• Black Feminists and the “Not All Men” Brigade

    Black Feminists and the “Not All Men” Brigade

    If you spend as much time on social media as I do, especially in Black spaces, you’ve no doubt see the “battle of the sexes” arguments day in and day out. You’ve seen Black women calling out Black men on their trash behavior and Black men blaming women and “feminist” (pluralization purposely missing) for the…

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  • What’s In The Box

    What’s In The Box

    Today I will be telling you what is in the June box from Cocotique. Yes, June was forever ago, but I have a good reason why this is “late.” I bought the June box at Curlfest, the one highlight of my time there. So let’s dig in. DERMIS 8 Exfoliating Carrot Soap – DELUXE TRAVEL SIZE DOVE Dry…

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  • Why Curlfest Was Not At All What It Was Cracked Up To Be

    Why Curlfest Was Not At All What It Was Cracked Up To Be

    I was so hype for Curlfest this year. It was my first time going and I had heard nothing but positive reviews. Alas, this may have just been my first and last time going. I don’t go to any event expecting the worst. I wholeheartedly wanted to love this display of #BlackGirlMagic. I wanted to come…

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  • Review: NYX Total Control Drop Foundation

    Review: NYX Total Control Drop Foundation

    I’ve been talking smack about all the videos on Instagram where beauty gurus are placing droppers of oil or foundation straight on their faces lately.  Because, WHY? But here I am in the elite group of people looking ridiculous in order to make a post. Y’all just can’t see how ridiculous. I finally caved and…

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  • Manic Episodes and New Makeup

    Manic Episodes and New Makeup

    Yesterday was a particularly productive day for me, besides being a holiday. Since I had just gotten back from a vacation and needed to reset my introvert batteries, I pretty much stayed in and did chores. I captured some great pics of my makeup while doing my laundry. Ordered my groceries. Got some work done,…

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