In 1991, former Uptown Records intern, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs discovered Christopher, “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. He helped groom the youth, street tough and drug dealer into rap’s greatest lyricist. And with that immediate success, he also created a new…
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The world has gone crazy over wearing flip-flops. This casual footwear is attractive to A-list celebrities and Third World dwellers. You can find different styles on Melrose Avenue (Beverly Hills) and a street market in Phnom Penh (Cambodia). What makes…
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November 27, 2014 Skin and Body
The average woman or well-groomed man adores manicures and pedicures. There is an erotic feeling associated with someone catering to your body. Nail technicians are creative at their craft. They paint American flags, symbols and peoples’ names. The $50-$125 session…
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November 25, 2014 Skin and Body
Should designers start making clothes for plus-size and bigger women? This debate has raged for decades. You have over 50% of Americans being clinically obese. Clinically obese is a relative term. I’m 198 pounds at 6’1″. My suggested weight should…
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November 24, 2014 Skin and Body
Sometimes, people aren’t happy with how they look. Any little thing can be accentuated into a major problem. For example, weight is relatively a small thing to deal with. Everyone is born smaller than what they are. A six-foot man…
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If there’s one rule I live by when it comes to shopping it is this. When you want something that costs more now, wait. It will be cheaper later. My mother still shops for bargains today. And, I have taken…
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In the toils of America’s recession, finding a white-collar job is similar to finding gold in 1849. Employers are very particular about the appearance of their staff. Professionalism is everything. You have to look professional and in some cases, stuffy….
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October 13, 2014 Skin and Body
Voluptuous women are the sexiest beings on this planet! It’s not secret that I adore curvaceous, tone and physically fit women. I love thick bodies that are tan, curvy and muscular. I admit it! I’m attractive to female beefcakes. So…
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I love buying shoes for myself, my best friend and for the girlfriend in my life! For years, I have picked through clothing racks and back rooms to find the best clothing bargains. I have translated those bargain shopping skills…
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Sometimes, cloth designers try to insult a consumer’s intelligence. You see the commercials on television. Levi’s Jeans has a marketing campaign with narrators saying these words. “Pioneers! Oh Pioneers!” The campaign speaks about pursuing the American Dream of life and…
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During the 1950s, James Dean was America’s image of a bad boy. He donned on his vintage, black leather motorcycle jacket. He pushed a motorbike and romanced women into his fast, dangerous life. As times changed, the motorcycle-riding, chain smoker…
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There is a skill to finding the perfect outfit for the perfect price. A lot of us are consumers living paycheck to paycheck. We sacrifice wearing Dolce and Gabbana glasses for Raquel Welch’s Foster Grant shades. We put up with…
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Are brand name clothes worth the money? Actually, they’re not. Sweatshop workers don’t get pay raises creating a million pairs of Nike shoes over New Balance footwear. Silkworms aren’t fed more food if their silk becomes an $80 Joseph Aboud…
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With women, there is a constant debate between comfort versus style. It is better to be comfortable? It is better to be stylish? One of the renowned experts of style is fashion consultant, Stacy London. She and Clinton Kelly appear…
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In the past, Ashlee Simpson was seen as the anti-Jessica. A few years back, Ashlee donned straight, black hair with a skater-grunge look involving Converses, knee-high socks and cargo capris in her wardrobe. Her music was less pop and more…
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You can learn a lot from listening to Stacy London and Clinton Kelly. To fashion novices, London and Kelly are hosts of The Learning Channel’s “What Not to Wear”. Since 2003, the show surprised almost 200 “contributors” to star in…
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Ever pick up an OK, InTouch and People magazine? You see Hollywood A-listers, like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx dressed “to the nines”! These men relish their nights out wearing suits that…
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In 2006, paparazzi photographed hotel heiress, Paris Hilton walking through Beverly Hills. She had an over-sized, tote bag slung over her shoulder. The slender actress/singer (ha-ha) was accompanied by her faithful Chihuahua. Her dog sat comfortably in her bag. Together,…
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During Rachel Bilson’s time on the O.C. show, her style has evolved. You could regularly catch her in a Versace dress while attending a People Choice or MTV Movie Awards show. Or, you could catch her on MTV’s sketch show…
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Miniskirts have been young women’s trends since the 1950s. Miniskirts come in assorted styles such as leather, denim, rayon, tweed and others. They can be rugged, elegant, funky and preppy. Miniskirts are very popular between spring and fall seasons. However,…
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What classifies something as a knock-off? Other than society’s perception, should something be judged because it doesn’t carry a “name”? I don’t think so. Why do people lie about having brand-name crap when they don’t? Image has nothing to do…
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Shopping for used clothing can carry an awful stigma. You may think to yourself, “I’m so poor that I have to wear someone else’s hand-me-downs.” Many people, including me, can declare that in our “affluent” economy. My remedy is to…
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“Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus.” That quote is never more true than in interpersonal relationships. Men and women are at opposite of the spectrum in regarding, platonic, sexual, casual and serious relationships. The reason why is due…
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March 6, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The three words “I love you” carry power and passion. They also carry complications. To say “I love you” to someone should mean to have ultimate feelings of friendship, affection or passion for them. The phrase should be reserved for…
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Since the rise of feminism, there has been a quote called “gay by choice” or GBC. This quote defined women who take on lesbian relationships because of frustrations with men. Women in heterosexual relationships have felt virtually powerless to men…
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The road to romance may not always be paved. As you get older, bumps and potholes are needing to be avoided. Just because you’re older, shouldn’t mean you just “settle”. The older you get, the more your dating criteria should…
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December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
You came home last night and saw her. She laid half-nude in your bed with your husband. The covers were toss unsunder. The room smelled of musk and betrayal. Was it all in your head? As your husband said. Your…
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December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In heterosexual relationships, not all the abuse is caused by the man. Unfortunately, they are responsible for 70% of all domestic violence deaths. However, an abusive woman is far more likely to kill their spouse at their most vulnerable moment;…
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December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
THE TRUE DEFINITION OF A BROKEN HOME Children desire a home with two parents. There’s nothing like attending a parent-teacher conference in school with both mom and dad meeting the teacher. Two parents are beneficial to a child’s self-esteem and…
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September 7, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The sanctity of marriage has changed so much over time. Long before, a man would court a woman. After she said “Yes”, they would date for a long period of time. The man would then get on one knee in…
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