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The 2009 BET awards were held last night in Los Angeles and the stars came out to shine. The show honored the legacy of the late great Michael Jackson...and I think that everyone got the memo to wear something in tribute to The Gloved One. Check out the fab celebs in black, in white, and other.... I love the back baring of Taraji's dress, but I don't quite understand the science of Medoly Thornton's dress. I know that every celeb wants to make an … [Read more...]
Swedish based H&M announced that its next celebrity designer collaboration will be with Jimmy Choo after the successful collabo with Matthew Williamson. The collection will hit the stores on November 14 featuring clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories. Normally, Choo shoes range from $600 to $1,200 but the H&M versions will start at $59. The selection will only be available in a few select stores. And There will even be a men’s collection! Jimmy Choo founder and … [Read more...]
Happy Monday! Since summer is about to enter full swing, I am sure that summer love will abound. If you summer love extends into a fall fling, here's some advice from Rebecca Brody, aka the Luv Coach on AOL Black Voices, to make sure that you have made the right choice: At the start of any relationship, you want to be prepared for what is to come. The best way to do that is to know your partner and to answer some key questions that will pave the way to a healthy relationship. This is the … [Read more...]
Okay, I know that it is hard to be a single ladies in these times. And there are SO many out there--that is evident by how many times I hear Beyonce's "Single Ladies" when a nearby cell phone rings.... If you can't land a man, should you have casual sex like a man to get your needs fulfilled? I admit that most women need an emotional attachment when it comes to sex. Although she may tell you that she can handle a no-strings attached type of deal, in reality, after the 3rd or 4th time … [Read more...]
Happy Man Day! I was stumbling across the web and I found this interesting tidbit....apparently all men think alike from birth.... Nine-year-old Alex Greven has written a book called "How To Talk to Girls"...and it's a hit. From the Today Show site: “Boys, they can’t hold on to girls for a long time,” he told Vieira. “Some boys, they might get the girl to like them at the start of a recess and at the end, the girl dumps them.” He said boys have to learn to move on when girls … [Read more...]
Ok, I know that I'm married now, but there was a time in my life where I had to make some serious decisions as a single woman: friends with benefits or no? Lucky for me, I chose the latter, but for those who are card-carrying members of FWB (Friends-With-Benefits) Worldwide, here is a proper way to carry on: The proper way to be friends with benefits There are times in every woman's life where her body wants either what her heart can't handle or her brain knows better. Men … [Read more...]
Hello fab readers! I snagged this timely piece from Be Better Guys. Ladies, if you didn't know, now you know! No more excuses for attracting, dating, and maybe even marrying the following types of men below: 10 Types of Guys to Avoid Written by Mandie Green A few months back, Ster wrote an article about the 10 types of women to avoid. He really hit the nail on the head and gave us a big chuckle. However, in the interest of fairness (and to let guys know that we're being watched), … [Read more...]
Ok, so I fell off of the Finds of the Week....forgive me! They will resume much later in the fall. Fashion Week has landed upon us and I am in a fashion frenzy... more to report later! Anyways, many of my single friends have been complaining about married men hitting on them. My girls are single, not desperate....here's an article on how to spot the cheating louse if he tries to approach you, single girl: Seven Ways to Spot a Cheating Married Man by Judy McGuire (The … [Read more...]
Ok, here's your latest edition of Date Doctor...it's getting warm and I know you singles are getting hot in the pants area...so don't muck up your first chance to make your best impression! I was listening to The Yolanda Adams Morning Show a few weeks ago and had to share these tips with my fab peoples: Top Ten Ways to Ruin Your First Date: You don't look like your picture: On your online profile, you post your best picture---but it's from 10 years ago. Your weight, hair, features, … [Read more...]
I was all set to do a Date Doctor post and then I received my latest FeedBlitz from one of my fave sites, The "B-Life," about being a financially responsible dater. It's great advice and should be heeded closely! Take a gander here below: B a (financially) responsible dater... As of late, the topic of dating etiquette has come into question around my office. Should a guy always pay? Should a girl always offer? The ladies at the magazine were definitely divided, which is why I commissioned … [Read more...]
