Not to say the fashion industry has been given a bad rap for their unrealistic expectation of beauty, and rightfully so.  If you are following fashion, you may have noticed how brands of all price points have begin changing the standard and making new efforts to represent black influencers and models.  From magazine covers to commercials and campaigns, the familiar thread of models or influencers with similar build, ethnicity, and age still reflects the industry's so-called norm. And while the increased presence of black influencers in fashion has generally constituted a positive ..read more

Are you looking for the best Black Friday deals?  Well, if you love to pinch pennies and stock up on all the goodies,  I've got just the Black Friday sale for you. At long last, Black Friday is finally here, and Lane Bryant's colossal site-wide After Thanksgiving sale has officially begun. And I'm here for it. More than here for it, I'm part of it!  That right, your girl is out here repping for the LB this year! Yup! My first LB Black Friday! This week I'm sharing doorbuster deals all week long. From festive bra and panty sets from Cacique to cozy sweaters and sparkly denim, just in ti ..read more

Shackles on my feet won't let me dance…. Recently I posted a pic on my facebook and a follower mention how the look would be so much more on point if I wore heels.  I proceeded to tell her to each their own but heels were no longer my thing especially with severe arthritis I received after healing from a nasty ass fall ten years ago. After several surgeries, months of rehab and shots, my theme song for recovery was easily the song, Shackle on my feet. Now when it comes to my shoe selection, sneakers are right up there with my ankle boots. Rightfully so, the perfect pair of kicks will not ..read more