Black History Month always brings out so much creativity, and I always find so much inspiration online. From facts to fashion, bloggers online are celebrating and commemmorating the struggles and experiences, the highs and the lows of our people. I think it’s a beautiful thing. But I realize not everyone feels the same. I’ve read…
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Blog Sister Love!
Every week I’m going to highlight my favorite posts from around the blogosphere, to keep you bellas up to date on what’s happening in hair, beauty, fashion and more! Beauty If you watched the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night, you may have seen some um, questionable red carpet looks. But there were some real…
Road Tested: Diesel Boots
Footwear has been one of – if not THE the most interesting fashion challenges I’ve faced since moving to the Land of the Ice and Snow (AKA Chicago). Being the kind of bella who only wears flats, you might think that finding a pair of winter boots would be easy for me. But unfortunately, that…
Where I Got The Coolest Winter Coats
While the fashion world is gearing up for spring and talking about the hot new trends in the season that isn’t even here yet…most of the USA is in a deep freeze. As I look out my own window this morning, it’s all white everything – the sidewalks are covered in snow and the sky…
Kim Coles Goes Natural!
Yesterday we teased you with the photo, but today you get to see the real deal! Actress and comedienne Kim Coles has been wearing her hair in micro-braids since 1991. Before that she wore weaves. Before that, she wore her hair relaxed. But now finally she’s ready to show the world her beauty in its…
Peace Images Giveaway Winners!
As the 12 Days of Giveaways wind down to a close today, I just want to again say thank you to all of you who entered, and thank you to the brands that contributed so generously. I reached out to my absolute favorites, and there was so much warmth and love in the giving. All…
You Deserve: The Karim Rashid eee PC
For years I was posting these here blog posts from what can only be described as a janky laptop. And by janky I mean of inferior quality, broken down, undesirable. It was old and slow and crusty looking, unpredictable and unworthy of the kind of greatness I yearn to achieve. So when I was offered…
There are TWO New I Love My Hair teeshirts!
Just so you know! I think this baby blue one is the CUTEST YET. And the gray is pretty awesome too! AHEM, Sesame Street, I’m ready for you to come out with a doll already! And a children’s book (available on Kindle and V-Tech, too!) and more segments involving this adorable doll. If there’s any…
12 Days of Giveaways! 2 Necklaces by Peace Images!
2010 has been quite a year. Through the ups and downs, you’ve stuck by me and I am thankful for every one of you! To celebrate 4 years of Afrobella, my site being back up and running, happiness and health – I’m giving you 12 Days of Giveaways! On the 3rd day of giveaways, Afrobella…
Heck Yeah, Holiday Cocktails!
Holiday party season is well underway, and it’s almost Christmas Day! If you’re like me (and you’re over 21, HELLO), tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. Stress on drink and be merry. Delicious cocktails are the order of the day! Allow me to introduce you to some of my favorite libations, and…