Note: I wrote this post last week, before she announced her pregnancy. #allcity. One of the reason’s why I think we are incapable of letting Lauryn go, or understanding why she has chosen her family work over her artistic work is that we do not see parenting as work. I have friends whose parents provided for…
While the blogs and message boards contain enough negative messages about Black relationships to drive a sane sister mad, it’s worth noting that there was once a self-proclaimed guru who’s presence was far more offensive than a certain comedian-turned-lucky, lucky “sage.” The youngest Clutchettes may not remember Shahrazad Ali and her brief reign of terror…
It’s not too often that two icons so closely linked in one era meet their demise within a week of each other in another era. But “not too often” reared its head in the form of Gil Scott-Heron and Geronimo (ji-Jaga) Pratt last week. Scores of cyber recollections have been recorded about the two figures,…
With the release of her latest album 4 only weeks away, Beyonce Knowles graces the covers of several magazines including Billboard and W. Her spread for Essence Magazine though is the most refreshing. She writes her own cover story about “The Year That Changed [Her] Life” entitled “Eat, Play, Love.” It chronicles the time she…
Recently, an explosive new lawsuit claims a tax lawyer working for Gucci tried to cheat Rihanna out of 30 percent of her endorsement deal with the Italian brand. According to the plaintiff, Josephine Robinson, who worked on Rihanna’s contract with Gucci, she was given a “shocking directive” from international tax lawyer Stan Sherwood, her boss….
Garcelle Beauvais will always be “Fancy” in my mind but she had gone through so much since those days. The actress, probably best known for her role on “The Jamie Foxx Show,” has continued working and growing through the years, taking on small roles here and there and being photographed taking her sons on playdates…
Though not a mainstream star, Sophie Okonedo is one of Hollywood’s most decorated actresses both domestically and internationally. Her life is a veritable melting pot: a London native, her father from Nigeria and her mother an Ashkenazi Jew. That unique mixture of cultures came together in Sophie and are just some of the many reasons…
After nearly a week of guessing games, Anthony Weiner Finally came clean over the twit pic that was seen around the online universe and country’s most influential political circles. Yesterday, the New York Congressman admitted that the explicit photos that had been Tweeted from his account were indeed him. Having denied sending them for close…
The exquisite Jada Pinkett-Smith covers the Summer 2011 issue of Uptown Magazine. Her cover is indisputably stunning; her ponytail shows off her gorgeous facial structure and a sleek black one-piece suit flatters her toned and curvy shape. Inside, she sheds more of the wisdom and down-to-earth Baltimore-bred charm we’ve come to love her for. She…
Resort collections are always vibrant and airy as an ode to summer, but this season finds them more casual and sporty than ever. Jason Wu’s collection manages to blend the new sporty vibe with a look that is still feminine, structured and irresistibly chic. Ajak Deng models his latest offering which includes bright corset tops and…
Call it the “Hooters” model but more and more restaurant chains are taking on to the idea of a more robust kind of dining experience. According to Entrepreneur Magazine, “breastaurants” are steadily becoming one of the fastest segments of the dining industry. Serving up burgers, steaks and other delectable items alongside scantily clad women is…
Last night, the 2011 CFDA Awards were held in New York City at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. The who’s who of fashion attended in the hottest designers from all over the globe. Above, Chanel Iman stunned in a turquoise BCBGMaxAzria gown and Kanye West kept it simple while awarding Celine designer, Phoebe Philo…
Back in the day, my mother used to drag me out of bed to help her plant and water our garden. She had all types of flowers with an occasional vegetable, to which she was more than excited to dedicate her summer afternoon. But it didn’t stop there. Sometimes, she’d take us to a local…
Few things set off a summer outfit like a unique and artful piece of jewelry. If you’re looking for a selection of jewels that will wow this season, allow me to introduce Yumnah Najah Designs. The jewelry brands offers “wearable art that illuminates your bold and daring side” with hand-painted studs, hoops and necklaces that give…
Michael Kors is a man of endless talents. Complete with scuba-style utility belts and bright florescent shades of pink and yellow, Michael Kors has managed to brilliantly bring Sydney, Australia to the runway. It’s astonishing the way Kors is able to appreciate a woman’s body without having to be overtly sexy. The impeccable tailoring, waist…
