Even though I’m not that old, I am pretty much old school when it comes to how little girls and boys should dress and behave. I was raised in the era of “stay out of grown folks business” and my mother never shopped in the same clothing store as me. In my hay day parents were parents and children were children, there was no blurry line or popularity contest between the two. Continued at MadameNoire.com
Angela Simmons is the latest celeb to pose for VIBE magazine now that she’s been tapped to show off her favorite fall fashion. The Pastry co-founder, who reportedly made over $80 million off the brand, is featured rocking suede booties, a knit skirt and high-waist linen shorts paired with an autumn-ready berry lip shade. The young “it” girl, and mother of blossoming brand Angela Renee, even takes on the “it” color, cobalt blue for her high end shoot. Check out Angela’s full spread at HipHopWired.com Photography: Joaquin Palting Styling: Rebecca Jefferson Hair: Maisha Oliver Makeup: Marina Gravani/Artist by Timothy Priano Retouching: Rigoberto Garcia
So you have a new boo. Break out the champagne and call all your girls! Finally you’ve met someone you like, and more importantly, who seems to reciprocate the feeling. Unlike some of your last ‘situations’, you want to ensure that you’re not wasting time hoping for something to manifest out of nothing. Basically, you don’t want to wait around for a man who is either not interested in a commitment or not interested in you. You don’t want to get serious about someone who isn’t serious about you, or worse, serious about someone else. Many times the signs are there, they just may be hidden behind the strong desire of wanting to be in a relationship or the serious energy put into trying to make Mr. Right out of someone who is Mr. All Wrong. While every relationship is different, most are made up of similar components. There are no guidelines etched in stone when it comes to relationships, but there are things to consider when deciding if someone is in to for the long-haul. There are things we should know and have experienced within the first month, three months, and couple of years. Consider the things listed in these phases if you’re asking yourself, ‘Where is this going?’ Of course these phases aren’t for the ‘friends with benefits’ or the ‘occasional flingers’.
From a very young age my family and I discovered that I had a sharp tongue. When I got in trouble as a child 8 times out of 10 it was for something that I said rather than something I’d done. I can’t tell you the amount of times I had my lips popped or my parents told me to “watch my mouth.” The trouble was– the rudeness didn’t extend past my family members and close friends. Call it home training or cowardice but when it came to people outside my circle, I had nothing for them. I wouldn’t think of the perfect retort until two hours later. Here are some of those late replies…that you’d probably never even utter. ( Continue reading… )
I know from time to time I can go in pretty hard on men in my posts, but don’t worry though, I’m an equal opportunity meanie. Observing folks, just like with men, I’ve encountered both really admirable, inspiring and uber-friendly women, as well as extremely “ratchet” and disrespectful ones too. The latter type of woman is what inspired my list for today. If you’ve done these things, I ask you to do just a tad bit better (or a lot) because the following public behavior is NOT cute. The title says “SOME” so if you’re not one of these ladies, please don’t act a fool in the comment’s section. Continue reading…
In every person’s film catalog, aka the dusty shelf of movies you have in your home, there are some deep dramas, some classic comedies and some thrilling action movies. Usually hidden in the back of that same shelf though are at least one or two movies that are extremely ratchet. The kinds that cause you to have to explain to nosey guests not only why you have them but why you love them. But there’s no shame in loving a ratchet movie or two, and everyone has their faves. We’ve come up with a list of 10 films that are questionable in taste but get the most play in DVD players, or dare I say, old VHS players, time and time again. They’re all known for some crazy, stereotypical or random behavior from their characters, yet they manage to have us rollin’! And don’t front! I’m sure you’ve seen at least a handful of the ones on this list. Feel free to shout out your faves! Continued at MadameNoire.com
Before you get your panties all twisted, this post is not about throwing shade. All of the following artists have held the honor of holding a slot or three in the sacred space that is my iTunes collection. But while I can appreciate their talent I am able to simultaneously recognize the fact that these people are some whiners. It’s not a bad thing. Obviously they’ve sold a couple of records or we wouldn’t be talking about them. Check the list at MadameNoire.com
As the weather turns a bit crisp you’ll soon start to see jeans and trousers slowly take over the store shelves , but don’t run to cover those legs just yet. The great thing about autumn besides neutral tones and knee boots is that it’s usually a slow transition from warm weather to chillier temperatures and that in-between time is a great time to style your stems. Continue reading at MadameNoire.com
Dear Champ, Perhaps you can help me with a strange situation I have never found myself in and I’m trying to make sense out of it. I met a guy about a year and half ago. When we first met at a gathering, sparks were flying between the two of us. We were totally smitten by each other the entire time we were there. If there was ever a such thing as a Soul Mate, we were probably close. However, after awhile, it was obvious that a romantic relationship was out of the question. His secrecy and emotional maturity bothered me and it became more than a notion to try to get him to open up truthfully to me. Even though things didn’t work out between us romantically, we still liked each other on a personal level, and we developed somewhat of a friendship—–over the phone! For some reason, he is content with this phone friendship. We talk 24/7, day and night, night and day for months and months. But, we have very little face-to-face interaction. Now, he claims that he lives in another state, but I never believed it. I believe he lives in the same state and city as I do. Whenever he claims he’s in town, it’s like pulling teeth to get him to visit me.The few times we have spent together, we had a great time (and electrifying sex). I have invited him to different events but he never comes. He always gives me some excuse about his money being low. ( Continue reading… )
You’re a pretty girl, formally educated, sweet. Yet, for some reason, men don’t seem to take you seriously. After two or three dates the physical attraction wears off and they move on as you wonder “What went wrong?” Men go out with women and walk away with one of two agendas: sex or the possibility of something serious. And, it doesn’t take much or very long for them to decide. If you continually find yourself quickly dismissed once it becomes apparent you’re not giving it up, it may be time to evaluate why you keep landing in the sex pot… Continue reading at MadameNoire.com