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Lifestyle

Discovering Your True Passion

May 9, 2016
By Eddie D. Love, CPC   If you had a magic wand what would you change about your life? Who would you help with this new found freedom to do whatever you want? In order to discover what you’re truly passionate about in life, some serious soul searching must take place.…
Style

Part 2: Pleated Trousers are for Every “Body”

May 3, 2016
By Dwayne Collins In my last column, I discussed the importance of the plain front trouser and how to wear them properly. Now let’s discuss the pleated trouser is without question perfect for men of all body types ( slender, athletic or portly ).…
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Lifestyle

Pamper Yourself: Tips for Glowing Skin

April 20, 2016
By Lori Watkins Did you know our bodies shed skin everyday? How beautiful and amazing is that! But like everything else our body needs a little help. Pampering your skin weekly will help bring it to life. Here are a few home remedies that I love because you see results quickly.…
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Style

Dress Your Best with Spring/Summer Colors

April 15, 2016
  By LaShanda Millner-Murphy There’s nothing like the joy of spring and warm summer weather to put you in the mood to put away the muted color tights, coats and scarves and move in the brighter colors and lighter weight fabrics.…
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Lifestyle

Two Styles, One Design

April 4, 2016
By Cheryl Luckett Interior Designer Developing a design plan for clients is not always an easy task.  Add to that conflicting styles and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.  When I’m pulling together spaces for couples there are a few things that I like to keep in mind that I believe are keys to merging two design aesthetics into one.…
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Style

Style Trend for Men: How to Wear The Plain Front Trouser

March 22, 2016
By Dwayne Collins As a stylist, it seems everywhere I go most men are wearing plain front trousers. Gentlemen, the plain front trouser is a nice wardrobe option however, there are some important tips to consider. First, plain front trousers are ideal for a man with a slender or athletic build.…
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Lifestyle

Meet Interior Designer Cheryl Luckett

March 15, 2016
Hi, I’m Cheryl, a registered dietitian by trade, working in the corporate diversity and inclusion space by day and moonlighting as a design student and interior decorator by night. For the past four years, I’ve helped my budget-conscious clientele create homes they’ve only dreamed of creating.…
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Lifestyle

Tips to Declutter Your Closet

March 14, 2016
By LaShanda Millner-Murphy Do you open your closet door every morning only ask the same question, “What am I going to wear today?” If your answer is to give little or no thought on how to change the outfit you wear regularly then your wardrobe ritual or lack of one occurs for one of two reasons: You have many optional pieces of clothing, but the pieces are not capable of being used in various ways; or The few pieces dangling on the hanger are not functioning together.…
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Food

Chefs Making Their Mark in Culinary Arts

March 2, 2016
By Jimese Orange With social media hashtags such as #blackowned, #buyblack and #blackbusiness trending, it’s easier than ever for potential customers to find and support local businesses and recycle dollars within the community, especially during the holiday season. In the culinary arts and local food scene, chefs are connecting with and servicing customers in unconventional ways, beyond the usual restaurant venture.…