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Gear up for the SXSW music festival with this music sampler of artists who are performing at the week long event in Austin, Texas. On the sampler are songs by Miguel, Kweli and Chikita Violenta. The best thing about this deal is that it’s FREE! Click here to download off of iTunes!

“Color block” clothes add a graphic element to any look. They transform simple clothes into architectural pieces, so start shopping and enjoy the optical “illusions”! And here’s a tip: when wearing two (or more) tones, make sure they are within the same complementary color family. See some more here: H&M “Waste” Collection: Clothes Created From […]

Do you hate your day job? Bored? Not motivated? If you’re young and low on the career ladder, your current gig may not be your dream job, as you’re still building skills. If you’re not in a position to move on, here are some tips to make your current day job more interesting from shine.com: […]

April flowers bring May showers, so prep for Spring rains with these (fashionable!) water-repellent coats. Top 3 Spring 2011 Hat Trends For Under $50 [PHOTOS] 8 Spring-Ready Wrap Watches For Under $50 [PHOTOS] Weird, But Worth It: Beautiful Bug-Inspired Jewelry Under $50 [PHOTOS]

Facials performed by a skin care therapist (also known as an esthetician) is no longer considered a luxury, but a part of the overall maintenance of your skin. As a skin care therapist myself, I can confirm the worthiness of that claim. Although the popularity of at-home facials is on the rise, you don’t get […]

No matter what stage in life you’re at, it isn’t always easy to make new friends However, making friends later on in life can be much more difficult. There may be colleagues at work, people you know at the gym, somebody you walk past every day?

Rid yourself of your wool and felt hats and enjoy this Spring’s hottest headwear trends. This seasons most popular hats take you back in time from the 1800s to the 1970s. Top 15 Black Supermodels Of All Time [PHOTOS] The Bowler Hat The bowler hat has long been associated with the London mobster look. It […]

Ballet flats are back, stronger than ever, this coming Spring. Neutral colors are a big feature, as are interesting fabrics and embellishments. Who said you need shy high heels to make a style statement? No, this season it is all about the flats! And it’s easy to see why. Flats are easy to wear with […]

Being healthy and incorporating a daily routine of exercise and eating healthy is important.  Stroke is the third-leading killer in the U.S. after cancer and heart disease.

With Mardi Gras right around the corner, if you’re looking for a few tips on how to have a fun, festive party for less. Here are some easy inexpensive ways to do it without breaking the bank from ehow.com: Invitations Send out Evites instead of traditional paper invitations. There is no cost to send these […]

Turbans have made their way from royalty to runways, and catwalks to sidewalks. We’ve seen everybody from Solange and Naomi wearing them to Sarah Jessica Parker and the Olsen Twins. While some have piled tons of fabric on top of their heads (a la Erykah Badu), others have opted for a simplified version in the […]

When done right, black shadow, liner and mascara can look striking, not overpowering. Here’s how: Shimmery Charcoal Powder Eye Shadow Sweep it onto your lids and blend to slightly above the crease. Black Kohl Pencil Line your upper and lower lash lines, including the inner “V” connecting them. Black Mascara Brush it onto your upper […]