Monthly Archives: December 2006

TREND NOTE: IN THE HOOD

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Jay, Bee, and Kanye rep their hoods

Running out of christmas gift ideas? Hoodies are your best bet because they’re classics…meaning they will never go out of style.

This season, hoodies are hotter than ever especially if they’re printed. I have to say that the fellas have more of an advantage with this look because they tons to choose from. With the latest designs coming from 10 Deep, Crooks and Castles, LRG, Lemar & Dauley, The Hundreds, and more, its no wonder the hoody has become a phenomeneon this year in Urban wear.

Ladies don’t worry, we have ours to pick from too.

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STARDROBE: NICOLE RICHIE’S BOHO GLAM

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This edition of stardrobe features bohemian glam – a look heavily worn by Nicole Richie.

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STYLIN: GOLDEN LOCKS

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Our stylin’ feature will take a closer look into the latest trends in hair, makeup, and accessories within Black Hollywood.

When it comes to black women, its safe to say that most of us like to take risks when it comes to our locks. This ranges from just simply getting a relaxer, or the lengthy process of going from a relaxer to natural, or rocking the most outrageous hairstyle out of the salon, or perhaps the hottest dye job out of the salon. One fun color many sistas – famous or not – like to try is blonde.

Black women in entertainment especially like to try this color and its not just in our day and time. This trend stems back to the 1960s when singers Etta James and Mary Wells sported golden locks on tours to most recently, where singers Kelis and Fantasia traded in their black for the blonde fever. Some stars have looked gorgeous and stuck with golden locks, while others were close to disasters…

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VARIOUS CELEBS COVER ESSENCE

Its four generations of beautiful Black women on the cover of Essence. Wendy Raquel Robinson, Kelly Rowland, Patti Labelle, Vaneesa Williams, and Nancy Wilson all grace the cover of January’s issue. I love when Essence puts together covers like this.

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