I Stand on the Shoulders of Giants and I’m Blessed For It
I gotta talk about how I’m where I am today. I’m 5’4 but I always feel tall. It’s not because I put on fierce 4-inch pumps (often red) either. Even in flats, I never feel diminutive. Plus I talk shit like I’m big so there’s that. O_O But for realsies. I …
That Chanel Hula Hoop Bag is a Fool and Y’all Know It
The past four weeks, it’s been Fashion Week somewhere in the world. Folks like Claire of The Fashion Bomb and GabiFresh have been to like four of them (New York, London, Paris, Milan) and I know they’ve seen all types of fashions. But what takes the cake (and some of …
Word on the Street is Chris Brown Dumped Karfuffle for Rihanna
In news that surprises NO ONE, Chris Brown has apparently dumped his girlfriend, Karrueche, for his ex Rihanna. According to WonderWall, Chris made a statement saying: “I have decided to be single to focus on my career. I love Karrueche very much, but I don’t want to see her hurt …
The Other Woman isn’t Just Olivia: Scandal Ep 202 Recap
When we left off in the premiere episode of Scandal’s season 2, David Rosen had just lost his case against Quinn aka Lindsey Dwyer in the 11th hour and to say he wasn’t pleased is an understatement. Let’s just get into this tea! Booty Call Hours – Liv is in …
President Obama Looked Bored, Mitt Blinked a Lot and Sesame Street-Gate: Debate Recap
I watched the Presidential debate and it was 1.5 hours of side-eying and roast on my part. If you’re looking for a great post on all the issues and stances and rebuttals and whatnot, this ain’t that. Go to TheRoot.com, TheGrio.com and getchu some of that there. Me? I’m here …
KitchenAid’s Tweeter Is Gonna Need to #OccupyLinkedIn
During the presidential debate, whoever was tweeting for KitchenAid accidentally sent this tweet out: This is the definition of an EPIC FAIL. It’s so bad that I read that and went “WELP that’s a wrap.” Whoever was tweeting for them made the biggest mistake of their career, and therefore, it …
So Nicki Minaj Cussed Out Mariah Carey… Lawdt.
You’ve probably seen the video by now but Nicki Minaj decided that she was about done with whatever Mariah Carey was bringing to the American Idol judges’ table. So, homegirl and her wig decided to cuss Mariah CLEAN out like it ain’t 2 days after the Christian Sabbath. The had …
I’m Doing the 30-Day Writing Challenge. Lawd HEPMEH.
In the past coupla months, folks on these interwebs have been embarking on 30 Day writing challenges. It’s where they make it a point to write/blog EVERY DAY for 30 days straight. Folks like Aliya S. King and The XD Experience have done it and I’ve been clapping for them …
It’s Nigerian Independence Day! You Know You’re Nigerian If…
It’s Nigerian Independence Day, folks! WHOOT! And we are a proud people with many quirks. You know you’re NIGERIAN if… * The only reason you dance at Nigerian parties is to get “sprayed” money by the adults. We are the ORIGINAL “make it rain” folks. * Your parents add “O” …
No Country for Janky Relationship Experts. EVER.
I’m bout up to HERE *puts hand next to my neck* with so-called “relationship experts.” ESPECIALLY when they’re men, and all they do is tell women what they do wrong and why they’re single. It’s clear that there’s a HUGE demand for relationship experts, as one of the more successful ones …