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Pizza Pizza Daddy-O

Smokey Eyes for Autumn

While the olive and pastel eyes are forces with which to reckon, I still love the smokey eye and especially for the upcoming season.

I Love This One To Us From Diddy!

Reed Between The Lines and Tracee Ellis Ross In Next Month's Essence

September Issue

I really dug the movie and I love the excitement surrounding the annual Vogue US issue coinciding with Spring Fashion Week. This year's anticipated issue features Jourdan Dunn. Here, a photo of the stunning model and mom taken for a Vogue UK issue shows why.

The Bluest Eye...Plus!

Denim makeup is very hot with it's cool tones right now. Get into it!

Art Rewind: "Undercover" at Spelman

 Upcoming: Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Launches the 15×15 Acquisitions Initiative.

Give A Girl A Kindle And An Ipad...

Dance Inspiration

My work with the Atlanta Ballet has been so super inspirational. I'm looking forward to taking regular ballet and  Afro-Caribbean dance this week to rehabilitate my legs, hips, and back from a lingering, weird, and prolonged sports injury from a soccer practice fall that took place back in the day! I figure with dance class, accupuncture, and massage, I'll be good to go!

Isn't It Romantic?

I love a great story about love and romance and I've found that in Connie Briscoe's lastest volume. I've just recently picked it up from my local library and will add it to my collection of romance genre books. It's a great  beach companion for your Labor Day Weekend on the Cape, in Miami, the Bahamas, or an extended stay in Europe!

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Fashion Week NY - Upcoming and Fabulous

Last year, I saw the Byron Lars show. Loved Lincoln Center as the new venue BTW. And oh yeah, here's a sample of the designer's talent. Can't wait to see what his contemporaries have planned for our fashion appetites this September.

Cooling Out On A Hot Weekend

I've been very busy doing contract work for the Atlanta Ballet and of course, I am delighted to be getting a lot of major general tasks completed with the firm thanks to a lovely new hire and all-around dynamite assistant. I thought last night to go out to a gallery and for a nice meal out. I planned to work today and  go to a rooftop party afterwards. Well, my commute into the city is long enough to where I just thought better of my time. I made dinner at home--a delicious pasta dish--and listened to jazz. Then this morning, I made snacks for breakfast--cage-free raised, vegan-fed egg, fruit, and cereal before getting lots more sleep. I woke up and made organic pancakes with blueberries and real hashbrowns! The ancestors really do love me. I know this. ;) I read my favorite blogs and watched my favorite reality tv shows and slept a little more even still. I'm having a ball just taking it easy...for now. To wind down and enjoy just smelling the roses, try t-shirt making (I like the one shown here), going for a walk, making a new recipe, or checking out a new book from your local library.

Story Quilt, Speak To Us

My paternal grandmother was a master quilter known all over the US of A for her work. Here are some images of quilts from quilters I found for sharing. The time for them to be wrapped 'round your shoulders comes soon!

Twist and Shout

Apply your favorite butter creme (we suggest the Qhemet brand), twist your locks, and dive into the ocean for a swim without worry. Try a hooded or blow hair dryer to dry the twists and when you're ready to untwist, you'll be delighted with the resulting fun 'fro for drinks on the beach with that special someone.

Summer Love

This one is getting mad props on is sheen and hold power. Try it out and post a comment.