Tag Archive: Black Fashion Icon

Mar 27

I danced with Stephen Burrows.. and Michael Kors!

One of my goals for 2013 is to attend more fashion shows, events and exhibits. So, when a friend of mine told me about the Stephen Burrows: When Fashion Danced retrospective exhibit, we made immediate plans to check it out. I went this Sunday and it was absolutely perfect! As we entered the exhibit there was …

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Mar 21

Throwback Thursday – Chaka Khan is Every Woman

Beyonce may have thought her song “Run the World (Girls)” was the next girl power track of this generation, but another iconic diva before her recorded the most popular female empowerment anthem of all time. Chaka Khan has always been a one of a kind artist with vocals that match her bold presence and fashion …

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Feb 28

Veronica Marché has a marker and a vision!

About a month ago I saw a really nice illustration of Malia Obama on my FB feed, and it had a “fashion-y” approach to it that immediately caught my eye. I was very intrigued because I loooove all types of illustrations, especially fashion illustrations. I then followed the links back to the artist of this work …

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Feb 22

ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2013!

Yesterday afternoon Essence Magazine held their 6th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. This year’s theme was “The Power of Our Presence“. The room was filled with the who’s who of Black Hollywood (and Entertainment) as well as those just beginning their career. Among the honorees were Oprah Winfrey, …

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Feb 21

Throwback Thursday: T-Boz, Left Eye, Chilli…TLC

When I think back to the best moments and memories of my teenage years, music was always a huge part of it. In the 90′s, the music was so much fun and there were so many great songs! Most of the songs being played on the radio or on TV were R&B girl groups, they …

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Feb 18

Music Monday – Sweet Dreams

So far it seems that Beyonce has set out to make 2013 everything but a dream. She is back with on the scene in a way different reality. She’s a mother, she had a inauguration scandal, dominated the Super Bowl, took home another Grammy, spoke to mama Oprah, released a (semi) concert/life story documentary, and …

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Feb 04

Beyonce Bowl and Couture Show…

It was a highly anticipated performance which her Stans and Pepsi had a done a great job at promoting. Beyonce, lived up to the hype and lit up the stage (literally)!  Of course her performance (and Destiny’s Child Reunion) were the highlights of her halftime showcase, but it was her outfit that caught the most attention throughout social …

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Dec 31

The top 12 doses of 2012!

Today people all over the globe will be remembering the great moments, movies, news and more from throughout 2012. We’re joining in the fun with our own reflection of our best posts of the year. You viewed, you read, you shared and so this post is dedicated to YOU our A daily dose of vitamin …

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Jun 08

Black Music Month- Monday Music Features!

On June 7, 1979, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month. Ever since the 19th century when the first “recording” by an African American was made. In 1890 George W. Johnson became the first African American to record commercially. A common story is that Johnson, a former slave, was discovered …

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May 31

VV Vintage

The scenario is all too familiar: You have an important event in the next few weeks and, you find yourself in a slight panic as wait for it, you have nothing to wear! Don’t freak out just yet because there is there is still time to plan and plus freaking out will do you more …

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