BluePrint Juice Cleanse: Part 3!

BluePrint Juice Cleanse: Part 3!

Tonya of NewNaturalista takes on the challenge - two days with no food - just juice. How'd she fair on kale, beet, lemon and carrot juices?
Week 4: Tempura Doesn't Count!

Week 4: Tempura Doesn’t Count!

It's week 4 of Shon Gables quest to lose 30 pounds. So far she's done well - but this week she learns - deep fried veggies don't count!
Sartorial Science: Daring Denim!

Sartorial Science: Daring Denim!

Tired of the drab solid color jean options? The Buyologist shows us a way to spice up our denim wardrobe - just in time for spring!
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Black Beauties In Toronto

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40 And Pregnant: Turnin’ Up The Heat!

A very pregnant Shon Gables shares with us her sometimes comical but inspirational journey of having a third child at 40!

Sartorial Science: Sassy Sexy Swimwear

No need to dread swim wear shopping this year! The Buyologist gives us an in depth look at the hottest swim wear trends that accentuate every figure.

Snack Attack Solutions

We've all had them - an urgent need for something sweet or savory - STAT! "Eat, Drink and Bet Gorgeous" offers some delicious options that won't wreck your waistline.

Rae Lewis-Thornton: “We’ve got to make AIDS an honest discussion”

She was diagnosed with HIV in 1986. Almost 25 years later Rae Lewis-Thornton is alive and well and teaching the young and the old that no one is immune to the disease. She talks with NewNaturalista about her diagnosis and her plea to black America - "The denial is killing us."

The Virtues of Grapeseed Oil

Don't overlook the virtues of grapeseed oil! Packed with omega-6 fats - it's a practical alternative for salad dressings, stir fries, pancakes and baked goods. It's also good for the hair and the skin.

Teiko Dornor-Tagoe: Redefining Plus Size

Model Teiko Dornor-Tagoe is undeniably captivating. She represents the beauty of black women everywhere, loving her body and her natural hair. Teiko talks to NewNaturalista about the journey that brought her to this moment of bliss.

Sartorial Science: “I Wear My Sunglasses…”

Summer is here - which means it's time to whip out those sunglasses! The Buyologist shows us the trends of the season.

Gratuitous Hair

Whether you're natural or not LeCoil is a site worth checking out. It's a celebration of black beauty!

Bring On The Flaxseeds!

Flaxseeds are part of that wonderful list of super foods - helping to prevent constipation and lessen the chances of breast and colon cancer. Grind 'em up!