Fashion

02 Mar 14

Oscars Best Dressed List: Spring 2014 Preview

Your dreams are definitely valid, and everyone dreams of the Oscars. As America and the rest of the world gather around their TV sets to see what beau...

H &M, black women style, suggestions, fashion, style, inspiration, outdoors, oranges, pants, prints, budget, collection, selection, leopard,

19 Feb 14

Spring forward and get a jump start on your spring...

Those of us who are major fashion heads are always keeping our eyes trained forward to the next season although we may be firmly entrenched in one at ...

Nicki Minaj, Gabrielle Union, beauty ideals, self esteem, economics, aspirations, blogs, madamenoire, media, news, long hair, Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eyes, hatred, standards, articles, priorities, empowerment, Instagram, huffington post, black women,

09 Feb 14

Chile Bye: Black Women Are More Than the Length of...

I’m trying to get my life together and work on things more compelling in this second month of the new year and, dammit, if Facebook doesn’...

IMATS, CAITLYN, face, black women, makeup, tips, advice, eyeliner, highlight, fashion, style, brown skin, doe eyes, get this look,

09 Feb 14

Be Dramatic with a Gel Liner and Highlights

I love playing up my eyes, and spent the majority of my primp time trying to get them just right. What I’ve noticed that really helps with givin...

Nichelle Gainer, style, fashion, book, black women, history, inspiration, vintage black book

06 Feb 14

Vintage Black Glamour Is Coming to a Coffee Table ...

Beauty. Class. Style. Grace. Talent. Nichelle Gainer, writer and proprietor of the tumblr site Vintage Black Glamour, is set to publish a coffee table...

marriage, swirling, mixed race marriage, Australia, wedding, fusion, fashion, style, formal, African, Caucasian,

03 Feb 14

Christine and Daryl – Swirling and Marriage ...

Another gem from Pinterest. Attractive couple Christine and Daryl had a Fusion African-European wedding, but the couple lives in Perth, Australia.�...

Rocquelle Porch, red lipstick, insults, black woman, essence, blogger, dark skin, complexion, hatred, self esteem, comments, degradation, dreads, natural hair, hatred,

03 Feb 14

Does This Woman Offend You?

I’m making my rounds this morning to read all the news, rags and gossip and was struck by this woman. Before I read the story, I took in ...

IMATS, Cory Bishop, GLADIOLA, Stay All Day, foundation, Stila, makeup, review, black skin, older skin, brown skin, complexion, t-zone, moisturizer,

27 Jan 14

Stuff I Like: Portrait-Ready, “Stay All Day&...

As I age, my skin begins to act a little funny. The dry spots are dryer and the oily spots are still oily. So when you wear foundation with a T-Zone o...

Dencia, pop star, Nigerian, black woman, skin care, bleaching cream, blonde, black woman, white woman, CLUTCH, media, complexion, self hatred,

23 Jan 14

“Clutch/The Frisky” Nails It With Thei...

I’ve been annoyed with Clutch’s editorial lineup over the past year, what with all their, “EVERYBODY’S RACIST!!!” posts,...

Lupita Nyong'o, black woman, actress, 12 Years a Slave, awards, dark skin, Yale,

21 Jan 14

We Want More!! Brown, Beautiful, and Killing It: L...

On my blog Lattes and Lipstick I love to do a weekly segment called Brown Beauty of the Week where I feature beautiful brown women that are garnering ...

COPPERTINA, EXPRESSO, CHOCOLATE DIAMOND, OSCAR FISH , LEATHER, Senna, cosmetics, review, black women, black skin, makeup, celebrity style, brown complexion, african american, black women, advice, review, IMATS, Eugenia Weston, Alfre Woodard,

20 Jan 14

O’Naturale…My Alfre Woodard-Inspired L...

I attended the IMATS make up show in Pasadena last weekend and got the chance to interview with Eugenia Weston founder of SENNA cosmetics. Eugenia is ...