I am so looking forward to getting my Matchmaking Certification (can you believe that's an actual certification course?). That way I can start charging you folks for this free advice......until then, snatch these crumbs of vital info for free....One of my recent Date Doctor posts piqued some of my readers interest.Pretty Girl of Black Pearls writes:I think [men] need to stop with the lies and games (something men probably say about women). If you want to date more than one woman, say that. If … [Read more...]

Today's MAN DAY topic took me completely by surprise. Please follow this exchange I had with a male fabulite associate of mine for more details:Me: So you carry a purse, eh?Him: It's not a purse. It's my carrying bag.Me: Oh--so it's a man purse?Him: No. It is what I use to carry my important items.Me: Like what?Him: My wallet, my phone, my, iPod, my important papers...Me: (I cut him off) What happened to your pockets and a briefcase?Him: I don't like to look bulky.Me: What in the … [Read more...]

Just melt your frustrations away...From style.comLove the feel of a refreshing steam bath but hate sharing the experience with strangers? European home design company Ideal Standard has an elegant solution: this three-in-one sauna, hammam, and shower. No bigger than a well-appointed closet, the mini rejuvenation cabin is just the right size for one person, but we don't think there'd be any harm in testing it out with two. At $20,000, it isn't cheap, but who can put a price on uninhibited … [Read more...]

Just wanted to post this uber-deluxe and strictly fabulous flick of Mel B and Nicole Murphy. Although Eddie Murphy shows nay ounce of couth in his paternal functioning, he sure knows how to pick some stylish women (including Tracey Edmonds). These ladies need to teach a course on how to look so fab post-baby and post-bitter breakup. The course would be overbooked....anyhoo.., I absolutely adore the shoes! Do it ladies! … [Read more...]

First let me apologize for the late posts---my home Internet was acting up. After a lengthy but helpful convo with Comcast, all is well....Now on to MAN DAY.....I was speaking to a gentleman friend and he asked me the time. I kindly looked at my timepiece and told him. I then asked, "Where is your watch?" (He was a fellow attorney who did pretty well for himself--he really had no excuse) He said that he didn't need a watch because he used his cell phone to tell time. He then told me, … [Read more...]

And fun was had by all....This weekend was chock full of Christian loving and style. I had the unique opportunity to assist with wardrobe styling with the Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel show at the BET studios in Washington, DC (thanks to Genevieve Nixon, uber producer!). I had the pleasure of meeting premiere gospel artists (Tonex, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Wess Morgan, Ricky Dillard, Canton Jones, Shirley Murdock, Lexi, Shirley Ceaser, Karen Clark-Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, to name a few) and Dr. … [Read more...]

I have had a few requests to give some dating tips to the menfolk (actually, I was accused of being bias because I am married). I am really still a newlywed in my mind, so I still feel a bit in touch. To be fair to all, here is some fruit from the tree of life for the men in your lives:1. Women do care about how much money you make and your credit score (regardless of what they tell you), but they don't want you to splash them with dollar-dollar bills or rain on them when you first meet. Not … [Read more...]

SourceLong thought to be only a fall or early spring fashion, the summer tunic will definitely distuinguish you ladies from the standard sundresse or tank tops/cute blouse/skinny (or the dreaded high-waisted) jeans combo.Gray top/White bottomTake a stroll down any of your city's trendy hot spots and you will find this summer/spring/fall look in abundance on your hippest socialites, trendsetters, and celebs. Which category do you fit in? The gray counterbalances the white for a nice, soft muted … [Read more...]