Editorial
Blinging Beauty Editors sound off on issues that they take issue with as they relate to the beauty industry. News topics, pop culture, and more.
Dedicated to The Cut: How to Get Lips Like a Black Girl…or at Least Like This Black Girl
I don’t read too many beauty or fashion blogs—I dare not let my creative grey matter get muddled by those who opine on significant matters, like which green eyeshadow best fits-the-bill for Pantone Color of the Year. (That’s emerald green,…
Really?: Willow Smith Really Can’t Whip Her Hair Now that She Shaved it off!
Bad hair days? We all have them. We may throw a cap on, or even go incognito in a scarf and oversized glasses. And on occasion we may be tempted to take a razor to our heads (memories of…
In Honor of Rosia Lee Ivey: Beauty at 98
My grandmother, Rosia Lee Ivey died yesterday. She was 98, and the most beautiful woman I have ever known. She lived a full, vibrant life and taught me, my children and all those she touched many lessons. Rosia Lee was…
Manly Man: How Can Men Get Breast Cancer?
Do you think that men are immune to breast cancer? Think again. Even men can develop breast cancer. Even though men do not have breasts like women, they do have a small amount of breast tissue. In fact the…
Editorial: Career, Marriage then Baby—Beyoncé got it Right
I’m in love with Beyoncé again. I almost wish I were her mom. Let me digress… I recently fell out of love with Beyoncé. I haven’t been so thrilled with her latest musical offerings. While I do advocate for women’s…
Beauty News: Italian Vogue features Slave Earrings—Really?
I remember when Vogue Italia published the all Black issue three years ago. I bought two—one to read, and one to leave in the plastic as a collector's item. I was sooo excited, and I still am. But it seems…
Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness month. No doubt you have been personally affected by this disease – a mother, a sister, a daughter, a wife or you yourself may be a survivor. I have had friends…
Editorial: Cleaning out my Closet
I've been continuously blogging on this site for about six months now, and it seems that I am continuously changing my focus, my voice, my priorities when it comes to subjects about which I write. In a previous life (paid…
ADD and Blogging Don’t Mix
I guess I was feeling all high on life after I saw Julie and Julie when I wrote my blog two Sundays ago. For some insane reason, I decided that I was going to blog for 60 straight days. What on…
Really: Keeping it Real—How Much Photoshop is too Much?
You know, Photoshop just doesn't do everyone justice. Yea sure, the major fashion magazines feel compelled to make stick-thin models even thinner than they are. It's a great tool for getting rid of bags and sags — just ask Tyra…
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