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Stains at the Office: How to Overcome Cubicle Mishaps

Just because you work in an office, that doesn’t mean you can’t look cute. In fact, dressing up to go to work can be a wonderful time to display all your finery. Your favorite crisp white shirts, and loveliest khakis are great to pair with flouncing scarves. You can dress up hot cropped jackets with [...]

Tips for the Messy Fashionista: Staying Fly Through All Life’s Little Spills

I love clothing and fashion — but am prone to be a little messy. You know how it goes. You put on that perfect white shirt, or your loveliest designer jeans just to dribble a little wine down your cheek at the most inopportune moment. And then your look is ruined! Style nightmare? Maybe… But [...]

Know Thyself… And Get Your Laundry Done Right the First Time

The phrase “know thyself” was probably never meant to be applied to laundry, but it just happens to fit well.

Carol’s Daughter: A Revolution in Black Companies

Supporting black companies in their effort to expand has the potential to benefit us all.

Are You on a Real Date — Or An “Almost Date”?

Ambiguous invitations like “Want to get some coffee?” or “Going to happy hour?” can leave you grasping for clarity but afraid to ask.

Ask the Luv Coach: “I Paid His Bills – Now I’m Broke & He Won’t Help Me.”

In love it is important to know how to give — and ask for what you want.

Beyonce Looks Really Pregnant Promoting Her New Performance DVD

There has been a lot of hilarity on the web concerning whether Beyonce is really pregnant or is faking it while a surrogate carries her baby to term for her.

Occupy The Hood: National Effort Coordinated By Detroit Mom

Occupy the Hood faces pressure to integrate into the mainstream of OWS — but Ife Johari Uhuru stands strong.

Shaq Reveals That “Too Many Options” Ruined His Marriage

Why is Shaq still talking about his beautiful and very savvy ex-wife?

That Time I Was Dissed By An African Man…

It is experiences like this one that add more fuel to the battle of the sexes between black men and black women.