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Valentine’s Day is almost here, and while some of you simply can’t stand the sight of all-red during this time of year, some people completely embrace Valentine’s Day and all its spending splendor and are always looking for the best way to add some variety to their special day with their significant others. Thankfully, in […]

With fashion week in full swing, I’ve been way more conscious about what goes in my purse each morning before I leave for shows. Many times there’s shows throughout the day, in various venues so you’ve gotta have your essentials on hand for quick touchups. MUST READ: GET THE LOOK: Zendaya’s Edgy Cool NYFW Style Here are some […]

February 13th is more than just Valentine’s Day Eve, as I so affectionately call it. Today is Black Love Day (BLD). This is an observance of atonement, reconciliation, celebration and a 24-hour demonstration of Black love through the five tenets–love towards the Creator (whatever higher power you believe in), for self, for the family, within […]

The US Women’s Bobsled Team Initial criticisms deemed this year’s winter Olympics a $50 billion debacle, highlighting reports of poor preparation, terrorism threats and LGBT and animal rights violations. But, now that the events are in full swing throughout the seaside Russian resort town of Sochi, the inspirational stories behind these Olympians and their world-class […]

Sex & Relationships

Embrace the power of self-love, this day and everyday can be whatever you want it to be, regardless of your relationship circumstance. The power to love lies within you. This is not a cliché in the least. It’s actually about owning your power, putting love in its proper place and setting you up to receive […]

There’s a new fashion killa on the block and her name’s Zendaya Coleman. The young actress and singer has been making her rounds at Mercedes Benz  Fashion Week and giving us tons of style inspiration. MUST READ: 20 Adorable Heart-Shaped Treats For You Or Your Boo Last week, Zendaya hit Rebecca Minkoff’s show in a green leather coat, grey […]

There’s nothing like working out to your favorite tunes to turn up your exercise routine — my personal faves are the most ratchet: Ying Yang Twins, Trina, Juvenile and 2 Chainz to name drop a few.  A spin class at  KTX Fitness in Atlanta is taking that notion to the next level by playing some of […]

There’s a website/magazine called Elixher.com that posted 25 photos of loving lesbian couples for Valentine’s Day (inspired by Buzzfeed’s 25 Beautiful Photos Of Queer Men Of Color That Will Make You Believe In Love Again.) These photos are a celebration of queer love, or as the site’s creator, Kimberley McLeod says, “celebrating our love — our […]

  The White House State Dinner, which hosted French President François Hollande as the guest of honor Tuesday night, is a big deal, but as usual, all eyes were also on Michelle Obama and what she wore.  The First Lady didn’t disappoint and donned a Carolina Herrera gown that wowed critics and fashion lovers. The dress, featuring a lace […]

Tracy Reese left behind her typical colorful frocks for her fall 2014 collection. Instead, she introduced us to funky socialites and boho princesses. Dare I say, this is Michelle Obama’s closet after the President’s term is over. MUST READ:  BEST IN SHOW: 45 Reasons You Should Know Michael Costello “There’s more than one way to […]

It’s convenient that the last day of Fashion Week is also the day before Valentine’s Day, so I was expecting to attend a show that would include some element of the romantic holiday. Thank goodness Giovanna Randall, designer of Honor, who knew these expectations and exceeded them with her Fall 2014 collection. As the models strutted down the aisle […]