To this very day, I can count Lauryn Hill as one of the top five best concert experiences I’ve ever had. I saw her in 1998 at the Bob Marley Festival in Miami, and she blew everyone away. She did the same thing last night in New Zealand. (Link courtesy my beloved Oh No They…
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How I Feel About Fur
Just last year, I had an encounter with a fur coat that left me both aghast and amazed. At Chicago’s Modern Vintage Fashion event, there was an entire booth dedicated to fur. Now — indulge me for a second. I’m from the islands. Furs are not a part of the wardrobe in such climates. So…
RIP, Teddy Pendergrass
This has been an awful, awful week for bad news. Today apparently is no exception. I just woke up to learn that R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass has passed away. What a sad way to kick off a Throwback Thursday post. CNN reports that he passed away last night, and details aren’t forthcoming but his death…
Zahara On The Town
Oh, and she brought her parents too! Photos courtesy of Oh No They Didn’t. Zahara and the rest of the Jolie-Pitt family went to see Mary Poppins on Broadway. I couldn’t help but notice that Baby Z — excuse me, little mama is five years old now! — Zahara has more noticeable curl definition, her…
Buju Banton, At His Best
Few musicians have touched my life the way Buju Banton has. And even fewer musicians have appalled me, the way Buju Banton has. Growing up in the Caribbean in the Nineties, there was no artist that compared to Buju. I own almost all of his albums and can chart the course of my formative years…
Mally Roncal Makeup Giveaway!
How cute is Mally Roncal? Seriously — she’s the living embodiment of adorable. Always impeccably turned out, always smiling, always encouraging regular women like you and me to believe in our own beauty. I think she’s the bees knees. The celebrity makeup artist earned her stripes by beating the faces of Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Mariah,…
RIP, Alaina Reed Hall
Sad news, via What Would Thembi Do — television and theatrical actress, Alaina Reed Hall, has passed away from causes believed to be related to breast cancer. I recently paid homage to Alaina in my Sesame Street birthday post just a month ago. Sad to know that she is gone. But her legacy of work…
Afrobella’s Rachel Roy Giveaway!
Some may make it seem oh so effortless, but it totally isn’t. Being a fashionista is hard work. It requires planning, creativity, and a flexible budget. If you’re gearing up for a special event (like say, a holiday party), it’s even harder. What’s the dress code? Who’s gonna be there? How will the weather play…
The Princess and the Frog — Did You See It?
Bellas, I’ve been flat in bed with a sore throat, sniffles, and a stuffy head all weekend so far…so I haven’t had a chance to make it to the theater. BUT this is a big weekend! Disney’s The Princess and The Frog has finally been released, and I know SO many people who have planned…
New Music From Corrine Bailey Rae
I love her hair. I love her style. And that voice just sweeps me away. Anyone who’s been reading this blog for a while knows how much I love Corrine Bailey Rae. I’ve been rooting for her glorious comeback, and now all of us fans are in for a treat. Her new album, The Sea,…