Nia Long is gracing the April cover of ESSENCE Magazine. This beauty is no stranger to the pages of the ESSENCE. She’s been featured as the cover girl since the early 90’s. And through the years she’s aged like fine wine, just check the April cover. Doesn’t she look gorgeous in an effortless kind of …
Sweet Treat of the Day: Nasty Gal Champagne Taste Cape Blazer
I’ve been dying to get my hands on a cape styled dress jacket, or shirt since Lupita Nyong’o twirled in that beautiful red Ralph Lauren cape gown at the Golden Globes. Fortunately for me capes are on trend, so the options are endless. The best part, those options are also budget friendly. Check out …
Reader Request: Gabrielle Union’s “Being Mary Jane” Theory Lanai Yellow Bistretch Blazer
Sweeties, I must admit I was little sad when “Being Mary Jane” didn’t come on Tuesday night. I actually loved the show. Gabrielle Union, who plays Mary Jane, along with AKIL Production did an amazing job on addressing real life issues. We all can relate to some aspect of the show. We also loved the …
Nail It: Take a Look at Lupita Nyong’o’s Nail Diary During Awards Season #LupitaLovesLacquer
Lupita Nyong’o nailed it this award season. Her red carpet looks left us in awe. We gushed over her radiance and infectious smile. Like many, we fell in love with the Kenyan actress, who just picked up her first Oscar Award Sunday night. She has inspired us beyond belief. We also love the “!2 Years …
Shopping: Thrift Store Chronicles with PrettyPrice
Just when I thought thrifting couldn’t get any better, my new thrift store marked everything down. I’m talking major, major discounts. Everything in the entire store was only $2. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I guess everyone got the memo, because the store’s parking lot was packed and the lines inside rivaled Black …
2014 Oscar Awards: Top 10 Red Carpet Looks at 2014 Oscar Awards
Sweeties, did you catch the Oscar Awards Sunday night? I must admit I only tune in for the red carpet looks and commentary, but this year I watched the entire show. Ellen Degeneres kept the jokes coming and she made the show enjoyable. The night also had major moments like, Lupita Nyong’o’s big win …
Lupita Nyong’o: “There is no shame in Black beauty”
When Lupita Nyong’o accepted her award for the “Best Breakthrough Performance ” at ESSENCE’s 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon the young starlet said something that resonated with me. The Academy Award nominee told the crowd filled with movers and shakers in Hollywood that,” There is no shame in Black beauty.” I couldn’t agree …
Beauty Tip: Will You Try Blue Eyeliner like Lupita Nyong’o
Like Lupita Nyong’o, her bright blue eyeliner is also having a moment. The “12 Years a Slave ” star has been spotted on the red carpet with blue eyeliner.