When it comes to makeup there is so much more to it than just putting foundation on your face and eyeliner around the lids to your eyes. Social media shares many different styles from subtle to extreme. The most common being extreme, which includes foundation, contour, highlight, eyebrows, eyelashes, and baking your face. With just … Continue reading
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Where Are Our Seeds?
Gone are the days when we used to eat grapes or tangerines and spit out the seeds. A seedless fruit option has become the norm and does not leave much shelf space for fruits with seeds. Nevertheless, who cares about seeds anyway – they are annoying and are tossed in the trash along with the … Continue reading
Children Can Be Our Inspiration
How many parents find themselves being inspired by their children to do better? Of course, we encourage our children to be the best they can be at anything, whether it’s sports, music, excellence in school etc. However, it’s rarely talked about how children inspire parents to be the best that they can be. Over the … Continue reading
Addressing Rape Culture [OPEN LETTER]
Dear Rapist I honestly do not know how to start this letter. Usually I would insert a witty and cool first line with a follow up sentence which explains how I could possibly say such. When it comes to rape I really don’t think that there is an appropriate way to begin, but let me … Continue reading
Velvet Rope Boudoir; Embracing Womanhood
We love hearing real life stories of women who are empowering each other and making a difference in their community. I had the chance to interview with owner/photographer of Velvet Rope Boudoir, Vernesa Everett. Learn more about Vernesa and her photography business which helps women celebrate and embrace their womanhood! Who is Vernesa? My … Continue reading
Solo Travel Guide: Durban, South Africa
A short one hour plane ride from Johannesburg, Durban is a beach lover’s paradise. Unfortunately my visit to Durban wasn’t as great as I’m sure it could’ve been. It rained the ENTIRE time so I did not get a chance to enjoy the beach or the pool for that matter. Hopefully your arrival will be … Continue reading
Bring Back Our Girls – Where Are They Now?
Two years ago, over 200 girls were kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok in Nigeria. The news went worldwide trending the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls showing unity in not only race but in family as well. These girls still remain missing but dozens have escaped. Those who miraculously escaped are either too scared to reveal … Continue reading
Everyday is Fro-day with FroGirlGinny
The natural hair movement is not only happening in America, but in the UK and many other parts of the world as well. More women are taking pride in their curls and embracing a part of themselves that was once shunned by societies standards. We had a chance to catch up with beautiful the beautiful … Continue reading
Plus Size And Body-Positivity
4 Plus Size women breaking the beauty barrier and transforming the minds of society embedded with stereotypes and preconceived standards of beauty. Danielle Brooks If you don’t know Danielle Brooks – you must be living under a rock! The Orange Is The New Black star was featured recently on the cover of Ebony Magazine’s “Body … Continue reading
Chloë Ellis Is Bringing Lady Back.
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Chloe and Connie Harrison owners of Chloë Ellis, online clothing boutique for women. Who are Chloe and Connie Harrison? Like Mother, like daughter… My Mother and I have always loved fashion since as long as I … Continue reading
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