Heyo! Since my original logo design announcement, I’ve gotten some beautiful submissions. So far I’ve gotten five, and some really thoughtful questions. Forgive me if my lack of graphic design experience made the rules unclear. I am looking for a brand new logo to go at the top of the site. I’m visualizing a symbolic…
Randomness
Sounds of the Summer: Barrington Levy
Woo! After the weight of yesterday’s post I feel the need to lighten things up a little bit. As you’ve realized, I’m equally obsessed with hair, beauty, and music. And during the summer, I want effortless, healthy hair, easy-to-maintain beauty, and happy, bubbly music to make me dance. To me, summertime goes hand-in-hand with reggae….
My Kinda Town
Normally, right now you’d be reading Afrobella of the Week. This week is a bit different. I don’t have an Afrobella of the Week, because I just got back from Chicago last night. No, my arms aren’t tired. But my feet are KILLING me! Some of you might remember my shoe post, in which I…
It’s the Afrobella Logo Contest!
Cast your eyes to the top of the screen, and you’ll see my current banner. It holds a very special place in my heart, and it was designed by my friend E-Fresh when we came up with the idea of my creating a website. On August 14, Afrobella will be a year old. I swore…
Yay, Saaphyri!
Guilty pleasure alert — I totally watched Charm School. I’m not even ashamed. I’ll say it loud — I’m an intelligent, progressive, professional black female who watched and enjoyed Charm School. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know it’s another dumb reality show, but I did enjoy it. And I know that I’m not alone. Only God…
I Am That One Black Kid
I spotted this cartoon over at Racialicious. It was drawn by Keith Knight of the K Chronicles, and I immediately identified with it, especially with the third panel, and the one immediately under it. Except where I come from, it’s not just about not being into hip hop. It’s also about not being into soca,…
Now I’m Back
I disappeared for a day or two because we had an unscheduled family visit. As you can see, I was too busy coloring and playing “lion” to make it back online. (I wish we had this on video — her lion roar is hilarious and adorable!) Little Afrobella Dominique is getting bigger and brighter and…
My Father’s Father’s Day
Much thanks to all of you who shared your feedback about the true meaning of fatherhood. My dad gave all four sermons at All Saints’, the church I was baptized in and grew up going to. He sent me a complete copy of his speech, which I will post as a link as soon as…
My Top Five Workout Jams
I didn’t think I’d be able to really say this, and I’m so proud that I can. I’ve fallen in love with working out. I was never the girl who loved to exercise, and it became more and more difficult to motivate myself as I got older. But through trial and error, I’ve discovered what…
Elasta QP Contest Winners!
Whew! Sifting through 95 comments is no joke! Lucky for me, the Elasta QP peeps were ready and available with helpful answers to your most troublesome hair dilemmas. So without further ado… the winners arrrrrre… (drumroll, please!) Megan, Keisha, and Bridgette. Hooray! Look out for an e mail from me, and as soon as you…