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 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. offers…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. There are numerous…Read more »
Posted by in Cosmetics, Find products Kal Visuals Concealers are used to minimize the appearance of dark circles under the eyes and mask skin blemishes. In choosing a concealer you should consider your skin type. Concealers with a matte or powder finish tend to contain less oil and pair well with oily skin. Creme and stick concealers on the other hand…Read more »
Posted by in For the home iAlicante Mediterranean Homes This post is dedicated to two African American entrepreneurs and innovators, Sarah E. Goode, and Leonard C. Bailey. Sarah E. Goode obtained a patent in 1885 for a cabinet folding bed. The cabinet bed (patent number 322, 177) served as a desk that could be transformed and unfolded into a bed. It…Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body, Find products Graham Hunt The controversies surrounding talcum powder stem from the link between talc and ovarian cancer when used in the genital area, and between talc and lung cancer if the talc is contaminated with asbestos and inhaled. Moreover, it has been reported that despite being aware of the association between talc use and ovarian…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Support Black Owned Michael Longmire As you wind down your holiday shopping, consider free and low cost downloadable (and online) options from black owned brands. See the following companies and product links for details. The table below represents SPONSORS of Shop With Leslie and we appreciate their support! You are encouraged to click their product links and explore!…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Special Days & Holidays Eye for Ebony As I seek out dolls for friends and family, I have found authentic representation in black owned brands. That is, dolls that represent a cross section of African likeness and style, capturing the nuances of hair texture, facial features, skin tone, personality, and more. Watching the reactions of children opening these gifts…Read more »
Posted by in For the home, Special Days & Holidays Ibrahim Boran As the holidays set in, you may be wondering about entertaining, or what treats to bring to events including family gatherings, office parties, and the like. There are plenty of diverse offerings from black owned brands. In this post, we identify these by type to include cakes, chocolates, cookies and brownies, cup-cakes, and…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Chris Benson With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to plan. In this post we review Christmas and holiday themed items from black owned brands. These include tree decorations and Christmas stockings, clothing, and goods for serving, entertaining, and gift wrapping. Greeting cards and pieces for celebrating Kwanzaa are also included. See the…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories Photo Credit: Fulvio Tognon on Pixabay Belts are a wardrobe staple and serve many purposes. Belts when needed hold up the trousers, can be used to accent the waist, and add color and texture to an outfit. Belts have been trending for the past two years, and these trends include something for everyone (e.g., wide,…Read more »