Sweeties, I got the most amazing surprise this week. I was named InStyle.com’s “Reader of the Week.”Here’s the real surprise. I was actually named “Reader of the Week” on December 27th. I’m almost a month late to this fabulous news, but I have a good reason. From Thanksgiving through the New Year’s Holiday I …
Feature Fab: Ooh La La Blog’s Jamiese Price Named U Blush Magazine Woman of the Month
Sweeties, I’m so excited to tell you guys I’m was recently named U Blush Magazine‘s “Woman of the Month”! How exciting? U Blush is a lifestyle magazine for the contemporary and professional stylista. The magazine’s founders describe a U Blush woman as bold, luxurious, unique, sophisticated, and haute. This is truly an honor and I’m …
Fresh On The Scene: Ankara Miami’s 2nd Annual Ankara Fashion & Cultural Show
Sweeties, the other half of Ooh La La had the chance to witness the 2nd annual Ankara Fashion and Cultural show in Miami a few weeks ago (talk about jealous). We’ve waited to share this experience because we wanted to get official pics. The pictures really illustrate the greatness that took place at the FIU …
WHITNEY HOUSTON: LIFE OF AN ICON 1963-2012
Whitney Houston earned two Emmys, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, and six Grammy awards in her life time. Whitney Houston, a true gift from GOD. Your presence and voice will truly be missed.
BLACK HISTORY FASHION REPORT: DARINE STERN FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO GRACE THE COVER OF PLAYBOY MAGAZINE
Darine Stern was the first black model to grace the cover of Playboy Magazine. Stern landed the cover of the October 1971 issue, its been a classic cover ever since.
BLACK HISTORY FASHION REPORT: “BLACK MODELS TAKE CENTER STAGE”
Before a Naomi Campbell there was Naomi Sims. Sims appeared on the front cover Life magazine October 1969. “Black Models Take Center Stage.”
BLACK HISTORY FASHION REPORT: BLACK MEN AND NATURAL HAIR
The December 1967 cover of Ebony Magazine black men, “Natural Hair- New symbol of race pride”
BLACK HISTORY FASHION REPORT: KATITI KIRONDE IS THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN COVER GIRL
Before Beverly Johnson, Naomi, or Tyra Banks graced the cover of a magazine Katiti Kironde became the first African-American cover girl. In 1968 Kironde graced the August 1968 Glamour College issue.