Elderly women rock. I’ve always had an affinity for older ladies. I didn’t grow up around either of my grandmothers, and because of that I have always enjoyed and sought the company and wisdom of older women. It’s worth noting that age doesn’t always bring wisdom, but you can definitely learn a lot from those…
Beautifully Aging Bellas
Today’s Your Day
I just got off the phone with Mama Bella and my mother-in-law, so now I’d like to wish a happy mother’s day to all of the hardworking, beautiful mothers who read Afrobella. Lots of love to you all on your special day, and I hope you spend it in the company of family and the…
Afrobella of the Week: CCH Pounder, Captain Afrobella
We have a television schedule around the household. Sunday night’s The Sopranos, Monday night’s 24 and Heroes. Wednesday’s Lost. Thursday it’s all about comedy night done right, especially my two favorite sitcoms, The Office and 30 Rock. And Tuesday night belongs to The Shield. What a show! The Shield is one of the most intense,…
Afrobella of the Week: Sharon Jones, Super Bad Soul Sista
I got on the Amy Winehouse love parade pretty early, and I’ve listened to Back to Black so many times that I almost feel like I know her. When I see her videos on VH1 Soul, it makes me happy for the Winehouse. And so when Concrete Loop did a feature on her recently, I…
The Art of Maturing Elegantly
Tina Turner shows us all how it’s done with a rare appearance at the Giorgio Armani fashion show in Milan. Note the ageless bob, flawless makeup, and a to-die-for suit that reveals how she’s maintained her figure. I just wish that this was a full-body shot, because you know Tina’s showing off those famous legs!…
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About!
There are a few magazines that I would just love to freelance for, and Essence is definitely one of them. I caught sight of the latest cover over at Concrete Loop, and it made me so happy and proud of my fellow bellas. I like when any magazine celebrates female beauty at all stages of…
Respecting Our Elders
Everyone’s psyched about Dreamgirls. The film is garnering incredible Oscar buzz, I just saw the three biggest stars of the film – Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, and Beyonce – on the cover of Vanity Fair. (Think fast, when was the last time you saw a black face on the cover of any mainstream fashion magazine?…
Set Your Tivos!
Here’s a great reason to have cable, and an even better reason to set your digital recording device well in advance – on Thursday November 30 at 9, the Sundance channel will premiere Iconoclasts: Dave Chappelle and Maya Angelou. Oh, they are adorable together. I can’t wait to see two of my absolute favorite celebrities…
Beautifully Aging AfroBella: Shirley Bassey
So I know my original series was intended as a five person tribute, but I spotted this photo over on DListed (which is like, one of my favorite blogs out there) and had to share. Lo, the one and only Dame Shirley Bassey at the Casino Royale premiere in London. Talk about aging like fine…
One More, Just For Fun
So I mentioned in my previous post that my parents still slow dance together. Well, I found pictorial evidence! When I was younger, I thought it was kind of lame. But now that I can appreciate romance, I think it’s fantastic. My parents have been through a great deal together over the course of 38…