Hi all! Here is my 3rd guest post of the week! I love the virtual world of social media, the fact that it knows no boundaries and that you can make connections with like-minded people in the far-flung nations of…
Guest Post! Black Singer (@noahsofficial) Tops UK Classical Charts by Gillian King of The London Chronicler
I have a few things that I love in life – of course one of those things is beauty, I am an avid reader, but music is also a passion of mine! Music is such an intrinsic part of me it is very much…
New Pin Board! Black Beauty and Style in the mainstream UK Media
Another day, another idea for a Pinterest board! As an increasing number of black models are being used for the beauty and fashion features in the mainstream British glossy magazines, I have decided to capture these images over the remainder…
Guest Post – Event | @Gidore Multi-Textures Hair Workshop with Felicia Leatherwood (@LovingYourHair ) – The Inside Story by Fiona aka @LoveYourTresses
I really love London! There is SO much to do and see in this fabulous city. An event that I reall wanted to atted was the Gidore Multi-Texture Hair Workshop that took place last Saturday, however I was unable to attend. I…
The Brit Pack – my Favourite Black British Beauty and Fashion Bloggers!
Which Black British beauty and fashion bloggers are on my hot list? I took inspiration from my recent post that showcased the leading Black beauty bloggers from the US and thought that I would start a Pinterest board to collate…
Product Review: Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer
I am just LOVING this weather! Spring has certainly sprung and as the temperature soars one often considers adapting their make-up routine. Wearing a full face of foundation can become uncomfortable and you may want to opt for a lighter option such…
Top Black Beauty Bloggers courtesy of Coco & Creme
I came accross this fabulous post a few days ago, posted by Coco & Creme, a sister blog to the leading US online magazine for the ‘young, contemporary’ women of colour, Clutch, and I thought I would share it! Featuring…
Hair we go again…
Being the First Lady of the most powerful nation on the face of the earth cannot be easy, with the eyes of the world on your every move – but does being the First Black First Lady come with additional…
It’s Me! Black beauty & hair (@BlackBeautyMag ) magazine’s Blogger of the Month!
The latest issue of the UK’s ‘best selling Black magazine’ , Black beauty & hair, hit the shelves today….. ….. and yours truly is the blogger of the month! How cool is that??!! 🙂 Thanks to all of my followers,…
Boutique Chic
I love the beauty halls in the major London department stores such as Selfridges, John Lewis Oxford Street, Liberty and Harvey Nicks…the convenience of being able to purchase all of my favourite brands all under one roof is a boon and…
Rock of Ages #agelessbeauty
I was flicking through the latest issue of Grazia magazine yesterday and was thrilled to see that yet again Grazia has used a beautiful black model for the main beauty feature! The feature is not colour specific, but focuses on…
Afro’s & headline fashion shows AW12
Afro’s & headline fashion shows AW12. A great follow up to my post Afro-tising! If you are not following Afroblush, you should be! Enjoy!
Product Review: Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage Foundation by Avon
In its 125th anniversary year Avon announced the launch of the new Ideal Flawless foundation range last November, whilst simultaneously announcing that Alesha Dixon would be the brand’s Beauty and Empowerment Ambassador. According to Avon, Ideal Flawless boasts “an exclusive…
Afro-tising
I was browsing through the current issue of Marie Claire magazine and I came across the latest Marc Cain SS12 campaign ad. The model’s afro-esque hair style really caught my attention. The next day I travelled to central London and as I was…
Black and Blue
On the 27th February, the singer Elisabeth Welch (1904 -2003) was commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque in south-west London. She is the second black women to have received this hounour (the first was Jamaican born nurse, Mary Seacole). Born…
GloCal Beauty – Jamaica on the Map
The leading Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Gleaner (of which I have fond memories, my mum used to order her copy from the local newsagents every week… back in the day!) announced earlier this week that four of the island’s most well-known women have been…
It Matters…Because You Matter
I have just started to listen to a new audiobook called ‘ Start Something that Matters’ by 34 year old entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie. In 2006, Blake founded TOMS – a company that would match every pair purchased with a new…
Product Review: Teint Idole Ultra 24H by Lancôme
A few posts ago I was enthusing about the newest foundation launches with shades for dark skin! I will reviewing some of these new offerings over the course of the next few weeks, letting you know my thoughts based upon…
Face Value
I found out today (via Twitter of course!) that the product line created by iconic American makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin (who passed away 10 years ago), has been launched in the UK for the first time and is now available at…
The Caribbean Collections: LFW AW12
2012 is a big year for the Caribbean; both Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago celebrate 50 years of independence, the fastest man on the face of the planet – a proud Jamaican – is set to take centre stage at…
InStyle Best Beauty Buys – Just for You
I am always in eager anticipation of the InStyle Best Beauty Buys supplement. Now in its 12th year it has served as a bible to beauty enthusiasts like myself! The winning products are selected by the great and the good…