Here’s my latest Etsy treasury. Chic and classic with a splash of funk. :) Micro Mosaic Bracelet G… Karmalings $66.99 Iliad I Yokoo $70.00 Sid’s Turquoise Fac… tumbleweedshan&...
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is coming back to NYC next month. Check them out at the Highline Ballroom on Monday, June 18th. Tickets are $15* in advance and $20 at the door. Highline Ballroom: 431 W 16th ...
Disco Queen Donna Summer died today at age 63. Apparently, she was battling cancer. Sure I wasn’t around for the height of the Disco era but I’ve actually always had a thing for Disco mus...
sprinkles.com What’s better than cupcakes? Free cupcakes. Tomorrow, May 10th Sprinkles New York will be celebrating their 1st anniversary and they are handing out a free cupcake* to customers a...
Another pioneer gone but not forgotten. Adam Yauch better known as MCA of the Beastie Boys passed away yesterday at the age of 47 after a battle with cancer. It definitely feels strange, to say the l...
Singer Ayo will be performing at the Highline Ballroom in NYC next week on Wednesday, March 21st. I was late in discovering the German born singer with Nigerian roots’ music but, better late t...
One of music’s greats, Whitney Houston, is being laid to rest today. I, as many of my generation, grew up with Whitney’s powerful voice showing us how it’s done. I don’t rem...
georgetowncupcake.com In cupcake news…DC’s Georgtown Cupcake has finally arrived in NYC. This Saturday, the shop featured on TLC’s reality show, ”DC Cupcakes”, is openi...
The Web’s buzzing about Oscar nominated actress Viola Davis’ photos in the LA Times mag (and rightfully so). She looks gorge! I love her short chic natural. Now, if only I could see her...
Looks like folks want to boogie in the street in homage to Don Cornelius and Soul Train. There’s a flash mob alert in circulation. It’s going down today at 4pm in Times Square. Would y...
Paul Natkin/WireImage Yesterday, we lost a trailblazer when Don Cornelius died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound according to Los Angeles County assistant chief coroner, Ed Wint...
Singer Estelle is set to perform in the Big Apple. I was jammin’ to Estelle‘s “Break My Heart” last summer and right now “Thank You” is my anthem. I’m so e...
My birthday was last month and, of course I had to have my hairapy session with hairstylist Nedjetti in time for my festivities. I got my usual steam treatment, scalp massage, blowout and trim. But...
We lost music legend Etta James today. She paved the way for many. Her music and legacy won’t be forgotten. Etta James was one of the many musicians I was introduced to by shuffling through m...
Apple products are like oxygen these days; they’re everywhere. Naturally, a gang of cool accessories is never far behind a popular product. Check out these fun decals and cases for your favorit...
Had a good Christmas? I hope so! Wishing you all the best for the new year. I appreciate all of you reading this blog. From my heart, thank you so much. I’ll be back in the new year with ...
Last week, I had the pleasure of trying out some Ginger + Liz nail polish at an event in Harlem at Carol’s Daughter. I love the colors in this vegan, non-toxic nail polish line. You...
The Dreamer, The Believer to be released December 20th Chi-town’s own Common will be in NYC December 19th performing at the Highline Ballroom. I’ve never seen him perform live. This sho...
I started this style by creating the bottom roll like I did with the Fence hairstyle. After, a few unsuccessful attempts at styling the remaining hair, I ending up playing around with it to see ho...
Bobbing for Baubles is the first color I tried from the Essie pack I bought at Macy’s. Essie.com calls it a “deepest darkest sapphire”. It reminded me of a dark teal or peacock. ...
The other day I picked up a cool Essie polish mini sampler. The pack, sold exclusively at Macy’s, contains three tiny 5 ml bottles of Essie polish and costs $12. It’ll give you an easy...
Black Friday is almost here. I don’t do a lot of Black Friday shopping but I will be partaking in Oyin’s Black Friday special (yea..surprise). Their special runs from November 25th to t...
Always up to try out a new spot, I checked out Honey’s Thai Pavillion in the BX. The owner was super friendly and the food hit the spot. Complimentary fish chips and dipping sauce started out...
Vintage Aresenio: Heavy D and the Boys performing one of my favs “Somebody for Me”. RIP Heavy D! Couldn’t nobody tell Heavy D he couldn’t dance!!
I just love vintage luggage. I have a few pieces but one thing I need to add to my collection is the perfect train case. They make a great little makeup or toiletry bag. Every now and again you ca...
Well y’all should know by now that if Oyin Handmade makes a move I have to talk about it. The folks over at Oyin blogged this morning that they are changing up their look. Nothing wrong with...
I’ve been using the unscented Jamaican Black Castor Oil for quite a while now. I never liked the smell of it but, luckily, I think the smell fades fairly quick after application. Taking a brea...
Some Hip Hop is going down at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn this Saturday, October 22nd! The lineup is crazy: Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Buckshot, Jean Grae, Smif N Wessun and more. ...
Carry On is from Essie latest collection. This deep wine color has been my mani-pedi “go to” since I bought it a couple of weeks ago. It’s perfect for the season. :)
My fellow brunchers, I’d like for you to get acquainted with one of my fav brunch spots in the city, Tre. This quaint restaurant tucked away in the Lower East Side and its “Boozy Champag...
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