Mar 27
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 …
Feb 28
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 …
Feb 22
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, …
Feb 21
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 …
Feb 18
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 …
Feb 04
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 …
Jun 08
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 …
Feb 29
Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson; June 7, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of the instruments on his recordings. From the beginning of …
Feb 22
More than just an iconic voice, Whitney Houston had iconic style! From her first magazine cover to her first music video to her last concert tour.. she had our attention. Whitney proved her modeling capabilities at a young age, and was soon sought after as the go to teen model of her time. She made …
Feb 13
As we continue to celebrate the Life of Whitney Houston, here are a few quotes and pictures that narrate her journey… Before she was a recording artist, Whitney Houston was one of the most in-demand teen models of all time. She was the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Seventeen magazine. She …
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