Yes, you read that correctly. A jewelry company contacted me about modeling in a campaign photoshoot for their line. Since it’s jewelry, it never occurred to me that my small, but growing bump might stand in the way of this opportunity. I was so convinced that my pregnant belly wouldn’t be an issue that when we began discussing the particulars I alerted…
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Friends, I’m going to keep this short and sweet. “Awkward Black Girl,” and star of HBO’s Insecure, Issa Rae, ain’t foolin’ with none of us, and her latest spread, in Essence is proof. Check out interview and cover story HERE. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these images: Whew, chillay! Issa, sis! Keep on comin’ with the heat. #hereforit
On Embracing My Pregnancy After Miscarriage We lost our baby last year when I should have been about 10 weeks along. You can read all about that experience HERE. Throughout those 10 weeks, I wasn’t happy. I wanted the baby, but I was consumed with fear and worry. Outside of not sleeping the entire two months, I didn’t have any…
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If you’ve been hearing a lot about vegan and cruelty-free makeup products but don’t know what the terms mean or where to start, this post will not only break it all down, but also give you the option of some black-owned brands you can support. Let’s first talk about the differences between the two terms. Cruelty-free products are not tested on…
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If you ever have the opportunity to meet, Chichi Eburu, Owner and Founder of the black-owned cosmetics brand, Juvia’s Place, her demeanor might surprise you. Soft-spoken and petite, one might even characterize her as being unassuming. But make no mistake; Eburu is a boss in every sense of the word. She’s sharp. She knows what she wants, and she knows how…
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