The Tresstastic: Yaya Decosta’s Full and Fabulous Fro
I love how simple this shot is. The sleek black polo-neck and a full-out fro. Too cute! And it’s Yaya too. If ANTM had a hall of fame she’d definitely be in it.
The Announcement: Happy Birthday!
It’s my birthday today! It’s been truly lovely and as it’s also my last year as a 20-something a lot more reflective. I’ve got a lot of plans for the year ahead, some…
The Music: John Coltrane – Naima (1965)
This is so deliciously yummy I could eat it. The “too-amazing-for words” saxophonist John Coltrane performs Naima live in Belgium 1965. It’s seriously chilling me out today and will quite likely carry me…
The Style: Grafik Cube Lookbook 2010
These are so cute. I spotted this Grafik Cube Lookbook over at the über fab blog Paris Most Wanted featuring Ms PMW herself. I haven’t really tried the hat and fro combo which…
The Music: Esperanza Spalding – Little Fly
This is bringing my day to a sweet close. The gorgeously chilled out tones of Esperanza Spalding singing Little Fly from her new album Chamber Music Society. Just gorgeous. And in other news…
The Style: H&M Autumn Winter 2010
Check out H&M’s Autumn Winter 2010 ad campaign featuring Daria Werbowy and Jon Kortajarena. Speaking of Jon Kortajarena, in the words of Madonna, this man knows how to “give good face”. Aside from…
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The Movie: Inception (Review)
I saw Inception a while ago and have been meaning to review it ever since. So here’s my five on it at long last… 1: Leonardo DiCaprio. Great casting number 1. This guy…
The Photograph: Nneka x German Vogue
Check out these gorgeous pix of the Nigerian-German singer, Nneka in August’s German Vogue. PS: Did I mention I’m learning to play guitar? I’ll have to do a blog post on it soon.
The Show: Sule and the case of the tiny sparks
I would have loved this cartoon as a kid! I really hope the talented Gibbs sisters who are behind this animation turn this into a series. Read all about how and why they…
The Tresstastic: Nappturally Nigerian
Ooooh I just love this braid-out accessorised with a cute clip Ms Nappturally Nigerian bought at a craft expo. PS you should check out her blog too. Lovely.
The Show: So You Think You Can Dance Season 7
One of my life regrets is that I took music GCSE instead of dance. Not that I was on my way to becoming the next Ciara or anything but it’s fair to say…
The Video: 10 Things I Want To Say To A Black Woman x Joshua Bennett
I need a transcript of this poem. It’s just immense. I can’t say anything else, just check it out.
The Photograph: Halle Berry x Vogue September 2010
Look who’s on the cover of American Vogue. Ms Halle Berry is shot by Mario Testino for the much-anticipated September issue of the magazine. Don’t think I’m entirely convinced by the hair cut….
The Munchies: Layered Summer Fruits with Creamy Lime Dressing
Sometimes I eat sweet delicious guilt-free fruit and I think why do I even look at chocolate. Seriously? Why even do it to myself? Seeing this fruit salad (which I hunted though a…
The Tresstastic: Pin it up or let it out
Love these pictures. Lovely reminder of the versatility of having natural hair, though my hair is currently too short for that up do, I’ll save for a little while down the line. [via
The Quotes: Ambitious Girl x Wale
Had to share this snippet of lyrics from Ambitious Girl by Wale. *sigh* They’re just so lovely. I’m in love with your business and your productivity is the reason I interest, ambitious girl…
May 10, 2012
Evelyn N. Alfred — What an excellent book this will make!
May 10, 2012
Becky at life/style/flash. — I love her look!
She has colour nailed - without looking like a children's TV presenter.
May 7, 2012
A Simple Thing — Ah, I do love Labrinth's music.
It can be classy or something I can move to - and a lot of...
May 5, 2012
Amilli Dostaonia — Well I wish I had a collection of these in my wardrobe.... I am surprised to see the variation it...
May 4, 2012
Jennifer Alvasin — i must say its a really nice song ,,, i just loved it ... this melody i awesome ....
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