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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6 Weeks 2 Inches 2 Sizes: Let's See If I Can Make This Happen

6 Weeks 2 Inches 2 Sizes: Let’s See If I Can Make This Happen

Me and my work boos are about to embark in some serious shredding of the fat. We somehow signed up for Dr. Ian Smith‘s fitness challenge, in association with his new book “Shred Revolutionary Diet: 6 Weeks, 2 Inches, 2 Sizes”. The cash money prize might have a little something to do with it, LOL! The six-week...
BEAUTY BUZZ: I Kinda Adore The Sam Fine For Fashion Fair

BEAUTY BUZZ: I Kinda Adore The Sam Fine For Fashion Fair

Last night, a group of selected editors and bloggers braved the stormy down pour in New York and gathered in a room full of Sam Fine For Fashion Fair goodies. To my surprise the creator of Fashion Fair’s most buzzed about collection and celebrity makeup artist, Sam Fine, was actually on-site to host the evening!...
FYI, You Need This: Spa Sonic® Face and Body Polisher

FYI, You Need This: Spa Sonic® Face and Body Polisher

Before I explain to you guys how I stumbled upon the Spa Sonic® Face and Body Polisher and why you need this tool, I have to first tell you that on Feb 6th, via Target.com, you can own this fabulous facial tool for just $33.00 (instead of its normal $60.00). My bff, Bethany, has been bragging about her...
Dear Cinemagr.am: Why Do You Hate #TeamAndroid?

Dear Cinemagr.am: Why Do You Hate #TeamAndroid?

My co-workers might just kill me for this post, but it’s like crazy funny and I couldn’t NOT sure this with you guys. I don’t have an iPhone and I refuse to get one, as I will not conform to peer pressure, so this post may be considered as sacrilegious to my #TeamAndroid folks. Cinemagr.am...
Happy Birthday Mama O: A Lesson I Learned From Oprah Winfrey

Happy Birthday Mama O: A Lesson I Learned From Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is my Auntie in my mind. SO of course I HAD to do a Happy Birthday post. While I was searching for quotes to live by from the TV giant, I came across a video of Oprah giving her words of wisdom on aging. How appropriate is this message for me? At 34, I felt...
2013 SAG Awards: Who Rocked The Red Carpet Best?

2013 SAG Awards: Who Rocked The Red Carpet Best?

Unfortunately, I was out last night celebrating my homie’s bday so I didn’t catch the E! red carpet coverage firsthand. But when the tweets came through I was reminded that it’s officially red carpet season. The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards came and went Sunday night but most of us are still swooning over these...
Queen Bey Responds to Lip-Syncing Rumors Via Instagram

Queen Bey Responds to Lip-Syncing Rumors Via Instagram

Every single time I try to not to stans for Beyonce she wins me back. After all the controversy surrounding her Inauguration performance, she’s finally come out of hiding with what seems to be a response. Since Beyonce is notoriously private with everything in her life coupled with the fact the her PR team has to be...
WHY I LOVE: CoverFX Mineral Pressed Powder

WHY I LOVE: CoverFX Mineral Pressed Powder

I think I just fell in love with CoverFX Mineral Pressed Powder! When it comes to my foundation, you guys know I am was faithful to one brand. Well… they changed up their product and raised the price which drove me to seek out another base for my face (corny, I know). Now as a self-proclaimed...
I Love My Readies Giveaway: Cantu Natural Hair Starting Kit

I Love My Readies Giveaway: Cantu Natural Hair Starting Kit

XO to Cantu Hair for sponsoring my first giveaway of 2013. I am actually really stoked that one of my readies will get an entire natural hair starter kit. I’ve used these products and I kinda love them. Here’s what you will get: 
BEAUTY BUZZ: MAC Year of the Snake Collection for Spring 2013

BEAUTY BUZZ: MAC Year of the Snake Collection for Spring 2013

2013 is the year of the snake and officially begins on February 10th. MAC Year of the Snake Collection for Spring 2013 was inspired by the chinese horoscope and created a limited edition collection just for you lovahs! The packaging matches the imagery of the collection with sexy glitter tones and shiny effects embossed in a serpentine pattern. I...
NYC Photo Diary: How To Walk The Brooklyn Bridge & Have Fun!

NYC Photo Diary: How To Walk The Brooklyn Bridge & Have Fun!

Because normally I spend every single weekend on the Megabus (eight hours total) to travel back to Baltimore, my co-workers called my bluff and decided to show me how to walk the Brooklyn Bridge and have fun!
70th Annual Golden Globes: Best & Worst Dressed (PHOTOS)

70th Annual Golden Globes: Best & Worst Dressed (PHOTOS)

Red carpet season is officially underway and the 70th Annual Golden Globes were up first. With a theme of romantically inspired 1920′s glamourous gowns, most of the celebs were winners in my style book. A perfect mix of stand-out style stars (Kerry Washington & Jennifer Lopez) and horrific hiccups (Gabby Douglas’ weave), these awards red...