Fitness & Nutrition

When I first thought of ‘going natural’ in January 2011, I quickly decided against it; I opted to continue my regular relaxer regimen.  After all, it worked for ten years.  But during my past three years in college, I have found it difficult, frustrating and nearly impossible to grow and maintain a healthy head of […]

Short hair is supposed to be easier to maintain as opposed to long hair. If you’ve recently taken the plunge and cut a few inches off your mane, you should know that short hair can also look plain,and messy. Our friends over at vibevixen.com has some tips on how to take care of your new […]

The question is, who hasn’t this celebrity makeup artist worked with? A tiny snapshot of Joanna “JoJo” Rodriguez‘s client list reads like the Who’s Who of entertainment’s elite – Lady Gaga, MC Lyte, Mary Mary, Paula Patton, Shontelle, Tracy Reese & Zoe Zaldana, and the list keeps on going and going and going… It was JoJo’s part-time job behind the MAC cosmetics […]

Are you embarrassed by your stretch marks when you strip down at the beach? Most women are. When we gain weight suddenly over a short period of time, this rapid stretching leaves its mark on our skin. The stretching of the skin can also be attributed to muscle building, pregnancy or weight gain. The good […]

Wearing a watch is trendy again, and I’ll admit I was hesitant to hop on board. That was until my brother bought me the most amazing watch I had ever laid my eyes on for my birthday. It’s pink and bling’d out…AKA everything I stand for. I was confused as to why he had bought […]

In it’s heyday, the 1980’s television sitcom, the Cosby Show spawned two of its most memorable characters – Rudy Huxtable (Keshia Knight Pulliam) & Olivia (Raven Symone), who during the shows run were also the youngest characters on the sitcom. From all appearances, these ladies have successfully transitioned from little girls to beautiful young women with just a “little” bit of […]

Traditional makeup looks—red lips, smoky eyes, neutral shadow—have had a sexy spin put on them for Fall, according to Allure. Just take a look at these faces straight from the runway and stay ahead of the game before September falls. WINE RED LIPS A dark burgundy lip makes a deep impact, so keep the rest […]

Amy Winehouse’s grandmother told a British paper today that Amy Winehouse was in the process of adopting a 10 year old girl from St. Lucia,  TMZ.com reports. The young girl, Dannika Augustine says she met Amy during one of her visits to the island. “Amy was already my mother. I would call her mum and […]

Steamy temperatures can mean oily skin. “The combination of greater humidity and the fact that you’re sweating more can exacerbate oil production, resulting in increased shine,” says dermatologist Ranella Hirsch to Allure. So here’s how to stay cool & fight the shine! Gel for a while “Stop using the heavier cream cleansers that you benefit […]

Eyebrows frame your eyes and if improperly shaped throws off your entire canvas, so make sure that either you or the person who’s shaping yours takes their time to shape them correctly. What’s the rush?! What isn’t a good look is an over-plucked, over-arched eyebrow. Take a page out of actress Jill Marie Jones’ book. They’re brows […]

Crop tops (or boxy tops) can seem a bit tricky to wear at first, but FabSugar has come up with a few easy, super-chic ways to blend this piece in seamlessly with the rest of your wardrobe. Do pair your boxy tee with a pencil skirt. The slimness of the skirt will balance out the […]

Summer nail polish is feeling blue. From turquoise to cobalt, these blue nail polish shades are vibrant and work for both manis and pedis alike, according to Refinery29. Here are their top 6 picks! Butter London 3 Free Lacquer in Blagger, $14 OPI for Sephora in Natural Environ-Mint, $9.50 YSL La Laque Long Lasting Nail […]