You Betta Say That!!!

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I was feeling some type of way last week & one of my Facebook friends posted this. I would be remiss if I didn't share it with you lovelies here. Enjoy!   Post by Anthony Green. If you can't see the video click here
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Late Night Thoughts

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I jumped out the shower to share this with y'all. Hey, sometimes when something hits you you jus gotta write it down! I just moved & I was already in a rut 3 weeks in -one that didn't include Blondie's. Not my happiest of times either. But in my lack of entertainment (hadn't hooked up the cable & my neighbor's wifi wasn't that reliable) I took the time to write. The passion that sparked what's now Blondie's Lipstick, the motive behind my broadcast journalism career, my original love that I always planned to return to. Had another moment like this one: fresh out the shower, idea/thought turning backflips in my head, headed straight to the MacBook or my spiral notebook to jot it down. I'm noticing a pattern.... Lol! Anywho,…
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Is Your Relationship Toxic?

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I was perusing Facebook, came across this article & had to share it with you guys! You may not like his honesty but before you get in your feelings realize you might be upset because he's talking about YOU! Article from Mark Manson 6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal There’s no class in high school on how to not be a shitty boyfriend or girlfriend. Sure, they teach us the biology of sex, the legality of marriage, and maybe read a few obscure love stories from the 19th century on how not to be. But when it comes down to actually handling the nitty-gritty of relationships, we’re given no pointers… or worse, we’re given advice columns in women’s magazines. Yes, it’s trial-and-error from the get-go. And if…
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Are you afraid of heartbreak?

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contributed by Nique You may look at that question and say, “Hell yeah, who wants their heart to be broken?” Of course no one does. But I’m not asking if you LIKE your heart being broken. I’m asking if you’re afraid of it. Are you passing up guys/girls because you suspect that the only inevitable conclusion with this person is heartbreak? Are you ending relationships too quick because you think there is no way things will ever get better and a quick escape is the best escape? Are you sticking to your significant other like white on rice because you feel like as soon as you let that person out of your sight, they will surprisingly become the clumsiest person in the world and then miraculously trip and fall “into”…
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Taking a Chance

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contributed by Kaydee We all know the nervous feeling we get when were close to the one we have strong feelings for. The situation can almost be nerve wrecking because of some many conflicting feelings. On one hand you really like this guy/girl but on the other hand you don’t want to get hurt. Past relationships have taught you to stay alert and guarded. To stay cold and stiff when it comes to love. Sad huh? But that is exactly the harsh reality of today’s dating scene. Somewhere down the line the guy you thought would never break your heart did exactly that. The girl that you tried so hard to make your own turned on you in a flash and now you’re screaming “These b*tches ain’t s*it”. Sad huh?…
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Is your wardrobe why you’re SINGLE?

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9 Summer Trends Men Hate (And How Your Wardrobe Is Keeping You Single!) We all know that men love short skirts and dresses – and thus summertime is their favorite season – but what warm weather trends do they actually despise? Sure, gladiator sandals and one-piece swimsuits are an obvious choice, but what else about this season and how women dress in it is a major turn off for men? (This story is for you single ladies out there, so please read closely! lets us peek inside the minds of men–for better or for more likely, worse!). We took a poll of SHEfinds staffers’ boyfriends, husbands, guy friends and strangers on the streets to find out what trends men hate (and more importantly – why) to get some insight. Note: the opinions expressed by chauvinists in…
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Overcoming the Struggle Within Yourself

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contributed by Kaydee Sometimes in life you have to be a vessel for yourself. Gone are the days of crying into your pillow at night because you don’t know how the countless bills will get paid. Gone are the days of putting yourself down thinking you are not worthy to receive God’s blessings. The days of looking in the mirror disappointed with what you see are over. The pity parties you’ve been throwing, hosting, and attending every year are gone. Let God into your life. Let the blessings of God consume you and lift you up. If you don’t have a job; speak employment into your life. When you struggle to make ends meet; speak a blessing into your life. Kneel down on your knees and pray to God. Give…
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The Lack of Black in Fashion

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contributed by Verity Reign Hey, darling loves! Here's one of my recent posts to HelloBeautiful----the definitive lifestyle resource for today’s Black woman. Enjoy! _______________________________________________________________________ Why I (and Women Who Look Like Me) Am to Blame for Fashion's Lack of Black By: Verity Reign It’s no surprise that when it comes to the world of mainstream fashion and beauty, our rich hues are very scarce. It’s been this way since the beginning. Growing up, I don’t remember too many brown models. As with each generation, there were a few tokens—Iman, Naomi and Tyra—that were constantly recycled in fashion and beauty campaigns, as if there was a shortage of qualified Black women on the planet to choose from. Every now and then we’d catch a new face, but the buzz around her was so quiet that you…
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Personal Growth pt.2

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contributed by Kaii In a previous article from 2012 I wrote these words:   “My definition of personal growth consists of finding out who you really are and the person you are destined to become. It’s not easy to do of course and this definitely takes time. In order to experience personal growth you will find that some people in your life will be left behind. Not everyone will want to grow up and put childish things aside, this is where you must separate yourself in order to find yourself. Your road to success should involve only those who desire to be successful as well. People who deal with drama, hate, and negative attitudes should be politely dismissed from your social atmosphere. God did not create us in a package,…
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Get Over It. It’s Not That Deep

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by: Verity Reign Hey babes! Here's one of my latest posts to HelloBeautiful.com--the African American woman’s online lifestyle guide encouraging healthy and fabulous lifestyle choices! This one is about getting over petty matters. One of my biggest pet peeves is when my peers, well into their 20s and 30s, hold grudges over matters that happened back in high school and college! GET OVER IT! I even share my experience forgiving a former girlfriend who tried to make a pass (lots of passes, actually) at a former boyfriend. Be sure to leave your thoughts and follow me on Twitter: @VerityReign! Kay, thanks for reading & xoxo! _________________________________________________________________________________ I try to practice forgiveness as much as possible. Not only does it align with my spiritual and moral convictions, but things just aren’t that deep! Through the…
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Evaluation Time!!!

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Look, I know you're busy (or like to seem busy) but when was the last time you took a step back and evaluated yourself? Well with the temps dropping & days getting shorter why not do a seasonal evaluation? At your job they log your progress to decide if you'll get a promotion or some other type of reward so you should rate your performance to see if your being the best (insert name here) that you can be! I discovered the power of the personal evaluation when I started my site. I'm moderately organized but when you start your own business or any new endeavor it's nice to have a check list to make sure you don't forget anything. Somewhere in the beginnings of it all I started applying…
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