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“Scandal” Spoilers, Updates and Commentary…HERE!

Dec 4, in *Special*, by Christelyn Karazin

The Official BB&W “Scandal” Discussion Thread!

Anyone Nervous About Wearing Their Natural Hair to the Rainbeau’s Parents House During the Holidays?

Dec 4, in Beauty, Family, Hair, by Christelyn Karazin

I remember the first time I met The Hubster’s parents. I was more nervous than a swim suit model at a Taliban convention.

Five Tips to Get Red Carpet Ready This Holiday Season

Dec 3, in Beauty, Make Up, Product Picks, Skin Care, by Christelyn Karazin

It’s the time again…

Gifts for a Cause: World Vision Gifts Help the Neediest Among Us

Dec 3, in *Special*, by Christelyn Karazin

Ever regret giving someone a gift because they were a colossal ingrate? Well even when you do that this year, if you purchase it from World Vision, you’ll that someone will be grateful–the creators of those gifts.

Duchess Kate is Pregnant! Do You Care?

Dec 3, in News, by Christelyn Karazin

It’s official news across the pond. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby,” the prince’s office said in a statement Monday, adding that Queen Elizabeth and the royal family were delighted.

Pics of the Day…Shameless Cuteness.

Dec 2, in Family, by Christelyn Karazin

I’m celebrating. It’ took me a year to do it, but last month I paid off my insanely expensive Canon T3i camera and…I’m still trying to figure out how the damn thing works. So I decided to experiment on the local color.

Black Skin Aging Looks Different. How It Looks and How to (Temporarily) Fix It. Focus: The Eyes

Dec 2, in Beauty, Skin Care, by Christelyn Karazin

As we age, the melanin in dark skin is our saving grace. The darker you are, the less risk your skin has of looking like a road map of wrinkles in your twilight years. But wrinkles aren’t the only giveaway to revealing your age.

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Up For Discussion: Is There a War on Men?

Dec 1, in Gender Conflict, Sexuality, by Christelyn Karazin

Here’s the conundrum: I love what the Sexual Revolution and Women’s Lib achieved *in general* but with every shift, there comes consequences. Are we ready for them?

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Roll Call: Who’s New? Time for an Intro. Come Out of Lurkdome, Win an Autographed Copy of “Swirling.”

Nov 30, in *Special*, by Christelyn Karazin

I see the numbers, so I know you’re out there. For two months straight, this blog gets an excess of 500,000 page views. That’s half a million pages being read by a ton of peeps, and this month and last month we reached 100,000+ unique visitors. “Unique,” as in, coming to these parts for the first time, ever. So…who are you? And why are you here? Come out of lurkdome. I’ve got a special holiday gift–a free autographed copy of SWIRLING–for one lucky lad or lady.

Friday Funny: What is it About Cat Videos that Makes Us Watch?

Nov 30, in Humor, by Christelyn Karazin

I’m not a fan of cats in real life. I’m terrible allergic. I’m not really a fan of general disinterest in anything except napping under sunbeams and scratching up the furniture. But watching them online? Priceless.

Fine-Haired Girls Unite! My Last ‘Hail Mary’ to Get to Brastrap Length

Nov 29, in Beauty, Hair, by Christelyn Karazin

One year of trying to grow, I got new goals for the next six months.

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Eve Finds Her “Adam” in an Unexpected Package Worth a ‘Maximillion’

Nov 29, in Pop Culture, Swirling Singles, Swirling, the Book, by Christelyn Karazin

The bloggosphere was abuzz with Eve’s apparent surprise at finding serious, deep, and lasting love with a white guy, while in virtually in the same breath complaining how it’s 2012 and people should stop making such a big deal about interracial relationships.

Blog to Follow > > > The Blasian Narrative

Nov 29, in Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men, Gender Conflict, Relationships, Swirling Singles, by Christelyn Karazin

Asian men and Black women are FINALLY discovering each other…online.

Five Moisture-Quenching Products to Make Your ‘Fro Happy

Nov 28, in Beauty, Hair, by Christelyn Karazin

Naturals with highly porous strands (or, high hair porosity) generally have lifted, missing, and/or broken cuticles. As a result, gateways exist in the hair shaft for quick water absorption but also quick water loss. For this reason, retaining moisture can be a serious challenge for those with high hair porosity.

Would You Give ‘Plan B’ To Your Daughter?

Nov 28, in Health and Fitness, Health News, No Wedding, No Womb!, by Christelyn Karazin

Well, I have to admit I’m shocked at this one. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that teenagers be given prescriptions for Plan B, an emergency contraceptive that generally reduces the fertilization of egg and sperm with hopes that the measure will reduce teen pregnancy. Would you give it to your daughter?