Archive for April, 2010

Keri Hilson will serve as the face of Imari, Imari Seduction and Avon’s flagship Color brand. Tapped for her magnetic appeal, singular talent and classic beauty, Hilson represents the modern Avon woman.”I’m so excited and honored to be Avon’s newest face,” says Hilson. “Avon has always been dedicated to empowering women through beauty. I’ve...
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How did you break into the fashion industry?  Well, I’ve always been around talent, music, and the fashion industries since the 90′s. I was a model, in a few videos, and did some photo shoots. I worked for Russell Simmons when Phat Farm first came out. (God, how I wish I would have hung...
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I’ve heard Mo’Nique say many times that shaving isn’t her thing. She also brags at the fact that her husband loves her legs. Ladies, are we that bold to go au naturel, since Hollywood A-Listers are starting the trend? I have been shaving since I was 12, but I don’t think it’s time for me...
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Enough already. Why is everybody still trying to be edgy? The versatile, husky-voiced Toni Braxton (who is 43 years old, by the way) channeled Rihanna on the cover of Bleu magazine’s spring issue. Whatever sells, I guess. I love Toni and still sing “Seven Whole Days,” “You’re Making Me High” and “Un-Break My Heart” in the shower....
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Today, I want to present you Khadijah, the talented, intelligent and beautiful creator of Djah Doll – beautiful dolls for beautiful people. While interviewing Khadijah, I had the 2006 film, “A Girl Like Me,” in mind that was directed by teenager Kiri Davis who recreated a famous 1940s experiment conducted by Dr. Kenneth Clark...
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Jump into spring and summer with fun, retro inspired eyeglasses. This summer,  let’s channel Foxy Brown (the original), Diahann Carroll, Dorothy Dandridge and Diana Ross. In order to be fashionable, when choosing the right sunglasses, the rule of thumb is to contrast frame shape with face shape. If you have a round/curvy face, choose angular...
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I was reading the New York Times this morning and stumbled upon a slide show titled, “Big Hair is Everywhere.” It reminded me of the days in Dallas where every woman looked like they were going to a Mary Kay convention with their big hair, bright eyes, blue eye shadow and even bigger personality....
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Revlon and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that Revlon Brand Ambassadors Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel will host the 2010 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York with a performance by Trey Songz taking place on Saturday, May 1, 2010. OMG! The streets of New York are about to get...
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Ladies, mark your calendars! On April 19, Origins will host its first annual Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert in NYC at Webster Hall. And, fans are invited to the FREE star-studded concert located in Downtown Manhattan featuring Grammy Award-Winner Macy Gray. Origins has chosen to partner with Macy as her new single “Beauty In The...
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    WHY SHOULD I GET MARRIED? Black Beauties, come join actor Malik Yoba, co-star of the Tyler Perry films, “Why Did I Get Married?” and “Why Did I Get Married, Too?” and WBLS radio personality Egypt for a special screening & conversation about the benefits and challenges of love & marriage. (This sould be...
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