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Summertime Fine: A Fashion Tale

8 July, 20140

June 21st, 2014 was the official first day of summer. Immediately the masses responded by taking to Social Media and posting this summers “must haves”, including popular beach wear. A growing trend, that truly sky-rocketed in 2013, and now is in first place on the fashion scene are “FATKINIS”.  The creator of the high-waist two-piece created so much buzz that it landed her a spot on multiple media outlets, including the Insider, and world renowned Good Morning America! The swimwear Read more [...]

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Why call it My Black Is Beautiful?

13 May, 20140

A close friend of mine (of non-black decent) asked me; why isn't it titled ALL HUMANS ARE BEAUTIFUL? I paused at first, as I shared her same feelings. Then, unlike her, I began to think about the harshness and racism I experienced as a child and as an adult. Racism from people who are not black, and racism from people who ARE black. As much as I wanted to say racism and the color of ones skin is a thing of the past, I couldn't ignore the cries of help from a world sick with it. From the Donald Sterling situation, Read more [...]

Beauty/Hair, Fashion/Style, Highlights, News, Non-Profit, Travel

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Dynasty Complete? XXIILIX Reveals The Queen Collection

13 May, 20140

"Your Dynasty ain't complete without a chief like me!" words said by Beyoncé in her song Upgrade You. Well there is another Dynasty on the rise in Bey's hometown of Houston, Texas; Dynasty XXIILIX. Owned by artist and free-spirit Manuela Gomez, Dynasty was born after the loss of her father to cancer. Gomez (aka MarilynMonrolex) decided to go after her dream of fashion by joining forces with two of her long time friends who shared her same love for fashion. One of those friends being her Read more [...]

Fashion/Style, Highlights, Non-Profit, Social Media

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Press Release: LILY RAIN OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE IN RICE VILLAGE

16 April, 20140

Houston, TX – On March 30th, Lily Rain unveiled its flagship location in historic Rice Village, one of Houston's oldest and best-loved shopping destinations since the 1930s. With a goal of bringing an entirely new shopping experience to Houston and with a focus on lifestyle retail, Lily Rain’s 3,000 square ft., first ever location is all about mixing the best of high and low, offering customers a fun, and relaxing escape into the world of Lily Rain. “Style is personal and meaningful – Read more [...]

Beauty/Hair, Fashion/Style, News, Travel

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New Rules? Google Glass Invites You to “Explore”!

16 April, 20140

Never Miss a Moment! April 15th was a busy day for millions; it was Tax Day, the Boston Marathon Bombing 1 year anniversary, brought the Blood Moon eclipse, and launched Illmatic XX. For a select few; however, it was a chance to be apart of tech history. The "limited quantity" of wearable technology sold for one day only at $1500 per pair to the general public. Those who were fortunate to purchase the device will join a group of "Google Explorers" who purchased the device for beta testing Read more [...]

Fashion/Style, Highlights, News, Technology

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Keyshia Cole X Steve Madden

8 April, 20140

While her personal life lies under the media microscope, the multi-platinum recording artist Keyshia Cole keeps it all business. She celebrated her Keyshia Cole x Steve Madden collection with an appearance at Dillard's Post Oak-Galleria in Houston, TX on Saturday, April 5th. Cole’s first collection for Steve Madden features fun prints, sky-high heels, platforms, wedges, and knee-high gladiator sandals. Supporting her #SMxKeyshia line, she donned one of her new items from the collection, the KC-TELME Read more [...]

Celebrity, Fashion/Style, Highlights, Music, Shoes

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Kandi Burruss releases “A Mothers Love” on DVD!

8 April, 20140

Executive Producers Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Presents: A Mothers Love! Coming from the success of the play at the Rialto Center for Arts, November 2013; the former Xscape member will release her hit musical "A Mother's Love" on DVD today! Burruss plays a member of a girl group who is trying to diffuse the brewing tension between her mother and new love, all while balancing her career and woes of the music industry. Sounds familiar? The reality TV star, who made it down the bumpy road to Read more [...]

Celebrity, Fashion/Style, Highlights, Music, Social Media, Tv/Movies/Hollywood, Uncategorized

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Want MORE Style Freedom? Beautiful Textures has the Key!

2 April, 20140

Flip Flop with Beautiful Textures’ New Texture Manageability System! There has been a loud cry of help from women with natural hair who want to wear their hair straight without damaging their curls. On the flip side, they want their curls to be more manageable, elongated, frizz free, and defined. Earlier this year, Beautiful Textures answered that cry by debuting their new Texture Manageability System (TMS) to the hair community. The Beautiful Textures Glam Squad has been travelling to select Read more [...]

Beauty/Hair, Fashion/Style, Travel, Uncategorized

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Taren Guy’s Luv & Learn Your Hair Tour goes International!

2 April, 20140

Calling All UK Naturalistas! I have been a fan of YouTube Sensation Taren Guy ever since my big chop 4 long years ago. Last Fall she embarked on a multi city tour where she hosted discussions on natural hair health and social issues within the community to live audiences reaching hundreds of people per city. One of the stops she made was in my own city, Houston, TX! To add to the already awesome experience, I had the chance not only to meet her but to also interview her!   Now Read more [...]

Beauty/Hair, Highlights, Social Media, Travel

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The Queen Latifah Show!

18 September, 20132

“Its like from the moment Oprah announced that she was retiring, everyone seemed like they were clambering to fill that vacuum…I had no interest in going on television and becoming the next Oprah Winfrey…Oprah is the best Oprah that there could ever be. I want to be the best Queen Latifah or nothing at all.” – Queen Latifah Read more [...]

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