I promise you that this is my last Essence Music Festival recap for 2012. It was SUCH a big experience, I had to break it into three blog posts! Like I told you, I had Nothing But FUN! There were SO many epic moments at EMF, photographer Chuck Olu-Alabi took more than 1500 photos. I…
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Nothing But Natural Beauty at the Essence Music Festival!
I went to New Orleans with two missions in mind. #1 – to thoroughly soak up and enjoy the splendor of my first ever Essence Music Festival! And #2 – to capture the many stunning natural hairstyles I was bound to encounter during three amazing days of culture and music! Together with Chuck Olu-Alabi (AKA…
Nothing But FUN at the Essence Music Festival!
For years I’d heard that the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans was an event to be saved for and anticipated eagerly. The legend of this annual celebration of live music and African American culture is huge. Every year it attracts many of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry. Women (and a few…
Get Shellac Manicures at the Taste of Chicago!
Once you experience a no-chip manicure, it’s SO hard to go back. Once you’ve discovered the freedom of perfectly dry, manicured nails within a second of having finished painting them, once you’re able to get your money out of your wallet post-mani without destroying your nails….you’re HOOKED. And it lasts for two weeks which makes…
On My Way to New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival!
Bellas, by the time you read this I should be in the French Quarter!! I’m going to the Essence Music Festival! This will be my first ever time at the popular annual event and I’m covering all of the happenings thanks to my awesome sponsors, Nothing But hair products (follow them @nothingbuthair). I’m traveling with…
Top Five Favorite Moments of the BET Awards
I can’t hardly keep up with myself. The past four out of five weeks, I’ve been somewhere on a trip. I have SO much to write about for you! Expect a whole lotta catching up in the next few posts! First things first, last Sunday I was amongst the stars at The Shrine Auditorium in…
On My Way to Blogging While Brown!
Bellas! Fellas! As you read this I am packing a suitcase and headed to Philadelphia! I’m SO EXCITED. Number one, I’ve never been to Philly before and I’ve only heard GREAT things! Number TWO, I’m going to Philly for Blogging While Brown, one of my favorite annual blogging conferences! SO many of my close, personal…
Meet Miko and Titi Branch at the Chicago Natural Beauty Expo!
As the founders of one of the most popular curly hair brands on the market, Miko and Titi Branch aren’t just co-CEOs, they’re ambassadors for their family’s heritage and hair icons to naturalistas around the world! When these stunning sisters make appearances, thousands of eager fans show up to hear their story as they grew…
What I Learned From Trichologist Dr. Kari at the Eden Brunch!
A few weeks back I attended a lovely brunch at the W Hotel on Lakeshore Drive. Hosted by Eden BodyWorks to launch the new Jojoba Monoi line (which I LOVE), a truly incredible and inspiring group of Chicago women came together for the occasion! Many of my favorite people were there, my amigas Luvvie,…
Bright, Fun, Bakers Shoes on State Street!
It’s officially spring in Chicago, even though some days feel like it more than others! Schizophrenic weather aside, tis the season for vibrant colors, maxi skirts, and sandal season is almost here! I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair, and last Saturday I headed out to the new and improved Bakers Shoes on…