Tag Archive: Blast from the past

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 29

Black (Fashion) History Moment- Prince

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 …

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Feb 22

The Iconic Style of an Iconic Voice…

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 …

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Feb 13

Whitney’s journey…

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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Feb 13

The Comeback Diva- Gone but Not Forgotten

My heart was truly broken with the news of Whitney Houston’s death on Saturday Feb. 11th, I literally was having a hard time breathing… There have been so many supersonic talents in the music industry that have made such a permanent mark on our lives that when they pass away it feels like a part …

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Feb 08

A Shirt Story – The Cosby Show Episode!

Any child, teenager or adult of the 80′s is familiar with one of the most successful tv shows on television – The Cosby Show… From the time I could watch TV I remember growing up on this family friendly show with positive “lesson learned” themed story lines, comedic yet dramatic undertones, a beautiful family with …

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