The NW45 Debate!

….so once again Twitter has inspired me to write a blog post! I LIVE FOR TWITTER!!! A couple of days ago my Twitter fam and I were discussing foundations that were suitable for the Woman of Colour...

The Long and Short of It! Me and my hair!

My hair! It truly is an expression of who I am as an individual but also as a Black Woman. As I stated at the recent panel debate on the Politics of Afro Hair at the 2013 Woman of the World...

Network for Success! Peeks of @moamnetwork and Keziah CONNECTIONS show you how!

Hi guys! As most of you know, I hosted the third Keziah CONNECTIONS Networking evening of the year on the 30th of April. It was another successful event and women at various stages in their...

Black Beauty and Style in the Media: May 2013 Special – Breakfast with Shingai Shoniwa and @MizaniUK and @UP_Live

As I mentioned in a recent post I have been out and about this month and last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending breakfast with Shingai Shoniwa the lead singer of the chart topping British...

Product Review -My favourite Exfoliators: @GlamglowUK Tingling Exfoliating Mud Mask

I am an avid fan of exfoliation and it has been a part of my skin care routine for many years! I exfoliate EVERY day – and yes, this can be done without aggravating the skin – as long as the...

Hey Hey Hey, BPL will be out and about in May!

Happy New Month! The sun is shining and heralding the start of summer! Yay! May is going to be a super busy but super exciting month for me….there is a LOT going on for the beautiful British Woman...

It’s that time again – don’t miss the April 2013 Keziah CONNECTIONS Networking Drinks!

Yes – we are almost at the end of April – unbelievable! The good news is that the April Keziah CONNECTIONS Networking Drinks event is just around the corner – on the 30th April from 6.30pm. If you...

Get colour creative with the @MavalaUK #thatsmycolour campaign!

I’ve got new nails for the weekend!!! I am wearing Mavala’s Peacock Green* (topped with China Glaze’s Ray-diant.) I love deep the emerald green…and it is the Pantone colour of the Year after all…...

Mind Your Own Business Series: Antonia Burrell (@antoniaburrell)-, Facialist and founder of Antonia Burrell Skincare

Hello BPL Beauties! We are a quarter of the way through the year! How are you doing with the up keep of the execution of your goals and New Year resolutions? Are you still as energised as you were...

You Spring Beauty! Check out my ‘Beauty Must Haves’ in April’s @pridemagazine

Spring has finally sprung! Bye bye snow…hello sunshine! Spring is a perfect time to refresh your beauty regime – out with the old and in with the new as they say! Check out my feature in this...

JASMIN ALLEN, ERROL DOUGLAS SALON (@EDouglasSalon) COLOUR MASTER & ‘MIXED CHICK’ SHARES A PARENTS’ GUIDE TO CARING FOR MIXED HERITAGE HAIR

Jasmin Allen has been a resident Colour Master at Errol Douglas Salon, known for a team with expertise across all hair types, for over a decade. Here she shares her personal experience of managing...

The Hardy Cardi!

It’s officially British Summer time yet as I write this post it is snowing! So it is not quite time to pack away your winter warmers just yet. A classic cardi is ideal for the transitional season...

2013 MIZANI AFRO LOOK AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!

Earlier last month I announced the launch of the 2013 Mizani Afro Look Award and since then the judging panel have whittled the 900 plus entries (yes, 900!!) down to six finalist salons who will...

Guest Post: #WOW2013 The Weave vs. Natural Debate – a review by Segun of @lotionspotionsme

Weave Vs Natural? Does it really matter? Well most of you are fully aware that I had the honour to be part of the panel for the aforementioned debate at the Southbank’s Woman of the World Festival...

It is my pleasure to feature the award winning stylist and entrepreneur Harriet Cudjoe (nee. Kessie) in my MYOB series! Harriet founder her salon in the early 2000′s along with her (now) husband...

Keziah CONNECTIONS February 2013 Networking Event!

On the 26th of February I had the pleasure of hosting the first Keziah CONNECTIONS event of 2013 and it was a a resounding success…which was apt as the theme for the evening was a ’2013 – A Year of...

Black Beauty and Style in the British Media Jan/Feb 2013: #IWD13 Special

Hello! I had decided to publish my first collection of images featuring beautiful woman of colour in the mainstream British media on Friday the 8th – International Woman’s Day 2013 – in celebration...

Top Posts in February 2013!

Happy New Month! Thank you all for stopping by the BPL blog last month! It was a really busy one for me… I have been preparing to speak at two major events- the Southbank Centre’s Woman of the...

WOC at WOW! British Woman of Colour take the stage at the 2013 Woman of the World Festival

6 -10 March. Save the dates. Why? Because the Southbank Centre in London will be hosting the annual Woman of the World Festival. A diverse programme of keynote talks, performances, concerts, talks,...

Beach Body Beautiful – Let’s get ready for Summer!

Ok Ok…so we may all still be wearing our gloves and scarves as the bitter Siberian winds continue to blow, but as we are on the cusp of the third month of the year, it may be time to start thinking...

Product Review: Lip Lip Hooray: part I! Sam Fine for Fashion Fair

Ahhh… The Fashion Fair brand will always have a special place in my heart! I mentioned it in one of very first blog posts back in 2011! Many a woman of colour lamented as we saw the brand fall...

Guest Post! Product Review: Avon Ideal Flawless Skin Loving Beauty Balm by Rae aka @AMusingMissB

I’m sure you’ve all heard that BB Creams are the latest beauty innovation to hit make up counters and dressing tables everywhere. My Mum swears by Bare Escentuals Mineral Make Up, but I’m not...

Biker Cool – Chic and Stylish with New Look

Getting ready for a big night out takes time and dedication to get your look right. Make sure you look your best with one of the most stylish additions to your wardrobe this season – the slick...

Mind Your Own Business Series: Karen Welch of Albertha’s Garden

Late last year I had the pleasure of meeting an entrepreneurial family from Grenada and Jamaica (toot toot!! #teamJA!!) who are committed to bringing the healing properties of nutmeg to beauty...

Calling All Afro Stylists! It’s your time to shine at the 2013 MIZANI AFRO LOOK AWARDS

It is that time of year again! Mizani is on the look out for the most talented, creative and inspirational Afro stylists! I covered the stages of the selection, shortlisting and the grand finale of...

Salon Review! BPL at The House of Rush, Piccadilly

Just over a week ago, my BPL hair representative (read: my sister!) had the opportunity to visit the House of Rush on Piccadilly, just by Green Park station. I had read quite a few reviews about...

Top Posts in January 2013!

Hi all, I hope that you are doing well as we enter the second month of the year – the month of LOVE… …and I have nothing but love for you, my subscribers and followers! Thank you so much for your...

Black Gold – Ethnic Beauty and the British Beauty Industry at Making Cosmetics 2013.

The UK beauty industry is in better shape than it has ever been, with a value of over £15bn and employing almost a million workers, according to recent research carried out by Cosmetic Executive...

Mixed Heritage Hair Care – Jasmin Allen from the Errol Douglas Salon Share Her Top Tips

I have written about the rapid growth of those who identify themselves as being of ‘mixed heritage’ in the past and with the recent Census figures confirming that this group now represents 2.2% of...

Guest Post! BeautyPulseLondon competition winner Dee reviews Original Moxie products

Last year I teamed up with blackandbrown.net to run a giveaway to celebrate my blog turning 1!! The prize was a selection of products from the US brand Original Moxie and the lucky winner was Dee...