From beauty to style, stirring up everything that chic brown girls love!
Remember a few weeks ago when I said there would be a giveaway of Trisha R. Thomas’ new book, “Un-Nappily In Love?” well that time has come! The two lucky winners are Miss Mika and B! Please email me your mailing addresses.
“Un-Nappily in Love,” by Trisha R. Thomas available at www.borders.com for
If you missed my Q&A with the author. You can check it out here!
If you want to know what’s the best weekend shoe for the summer, click here to find out!
Summer is the time to switch up your hair hue. If turning your tresses fire-engine red like Rihanna might be too daring, there is certainly a color that will suit your style.
From soft highlights to bold golds, we BGs are never afraid to play with different shades for our strands. Several years ago, I even took a brief walk on the dyed side, but I’m not sure if I’d get up the courage to color again!
Have you ever colored your hair? If so, did you regret it? Take a peek at some of these recent dye-jobs.
Gabrielle Union
Rihanna
Mel B.
If you can’t afford to take a trip to Abu Dhabi — like Carrie and her crew in Sex & the City 2 — but want to create a timeless, exotic, Eastern-influenced look like BG, Freida Pinto, click here for the deets. 
Having a dewy glow is always in vogue during the summer – having oily skin is not. Since our skin tends to produce more oil during the warmer months, it’s important to use products that will keep our faces fresh and oil-free. That’s why for the past two weeks I’ve been able to avoid oil-triggered makeup meltdowns with Skindinavia’s No More Shine Makeup Finish.
This oil-free, weightless mist holds foundation, eye shadows, blush and concealer in place creating a matte finish. It absorbs excess oil, which in turn reduces shine so that your face will glow, but not glisten. In the past I’ve used blotting papers, but this is much better and quite refreshing!
Spray on just before your makeup and after. Available at Skindinavia for $29 for a 4 oz. bottle (which lasts about 4 months).
What do you use to curtail oily skin?
After reading Helena Andrews’s profile in the Washington Post a few months ago, I’ve been anxiously anticipating her memoir, “Bitch is the New Black,” which hit bookstores yesterday.
Comprised of candid, yet heartfelt essays that document the life of a young, single, highly-educated BG with a successful career who’s on the quest for love, “Bitch is the New Black,” is sassy as it is insightful. Told in a singular, witty voice, Andrews shares her life experiences up until her late 20s in a relatable girlfriend style. With film rights already sold, this book will resonate with many BGs who realize that finding “Mr. Right” and embracing adulthood isn’t as easy at it may seem.
Available at www.borders.com for $24.99
Would you read this book? What are your thoughts? One lucky reader will win a copy. Just leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced later this week.
**UPDATE** The winner of the book is K-Bear! Congrats! Please send me your mailing address info.
What woman doesn’t like to express herself through clothing and accessories? Well, there’s a new brand of bangles that will let fashionistas wear their expressions on their wrists. Bangleism is a line of custom-made bangles that allows you to choose from a host of popular affirmations such as “I Am Extraordinary” and “Believe in Yourself,” or gives you the option to be original and create your own designs.
Founded by fellow BG, Arika Pierce, 30, who has a background in law and politics, Bangleism serves as her creative outlet. “I have been working on this for about 9 months now, perfecting the process and now I finally feel ready to share my creations with the world,” she says. Her signature hot pink paint can be seen inside all of the bracelets giving them that distinct, pretty pop of color.
So this summer while you’re donning sundresses and tank tops, add that extra oomph to your outfit with one of these bold, bright, and unique bangles.
Available at www.bangleism.com for $12
Do you wear bangles? One lucky reader will win her own Bangleism bangle. Just leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced on Tuesday.
**The winner of the Bangleism bangle is K. Rock. Please email me your mailing address info! Congrats. 🙂
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