Zelda Wynn Valdes was the first black fashion designer and costumer to open up her own shop in 1948. Her shop was the first black-owned business on Broadway in NYC. She dressed some of the most famous people in history such as Josep[...]
// Raven Wilkinson became the first African American woman to receive a contract to dance full time with a major ballet company in 1955 for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo of New York City. With her mother's influence, Raven develope[...]
// // ]]> Corianna and Brianna, also known as Coco and Breezy founded the cutting edge sunglass brand, that aims to reach new fashion heights and introduce fashion lovers all over the world to their unique sense of style and original[...]
“I have always wanted to be a designer. But I thought it would be when I turn 30. I didn’t think I would start at 17.” What started as a fashion blog turned into a career for Nigerian fashion designer Dumebi Iyamah. At[...]
Eleanor Anukam offers a line of luxury shoes ranging from sizes 9-13. After spending years searching for quality shoes in her size, she never quite found what she was looking for. Realizing that there weren’t many selections for[...]
With this cold winter air, I find myself constantly applying chapstick. If not, my lips become very dry. Then I end up biting off the dead skin, which is not good. I usually exfoliate my face twice a week, but I never really focus on[...]
// // ]]> From the runways to street style, fur is one look that everyone can rock, adding a flare to anyone’s personal style. Fur outerwear, accents, and accessories can make a great statement piece. There are a lot of options to[...]
Right before Christmas, I received an email from Forever 21 about a sale they were having on all their outerwear and I spotted this geo-patterned coat that I knew I had to have. And of course, I took advantage of the sale and ordered[...]
Television personality Keasha Rigsby of TLC’s Say Yes To The Dress and TV One’s Keasha’s Perfect Dress has made the move to Detroit. The esteemed bridal consultant opens her first US flagship store Beautiful Bridal with Keasha[...]
// // ]]> There are so many apps to choose from, but who wants to clutter their phone with thousands of apps taking up valuable space in their phone. I love apps that will save me time and provide me exactly what it is I’m looking[...]