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Nigerian-born designer Duro Olowu debuted his Fall 2011 collection as part of New York’s Fashion Week. It was his first-ever show in the United States and featured contrasting colors and textures, as well as a mix of prints. 25 Reasons We Love Blaxploitation Films Top 9 Music Videos Of 1980s The “Urban Gaucho” collection was […]

Designer Rachel Roy debuted her Fall 2011 collection at New York Fashion Week. From it, you can expect tons of layering with both prints and texture. It’s fit for the modern-day working woman so each “average” piece has an extra special touch, like pants made of cashmere, wrap-dresses matched with wool, and office-appropriate knee-length skirts […]

It’s New York Fashion Week, and one of our favorite African-American designers Tracy Reese has debuted her Fall 2011 collection. From the Fall/Winter line, you can expect bright jewel tones, varying hemlines, frills and fur, and a 1970s flair to it all. She debuted the line at the Lincoln Center on February 14, 2011. 25 […]

For the March 2011 issue of Allure magazine, also their 20th anniversary issue, they conducted a beauty survey of 2,000 women and men to find out if the average American’s beauty perceptions and preferences have changed over the past two decades. Among their finds? Black women are happier with their bodies than white women, but […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, The question I have is how can I tell when my girlfriend is in denial? She has this guy that’s a friend, so she says. They have been friends for like 7 months. She says they have […]

All hail to the First Lady, Michelle Obama! Not since Jackie O has a nation been so enamored with the wife of a sitting President. Aside from the obvious, Michelle catches and keeps our attention not because she’s black, but because she represents the epitome of class and sophistication. While Michelle’s fashion sense is celebrated, emulated and documented, there are still people […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, I know…I know…you’ve heard it before. I’ve been dating a married man for…(drum roll) 7 years. It started as a casual fling. I was in the middle of a separation. I believed he was too. But, somehow, […]

Are you a side chick? Today is Valentine’s Day and we have to ask, what woman would sacrifice her self respect for a man who’s already committed? If you’re having second thoughts on where your relationship is, take a look at the top 10 signs you are the side chick from our sister site theboxhouston.com: […]

Create an unforgettable night with these Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes. Kick off this special evening with one of these fabulous cocktail recipes that’s sure to impress from our friends at sheknows.com: Valentini Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients: 1-1/2 ounces raspberry, strawberry, or plain flavored vodka 1 ounce raspberry schnapps Squirt of lime juice A few fresh […]

Seriously? All you want to do is pick up some painkillers for that splintering headache and it’s impossible to reach the medicine aisle without passing by Valentine cards and candy hearts, all in blinding shades of hot pink. Well, it’s clear that it’s that time of the year again. Why do half of January and […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, I am a 31-year old female, 6 months pregnant and bored out of my mind. I have two boys and I’m pregnant with my 3rd. I am a student and in school past full-time. My husband is […]

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers! Celebrate the women you love – your friends, your sister, your mom, YOURSELF – with these heart- and love-inspired items and gifts. From sweaters and bracelets to earrings and skirts, we’ve got you covered. And they’re all for under $50! 10 Valentine’s Day-Appropriate Lingerie Items For Under $50 How To Decorate […]