By Bene Viera



Sometimes the ongoing debate about natural hair vs. permed or weaved hair is too much to stomach. Not only is it tired, it's unproductive and divisive. Really, how is the dialogue about hair advancing our people or solving any of the societal ills Black people are facing today?
A Black woman's tresses have always been intriguing to non-Blacks because they don't understand how we can weave it, curl it, braid it, loc it, fro' it, wrap it or blow it out. Although it bothers me when I hear stories of Black women who have to encounter White women wanting to touch their hair as if it's some type of exhibit at the museum. This doesn't surprise me. What does surprise me is the amount of time some Black women spend engaging in this follicle hierarchy as if certain styles authenticate who you are.


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Well Facebook accomplished one thing this week, it killed the suspense of my class reunion. While everyone is awaiting Facebook to reach the 500 million member mark, I realizing that most of my highschool class is on the website and i'm pretty much caught up on everyone's life.


I think it's sad and I really hope I don't regret this down the road but I have no desire to spend the $500 in airfare to get home. What do you think? Has facebook killed your desire to meet up with old classmates?
Any-hoo, I'm headed down to Austin to do a quick b-day get-a-way shopping it up at the outlets. HOLLA!

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Looksies!

Monday, July 19, 2010 at 12:21 PM Posted by Laverne Labels:

And why can't I ever find a jumpsuit as cute as this? UGH!!! Mary J. is looking ultra fly, and fit, in this classic staple.


MARY J. BLIGE

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Eva Marcille's $3,000 studded Gasoline Glamour platforms. Oh MY!



Love it or Leave it?

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A Love Affair

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 9:24 AM Posted by Laverne Labels:

And my obsession with clogs (wooden heels in general) continues...




Check out my latest purchase for Via Spiga!





LOVES IT!

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Summer's main attraction is here! Who has plans for the Fourth of July? I think it will rain all weekend here but it'll be bright and sunny somewhere. So who's barbecuing, who's boiling seafood and who's frying up some fish?



Try these waist friendly desserts to top off all of that cookout goodness that you probably won't be able to resist. Volunteer to bring this to the party that way you KNOW you'll have a healthy option. ENJOY!






Pictured above: Vanilla-Raspberry Sundaes served with adorable COOKIE SPOONS; and quick & easy Mixed Berry Salad with Mint.

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