It seems like everyone is starting their own beauty or makeup line these days, but when a skin care OG launches her very own product line, you stop and pay attention. Felicia Walker has been chronicling her skin care journey on her blog, This That Beauty, for more than a decade. She rose to become…
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Jackie Aina Launches Lifestyle Brand, FORVR Mood, for the “Regular-Degular Girl”
“Boujie, but make it approachable” –FORVR Mood Beauty influencer and social justice advocate, Jackie Aina, launched her own lifestyle brand, FORVR Mood. She teased her followers with only a name and not giving any hints as to what she was about to release other than it was not beauty related. The initial drop turned out…
Product HighLight: Paradise Dress by Shop Caribbean Cowgirl
LaNatria Ellis of Caribbean Cowgirl is known for wearing bold and colorful, yet affordable peices. She fuses her southern and Caribbean roots, hence the name of her style blog Caribbean Cowgirl, with the tagline “Fierce. Funny. Frugal AF.” Her shop of the same name keeps that theme going. Small black owned businesses have seen an…
Product Highlight: Hoop Mobb Zodiac Sign Earrings
Hoop Mobb is a online store dedicated to all things earrings, hoop earrings specifically. From large hoops for the bold, doorknockers for the nostalgic, to little hoops for the little divas. There are a set a hoops for everyone and their style. Shop here. Image Credit: Hoop Mobb
Product Highlight: Aminah Abdul Jillil Ballerina Wrap Sandal
Colorways: Purple, Blue, Black, and Tan Shop here. Image Credit: Aminah Abdul Jillil.com
You Should Try My Tried and True Products from Blk Opl!
While yesterday’s Black Live Matter awareness campaign got off to a rocky start, many people still took it upon themselves to advocate in their own way. One of those ways is to highlight and support blackowned businesses. Many large brands were reluctant to show solidarity or released tone deaf statements despite the fact they work…
Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss Announces Relief Fund for Minority and Women Owned Small Businesses Suffering Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Kerby Jean-Raymond, the head 8r the famed Pyer Moss brand announced he has set aside $50,000 in aid for minority and women owned small businesses. This is an awesome initiative and lets hope it encourages other brands to reach out and help others in their community. Image Credit:Pyer Moss
The Honey Pot Co. Receives Backlash over Target Commercial White Women Alleged was Racist Only to Receive Overwhelming Support in Return
The Honey Pot Co. is a plant based feminine care product line founded by Bea Dixon. She was recently featured in a series of commercials by Target called “Founders We Believe In” that ran during Black History Month. During the thirty second clip, Dixon discusses ger company and the challenges she faced getting it off…
Small Business Spotlight: Black Girl Sunscreen is the First Indie Black Woman Owned Suncare Brand in Target
#blackgirlmagic If you follow Diva Chronicles on Instagram, then you’ve seen the post about how they’ll be some black history related content coming your way this month. Black owned brands are highlighted all year long here, but we’re ramping things up a bit. Image Credit: Black Girl Sunscreen Congratulations are in order to Shontay Lundy…
Beauty News: Taraji P. Henson Launches TPH Hair Line
Actress, Taraji P. Henson, known for her roles in Baby Boy, Benjamin Button, and the hit t.v. series Empire has announced the launch of her eponymous hair care line. She stated on her Instagram that she always gets questions on how she protects her hair under her wigs and weaves while she is working. Her answer…
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