Author Archives: Ashly Smith

Music Review |”Suit and Tie” – Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z

After a musical hiatus, he’s back with his long anticipated new single “Suit & Tie” from his forthcoming album the 20/20 Experience.

Music Review | Trust and Believe by Keyshia Cole

True words of a woman scorned, belted out by none other than Keyshia Cole. “Trust and Believe“ serves as the 2nd single from her long anticipated, 5th album, “Woman to Woman”.

SIMPLISTIC STYLE: BEAUTIFUL BRAIDS

Hair Braiding. How and where did it begin? As we know it today, hair braiding has long been a custom in West Africa. The creative designs signify the social status, age group and village that a girl or woman has come from. Each braid pattern is different and can become more inventive for special occasions such as, marriages.

New Year, New Scent!

Beautiful scents create many emotions. On different occasions, it is a known fact that pleasant aromas can improve both our mood and well-being. Although men and women have many different characteristics, there is one common factor. Both like to smell good. With so many to choose from, how can one choose the right fragrance? Sampling is the key, but trying them all can be impossible. Although some have been around for awhile, here are my top 5 for us damsels; as well as, our dapper dons. Whew! Dilemma solved.

The Power of the B’s

Happy 2013 folks! It’s a new year, for new possibilities and the second inauguration for the 44th President of the United States Mr. Barak Obama. On November 7, 2012, in one of the most intense debates in presidential history, Obama deemed victorious over Mitt Romney claiming his 2nd presidential term.