B in Prospect Park...BK all day!

It was a HUGE weekend in BK, and the annual Heatwave BBQ in Prospect Park was blazing! This summer, the crowd was bigger, the line was longer, and the weather was more beautiful than ever. If you missed it...there's always next year!

BBQ - this Sunday 7/13!

It's baaack...

Where can you find everyone you know from undergrad, grad school, the internship that landed you permanent placement, and your first year in NY? The annual MIH Heatwave BBQ in Prospect Park! If you're not a BK resident, this is the perfect time to venture south and see what the beautiful borough has to offer. Not to mention, the event always promises a drama-free, chill, Sunday afternoon with food and people aplenty. Meet old friends, new friends, and ex-friends you've been avoiding all year...it's all good! Trust, this is a BBQ you don't want to just hear about on Sunday.

What to Bring:

• a blanket is a must!
• playing cards
• comfortable shoes (please don't be one of those in 4-inch heels - not the place!)
• a few snacks (and drinks) if you don't want to wait on line
• sunblock
• sunglasses
• friends!

Directions:
2,3 to Grand Army Plaza
Q to 7th Avenue
Enter via Grand Army Plaza Entrance to Long Meadow Field

B out...

What: The Dream
When: Sat. July 12
Where: Kion - 509 E. 6th St.
Why: Celebrate the Ron Brown Scholar Alumni

What: Boyz 2 Men
When: July 15th & 16th - 8PM
Where: BB Kings Blues Club - NYC
Why: "On Bended Knee" is forever a classic!

B cool...

From Barack to Prince - how can you not LOVE black men? This month, Ebony Magazine covers the "25 Coolest Brothers of All Time" with 8 different collector's edition covers. My line up has an underlying "ranking", but that was no easy task. How would you have ranked them?

Either way, kudos to Ebony for shining a light on some of the best that ever did it. These gentleman not only play the game, or win the game - they define it.


Leave a comment to nominate another brother for the cover.

B high-browed...

Do create a natural arch that follows the shape of your eye.

Don't let scraggly brows go unattended. "Thinning" brows make you look older. Fill 'em in!

Do go for a dramatic brow that makes a statement.
Don't paint on your brows. Period.

Do groom pierced brows meticulously.

Don't pluck your brows into semi-circles. Not a good look.

Do embrace a full brow. Thick is in!

Don't get frustrated and take them off altogether!

B a bachelorette!

Dana: The Blushing Bride

July 4th is made for Essence Fest, The Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, backyard BBQ's and bachelorette parties on South Beach. Yep, we partied it up this weekend with 25 women at our favorite MIA hot spots. We started at Philippe for tasty fare at the recently opened Gansevoort Hotel, A Fish Called Avalon, and a partied at Opium Garden. The pre-wedding getaway was the perfect recipe for relaxation, bonding with girlfriends, and a golden tan to make the entire bridal party glow on the big day.

Philippe

The Beach

A Fish Called Avalon

Ocean Dr.

Opium Garden/Prive'

B spotted...

Wesley Snipes was spotted pushing fellow actor Daryl "Chill" Mitchell down the the strip on South Beach. Humanitarian or hunting for a photo op? Hmmm...

B quoted...

"I'm just riding this train as long as I can. As long as I'm having fun, I'll do it. When it stops being fun, I'll try something else. Maybe I'll open up a chain of Popeye's Chicken." ~ Gabrielle Union

Win a free pair of Christian Louboutin Stilettos!

UsWeekly coined the term "Recessionista" for the fabulous ones who have an eye for the most desirable must-have items, despite the misfortune of living fashionably in the current economic climate. Too funny, but quite appropriate!

As a result, I had to share an unconventional way to win a pair of the coveted red-bottom Christian Louboutin stilettos. As 3rd Lane/Jive Records introduces the world to Lee Carr, all you have to do is...well, why don't you find out for yourself. Click here to find out how to enter for a chance to win a pair of the hottest stilettos on the market.

Watch Lee Carr's personal invitation below:


The B-Life may air my our favorite entry, so shoot me an email at theblife@gmail.com and send a link to your video! Go 'head - rock 'em. Loubou's don't fall out of the sky every day. Good luck!

BET AWARDS 2008 - Red Carpet Fashion

I hope ya'll got a chance to check out the red carpet action at the BET AWARDS the other night!

My favorite:

Unfortunately not loving...

What did you think? Let me know. And for more coverage - check out Jezebel.com.