Wouldn’t it be nice to close your eyes and imaging a world where you come home to a bubble bath drawn just for you, a bath robe folded on the bed with chocolates and roses resting on the pillow and lovely R&B music filling the room — ahh, Calgon, take me away! I received...
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The Avenue plus-size clothing store has been on my mind, since the very helpful and very knowledgeable publicist at 5WPR pitched me some of the amazing Black Friday steals and deals– like free digital camera and up to 50% off original prizes. I didn’t make it to the store on Black Friday, but my...
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There are certain things every woman needs – and when it comes to undergarments, a girl can never have enough. After all, different occasions require specific pieces. From bras to panties and everything in between, here are my picks for the top 10 undergarments that every woman must have. Push-Up Bra:All women need a...
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My aunt Karen, who owns a popular hair salon in Harlem, joked that Black women are starting to bald because they are walking around harlem with the witness protection wigs (also known as lacefronts). There is some truth to that. A leading hair transplant doctor warns the public may be blindly entering a “bald...
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Ladies – if you have naturally curly hair like I do, then you know the difficulty in finding the right styling products to maintain those carefree curls. Until two years ago, I had to combine several different products – conditioner, gel, mousse and hair serum – to achieve the “wash and wear” look. The...
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I don’t think my boyfriend really understands black women. He says I look like aunt Jemima and asks if I have to wear a scarf to bed. In fact, he always complains that I go to bed looking like I’m ready for battle. I guess he’s not used to dating a woman who puts...
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For all of the brave, New York City-based women battling cancer, this post is for you. From November through January, Beauty from the Inside Out is offering complimentary relaxing scalp shampoos for men and women who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer at Bloom Beauty Lounge in New York City from Tuesday through Saturday,...
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As the seasons changed, I felt a drastic difference in my skin, immediately. My skin was so dry that it hurt to touch it or put any toner on after a wash. My face wasn’t raw but it was definitely dry. I met the lovely women at Clairvoyant Beauty who sent me a plethora...
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Well, not really, but you get my point. Have you ladies noticed a new fragrance from GUESS called Seductive (SRP: $40 – $62) at your favorite department or retail stores? This woody fragrance has enticing notes of bergamot, black currant and crispy pear. The base notes are vanilla, olibanum and cashmere wood, which adds...
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I went on a cruise a few years ago. After a few days of fun, fun, and more fun, my hair was looking a hot mess. Luckily, there was a salon on the ship. Although the service was three times the amount that I would usually pay at home, I rushed to book an...
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