47 Being Fashionable is not just about aesthetics but about health

Being Fashionable is not just about aesthetics but about health

As everyone know I am the resident fashion and beauty queen here at BB&W and although I love everything beauty and fashion, I want to address another side of the industry, health.


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54 You Majored in What?! Jamila Ponders Her Goal to Be a Perpetual Student.

You Majored in What?! Jamila Ponders Her Goal to Be a Perpetual Student.

Whenever I tell someone that I’m in school and soon to finish my degree, the very next question is “Oh, so what are you majoring in?” I’ve become accustomed to the question and the response that follows. “I’m a university studies major,” I say. “What? University Studies? What is that and what are you intending to do with that major?”


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64 Of black women and totem poles…

Of black women and totem poles…

Once upon a time, someone somewhere decided that there was a “totem pole” and that black women are at the bottom of it.


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10 Beauty Trends from the Met–Film Noir Femme

Beauty Trends from the Met–Film Noir Femme

The stars aligned and converged on NYC for the annual Met Gala Event. Bedecked in sparkling jewels and fabulous frocks, none went unnoticed and many made statements, with their outfits and most importantly with their makeup.


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31 If You See It Then You Can Achieve it–Create a Vision Board

If You See It Then You Can Achieve it–Create a Vision Board

“Change you thinking, change your life.” I once dated–and I’m using that word loosely here–a guy who used that phrase as the tagline signature on all of his emails. While I eventually chucked the guy, I kept thinking about that phrase, which has been used by more self-help guru’s than a few to sell books and other personal empowerment materials. The idea behind the message of change your thinking and change your life is that what we see in our minds eye, what we think, has an effect on the outer world. If you can see it you can manifest it.


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28 In Gigi’s Kitchen: Bring on the FAT!!

In Gigi’s Kitchen: Bring on the FAT!!

My pal Gigi probably has about 1,000 grams of fat every day. Okay; I’m exaggerating. It’s not that much, but it’s a lot.


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22 Micro Trend 2012: The Cat’s Pajamas

Micro Trend 2012: The Cat’s Pajamas

Why do you have to change your clothes when you wake up in the morning? Why can’t one double their sleepwear as daywear? Throw on some heels and add a cute hair accessory and walk out of the door. Well, this micro trend, a throw back to the roaring 20s, allows you to do just that. Right off the runway at Stella McCartney’s show and a few other designers, straight to the red carpet and your door, see why sleepwear has become all the rage for daywear.


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33 Leona’s Love Quest  Part VIII- “Thinking Like a Man”

Leona’s Love Quest Part VIII- “Thinking Like a Man”

“I know. I know. I could hear the cyber moaning and groaning as I typed the title of this post…”


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13 Organize that closet! 17 Classic staples every girl should have

Organize that closet! 17 Classic staples every girl should have

It is not necessary to constantly spend money on fashion. The rule of thumb is that your wardrobe should be 90% classic pieces and 10% trendy pieces. The bulk of your money should go towards items that will last you the lifetime of the garment with a few pieces that are one trend.


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