Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Rejuvenate means to renew, refresh, make younger or more lively. As more people are staying close to home these days, rejuvenation gifts would be great for self care and Mother’s Day. There are many options from black owned brands that can be purchased online. These include lounge wear (house clothes and slippers), sleep masks, and…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 »
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 Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) In this post, we focus on long pants jumpsuits on sale at 50% off or more. Jumpsuits have been trending for years. Step out in style wearing a fashionable jumpsuit from a black owned brand. There are MANY from which to choose. The thing I like best about jumpsuits is the convenience of having great…Read…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 Find products, Support Black Owned A new decade is upon us, and just like many years and decades past it is time to renew and establish goals. For many, the new year reaffirms a commitment to improve health and well being in meaningful ways (e.g., lose weight, eat healthfully, and engage in more self-care). In this post we review practical…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, For the home unsplash-logoAllGo – An App For Plus Size People In this post we review products for cooking, serving, and entertaining. These include aprons, coasters, cooking/serving wares, table linens, utensils and storage. Some of the following are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means at no cost to you, Shop With…Read more »
Posted by in For the home Francesca Tosolini Bathrooms are a sanctuary. A place where we relax, luxuriate, and tune out the rest of the world. A place where we can focus on our thoughts and feelings, dreams, or nothing at all. It would be nice then for bathrooms to reflect our culture, magic, and personal style. In this post, we…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) Alexandre Sessime on Iwaria You can do so many things with a scarf. You can wear it around your neck or as a head piece. You can wear it as a belt; you can fashion it as clothing (e.g., halter, bolero) depending on the size and shape. You can also use scarves to add color…Read…Read more »