Posted by in Clothing and Accessories The power of gemstones and crystals to heal is informed by those who attest to their effectiveness and ancient religions such as Buddhism. Scientific evidence suggests that it is the belief in their power that matters. These beliefs can reduce stress, boost confidence, and complement traditional medical treatment. In this post, we review raw gemstones…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories There is a renewed interest in hair flowers, clips and pins. Hair flowers were prevalent in New York Fashion Week (2019), and hair pins and clips are on display across media outlets and retail stores. In this post we review options from black owned brands. See the company and product links below for details. Some…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, For Him Polo shirts are a wardrobe staple. Defined by the collar and “placket” neckline with two to three buttons at the top, polo shirts are great for the golf course, business casual events, and more. Though usually short sleeved they may be longed sleeved as well. As polo shirts are comfortable to wear and versatile, they…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories In order to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is recommending that people wear cloth face coverings in places where social distancing is challenging (e.g., grocery stores). The CDC provides a video from the Surgeon General on how to make non medical grade face coverings from household items. …Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories Practicing yoga has many benefits. These include but are not limited to stress relief, increased flexibility, improved mental and physical health. In this post we review several categories of products from black owned brands. These include online classes, yoga pants and mats among other accessories and tools from black owned brands. See the company and…Read more »
In this post, we review sales from high end black designers. Steep savings on clothing, handbags, and jewelry are available. Hurry, as sale items are limited! The following are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means at no cost to you, Shop With Leslie will receive a commission should…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories Ear cuffs have been trending for some time, and there are many options from black owned brands. A nice thing about ear cuffs is that no piercing is required. Similarly, we provide information on where you can find non pierced (clip on) earrings. See the company and product links below for details. Some of the…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories The phrase “Black Girl Magic” originated from the work of CaShawn Thompson in 2013 to celebrate and lend voice to the achievements and positive attributes of black women. The idea was to celebrate Black Girl Magic (e.g., poise, talents, aspirations) while also acknowledging the subversive contexts for which black women and girls navigate to glean…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories You may have noticed that peasant styled tops are trending. What does this reflect? Flowing and loose fitting tunics and smock silhouettes, and in particular sleeves that tend to be puffy and loose. These include the traditional puffy at the shoulders with elastic at the wrists silhouette, as well as ragland, bell, Juliet, and tiered…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products When traveling, one spends a lot of time sitting and sleeping, whether on a plane or in a car. A travel (neck) pillow can make you more comfortable during your journey. Wearing these U shaped pillows with the opening in front though may not be optimal. Instead, changing it to accommodate your sleeping position, using…Read more »