Love And Lifestyle

Eat up to slim down. There’s a slew of foods that research has shown may help you shed pounds. Stock your kitchen with these eats for easy diet success. Black beans According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, bean eaters weigh less and have slimmer middles. Beans are super fat fighters […]

This morning on my usual train ride into work, while attempting to read a magazine, I was distracted by the guys in front of me, deep in an intense debate about the best pick up lines they have tried, and how they they are all ‘foolproof’. Apparently, the ladies love ’em. Hmmmm…really? I don’t think […]

In my circle of friends growing up, more than half of our parents were divorced or separated. By the time I reached my senior year, my parents were in the minority, as they were still together. Recently I discovered that an estimated 43-50% of marriages in this country will end up in divorce. As a […]

Ladies, don’t get caught out there with a hairy anything unless you consider “stubble” sexy. We already know that the Oscar-winning actress, Monique does. Today’s lesson is all about what products you can use to treat your precious skin after you’ve shaved, waxed, or even after you’ve committed to paying the big bucks ($200 a session or more) to have […]

According to XConnect: TIA MOWRY PREGNANT! Former Sister, Sister star Tia Mowry is pregnant. This will be the first child for Mowry, currently starring on the BET series The Game, and husband Cory Hardrict. The 32-year-old’s pregnancy will be documented for an upcoming Style network show. She is due in July.

When making your new years resolutions this year, why not add a healthier lifestyle to your list? Kick off 2011 with a healthier lifestyle and your mind and body will reap the benefits. Here are some basic tips that will get you started towards the new, healthier you: Set 2011 Goals – Do you need […]

Nail polish colors usually go light in the spring, but this season, bold and creamy pastels (in blue, purple and peach!) are taking center stage. Here are the top 6 nail polish trends of 2011. Blue (think “Tiffany & Co.”) From Left: Nicholas K Spring 2011 image courtesy of Dashing Diva/Eric Yu; Tracy Reese for […]

Now that New Year’s Eve has come and gone, and you’ve made it your goal to make fitness your priority, don’t let last year’s fitness fashion stop you. Our friends over at Black Voices’ has come up with 10 workout wear tips that is sure to help you to stay motivated and maybe even turn […]

From kissdetroit – Bobbi Brown’s new ‘Powerful Palette’ is a must have for the woman on the go! Healthy, natural makeup doesn’t mean nude or washed-out. Case in point: the Powerful Palette. Filled with four beautifully wearable soft pinks and browns for eyes, this versatile palette lets you go anywhere from almost bare to glam […]

The American Heart Association reports that some people gain 5 to 10 unwanted pounds over the course of the holiday season–between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Here are a few tips from shine.com that can help you start the New Year on the right—and maybe lighter—foot: 1. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to […]

Brandy and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy sambaed this week on “Dancing With The Stars,” their third performance thus far. The two danced to Alicia Keys and Beyonce’s “Put It In A Love Song.” Thanks to Brandy learning to keep her mouth shut during practice and Maksim’s unusual, but effective teaching methods – there’s spanking involved – […]