2018-03-06 19:19
Growing up I read books like The Babysitter’s Club and Gossip Girl until the pages were stained and worn in. Movies like Grease and Mean Girls ruled my existence. I saw no difference b… Read More
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2018-02-27 16:15
Lately, I’ve been so afflicted by the current state of the world and the blatant injustices taking place in black and low income communities. Some days I numbly pass through confiding… Read More
2018-01-05 14:40
Becoming a mom at 23, I knew this stay-at-home thing was only going to be temporary. For one, unlike moms more seasoned than me who put some time in the workforce, I hadn’t even steppe… Read More
2018-01-05 14:30
If picking out what you are going to wear is the longest process of your morning, you should look into making a capsule wardrobe. I decided to create my first capsule wardrobe this winter… Read More
2017-11-06 15:30
Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.
It’s Fall and it’s time for change! It’s time to let go of all the things that have been burdening y… Read More
2017-10-23 14:00
Painted Nails, Sweaters, and Coffee: A Recipe for Greatness!
Whenever fall rolls around, I like to tone down my manicures with autumn-inspired hues. Usually, that means I steer away from bri… Read More
2017-10-22 14:30
Planning a Halloween party this year? Here are 5 super easy Halloween treats that are fun to make and delicious!
No-Bake Halloween Treat Recipes:
Wormy Orange Punch
1 gallon orange she… Read More
2017-10-16 14:30
Over the course of my life I’d only heard about my grandmother’s abusive relationship passed over in conversations. There was never a direct conversation that addressed why and… Read More
2017-10-04 14:30
And just like that, the year is rounding out to a close. The Holiday season is approaching and before you know it you’ll be popping champagne (or watching others pop it) as you walk in… Read More
2017-09-15 14:30
Do You Have a Maxi Dress in Your Fall Wardrobe?
I’m a firm believer that the way you dress affects your mood and reflects your state of mind. That’s why lately my styles hav… Read More
2017-09-13 14:30
Looking for a little inspiration for this new post, for some strange reason the word “flirt” came to mind.
We all know that weekend nights are an incredibly propitious place to… Read More
2017-09-11 14:30
Should you be Satisfied with Being Content?
The year has literally flown by. Day in and day out the art of time management and incorporating new changes into my life has been an amazing jour… Read More
2017-08-26 14:30
I truly believe you get what you pay for when it comes to consumer products, but there is something to be said about convenience and science. Science has made it possible for so many p… Read More
2017-08-24 14:30
We have all heard that exercise reduces the risk of heart attack. We know it can reduce depression and anxiety. We also know that it can keep our brains young and active in old age. The impa… Read More
2017-08-23 14:30
The SelfCare After Series Presents: Subtle Signs of Rape Culture
Heard or Used any of the Following?
Telling slim women and girls who express desire for weight gain that sex makes them… Read More
2017-08-22 14:30
Tame Your B#TCH PMS
It’s not unfamiliar for us women of “childbearing” age, as they call it, to trickle into a monthly spell of irritably, sadness and for some of us binge… Read More
2017-08-18 14:30
Since the beginning of the new year I have really gotten interested in the make up world. From Colourpop to Tarte to L.A. Girl, I have fallen in love with this universe of artists… Read More
2017-08-16 14:30
Here’s Why You Should Take STI Screening Serious…
One out of every 208 Americans has been diagnosed with chlamydia. To put that another way, 1.52 million people across the natio… Read More
2017-08-09 14:30
This dish is something that I make variations of all the time. I’m a HUGE curry girl, so meals like this are always my go-to whenever I’m in need of something warm, comforting, h… Read More
2017-08-07 14:30
It’s always a win-win situation when you find a cool new way to style an older piece of clothing in your closet. That’s exactly what happened when I decided to fray the edges of… Read More
2017-08-07 13:00
Life is challenging. We work hard, schedule out every minute of our 1,440 minute days, and always try to be better. No one is perfect and we can only do the best that we can do. It’s t… Read More
2017-08-04 14:30
Hello My Beauties,
Because of the harsh weather conditions, we all face rough, uneven, textured and/or dull skin. Different people with different skin have different concerns, but this face… Read More
2017-08-03 14:30
Next to black on black, one of the easiest and chic-est looks you can wear is white with blue denim…
For a late afternoon meeting, and early evening chill the two directors at Urban… Read More
2017-08-01 14:30
Last summer, I had the chance to attend an annual conference that often sells out within weeks of opening up to the public. This was an amazing opportunity to encounter women who were e… Read More
2017-07-31 14:30
Most people are going to tell me, that’s a stupid question. However, if you sit down with 10 or more people, a different answer may emerge.
In light of shows like Insecure and al… Read More
2017-07-26 14:30
I recently realized how much I enjoy eating alone. This semester, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I would arrive on campus a bit after 7AM to workout at the gym. Post-sweat, I would e… Read More
2017-07-24 14:30
“When you feel like quitting, remember why you started.” – Unknown
What is your why? What keeps you going against all odds? What makes you jump out of bed each morning? W… Read More
2017-07-20 14:30
Since middle school, I’ve had bad acne, like that Crunch bar type of acne. I have always wanted to get rid of it but couldn’t figure out what it was. I went from Neutrogena to Ox… Read More
2017-07-19 14:30
Newly Vegetarian? Give Spinach Burgers a Try!
I recently became a pescatarian and I have enjoyed it. Now, I am slowly weaning myself off of fish as well. I find it the hardest to kick… Read More
2017-07-17 14:30
This year, Mother’s Day had me reminiscing about that very first year as a new mom. Sam isn’t even two and a half yet but it feels like it was a lifetime ago (time doe… Read More
2017-07-14 14:30
I joined the military after high school. That was the first time I ever had to run a mile and a half under fifteen minutes, and on top of that I never had to exercise so much in my life. I s… Read More
2017-07-12 14:30
Jayne’s Outdoor Birthday Dinner Party
“I promise to celebrate your 29th birthday for as many years as you think you can still get away with it.” – Jayn… Read More
2017-07-10 13:00
Last week, I came across a few articles about the importance of investing in yourself. While none of them told me anything that I didn’t already know, they did prompt me to consider ho… Read More
2017-07-10 13:00
Keeping my skin looking fresh and healthy has always been a top priority for me. My mom started me young with my first ever Clinique skin care regimen (thanks, mom) and I’ve been relig… Read More
2017-07-07 14:30
Hooray you made it!! Full on summer intern ready to take on the world! You applied, interviewed, got the job, but wait- what do you mean you can’t wear your favorite birks and comfor… Read More
2017-07-05 14:30
The phone vibrated continuously and seemed to be waiting for me to acknowledge its muted buzz. I quickly glanced at the phone and decided I would return the call later, when my schedule allo… Read More
2017-07-03 14:30
I don’t know about you guys, but my girlfriends and even I have experienced a major break-up/make-up season. Us 20 somethings seem to be caught in a period of consistent inconsistency… Read More
2017-06-29 17:14
INGREDIENTS
12 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, stems, seeds and membranes removed
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese… Read More
2017-06-28 15:01
Indi is a signed model to Atlanta’s innovative boutique agency Kevlar Rose. You can see from the photos here that they have an eye for unique looks and bold ideas, which we love! With… Read More
2017-06-27 14:00
Do You Kiss Your Mother with that Mouth?
For the man who asked do you kiss your mother with that mouth Implying my youth reason enough not to roar You can’t be both girl and activist… Read More
2017-06-18 15:05
Today being Father’s Day there are mixed emotions surfacing for many of us, daddy’s girls and never daddy’s girls alike. Adulthood has taught me (and I’m sure yo… Read More
2017-06-12 19:33
After going natural I have had problems keeping my hair moisturized and from breaking. I have 4b curly hair type, and because my hair is thicker and more course it is naturally more dry. I d… Read More
2017-06-07 14:30
It’s Life…Friends Come & Go
I was warned by my dad, my mom, teachers and other wise individuals, but when the time came I was still blindsided. “Your friends are… Read More
2017-06-06 14:00
Your subconscious mind acts as a huge memory bank storing every thing that happens to you, every thing you see, hear, feel, and so on. All of this information could be considered the &l&hell…Read More
2017-06-02 14:30
Quick Beauty Tips for Every Girl
For the make-up guru to the mascara and lip gloss kind of girl, here are some beauty tips we can all use!
1. Clean your brushes.
What you’ll need:
Dr… Read More
2017-05-31 14:30
I tried committing to a plant-based diet twice before, but both times I failed and I didn’t understand why. It wasn’t until I met my friend Ninian in Costa Rica that I developed… Read More
2017-05-30 14:30
How long will you wait to go after your goals? How long will you concern yourself with what others think of you? How long will your DESTINY wait for you to catch up to it? How long wil… Read More
2017-05-24 16:00
I had the pleasure of catching up with Chef Christan Willis. This here is what we call a true GIRLBOSS. She previously appeared on Food Network’s Cooks vs. Cons, was featured in O… Read More
2017-05-23 14:00
THE GOLDEN RULE TO BEING A FINANCIALLY SAVVY BOSS
Times are not like they used to be! Gas is STILL at sky rocket levels and being fabulous can become very expensive…… Read More
2017-05-18 22:01
After relocating from Harlem to Williamsburg, fitting in hasn’t been a problem. Everyone seems to be a vintage style snob just like me. I find the apparel difference between Brook… Read More
2017-05-18 15:00
Typical me, I wait until the week of my birthday to finalize birthday plans, but a beach road-trip was so necessary. I was missing the peace and calm of the ocean and the freedom it instantl… Read More
2017-05-13 13:15
Although this will be my second mother’s day, it feels like it’s only my first. My view of motherhood has expanded exponentially over this past full year of “mothering.&rdq&hell…Read More
2017-05-12 19:43
Last night I had the pleasure of witnessing New York’s young music scene shine underground at legendary New York City barbershop, Astor Place Hairstylists. SoundCloud, in partnershi… Read More
2017-05-10 14:00
As someone who crams an obnoxious amount of stream-V (I wanted to try a smash-up of streaming and TV and that’s what I came up with, let’s see if it catches on) into my limited&n&hell…Read More
2017-05-09 16:43
My hair has been a constant concern and discussion for as long as I can remember. I had my first cream and crack hair treatment before my first day of grade school. In result, my hair w… Read More
2017-05-03 14:00
Here’s what I learned from living in Costa Rica for a month:
1. Currency exchange is pretty easy.
To be honest, people made it sound a lot harder than what it actually. I even met peop… Read More
2017-04-27 01:54
I’ve been shopping small and buying black for 6 months now and it’s so much easier than I thought.
It started last November, when I was gearing up for my routinely cheap Chr… Read More
2017-04-13 03:46
In honor of national grilled cheese day, I spent $20 on cheese alone to bring you these recipes. Be grateful because artist in New York.
The grilled cheese was the first meal I wa… Read More
2017-04-10 15:56
I severely underestimated how I would feel leaving my child for a month.
I knew I would be sad and miss Noah, but the heartache I felt was indescribable. It was beyond “missing”… Read More
2017-04-05 14:00
Who is Taryana?
I am a South Central Los Angeles native who recognized that the world was much bigger than LA. By the time I entered college I had already lived in LA, Atlanta and Boston. I… Read More
2017-04-04 12:42
Living in Costa Rica was Unreal
It took me a while to figure out how to “sum up” my Costa Rica trip. Mainly because an experience like that can’t be summed up in a qu… Read More
2017-03-30 19:13
Vegan or Vegetarian Homemade Enchiladas
This was the second meal I was itching to make when I came back from Costa Rica, the first being Chickpea Curry Stew (no pics, we were way too hungry… Read More
2017-03-15 14:00
Who is Javia?
I am Jae Wilkins. A 23 year old, single mother from a small town with big dreams of making a difference in the lives of young women & changing the world.
What inspired you… Read More
2017-03-10 17:23
We’ve all been there before…ready to whoop a trick that’s messing with your man. But, hopefully at some point it clicks in your mind that the other woman isn’t the r… Read More
2017-03-09 02:47
Today is a special day we celebrate the queens around the world. Putting race, religion, sexual orientation, language, all aside and understand we are all women. Women that must re… Read More
2017-03-03 17:14
I’ve been living on my own in a foreign country for two weeks now and already almost everything I thought I knew has been challenged. I’ve met so many people from so many differe… Read More
2017-02-28 15:00
Spiritual Meditation
People meditate for different reasons whether they do it to relax, alleviate anxiety, focus, spirituality, or anything else. However, when meditation is d… Read More
2017-02-21 13:45
New York City is notorious for its high prices, so most people have a roommate or significant other. Living with someone can be very difficult if you don’t have the conversation about… Read More
2017-02-20 15:00
Whether you’re a simple DIY-er, like me, or your style is to go all out, these 5 tips will ensure that your baby’s first birthday party is seamless and fun versus stressful and i… Read More
2017-02-16 13:49
I used to get annoyed when people asked me “how long have you been natural?”
After turning about 15, I took my hair into my own hands. Worse decision of my life. I slapped it bac… Read More
2017-02-16 13:45
I may be weird, but anytime I’m feeling low on inspiration and in desperate need of a creative boost I have a line up of movies on YouTube that get me back on track.
These movies are a… Read More
2017-02-12 15:00
Who in the the world could be a better Valentine than the person who loved you first?
We’ve somehow trapped ourselves into thinking that Valentine’s day is only for couple… Read More
2017-02-12 15:00
Love Yourself: How & Why…
Well it is that time of year once again, when love is as they say…in the air. Couples are planning romantic trips, dinners, outings,&nb&helli…Read More
2017-02-10 15:00
My boyfriend and I actually forgot what we did last Valentine’s Day, shocker? It was our 4th Valentine’s day together and for the life of us we couldn’t remember. We chock… Read More
2017-02-09 16:00
It’s true, it can be dangerous to travel as a woman. Constantly, we’re told about about sexual assaults, harassment and sadly, kidnappings. However, with the right mindset… Read More
2017-02-07 02:18
I’m Done Apologizing for My Anger – A Rant on Black Liberation
“We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society.” – Angela Davis
As a woman… Read More
2017-02-03 16:00
There comes a time in a young woman’s life (more like every week), when we’re stuck between purchasing needs or wants. How often do you find yourself drooling over th… Read More
2017-02-02 22:09
You know with exes it’s not always simple. It’s not always as black and white as “he cheated on me” or “he was abusive.” Sometimes exes are the result of… Read More
2017-02-02 15:30
Is Height Really a Factor in Choosing a Guy…
Like all questions I ask, I already know my answer. I just love hearing other opinions. I love my readers’ input, so here we go… Read More
2017-02-01 15:00
Who is Nia Skye?
Influenced by her own trial and error in the dating world, Nia Skye was led to begin a relationship + dating blog for the modern, young professional. It’s clear the da… Read More
2017-01-29 23:27
Other than the Falcons going to the Super Bowl, Atlanta has been rubbing me the wrong way lately. Not to be a hater, but the show Atlanta was underwhelming, the city is being… Read More
2017-01-22 14:50
Pussy was on full display yesterday.
But as I stood between the stage and the riled up protestors, I couldn’t help but question whether this pussy power was here to stay? Or were we ma… Read More
2017-01-19 15:39
“What happens when the winners and losers are supposed to be on the same team?” Dre asks in “Lemons,” last week’s episode of Black-ish. This episode nearly capt… Read More
2017-01-19 15:00
No, your parents aren’t always right, BUT YOU SHOULD RESPECT THEM! It’s one lesson I had to learn and I am STILL learning! Now, I didn’t start learning this lesson until 1)… Read More
2017-01-17 16:14
What is meditation?
Meditation has been encouraged in my life for as long as I can remember, but I found it difficult to be comfortable practicing until I truly understood what it was. If yo… Read More
2017-01-15 16:00
I’ve always wanted to share the knowledge I learned as an economics major to the world, but in a more simplistic form than it was given to me. At the curious age of 23, I have often wo… Read More
2017-01-12 14:30
I woke up yesterday morning to more than 20 posts from women on Facebook raving about President Obama’s final address, but more specifically about the words he spoke to his wife. This… Read More
2017-01-10 14:00
Consider Yourself a Book Lover?
It’s very rare to catch me without a book in my purse, my car, or my hand. If that makes me a nerd, I’ll take it. I love books. Anything tha… Read More
2017-01-07 15:35
We all know there are those with cable, and there are those who stream.
I can’t be the only one that realizes how easily the streaming networks are replacing cable, yikes! Li… Read More
2017-01-05 20:45
Everyone from my best friend to my dad has used online dating apps; it’s not really as taboo as it once was. And now it seems like there’s a site for anything you&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-01-03 16:00
He was the closest thing to perfect that I’ve ever met. He checked all of my boxes (I’d like to think that I’ve got incredibly unique “standards” for what I am… Read More
2017-01-03 01:10
I spent this Christmas alone in New York City. First Christmas I’ve ever spent alone. After taking a leap into adulthood by moving away from home, Christmas isn’t the same, but m… Read More
2016-12-29 15:42
As the holidays crept closer and closer there was a common thread in all the conversations shared between me and my close friends…ambivalent emotions about the impending family t… Read More
2016-12-22 15:00
While having a conversation with a group of my coworkers, we got on the subject of social media, you know, the most recent way of “gaining new friends” and “networking… Read More
2016-12-19 15:00
There’s nothing wrong with having a cut buddy, just be careful with your feelings.
Woah!!!! Stop right there! Because…if you’re reading this post that means yo… Read More
2016-12-19 00:19
Santa, Please Refer to My Book List
Other than money and more money to fix my life, the only thing that comes to mind that I actually desire is a really good book, or seven. With our bo… Read More
2016-12-15 15:00
It probably seems that I have something against Nicki Minaj being that this is my second post commenting on her (in my opinion) unrealistic standards of beauty. So I’ll warn you now, I… Read More
2016-12-14 15:00
So you’re meeting your boyfriend’s parents, eh? Although I’m sure you’re excited, you’re probably also a bit nervous. “What do I talk about?!” &ldq&helli…Read More
2016-12-13 15:00
#GetWrappedUpThisHolidaySeason
Normally, when the holiday season comes around we are all thinking about gifts that we want from others or gifts that we need to purchase for our family and fr… Read More
2016-12-10 15:00
Cloudy Judgement with a Side of Doubt
I’m glad I didn’t do it—seriously. It could have been so easy…well not really.
Had I actually slept with him it would have A:… Read More
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