I will never forget growing up and listening to all kinds of good music Saturday mornings as my Mom did her house cleaning. Vesta Williams, one of the greatest, was one of those artists in heavy rotation in the stack of vinyl…
Archives for September 2011
Aevin Dugas Has The World’s Largest Natural Afro
I couldn’t believe it when I first saw a photo of a beautiful woman with this AH-MAZING afro on a site for natural hair. I thought to myself, “OMGeee! Her hair is GORGEOUS!” Aevin Dugas, has been named in the Guinness Book of World Records for…
Leila Lopes of Angola Crowned Miss Universe 2011
Talk about stunning! Miss Angola, Leila Lopes,ย is crownedย Miss Universe 2011! The pageant was held in Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011. Leila beat out 88 other competitors for the title of Miss Universe! What better way to celebrate the…
Why Thrifting and Vintage Makes Me Happy!
Hello to all of my Happy Thrifters and Vintage Lovers! I wanted to share with you my most recent thrift store haul experience, but first let me share the inspiration behind my love for fashion, vintage, and thrifting! My Mom, the force behind it…
Michelle Obama Covers ESSENCE Power Issue
First Lady Michelle Obama graces the cover of Essence Magazine looking AMAZING and fashionably flawlessย in the Octoberย 2011 “Power” issue! In the article, she will talk about the “big, bright light” of her power as First Lady! She will also share…