Posted by in Bath and Body, Find products Photo by Jorge Fakhouri Filho from Pexels Photo by Clifford Photography on Unsplash Nail glitter has been popular for a while as have decals and wraps. Nail decals tend to cover part of the nail, while wraps cover most or all of the nail. In this post, we review where you can find these products…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products Wristlets are convenient and multi-purpose, often big enough to hold your phone, cards, and other small items. You can carry wristlets as a stand alone handbag, or use them to organize and store items in your handbag. Wristlets are available in many styles including leather, Ankara among other prints, and with culturally representative themes. You…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products Andrew Robinson Summer is on and one needs clothes to fit the season. Rompers are a warm weather staple, and you will find more than 50 here from black owned brands. Products are organized by type (casual, dressy, and somewhere in between). Casual meaning rompers you could wear to the mall, movies, picnics, festivals, for…Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body, Find products Photo by PhotoMIX Ltd. from Pexels There have been concerns about the chemicals in deodorants and antiperspirants for over a decade. Though alerts about the use of aluminum complexes (e.g., aluminum chlorohydrate and aluminum-zirconium), and the relationships to cancer and dementia have not panned out amid weak scientific evidence, the Federal Drug Administration has…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Find products Lonely Planet Summer is a time for recreational activities as youth are out of school. It is also the time to keep them engaged in learning, as over summer, youth tend to lose academic gains made across the school year. Mathematics is more affected than English Language Arts and over time these loses put youth…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products Jackie Parker The first day of summer is around the corner, the season many intend to enjoy days at the beach. As you prepare, know there are many beach accessories from black owned brands to make this time both fashionable and comfortable. In this post we review (i) beach/basket bags, (ii) beach towels/blankets, (iii) coverups,…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products The blueprint for the modern day hand fan dates back to the reign of King Tut. Long handled fans were used in religious ceremonies, conveyed wealth and influence, and served the practical purpose of cooling. Over the millennium this evolved into smaller hand fans which again served multiple purposes (e.g., advertising and communication, self-cooling,…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products Photo by CreateHerStock – Vintage Tex Isha Gaines 6 As “white parties” have grown in popularity, you may find yourself being invited to one this summer. In preparation for this, check out offerings from black owned brands. In this post, we focus on dresses and jumpsuits. We cover items offered through emporiums, fashion labels, and…Read more »
Posted by in Cosmetics, Find products Jessica Felicio Body shimmers are used for illuminating the skin and have become quite popular. Fortunately, there are many (25+) body shimmers from black owned brands that come in powder and liquid form, and that work with a range of skin tones. See the companies and product links below for additional information. Ayele & Co.…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products Ksenia Varapaeva Fanny packs (also known as belt, waist, hip, and sling bags) have been trending for awhile. They are worn in several ways, including across the shoulder, cross body, around the waist with the pouch in the back, and in the traditional way with the pouch to the front or side. Here, numerous offerings…Read more »