Style & Fashion

Jourdan Dunn shows us off how to pull off peasant skirts and tops in the March 2011 issue of Vogue UK. The “Ocean Colour Scene” spread features Jourdan (and fellow model Karmen Redaru) in pieces from Jil Sander, Yves Saint Laurent and Marc Jacobs. “It’s a wondrous view: big, bold, spicy hues on cottons and […]

If there’s one rule you must follow when going to the gym it’s this…Never go to the gym with makeup on. When you sweat, your makeup will clog up your pores and before you know it, your skin will break out. We know you want to look your best, which is why you’re at the […]

While you may question her talent, there’s no denying that Cassie is a beautiful girl. Some people wish she’d stick to modeling, instead of singing, so for those folks, we’ve got a few of Cassie’s beauty and style tips courtesy of the YBF. As the spokeswoman of Carol’s Daughter (alongside Solange and Selita Ebanks), Cassie […]

Food is one of the great pleasures of life. The benefits of a healthy diet are obvious when trying to watch one’s weight or cholesterol level, but the foods you eat also greatly influences the condition of your hair. This means that diet and hair are linked to one another. Hair is a record of […]

It’s official, Spring is finally here! You can tell by all the white and neutral tones filling up the shelves in all our favorite stores. Spring and Summer are the perfect time to show off your tan in bright whites and beach ready neutral hues, but it’s also the best time to have fun with […]

Say goodbye to scarves made of heavy wool and chunky cotton; they no longer need to be practical. Come springtime, they can be all about fashion. These lightweight scarves won’t be keep you warm, but they’ll keep you on trend. 9 Tips To Wearing The Spring 2011 ’70s Disco Fashion Trend 6 Easy Ways To […]

Great free-flowing hair and sun are two wonderful elements of summer, especially when sunlight kisses hair into golden strands. But did you know that combining hair and sun doesn’t always have a positive effect? UV exposure can break down hair proteins, causing hair to look dull and weaken hair’s tensile and physical properties. This damage […]

You might be one of those sun-worshipping folk who isn’t swayed easily by the phrase,”wear sunscreen daily.” You might even be guilty of thinking that black people don’t need sunscreen because black skin doesn’t get damaged from the sun –  you wouldn’t be the first person and you certainly won’t be the last, however, after reading this you’ll hopefully come to […]

If you saw Keri Hilson at the Billboard Awards over the weekend, you saw how flawless her makeup looked. We spoke to celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff who shared her beauty secrets with us.  Ashunta said: “This look reminded me of Michelle Pfeiffer from Scarface. It was very 1970’s inspired with icey pastel colors and […]

Now that the season’s are changing and the weather is getting warmer, it’s time to lighten up your wardrobe. And that means your accessories, too. Replace your chunky cuffs with slender wrap-around bracelets that also serve as watches. Two-in-one items for under $50 sound like a steal to us. 10 Turban-Style Headwraps (& How To […]

Ladies, are you looking for the perfect shoe for the perfect outfit? Tired of going from store to store, mall to mall, scouring high and low looking for the shoe that catches your eye, and makes a statement? Well, look no further. Mona J. Ramsey, has launched a website for all women in mind.  Her […]

Fashion designers have disco fever. Some of the latest styles sent down the runway are reminiscent of the 70s – think volume and fluidity. “Today’s ’70s-inspired fashion is vibrant, fun, colorful, flashy, sexy and happy,” says celebrity stylist and fashion commentator Mary Alice Stephenson to StyleList. “There were a lot of beautiful, chic clothes from […]