Spring is here, which means it’s time to reboot my skin care and makeup routine to include lighter products. One of the most important parts of my morning work routine is creating the “no makeup, makeup” look. After all, one must never look like she’s going to the club at 8am in the morning. […]

When I think of pompadour hairstyles, I think of big, Jersey housewives hair. Sounds super tacky. But pompadours can actually be very classy as showcased by Brooke Burk Charvet. Her pompadour/chignon hybrid is perfect for that wedding you’re going to be dragging your feet to this summer. Or any other formal event that you’re actually excited to […]

I have been on the Medifast program for two weeks now and it’s started to become second nature to me.  Getting my primary nutrition from packets of powder is a cinch seeing the pounds melt away.  I have 80 lbs to lose and I am well on my way.  My goal weight seems so far […]

I’ve got too much junk in my trunk and it’s not healthy.  For many African American women, adhering to the stereotype about our shape reenforces the bad habits that keep us unhealthy and overweight.   These include, “I’m more curvy than white girls,” “I have bigger bones, so I’ve got more meat on those bones,” […]