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Albino Models Making Their Mark
Finally the fashion world is discovering what we have known for ages that-Beauty is found in all shapes, sizes and colors. It also can be colorless, which is the point being proven and celebrated through a wave of models with albinism — a condition affecting melanin production that results in little or no pigmentation in [...]
“Black Girls Workout Too” New Workout DVD
Ellen and Lana Ector have transformed their popular workout group classes into a home workout DVD. The Atlanta-based mother-and-daughter fitness duo has put together “Black Girls Workout Too”, the wanted to debunk the myth that black women do not workout. Statistics show that 4 out of 5. African-American women are overweight or obese. This exercise [...]
Best and Worst Dressed- Golden Globes
A few key trends dominated the red carpet at this year’s Golden Globe Awards: shades of red, nude and white, sheer fabrics and lots of sparkle. Of course, there are always a few red carpet mishaps and mistakes, but don’t you fret – I noticed those too! Here are iStyle’s pick for Best and Worst: [...]
Black and Blonde: Scientists Uncover Blonde Gene
Scientists have finally figured out how some of the dark-skinned inhabitants of the Solomon Islands have naturally blonde hair. Researchers used to believe the blonde hair came from interaction with European people; however, a group from Stanford has detected a genetic difference in the blondes. They swabbed the cheeks of 85 people, 43 with blonde [...]
Nana Meriwether Newly Crowned Miss USA 2012
Nana Meriwether, a 27-year-old South African beauty, was crowned Miss USA 2012 yesterday during a ceremony held at Trump Tower in New York City. Nana, who represented the state of Maryland in the 2012 Miss USA pageant, was originally first runner-up in the competition but assumed the title thanks to Olivia Culpo’s big win at [...]
Tiara Williams, Righteous Thought: Nappy, Natural N*gga
by Tiara K. Williams When I get most annoyed, fired up, or have feelings of organizing a riot, It usually means it’s time to write. -Tiara Williams About eight months ago, my hair died from a big chop and went into a natural heaven. There were seas of Shea butter, natural oil and ammonia- free [...]
What Am I Wearing Wednesday??
What Am I Wearing Wednesday??? I am wearing mixed ensemble of strips and prints. Wearing mixed ensembles can be easy and fun. In addition to giving your wardrobe ever expanding possibilities! You can ease your way into this trend by pairing the same basic color but with different patterns. Don’t be afraid to mix polka [...]
Tia Norfleet- NASCAR Trail Blazer
Move over Danica Patrick, there’s a new girl in town. Tia Norfleet, 25 was recently licensed as Nascar’s first African-American female driver. She made her NASCAR racing debut in August. A native of Suffolk, Virginia, but now lives in Augusta, Georgia where racing is not merely a hobby; it’s a way of life. As a [...]
Headed To The Gym, Here’s The Best Hairstyles and Tips For African American Women
Some days it can feel like you have to choose between your body or your hair: You can go for a run but sabotage the awesome blowout you just got or skip the gym to avoid a potentially bad hair day but miss out on all the muscle-toning, calorie-burning, health-boosting benefits of a workout. While [...]
Joan Smalls #1 Ranked Supermodel Graces Vogue Brasil
Joan Smalls is on a roll! The Puerto Rican born beauty has just landed another Vogue issue. Joan is already ringing in the New Year on the January covers of Vogue Turkey and Vogue Japan–and now she’s adding Vogue Brasil to the list. Vogue Brasil’s gorgeous January 2013 “Black Issue” cover, which was shot by [...]