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Happy Monday!
April 25, 2011
I hope everyone had a lovely holiday yesterday. My family and I definitely enjoyed the beautiful weather. At any rate, since I haven’t shared pictures of my little diva, Ava, in a while I thought now would be a good time while I work on some beauty and fashion posts for the week. Happy Monday!
Ava at 15-months taking a walk in Park Slope on Easter Sunday.
You Glow Girl!
April 15, 2011
*Full disclosure on this post: “I’m participating in this contest sponsored by Galderma Laboratories, L.P. to win a trip to the Emmy’s.”
Cool “Jumping the Broom” Contest
April 12, 2011
It’s not often that there’s a film that features us beautiful BGs and guys; so when it happens, I always make it a point to support them. “Jumping the Broom,” (from the director of The Game) starring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Mike Epps and more is the latest film that showcases us on the big screen.
EBONY magazine and Sony Pictures are teaming up to give one lucky winner a chance to receive a private screening of the movie, and up to 100 friends in his/her hometown. In addition, for a limited time, Fashion Fair is releasing a beauty collection inspired by the film and will be available at 140 Macy’s stores. The movie-inspired collection includes shadows like : “Chocolate Cake” ($14.00) and glosses such as, “I Do” ($17.00) – each tailored to achieve that special look for weddings or any special occasion. Fashion Fair is also providing the “glam squad” for the red carpet premiere wedding of one lucky couple.
In theaters May 6th.
Click here for all of the details!
Book Giveaway: The Gratitude Power Workbook
April 12, 2011
Anyone who knows me personally knows that I’m a sucker for self-help books. Any publication that can give me tips on improving myself, I’m all for it. Maybe it’s due to all of those years of dedicated Oprah watching. Whatever the reason, I can’t seem to get enough of these feel-good guides. Ultimately, don’t we all want to be the best versions of ourselves? The latest edition to my self-help library is The Gratitude Power Workbook: Transform Fear into Courage, Anger into Forgiveness, Isolation into Belonging by Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons.
Available on Amazon.com and bookstores nationwide.
The book takes readers on an introspective ride of evaluating what it means to be grateful and how displaying gratitude can shift the course of our lives. Basically, the authors’ goal is to make readers stop and smell the roses and look at the glass as half-full, instead of half-empty. Empowering quotes (I like to call them golden nuggets) and affirmations from notable scholars, authors and dignitaries such as Maya Angelou, Alex Haley, and John F. Kennedy are sprinkled throughout the book. Plus, there are plenty of fun exercises with blank pages and spaces for you to jot down your thoughts, ideas and goals.
If you have a lot to be grateful for and are in the mood for a motivating read, this book is a must-have!
What are the top 3 things that you are the most grateful for? Share your comments and a reader will win a copy of this book. The winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week.
April 1, 2011
