I have had more than one person tell me that they would love to support more Black businesses but don’t know where to start. Well, there is a new Facebook page and soon to be website to help us out. Its called Shoppe Black. The brainchild behind the Facebook page and impending website is independent curator and artist Shantrelle Lewis. Check it out, like the page and feel free to share any Black businesses that you support and endorse! …
This year will certainly go down in the record books for me. It has been one of the most tumultuous years of my adult life full of challenges and triumphs, but the one constant is my style. While I am a fan of mixing up, adding to and enhancing my personal style, I do my best not to let any downturns in my life be reflected in my sartorial choices. It kind of falls under the ‘never let ’em see…
We can’t front anymore. It’s officially COLD outside. Temperatures are dropping into the low 40s and high 30s in the next week and while there ain’t much about cold that is sexy, you can still slay the scene if you are well equipped. One of the first things you will need are good, weather proof boots! Timberlands classic ‘Construction Timbs’ as they are called in the hood are a winter time staple. They come in a wide variety of colors…
Linda, listen. There are times when I have to pinch myself when I think about the fact that I am getting dressed up and posing for pictures and then putting them out in the world for everyone to see and judge. I have never been one to get in front of the camera and show out. My insecurities would not let me. Something about this time in my life and these four decades tucked under my belt has really released me…