I think my love for poetry developed around 3rd grade. I was intrigued by the way people could say things in a way that was a cross between music and essay… like words were dancing from the poets lips. Recently, I’ve rediscovered that love for poetry so I will be posting ‘Poetry Picks’ every Saturday. […]
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Rihanna has done it again. Last night at her 3rd annual Diamond Ball, the singer raised almost $1 million dollars for her Clara Lionel non- profit foundation. The event has drawn heavy industry hitters throughout the past 3 years and has been a spectacle for fashion lovers. Last night, I browsed through the hashtag (#DiamondBall) […]
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When I was a kid I didn’t see race.. let alone, color. Granted, that could have been due to attending an all black school from Kindergarten to 12th grade. At my Pre-K graduation I played Cinderella’s fairy Godmother (a.k.a Whitney Houston) in our stage play. I clearly remember walking onto the stage with my plastic wand […]
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Yesterday I attended a back to school party sponsored by Teen Vogue. The event included a fun mingling session followed by mini seminars for Makeup, Skincare, and Fitness. Each particular topic had its own room as well as a color specific theme. These rooms were all located on different floors which made attendees feel like they were […]
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It can be exceptionally hard to find movies where the female role isn’t plagued by some extreme identity crisis particularly centered around the meager “need” of a male companion, daddy issues, or constant comparison to an onscreen rival (as if women can’t coexist without envy of another woman). So, when I find a movie or […]
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We are ALMOST DONE! With just 2 videos left in Shaakira’s Declassified College Survival Guide, today is all about the Freshman 15. If you aren’t familiar with it, the term was developed for the amount of weight freshmen tend to gain during the first year of college. To combat that, Jon of the New You Boot Camp […]
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*inserts drumroll* Day 3! We’re halfway through Shaakira’s Declassified College Survival Guide and today is all about choosing a major. It can be a difficult decision to make but here we talk Theatre, Psychology, Business, Pharmacy, and Public Relations. Even if these aren’t your interests, the information is useful for any area of interest you […]
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Day 2! As promised, I’m giving you the second video in Shaakira’s Declassified College Survival Guide. Today’s topic is back to school style… I’m a sucker for nice pieces but I don’t believe in breaking the bank to do so. Nothing in this video costs over $32! I hope that you enjoy and are somehow […]
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Hey y’all Hey! So I’m extremely excited to be releasing my college freshman survival guide! It’s been a process trying to bring my ideas into fruition but I must say, it was well worth the hassle lol… Anyhow, in case you aren’t subscribed to my YouTube channel, I will be posting each video here on […]
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If you attended the Black family reunion last night, a.k.a The BET Awards, then you saw an extreme showcase of fashion, elegance, and all around black girl magic. Personally, I enjoyed many of the ensembles that pre-show and decided to share a few of my favorites with you! BTW: Did you all see that New […]
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