I am very picky when it comes to cosmetics.  I have sensitive and acne-prone skin, so I can’t just slather anything on it.  On top of that, I have oily skin–and the summer humidity makes it even worse here on the East Coast.  I am temperamental about trying new foundations–so I am more than delighted [...]

Happy MAN DAY!  I can’t wait until July 25th–the premiere of the 4th season of Mad Men!  Although the show focuses on middle-aged, overpaid, over-indulgent white males, I truly enjoy the period piece drama—and the wardrobe!  The main character, Don Draper, is a complete card.  Although he’s a adulteress, a liar, and a thief–he does [...]

Happy Monday!
This week in review:
Monday: The Year of the Wedge
Tuesday: Sweet Smelling Summer Scents
Wednesday: MAN DAY–How to Build the Perfect Summer Wardrobe
Thursday: Entertaining–How to Throw A Fabulous Couples Dinner
Friday: Celebrity Look for Less and Link Love
Keep it strictly fab!

As a mother of four, I can freely admit that I have a baby pooch—you know, that little pouch of jiggly fat below your navel and above your sweet spot?  It ususally only occurs after childbirth, but anyone can develop pooch fat with a little happy overeating.  I have a special place in a my [...]

I am always striving to live an easier and more streamlined life.  Between work, home, and play–I’m a very busy woman.  Even I have to take time off to get myself together now and then…
Here are some ways that I simplify my life:
1.  Make  alist of 5 things that you need to accomplish for the [...]

Good morning fab people!
Remember the fab tips that I passed out to you all after attending Essence Magazine and Johnson’s “What’s Your Beauty Secret?”
Well, if you need to refresh your memory, here’s  a great wrap up—from women around the nation!

Keep it strictly fab~

“WHEN HARLEM CAME TO PARIS” RETURNS TO ENTERTAIN WASHINGTONIANS

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 8pm, the headquarters of The Alliance Francaise de Washington will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance. LiL SoSo Productions in partnership with The French Alliance bring “When Harlem Came to Paris” (WHCTP), a theatrical cabaret celebrating [...]

Ok, I hate to admit this…just a teensy bit…I’m tired of Fashion Week.  Maybe I’m just tired of seeing surreal style worn by size minus two models.  I have become much more interested in the style of the average person—the person who I see on the street, in the office, on the train, etc….who takes [...]

I am always on the prowl for anything that will make me look a bit more fab than usual.  That extra pop…you could say. Well, I must not have been that far off when I tried on my Kymaro Body Shaper for that extra added “under” pop—because pop star Lady Gaga wears hers as an [...]

Mo’Nique had the look of a winner Saturday night as she collected another award for her role in the movie “Precious”. In a nude gown with embellished sleeves and understated but beautiful makeup she was a red carpet hit. As impressive as her appearance was it paled in comparison to her graciousness while accepting her [...]