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Harlem Loves
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Welcome to the style-stalking, literature-loving, people-perusing, music-monitoring, art-appreciating, gadget-gazing, tresstastic Harlem Loves blog. A blog about the many things a London girl named Harlem loves. As the title suggests a look into the many things a London girl named Harlem loves.
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The Movie: Paris Blues (Review)

I can’t tell you how excited I was to stumble across this star-studded hidden gem featuring Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Diahann Carroll, Joanne Woodward, Louis Armstrong AND music by Duke Elli...

6 days ago

The Munchies: Tuna and Butterbean Salad

If you want to try something a little different for lunch this week, try this. This salad is super easy to make and SO tasty too. It’s as simple as mixing in a tin of butterbeans with a tin of ...

6 days ago

The Tresstastic: Viola Davis rocks TWA in LA Times Magazine

Oscar-nominee Viola Davis rocks a TWA and looks stunning with it in a photo shoot for LA Times Magazine. Stun-ning! Honestly love the overall look for her in this shoot but her hair and face is every...

05 feb 12

The Show: Strictly Soulmates

My friend was on TV!!! Sorry had to get that out of the way. I was excited though, especially as she picked to take part in a pretty unique but fascinating show… Strictly Soulmates. The 3-part ...

27 jan 12

The Music: Lianne La Havas – Forget

Beautiful visuals for Lianne La Havas’ haunting break-up song, Forget. She has such a sweet softness to her voice but lyrically this song is still pretty hard-bodied as the kids like to sayR...

24 jan 12

The Design: Luxury Chocolate Concept

Chic and quirky packaging design by Manchester-based Graphic Designer, Rebecca Bibby! It’s like pharmacy, meets pantone, meets tasty typography and all in a chocolate wrapper. Bibby explains th...

24 jan 12

The Video: President Obama sings Al Green

Who knew!?! US President Barack Obama can actually sing! He says he’s no Al Green but in my book he could actually give some of those auditionees on the new season of American...

20 jan 12

The Music: Incisive ft Shakka – This Groove

This is so nice! West London rapper Incisive features (fast-becoming-a-fave) Shakka on this feel-good track. Enjoy

20 jan 12

The Oddity: The Lidl Dress???

Spotted this photo on Tumblr and had to share. Whilst I love the composition and artistry I immediately had to ask myself is the Lidl logo iconic? Does this image mean that the...

11 jan 12

The Giggles: Fotoshop x Adobé vs Beauty Commercials

“This commercial isn’t real, neither are society’s standards of beauty.”- says the accompanying description to his video which pokes fun at air-brushed beauty ads. An excellen...

11 jan 12

The Show: Suits

So finally a UK TV network has picked up ‘Suits‘ a US dramedy nicely filling the gavel shaped whole in my life left by Ally McBeal… …though Suits is much less Bridget Jonesy...

11 jan 12

The Gadget: Fujifilm X-Pro1 mirrorless ILC

I really need a new camera. My iPhone 4 has done a lot for me I can’t lie but there’s only so much you can do with instagram and picframe (though I do...

10 jan 12

The Destination: Jumeirah Vittaveli Resort – Maldives

What’s that? You want to lavish me with a relaxing and luxurious break in the Maldives. Why thank you kindly. Book me in at the Jumeirah Vittaveli Resort please. Well that’s what I’...

09 jan 12

The Movie: The Way We Were (Review)

Whilst putting in my kinky twists (for the 1st time!) last night, I decided to watch Barbara Streisand and Robert Redford in the 1973 classic, The Way We Were… Shockingly I can’t believe....

09 jan 12

The Tresstastic: Chunky Braids

I’ve been thinking of doing chunky braids for a little while now. Maybe longer than my usual twists and this pic has definitely inspired me to think bigger too!

08 jan 12

The Style: Versace x H&M 2012 Cruise Collection

Haven’t been a huge fan of this collaboration so far and the store does frustrate me with their ‘quick to bobble or otherwise disintegrate’ knits but their pumps do make me happy...

08 jan 12

The Stationery: Hum “Dog Ear Notebook” x Yaginoyama

Here’s a cute idea. A book with pre-perforated corners to allow you to mark where you are, with grid paper on the inside and apparently the same card used to stiffen collars on...

06 jan 12

The Munchies: Ensalade de Noche Buena

Apparently I’m a bit late with sharing this recipe as it’s a traditionally served on Christmas Eve, nevertheless here it is. Looks like a pretty sweet and crunchy combination of pomegrana...

05 jan 12

The Interior: House Doctor Catalogue 2012

Just enjoyed a pleasant visual stroll through the online catalogue of Danish interior brand, House Doctor. Was immediately drawn to the glassware with the gorgeous typographic details and, the quirky...

04 jan 12

The Gadget: Oscar De La Renta vs Beats x Dre

Oscar De La Renta has teamed up with BBD to produce this winter accessory, promising to keep your ears stylishly toasty and musically satisfied. Plus it’s a mere $695… small change then.

04 jan 12

The Stationery: Our Paper Shop

Meet ‘Our Paper Shop’, creators of such beautiful stationery I could happily browse their shop all day! Good news is they also ship internationally. Yay!

04 jan 12

The Munchies: Greek Yoghurt with Oranges, Hazelnuts & Pomegranates

I can’t vouch for the taste of this but it certainly looks delicious and I do love both pomegranates and Greek yoghurt so… Not such a fan of hazelnuts though so would maybe...

04 jan 12

The Movie: Red Tails (Trailer)

Now here’s a film I’m looking forward to watching this month. Red Tails. A film about the plight of a crew of African American fighter pilots in World War II. There are plenty...

03 jan 12

The Music: Alexandra Burke – Can’t GIve Up Now cover (Video)

Given my previous mention of Alexandra Burke, it’s great to see her perform such a beautiful live rendition of Mary Mary’s ‘Can’t Give Up Now’ on Songs of Praise. Just b...

03 jan 12

The List: 8 Things I’m looking forward to in 2012

Only 3 days in and 2012 has been pretty awesome already, I can’t even put into words. And yet there’s still so many things that I’m looking forward to… It’s actually qui...

03 jan 12

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2012! BRING. IT. ON.

May your 2012 be as wonderful as you are! x

01 jan 12

The Announcement: I’m baa-aaack with a little makeover too!

So, if James Brown can sing Papa’s got a brand new bag I don’t see why I can’t sing Mama’s got a brand new blog… No? Really? Not even a little bit? Ah...

31 dec 11

The Photograph: Top 6 December Instagrams

Unfortunately I missed November’s update but here’s a look at some snaps I took this month that proved.. well… popular, which is a little embarrassing to say as.. ahem.. well.. a fe...

31 dec 11

The Announcement: Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you’ve had a fab day of great feasting and fellowship x x

25 dec 11

The Interior: Simply Chic Holiday Dinner Table x Brooklyn Couple

I really loved the look of this dinner table by Brooklyn residents and creative couple Caron & Mark… Whilst festive tables usually lean on the side of opulence and indulgence this nods more...

23 dec 11

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