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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GET FIT FRIDAY - HOW TO GET STARTED!

GET FIT FRIDAY – HOW TO GET STARTED!

When I originally started doing the “Get Fit Friday” and “Workout Wednesday” posts I just wanted to share tips from a few of my workout and healthy eating buddies. I quickly realized that I was not alone in my journey for a healthier me. Recently I ran into curvy diva, Kionne. I’ve known Kionne for some...
[SUMMER FASHION EVENT] Haute Fridays in DC

[SUMMER FASHION EVENT] Haute Fridays in DC

Fashion’s Fabulous Come together for weekly Haute’ Friday in Washington DC. FashProof Media™ in partnership with Purple District and DC Life Magazine want you to put on your highest stilettos and most fabulous outfit on Friday July 29, 2011 for a new kind of happy hour at The Sweet Spot in Dupont Circle. Sip on...
WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: TIP OF THE DAY

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: TIP OF THE DAY

Tip of the Day: Bring a stop watch. Do you ever find yourself working out, then looking up and an hour has passed?  You have not even broken a sweat?  NO MORE!  Bring a stopwatch.  Pick 3 exercises and give yourself 12-15 minutes to complete them as quickly as possible on a rotation (ie.  7...
GASP, a SATC prequel?

GASP, a SATC prequel?

There’s tons of whispers and tweets about a proposed SATC prequel aka SATC 3. It’s soooo hard to imagine right. I can’t say I wouldn’t be excited although I just want the HBO series to come back on. I mean I remember when the show came on in my 20’s and I was thinking it’s not...
Styled Straight vs Curly

Styled Straight vs Curly

Back in April 2011 I shared that I was considering going back to my natural hair with plans to eventually do the CHOP! I even gave tips for folks struggling with the transition. Looks like I need to take my own advice now because I feel the struggle!
DIET SMIET .. I'm getting SLIM FAST!

DIET SMIET .. I’m getting SLIM FAST!

Let me start by saying I am totally not that fat girl. The one who loves every inch of her love handles and probably could stand to wear a size bigger. Nope … I am the opposite. I’ve always been a curvy girl and I do LOVE my curves BUT I’ve ALWAYS been weight conscious. The smallest...
MAKING THE COVER: Kelly Rowland get nude(ish) for VIBE Magazine

MAKING THE COVER: Kelly Rowland get nude(ish) for VIBE Magazine

I wonder how it feels to always be in competition with Beyonce. The two should totally coordinate like Beyonce and Jay-Z do and NOT promote anything at the same time. Lucky for Kelly, the hype on Beyonce has calmed down a bit and now Ms Kelly is hot on the music scene. VIBE Magazine sat...
The Diva Lounge presents Divas in the District

The Diva Lounge presents Divas in the District

Divas make my heart sing. Not the diva demanding for fresh spring water, or complaining about her light or lack there of. But the diva who knows her presence is fabulous and doesn’t hesitate to show you with her style. The diva that’s short for divine and winks at her daily gawkers with a smile....
[PHOTOS] Model Joan Smalls channels MJ, Diana, Prince & Tupac for W Magazine

[PHOTOS] Model Joan Smalls channels MJ, Diana, Prince & Tupac for W Magazine

I think I might be the last blogger to post these images but … whatevas!! I love them. So I have to share. Joan Smalls is quickly becoming a girl to watch. She’s made an international name for herself . For the July 2011 issue of W Magazine, Joan channels a few superstars of our time....
GLAM NEWS: Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are the new faces of Mac Viva Glam

GLAM NEWS: Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are the new faces of Mac Viva Glam

Its no surprise that Nicki Minaj will be MAC Cosmetics next celebrity spokesperson for their 2012 Viva Glam campaign. Especially considering how well her sold out Pink Friday gloss did last season. But Ricky Martin… O_o
Style YOUR Way into a $200 Gift Card from @SONSIWoman + Look what I styled!

Style YOUR Way into a $200 Gift Card from @SONSIWoman + Look what I styled!

Today I took a moment from my day of nothing and decided to play with SONSI’s new Style Your Way Outfitting Tool. It’s pretty cool if you’re a picky shopper like me. Like Polywore and other styling sites, you can create your own outfit online from Sonsi’s 380+ plus size brands, share it with your friends...
Sephora Is Opening Nail Service Bars in Its Stores

Sephora Is Opening Nail Service Bars in Its Stores

Picture this. Shopping for my foundation, grabbing some blush and maybe a few new glosses, picking out cologne for the BF, and oh wait let me get a quick polish change. This will soon be true starting July 25th at Sephora locations in New York and San Francisco as the brand introduces their Sephora Nail...