was waiting for all the PETA supporters to be lined up outside the Lincoln Center and ready to throw bloody red paint on the fur coats entering the Lincoln Center. I had images of Samantha from SATC leaving Bryant...
ON TRENDS from NYFW: Chartreuse (the color not the liquer)

ON TRENDS from NYFW: Chartreuse (the color not the liquer)

Pantone predicted the color of 2012 as Tangerine Tango, a gorgeous vibrant orange. Too bad we didn’t see much of their prediction on the runway this NYFW season. But what I did spot was lots of chartreuse. What is chartreuse? Good question. It’s a color halfway between yellow and green that was named because of its...
ON TRENDS from NYFW: Red Carpet Worthy

ON TRENDS from NYFW: Red Carpet Worthy

Now that NYFW is over, it’s time to check out what’s trending, what looked more than amazing, and what we hated beyond words. Let’s start with Red Carpet worthy gowns. It’s my favorite garment to drool over and they usually gets lots of “OOOOOs” and “AHHHHs” from everyone — especially the celebrities. Designers like Jenny Packham,...
You're Invited: NYFW Relax, Renew and Recharge Media TWEET UP #NYFWRRR

You’re Invited: NYFW Relax, Renew and Recharge Media TWEET UP #NYFWRRR

Is it just me or did fashion week suck away all of our energy. We’ve been running to shows, hopping in and out of cabs, waiting impatiently for the trains, and now it’s all over. Since we’ve survived another hectic fashion week, my bloggerista (Christen from DivasAndDorks.com) and I have decided to reward everyone for...
What & Who I saw + What I Wore (NYFW Day 2,3,4 & 5)

What & Who I saw + What I Wore (NYFW Day 2,3,4 & 5)

In my last post I was REALLY ambitious and thought I would be able to post all the pictures I took each day… NOT! Between attending shows and squeezing in time to be social, there was no time for blog posts. Lucky for me (and you I bet) my cell phone served as my camera...
What & Who I saw + What I wore [NYFW Day 1]

What & Who I saw + What I wore [NYFW Day 1]

Wowsers, what I first day yesterday was. I’m gonna make this a quickie since I am running off to shows and events again today. Yesterday was interesting to say the very least. Feels like everyone is on edge and anxious to check in, rush to seats (or their standing spot), and photographers are pushing folks...
Are you Naturally Fabulous? Then You Should Enter the Motions Naturally You Contest

Are you Naturally Fabulous? Then You Should Enter the Motions Naturally You Contest

Hey Readies, you guys remember that I was one of the blogger ambassadors for the new Motions Naturally You products. Deets here if you missed it. Oh and BTW I finally washed my hair with the product and it’s beyond fabulous. It left my hair super soft and I cannot stop touching it today. Well, not...
I'm headed to NYFW in a few days and ...

I’m headed to NYFW in a few days and …

I’m getting kinda geeked. This season’s shows will be a little light for us. We (Iconography Magazine) plan to do more people watching. We’ve hired a videographer so I’ll be in and out of the tents catching all the reactions to the shows before and after. I am also covering a few backstage shows for...
My favorite "Sh*t People say videos"

My favorite “Sh*t People say videos”

By now I would have thought that the Sh*t People Say videos who have died down. But the YouTubers keep getting creative and keep me laughing out loud in Panera Bread. I literally just spent an hour (kinda wasting time because I was suppose to be putting together my What to Wear posts) pressing the...
SWOONING OVER FASHION WEEK

SWOONING OVER FASHION WEEK

The February and September months are obviously my favorites. Going from show to show, event to event, hosting a few events of my own and of course the swag is nice too. Check out ALL of my fashion week coverage from this season and years past here. XOXO
The Weekend That Changed My Life

The Weekend That Changed My Life

Although my lifestyle usually dictates that I’m in New York, my residence is still in Maryland. Often times I even miss out on opportunities because I can’t make the 4 hour bus ride in time (a few hundred dollars gets me an hour via plane if I’m fancy). I’ve been plotting my move to the...
[event recap] Motions 'Naturally You' Luncheon at the Mondrian Hotel in NYC

[event recap] Motions ‘Naturally You’ Luncheon at the Mondrian Hotel in NYC

My natural hair will not get the best of me! This is what I’m chanting to stay away from the creamy crack aka relaxing my hair. You readies know that it’s been a struggle and my naturalistas can relate even more. It seems like I’m constantly trying new product and my curls are always changing...