• Easy Steps To Travel On A Budget

    Easy Steps To Travel On A Budget

    So you’ve read BlackGirlZen’s post and chosen your destination, booked your transportation and accommodations, but what do you do while your there. And how do you stay within a reasonable budget? I’m here to help. Here is a list of the best ways to find cheap/ cost effective activities wherever you decide to go. Groupon Everybody…

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  • 5 Best Foundations for Oily Skin

    5 Best Foundations for Oily Skin

    Oily skin can be tough to deal with, especially if you love wearing makeup. Here are my top picks for the best foundations for oily skin. 1. Lancome Teint Idole Ultra The priciest of the bunch at $47, but one of my holy grail products. If I want medium to full coverage that will last…

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  • 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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