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Rihanna to Sue Topshop, Flaunts Slim Figure in Animal-Print Jumpsuit
Earlier this week, Rihanna debuted her gray locks to mixed reviews. Not one to back down, the singer stepped out in a red and black, animal-print, cut-out jumpsuit. It’s a mouthful. Meanwhile, Rihanna...
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Nigerian Women Lead in Skin Bleaching
The World Health Organization, WHO, has said 77 percent of women in Nigeria use skin-lightening products, the world’s highest percentage. The figure compares with 59 percent in Togo, and 27 percent in...
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Shoe Game On: Keyshia Cole Shares New Shoe Collection
R&B singer Keyshia Cole is ecstatic about her new shoe collection with fashion label Steve Madden. The unexpected collaboration has been in the works for years. Last October before debuting three...
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Reign Supreme: Tracee Ellis Ross’ Insanely Fabulous Closet
Tracee Ellis Ross certainly fills the Norma Kamali heels that once belonged to her Supreme-ly chic mother – yes, the Diana Ross. Ross ushered us into her home and spoiled us, giving us the grand tour....
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First Look: Oprah Shows Off Huge Afro on Magazine Cover
Oprah isn’t the queen of media for nothing, she knows when a topic is hot. Hair, natural hair in particular, is the topic of the moment among black women, professional and otherwise. The media mogul...
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Caption This: Rihanna Licks Gun-Shaped Gold Grill
Credit: Instagram Rihanna‘s Instagram profile isn’t dubbed “badgalriri” for no reason! The 25-year-old pop star who’s currently back home in Barbados for its annual carnival, shared a photo of her gold...
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Keep it or Ditch it? Beyonce Dumps Weave, Chops Hair into Pixie Cut
Beyonce has a new haircut! Mrs. Carter has not only removed her self-identified Virgin Remy Malaysian weave, but chopped away at her own hair to present a blonde pixie cut! The “Halo” singer debut the...
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Nicki Minaj Puts Too Much Personal Style in K-Mart Collection
Nicki Minaj is giving her fans their first look at her K-Mart collection, but it seems the hip-hop barbie put way too much of her own over- the-top personal style into a clothing line that is to be...
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Twitticisms: Alicia Keys’ Disappointing New Haircut Met With Hilarious Tweets
Alicia Keys may be loving her new haircut, but apparently she’s the only one, as the Internet has erupted with a collection of hilarious memes comparing her new ‘do to everyone from the Beatles to...
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Iman Contends Black Models Had More Work in the ’70s
Supermodel Naomi Campbell glittered at the grand finale of Diane von Furstenberg’s show at this week’s New York Fashion Week, but DVF is the exception to what Campbell and others are calling racism on...
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Keep It or Ditch It? Rihanna Leaves Little to Imagination in Sheer Dress at...
Rihanna appeared to have forgotten the finding philosophy of the Chanel brand, “elegance lies in simplicity.” The “Rude Boy” singer was photographed attending the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion...
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Say What? Jourdan Dunn Dumped From Dior Runway Show Over Boob Size?
Model Jourdan Dunn ousted by fashion label Christian Dior, reportedly dropping her from their Fall/Winter 2013 Paris Haute Couture runway! Dunn took to Twitter to reveal the news: “Ahahahahahaha I...
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Cutie Alert: Idris Elba Looks Sharp in Blue Suit at ‘Pacific Rim’ Premiere
Gorgeous British actor Idris Elba may not have landed the cover of Essence magazine’s ‘Sexiest Brothers’ issue, but he’s certainly reminding us why he’s in the conversation in the first place. Idris...
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Stuntin’ Like Jilly: Jill Scott Embraces Self-Expression, Rocks Gold Grill at...
Jill Scott, known for her sultry yet bombastic voice surprised her fans when she posted a photo of her gold grill on Twitter. The photo caption read: “Shout out to @paulwallbaby for making my grillz....
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Stuntin On ‘Em: Kanye West Readies Men’s Capsule Collection With APC
Kanye West is ready to prove his critics wrong once again. If there is anything the Atlanta-born rapper does well, it’s ignoring the naysayers. In 2011 West debuted his first women’s collection in...
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Celeb Stylist Lysa Cooper Dishes on Candid Moments with Rihanna
Veteran celebrity stylist Lysa Cooper opened up in a candid interview with writer Robyn Price of Italian Vogue about how the industry has changed, how she’s managed it, and some very candid moments...
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Body Envy: Beyonce Gets Naked and Covered in Glitter for ‘Flaunt’ Magazine
Beyonce is naked. How many times have you read those words in print? The Grown Woman singer continues to expand her brand beyond the tightly wound image once controlled by her father Mathew Knowles. In...
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Stylin’ on ‘Em: Ashanti Wears Body-Hugging Checkered Dress to ‘Grown Ups 2′...
Rapper Nelly is once again reminded of what he’s missing while ex-girlfriend Ashanti is flaunting her womanly figure on the red carpet. The former Murder Inc. singer strutted onto the red carpet for...
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Rihanna Channels Lady Gaga by Wearing Swimsuit Out Shopping
Yesterday, Lady Gaga stepped out in NYC with nothing but a black bra and miniskirt, though thousands of miles away, Rihanna opted to give her a run for her money. The “Rude Boy” singer strolled through...
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Mariah Carey Makes Dislocated Shoulder Sexy With Blinged-Out Arm Slings
Singer Mariah Carey isn’t letting her dislocated shoulder keep her from performing as she had some fashionable, custom arm slings made that glammed up her limp arm in rhinestones and feathers. Carey...
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Winning: Kanye West Sells Out APC Collection, Crashes Site
Photo by A.P.C Kanye West is having a good day, hopefully. After dropping his controversial album “Yeezus” to positive reviews and sales, welcoming his first child with girlfriend Kim Kardashian, West...
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PDA Overload: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Get Flirty at ESPY Party
The gorgeous couple, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, couldn’t keep their hands and playful stares away from each other. Reportedly, Gabby and her beau just returned from a week-long trip to China to...
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Keep It or Ditch It? Rihanna Dyes Hair Gray, Calls it the ‘New Black’
When Rihanna changes her hairstyle, it’s news, period. The trendsetting young popstar single-handedly revived the side-swoop bob and pixie haircut in 2008. Rih Rih soon began changing her hairstyles...
View ArticleNigeria’s Elite Boutiques Help Fashion Flourish in Lagos
Shoppers ready to spend lavishly on clothes by elite designers sipped champagne in a discreetly located store that only those in-the-know know exists. Perhaps it’s not an unusual scene in Manhattan or...
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Dawn Richards Channels Grace Jones for Annex Man Magazine
Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard did her best impression of fashion and music icon Grace Jones in a photo spread for Annex Man Magazine. The mostly black-and-white shoot features Dawn posing with a...
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Kerry Washington Named World’s Best-Dressed Woman
Actress Kerry Washington is having an amazing year as she skyrockets from booking roles as a wife or girlfriend to Hollywood’s new “it” girl. According to CNN: ”It is undeniable Washington is having a...
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What’s in Your Hair Products? Do you know?
Did you know that many of the commercial black hair care products today include harmful, and potentially carcinogenic ingredients? Could this possibly be the reason why so many African-American women...
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Nigerian Hairstyles Captured in Black and White Photographs
The transfer of many cultural aspects from the Diaspora are dumbfounding. Even though the descendants of Africa maybe separated by time and physical distance, there are still indications of cultural...
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Naomi Campbell Evokes ‘Modern Day First Lady’ In Stunning Photo Shoot
Naomi Campbell did not disappoint in her turn as first lady, even if only for fashion’s sake. The gorgeous supermodel worked with photographer Willy Vanderperre and stylist by Edward Enninful to...
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Afro-Brazilian Models Slam Racism in Brazil’s Fashion Shows
Some 40 models of African descent, most of them women, staged a topless protest in Rio de Janeiro against the low presence of Afro-Brazilians on fashion catwalks. “What strikes you, your racism or me?”...
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Michelle Obama Steals Spotlight in Marchesa Gown at Kennedy Center Honors
First lady Michelle Obama had all eyes on her Sunday during the Kennedy Center Honors where the achievements of singer Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and others were acknowledged. The first lady...
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Kerry Washington Debuts Baby Bump at Golden Globes and Other Red Carpet Moments
Kerry Washington debuted her growing baby bump at the 2014 Golden Globes on Sunday where the red carpet showcased several unconventional gowns and a sprinkler mishap left the ceremonial carpet...
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Ciara’s Baby Bump, Beyonce’s Sheer Gown and Must-See Grammy Red Carpet Moments
The 2014 Grammy’s red carpet was underwhelming overall on Sunday night, but even in the midst of average gowns with surprising lack of risks, a few stars managed to pull off fashion moments that just...
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African Pop Star Dencia Defends Whitenicious Skin-Care Line
Be for or against Cameroonian pop star Dencia’s Whitenicious skin-care line, she’s taken to Ebony magazine to set the record straight. The Black community has reacted unfavorably to one of the most...
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First African-American Winner of ‘Project Runway’ Debuts Collection at NYFW
Dom Streater Dom Streater may have just presented her first collection at New York Fashion Week, but the Philadelphia native is definitely used to having her designs sized up by the fashion elite....
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Michelle Obama Ticks Off Conservatives With Formal Dress at Formal State Dinner
When it comes to extreme right-wing conservatives, Michelle Obama just can’t seem to please them. The first lady wore a gorgeous black and light blue Carolina Herrera ballgown to the state dinner in...
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International Fashion Brands Compete With Local Retailers to Tap South...
If you’re looking for a realistic picture of integration in post-Mandela South Africa, a trip to the low-price clothing retailer Mr Price is a good place to start. There, you’ll find everyone from...
View ArticleVideo: 20 of the Most Stunningly Beautiful Black Women From Around The World
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Carol’s Daughter to Shut Down Retail Stores After Bankruptcy; Brand Still...
Companies affiliated with Carol’s Daughter filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday in connection with the beauty brand’s move to close most of its stores. CD Stores LLC, formerly known as...
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3-Step Guide to Natural Curl Type Classification
Credit: kinkycurlycoilyme.com Andre “perm your type 4 hair” Walker’s curl classification system is the current parlance of the online natural hair community. And, since one can’t click anywhere without...
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Maybe She’s Born With It: Four Essential Natural Hair Techniques
Credit: Pinterest Caring for natural hair is simple, but not easy. It takes time, patience and, for those of us who haven’t seen our true textures since we were rocking Huggies Pull-Ups, research. Once...
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Essential Hair Tools to Make Natural Hair Care Easy
People often make a big deal about caring for natural hair. You know the conversation. It usually goes something like this: “It’s too hard to maintain;” “Kinky hair is unmanageable;” “I don’t even...
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Illegal Skin-Bleaching Injections Rise in Popularity Thanks to Rich Kenyan Women
Rose injects Mercy, a customer, with skin whitening cream. Standing in a small wooden booth cluttered with brightly colored cosmetics boxes, a heavily made-up woman unwraps a syringe and a needle, then...
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Rihanna Accepts CFDA Fashion Icon Award in Sheer Dress; Bethann Hardison...
Fashion rules are made to be broken, Rihanna told a glittering crowd of fashion industry leaders on Monday, and her outfit dramatically conveyed that message: a sheer fishnet gown, sparkling with...
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‘Comb Her Hair’ Petition Created to Get Beyonce to ‘Properly Care’ for Blue...
Beyonce’s 2-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, has caused chatter since birth about the numerous extravagant trips she has been on, her fashion style and, most of all, her natural hair, which has turned into...
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Tamron Hall’s Natural Hair is a Big Deal – But Should it Be?
Friday morning, Tamron Hall, the Today show’s first African-American female co-host, unexpectedly revealed her natural kinks and curls on national television. After the unveiling, the news program –...
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Kenyan Women Save Time, Money by Embracing Natural Hair
Source: VOA News In Kenya, salons are filled with women who spend hours to have their hair done. It’s also expensive in a country where half of the population lives on less than a dollar a day. For...
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10 Beauty Struggles Only Black Girls Understand
When the “deep” foundation is still three shades lighter than your skin tone Facing harsh criticism from both Black men and women over your choice to rock a red lip despite your skin tone Because the...
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Beyonce and Topshop Team Up to Launch Activewear
Many consider Beyonce, 33, a style icon. From her red carpet looks to concert costumes and her laid-back, everyday sense of style, it seems as though Bey can do no wrong. Now, one of her favorite...
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Solange Knowles Ties the Knot and Breaks the Internet
Baby sister to the Queen Bey and hit maker in her own right, Solange Knowles tied the knot on Sunday, and yes, Jay-Z was there. Knowles married her fiancé, American music video director Alan Ferguson....
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