It could be someone you’ve known all your life, a girl you grew up playing hopscotch with. Or maybe it’s a cool, quirky chick who you hit it off with at college. Either way, your amiga, the girl you called sister, who you’ve laughed, cried, and spent a hell of a lot of time with…
Not a Good Look
Celebs Who Should Just Go Natural
A while back, a reader sent me this adorable photo of Nia Long, rocking some pretty natural curls in the movie Alfie. I love Nia. She’s funny, feisty, and she could be a great actress if she didn’t keep acting in cinematic tripe like Are We There Yet, Are We Done Yet, and Big Momma’s…
Excuse Me, Mister
Tyra Banks has left the house wearing one and so has Vivica Fox. I’m not talking about a lace-front wig – I’m speaking about the always embarrassing female moustache. I can’t wait to see how the pro-leg hair faction responds to this post. You know, the leg hair issue is understandable. Some people are comfortable…
I Ain’t Saying She’s a Gold Digger…
But this Barbie ain’t messing with no broke Ken dolls. I kid the Milano Barbie; there are plenty of skankalicious blonde, white Barbie dolls. But I think this particular one looks like she would be rolling with this girlfriend, in this car, and heading out to the club to holla at this dude. What I’m…
First Blush
Blush scares me. A pretty pink glow always seems to work well for my caucasian friends, but whenever I’ve tried to apply cheek stain to myself or had it applied by a makeup artist, I didn’t like how it over-accented my round “Grell” cheeks. (It’s definitely a family trait.) I see blush as a dangerous…
Fade Cream Update
Normally, I don’t post anything new until Thursday. Once my work deadlines are met, I can return to the calming safety of Afrobella. But I got this in an e mail and I had to share. It seems that the FDA wants to ban the use of over-the-counter skin bleach. I suppose the possible reasons…
The Grass Always Looks Greener…
I grew up in a pretty well-off nook of Trinidad. I didn’t have the same complexion as many of the friends I grew up with in my neighborhood. I remember many a sunny Saturday spent lounging in the pool, when two of my light-skinned or Trini white friends would play a game that I’ll call…
Pissed Off
This is the Angie Stone I love best. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcHMBJ5tEqw She’s so real and strong and bad-ass in this video, with her fabulous fro, henna rinse, and leather skirt. “Brotha†is one of the best music videos out there in my opinion. Mahogany Soul is one of my favorite albums, and I’ve listened to Stone Hits…
You Won’t Find This at Toys-R-Us
Ladies, meet Oreo Fun Barbie. To quote Adam Sandler in that hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch – “Who were the ad wizards that came up with this one?” Learn more in Wikipedia’s exhaustive Barbie entry.
Optimum Oil Therapy, Shades of Pink
I purchased Optimum Oil Therapy on a Walgreens whim. Whenever I go to a drug store I always wind up drawn to the ethnic section. It’s like a tractor beam. I stand there staring at the same old small section of familiar products. Queen Helene’s there, next to African Royale. TCB, Dax, and Duke are…