It’s ya birthday, It’s ya birthday, Bad ______________ contest, YOU IN FIRST PLACE! –2 Chainz WOW, I am 29—Twenty, fine! This is the last year of my roaring 20s and I’ve learned SO MUCH over these past few years. I’m forever grateful that God saw fit, for me to continue on this journey called life….
#NationalBlackGirlMagic Weekend Kicks-Off Friday— Here’s How to Celebrate!
Let that sink in. Quite frankly, it’s long overdue. Have you seen the ultimate GLOW of black women–across the world– as of late? There is an entire natural hair festival— dedicated to our coily hair and kinks of love. There is so much culture appropriation of black women in particular, that I stopped keeping up. There…
#BelleInTheCity Why I Stopped Showing Up To Every Sponsored Event
Free Drinks! This event is brought to you by (insert adult beverage company). Okay, I get it. Drinking is fun, social, and a great way to “network.” But, I’m noticing a trend among my peers, and it involves the rush to have a free drink. Now let me be FIRST to say, there is nothing…
To Be Young, Gifted, and BLACK
To be young, gifted and black, Oh what a lovely precious dream To be young, gifted and black, Open your heart to what I mean In the whole world you know There are billion boys and girls Who are young, gifted and black, And that’s a fact! Young, gifted and black We must begin to…
#Events Taco + Margarita Festival This Saturday in #Atlanta
Did someone say Tacos?! This Saturday, Food-O-Rama is bringing Atlanta’s first Taco + Margarita Festival happening in the beautiful Grant Park! Here’s your chance to shamelessly indulge in tacos and margaritas all day long! You can visit the event website for allll the details. Don’t say we didn’t share the good news! ### Photo Credit
The 6 Swimsuits You Need to Buy For Summer
Fashionistas, Can you believe summer is mere weeks away? It feels like just yesterday we were ushering in the New Year and now, 2017 is almost over. Crazy! As you rush get your body ready for upcoming beach days, tropical vacations and fun in the sun, the last thing you want to stress over is swimwear,…
#MetGala: The 9 Most Swoon-Worthy Red Carpet Moments
Fashionistas, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala is arguably the biggest fashion event of the year. It’s the one place where our favorite celebrities, models and designers come together to celebrate the museum’s exhibit in glamorous pieces fit for a showroom. Because the ball is all about elevating your sartorial A-game and bringing…
#BelleInTheCity Two Cents for the Undecided Black Girl
Should I speak up, protest, boycott, and get all uneasy about the many social injustices around this country? Go out and march? Haul ass to Washington, D.C. to join the Women’s March on Washington? Flee to Africa to save all the little girls from genital mutilation and violent military units? Go block EVERY PERSON on social…
WATCH: Be Humble. Sit Down!
I could say so much about the guy who saved Hip-Hop back in 2012 with his debut album, “Good Kid, Mad City.” But, I’ll keep it simple: Be Humble. Sit Down! ###
Bored With Your Basic Tote Bag? You’ll Love These Chic Alternatives for Spring
Fashionistas, We can all agree that a handbag is a pretty major part of any ensemble. I mean, not only does it hold all our day-to-day essentials from moisturizers and makeup to chargers and agendas, but it gives our look that oh so perfect finishing touch every time. As much as I love an oversized tote,…
Get Your Life: All The #BlackGirlMagic Moments From Coachella Weekend 1
Fashionistas, Am I the only one who desperately wishes I were in California right now? Every April comes around and I’m stuck living vicariously through my Instagram feed instead of living it up at Coachella. #WhatIsLife? With the start of summer festival season officially kicking off this past weekend, Coachella seems to get grander and…
How This Web Series Will Be The New Face of Black Womanhood
Fashionistas, For as long as I can remember, black women being portrayed in creative spaces as funny, strong, fierce and sexy just didn’t happen. If we were lucky (and I use that word loosely), we got to play the sassy sidekick with no deeper substance. But the past few years have seen a much-needed shift…
