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Here are some tips to help with the time change and sleep troubles in general:  Go to sleep a half-hour earlier than usual tonight and wake up a half hour earlier.  Expose yourself to outdoor or indoor light. If you have serious sleep problems, consider purchasing a blue light used to combat winter sadness. The […]

Create modern eye looks from softly subtle to gorgeously glam with this long wearing, waterproof liquid liner pen. Unlike other liners, the precision tip pen provides smooth and controlled application every time and easily draws a thin or thick line in one sweep making it the only option when doing a cat eye. Not to […]

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I remember exactly where I was the first time B2K debuted their single “Uh-Huh” on 106 & Park. I was 12 in my bed and in the midst of losing my barely teenage mind over the sexiest black boy band of my time. The next day in school my friends and I chose the member […]

Once the all important dress has been chosen, Prom shopping becomes all about the shoes! As with the dress, everyone wants the standout shoe, one that no one else has, one that looks expensive and classy (but preferably isn’t), and most importantly, one that doesn’t hamper your dancing abilities. Well have no fear, here at […]

A new season always comes with new fashion trends. And this coming season, you can expect rich, vibrant, turn-up-the-volume color. We’ve got the six hottest hues of the moment right here. See the gallery below! Blue: Truth be told, nothing gets more classic than blue, especially this spring’s offerings. A vibrant aqua, a dusty sky […]

There comes a point when you have to let go and accept the reality that your favorite beauty products eventually become breeding grounds for bacteria. Here’s how to know what’s still good and what’s past its prime. Mascara As the brush is taken out, applied, and put back in the tube, it brings with it […]

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Before Nicki Minaj, Lil’ Kim was the undisputed Queen of female rap; it was earned and rightly so! Kim changed the game for females, coining outrageous outfits, salacious lyrics and  bigger egos than the boys. Kimmy was linked to Jay-Z, Diddy, Keyshia Cole, Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G and all the “greats” before Nicki […]

Spring is definitely on it’s way, and we are all itching to replace our heavy winter layers with cute summer dresses- and not have to worry about the jacket, scarf, mittens and hat to go with it. But until the weather heats up that much, sleeved dresses are the perfect transitional item from Winter to […]

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“Are you taping or writing this down? Because I talk really fast,” director Ava DuVernay politely informs via speakerphone.  Ava has been fielding phone interviews since 6 a. m., but six hours later she’s none the worse for wear, eager to chat about her directorial debut with the independent feature I Will Follow. Winner of […]

“Color block” clothes add a graphic element to any look. They transform simple clothes into architectural pieces, so start shopping and enjoy the optical “illusions”! And here’s a tip: when wearing two (or more) tones, make sure they are within the same complementary color family. See some more here: H&M “Waste” Collection: Clothes Created From […]

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A few days ago a family of little girls made headlines for their music video “An Open Letter To Lil Wayne.” However, an up-and-coming MC from New Orleans was moved to do the same thing several months prior. In fact, Dee-1 not only spoke openly to Lil Wayne, but he included Jay-Z and 50 Cent […]

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