Nov72011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Thoughts from a Bald Head Cutie

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contributed by Beautiful Pain Are we as women the reason to blame for our being single? I mean think about it, we constantly complain that we end with the wrong man, that all the good ones are taken. After each failed relationship, we angrily declare that no man will hurt us again and the next guy will be put to the test to make certain that he isn’t like that last one. We hold onto this resolve, and wear our badge of wounded anger on our shoulder as a form of protection; until the next man. We meet this man who we feel is Mr. Wonderful and we give him our time and attention.  We let him into our mind and give him our body and tell all our friends that…
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Nov72011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Mighty Mom

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contributed by T. WingfieldI applaud single mothers; they are some of the strongest women in the world. Since becoming a mother I understand that we make sacrifices for our children but these women pay the ultimate price. These women sacrifice so much for their children, going to school to make a better life for them. Sometimes working multiple jobs to make sure their children are taken care of.  Although I am not a single parent my mother was, and I watched how trying it can be. My mother would miss Piano recitals, Harmony concerts and honors day programs, It's not that she didn’t want to be there but she had to work to support us. I could not imagine missing ANY part of my son’s life. I appreciate what my…
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Nov72011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Catch 22

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by NiqueI write from the heart to soothe my wounds and yet you keep me looking for another avenueMy outlet is unsatisfying as I yearn to find the completeness…The complacency to continue on this journey with a clear head and a strong heartWhat are you doing to me?Let me find the peace I needLet me utilize my therapyBut please don’t leave….I know how confusing this may beHow complicated it surely isBut I need youI want youI yearn for you to be here and to be what I needAnd still I’m begging you to let me return to my life before youBecause it was easierLife was clearBut now that you have ruined me for anyone and anything else I need you to fix itFix this uncertaintyMake my head clear and my…
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Nov22011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Making Sure Your “Black Don’t Crack”: A few tips on Exfoliating

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by Miss Tee When was the last time you exfoliated?The skin is the largest organ of the body, so we gottta takecare of it! Of course regular skin cleaning is a must, but exfoliating on aregular basis can do wonders for your skin. You can use a mild exfoliatingcleanser once or twice a week and more intense treatments once or twice amonth. Exfoliating is helpful for all skin types: dry, oily, normal, orsensitive skin. There are a lot of benefits of exfoliating; some include promotingsmoother, healthier skin, ridding the body of dry dull skin by removing the deadskin cells from the surface, and helping to ease discoloration. Exfoliatinghelps removes the dead cells on the skin and helps keep pores from becomingclogged. It leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. And men,…
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Nov22011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Blondie’s Spotlight

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interview by Kaydee Rapper/Businessman   Zone LuchianoHardwork and dedication are the keys to success and qualities that Zone Luchiano hasbecome very familiar with.  He not onlyhas his foot in the door of music as an artist but also as a businessman.  He believes that working with the partners ofhis company TruWorkz will benefit those who want to have a career in thisindustry.  Coming from a family of sevenand working with his family says a lot about his character! He’s driven toaccomplish his goals and says that “It’s never about money…I respect the hustleof others”.  Blondie’s was able to havethe opportunity to explore his mind and gain personal access to where he’s goingin life!NameZone LuchianoAge 24ResidesDecatur, GAClassification Rapper/Businessman Blondie’s Lipstick Where did the name TruWorkz originate from and tell us more aboutit.Zone Luchiano …
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Oct182011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Thoughts of You

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written by Nique I thought of you….When I was going throughmy worstIn the heart of mystormAnd at the eye of my victoryI thought of you….Our experiences have beenembedded in my memoryAnd are at my beckon callon my lowest daysIt’s a very simpleconcept…You make me happyYour presence calms me andyour voice is my reassurance that my troubles are worth itSo I think of you when I’mdown, because you lift me upI recall our nights wherewe make love….Where no words areexchangedBecause our bodies speakfor us and engage in the most intimate conversationI recall the days where wetalk like we’re old friendsSharing stories and laughsand experiences that have led us to each otherAnd I think about ourtherapy sessionsWhere we confide ourdeepest secrets and innermost thoughtsAnd I revel and bask inour deep connection because…
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Oct182011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Disadvantaged Love

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 written by KaydeeTheother woman isn’t always the villainThisis how she is portrayedMaybeshe was there firstWhenit all beganNocommitmentNotitleJustsimple friendsRIDEor DIEThat’swhat they screaming“Downass Bitch”Whilehe steady schemingWithhope for a chance to feelFeelsomething realSheplays her positionPrayingtime will revealThathe will finally seeThatthe other woman is the missing link in his lifeButeverybody knowsTheother woman will never be his wifeWhenshe finally discovers nothing will come of thisShethinks to herself:“Iwished more happiness for uswhenall we shared was lust.Givingme hope to false wordsnowit’s impossible for me to trust.”Theother woman has a story to tellWhichno one cares to hearFacingreality for someSeemsto always spark fearTheother womanCouldbe youYourwaitressOryour friendCharactersin his playful lifeAstory that never ends.
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Oct32011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Pain

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by Nique Purgatory…..Nothingness….A gaping hole ofemptiness…That is what youleft me with….All of the yearsAll of thelaughsAnd that’s all Ihave to show for it…I was just youroptionWhile yourchoice took her time to be what you neededI was yoursecond bestWhile you waitedfor your first to realize you were even aliveIt’s funnythough, isn’t it?And a littleironicThat I wasalways everything you wantedBut still notquite enoughThe worstfeeling in the world is loving someone who loves someone elseI now know thatpain…I feel itstabbing at my heart with every breath I takeI wake up cryingbefore I even open my eyes in the morningsAnd it hasn’tstopped before I lay my head down to rest at nightYou continued to take what I offered becauseit soothed your woundsYet you threw itback in my face the moment she said, “I’m ready…
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Oct32011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

It’s gonna be a PINK Month!

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by Miss Tee Pink will be everywhere this month and I’m not talking aboutVictoria’s Secret either! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and chancesare that we all know someone who has been affected in some way or another by thishorrible disease. My great aunt passed away in the 90’s and I have a friendwhose mother is a breast cancer survivor. The good news is that with the earlydetection and the advancements in medical treatments women are surviving at amuch higher rate than before. I want to encourage you all to do self breast exams. The best time to examine yourbreasts is usually one week after your menstrual period begins, when yourbreast tissue is least likely to be swollen or tender. You should do thisregularly so it will be easier for…
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Oct32011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

How Do You Show Gratitude?

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by KaydeeEveryday I wake up I thank God for allowing me beto here another day. If I’m up early in the morning I grab my phone a get ontwitter. I see so many people who give thanks to God for life and it amazes me!It feels good to know that so many other people begin the morning with the samepraise. I started to wonder about the other ways people praise and celebrateGod. People gather in groups to honor God or in the privacy of their own homes.When I’m out running errands or at work I see people praising God throughunique self expression such as clothing or body art.  No matter what way you decide to show Godgratitude always do it with an open heart. You have to love God fully and…
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Sep202011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

A Time to Celebrate!

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It’sthat time of year again!! September marks the 1 year anniversary for Blondie’s Lipstick and we’re excited more than ever!As a staff writer I would like to say that I appreciate all of our supportersand readers. Those of you who subscribe to the magazine and take the time toread our articles: THANK YOU! ♥  Ilook at this as a time of celebration for the magazine and also for myself. Ibegan to think about all the things in my life that cause me to celebrate. Igained a closer relationship with God this year; I have a job, wonderful familyand friends, and discovered my calling in life. You may have similar thingsthat cause you to also celebrate and I have many other reasons as well. “Encourage each other andbuild each other up,…
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