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Sep 12

A Real World Diva’s Laws to Live By

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by Taneica Phillips of Shatterproof Glass Dolls According to Webster’s online dictionary, a diva is a distinguished female operatic singer or female operatic star. According to the urban dictionary, a diva is a bitchy woman that must have her way exactly, or no way at all. Often rude and belittles people, believes that everyone is beneath her and thinks that…

Dec 18

Black Women and Plastic Surgery

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by Sherrell Dorsey of Organic Beauty Vixen For the past few months I’ve been doing some social media contracting work with a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. I probably know more about procedures, risks and preparation than I care to know. The entire experience has made me contemplate whether or not I would ever get plastic surgery. Would you? Whether it’s…

Sep 12

Self-Concept Thursday!

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source7 Baby Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle by GG of PeaceLoveandPrettyThings.comMany of us have the desire to lead healthier lifestyles and just don't know where to start. The idea of a lifestyle overhaul can be extremely daunting. But you have to start somewhere. What is more important than your health, really? It's a matter of making it a priority. Below…

Sep 12

Self-Concept Thursday!

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Affirmations for Hardshipby Kim Jackson of Peace, Love and Pretty ThingsWhen faced with difficulties, it's easy to get down on ourselves, to think negatively or to try and approach solutions through our frustration (which rarely works). When you've reached that moment when you can feel yourself teetering on edge, use these affirmations to help you to pull through, and to…

Sep 12

When Natural Hair Disturbs Family Ties

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by Bennii of Benniiblast.comOver the last few months, I have scrolled through countless posts where transitioning women have shared their stories of mothers, sisters, boyfriends/husbands etc being less than encouraging about their decision to go natural. As a transitioner myself, I understand what it takes for someone to make the decision to change a habit of what seems like a…