"But that could be me dreaming. That could be me and my ideas and my love for women and all things feminine. That could be me believing in our power." I found this photo on Instagram and was immediately captivated. I sent it to my closest girlfriends with a message: Just in case you... Continue Reading →
How Do People Perceive You When They See You?
"It made me think. What do people think when they see me?" "You look like the kind of woman that just sits around and does nothing all day. Like you really don't get out there and work or really have to." I'm in a Facebook group and the discussion was about relationships- of course. I can't... Continue Reading →
In The City- Maxwell Listening Party & Dinner At Lobby At Twelve
In 2009, Maxwell dropped a gem with BLACKsummers'night. We floated high off of Pretty Wings and he told us that there would be one album a year until the trilogy was completed. We waited with baited breath until the next album dropped. And then Maxwell went on hiatus. Creatives do things like that. And we've... Continue Reading →
An Evening of Real Talk: Let’s Be Real
Last Sunday CLS blogger, Hilda, attended Let's Be Real: An Authentic Experience for Women. Francheska "Fancy" Felder, Owner & Publisher of SwagHer Magazine, and Que Johnson, CEO/hostess of The Purple Girl Show, collaborated and brought together some amazing entrepreneurs to share tips and inspirational stories to budding entrepreneurs. Both Fancy and Que are passionate about sharing... Continue Reading →
AAMBC’s Urban Book Bash and Movie Premier of Secrets
A couple of weeks ago the ladies of CLS had the opportunity to attend the AAMBC’s Urban Book Bash. For those that don’t know, AAMBC stands for African Americans on the Move Book Club. Its founder and CEO, Tamika Newhouse, has grown AAMBC into one of the largest online book clubs today and has created... Continue Reading →
Why Journaling Saved My Life
"I remember him bringing me a pile of papers, folding them in half, and then stapling them in the binding. He pointed as his Cazelles slid down his nose, as they often did. 'You love to read. Write a book.'" My earliest memories are of reading. I loved to read. I loved the fact that... Continue Reading →
Scandal….
Every week, Thursdays to be exact we purposely tune in to watch the degradation of family. We intentionally watch nation wide as families are destroyed. Let me be specific and get down to the nitty-gritty. I am talking about the widely popular ABC show, Scandal. The whole "scandal" has been Olivia Pope sleeping with the... Continue Reading →
In the City: Hob Nob Restaurant
One of my favorite Midtown restaurants is Hob Nob. I have taken my kiddos, friends and family to this restaurant. It's one of those places you want to share with others. So far everyone I have taken has been pleased. What I love about the restaurant is the friendly atmosphere. The servers are always super... Continue Reading →
CLS Bloggers Attend Stage Play, “I’ll Be Single Before I Settle”
Playwright, Shaneisha Dodson, has crafted a compelling stage play that initially focuses on the plight of four girlfriends and their desire to find “good” men. We're taken on a brief journey through their younger years and the issues that contributed to who the women are today. However, the play takes on a more serious... Continue Reading →
A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a networking mixer and fashion show preview with Eye Candy Glam & Studios. Once I arrived, I met was Stacie Helen of Runway Ink. We immediately began to chat and connect. I learned that Stacie is a plus-sized model, new to the industry and loving... Continue Reading →


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