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Nykia - who has written 10 posts on That Black Girl Site.
We've all heard those infamous Project Runway words, "in fashion one
day you're in and one day you're out." The same truth holds for just
about any trend, whether it's clothes, beauty or even home décor. The
Last Trend Standing is the spot for discussing which trends were built
to last and which were dead wrong from the start. So before torching
your collection of lacy leggings, flushing your cobalt eyeshadow, or
painting over that paisley wallpaper, stop here for the latest news on
what's worth keeping and which fads to skip all together.
The Big Bang Theory
Once every two to three years or so I get the urge to cut bangs. The problem is that after about a week my forhead starts breaking out and I can’t find a flattering way to brush them to the side. Also, if not done correctly, bangs have the potential to transport me back to my tweenage years, [...]
Continue reading...In Search of A Blemish Buster
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
I have been hanging on to this little glass bottle of goop for a good two years now. The expiration date has long passed and the tinged color and odd smell are what's left to show for it. But, it doesn't matter...
Continue reading...Ruffle Mania
Monday, August 11, 2008
Nothing says feminine more than ruffles. It’s an accent that is truly a girlie girl’s dream, which is probably why I love it so much. Maybe I’m going a bit overboard right now but I feel like you can’t have too many ruffles in your wardrobe. Blouses and dresses are instantly dazzled up when a little frill [...]
Continue reading...Four things you should never ask a fashionista
Friday, August 8, 2008
Total inappropriateness, whether spoken or done, makes me want to crawl under a table. I just don’t handle train-wrecks very well. Unfortunately too many people do. The shocking truth is that as time passes the idea of basic etiquette floats farther and farther out the window–this goes for everything from table manners to addressing elders respectfully. [...]
Continue reading...The New Skirt Suit
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
I recently attended a conference for African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American journalists. The conference itself was great, I did however get a laugh out of the fact that the different “sects” of journalists (magazine, newspaper, and television) each defined their respective cultures with their style of dress. As somewhat expected the magazine writers and editors were the fashionistas, the newsroom [...]
Continue reading...Gladiator Sandals: Worth the Hype?
Friday, June 27, 2008
We've just officially hit summer but it's already clear what this season's fashion winner is--the gladiator sandal. Last year I couldn't walk two steps without seeing a Tory Burch flat,
Continue reading...False Lashes, the Right Way
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Okay ladies, I know that we'll go to great lengths to have long lush lashes--but I've recently found myself in an eyelash twilight zone, that I am still trying to find my way out of.
Continue reading...Diva Shades: The Ultimate Accessory
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
That unforgettable image of Meryl Streep exiting the elevator in "The Devil Wears Prada", may not have had the same umph were it not for those over-sized shades she wore. They seriously took her look to the next level of divadom.
Continue reading...The Skinny on Skinny Pants
Thursday, May 15, 2008
They made their debut in the 60's, then bell bottoms stole the spotlight in the 70's; a comeback in the 80's, and went on a hiatus in the 90's.
Continue reading...Wellies: This is Why They’re Hot
Friday, May 2, 2008
This is why they’re hot... There are some trends that totally make sense, leaving us wondering what unfulfilling alternative we settled for before the masses started clamoring for it.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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