B Neon!

It looks just like candy! And we can always count on our favorite trendsetter to show us how to rock the latest. Summer is almost over, so make a bold move by giving yourself a nail-biting shock with an amplified neon lacquer.

NEON ORANGE

Get the Look!
Essie - Mini Shorts - $7

NEON YELLOW

Get the Look!
Chanel - Robertson Blvd. Collection - LA Sunrise - $40
NEON GREEN

Get the Look!
OPI - Mod About Bright Collection - Green-Wich Village - $8

AKA Centennial Boule in DC

Soror Rochelle McAllister has definitely been living the b-life! She graciously shared a few personal pics from fabulous weekend in D.C. for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s Centennial Boule celebration. Greek or non-Greek, it's hard not to appreciate this SERIOUS gathering of dedicated, purposeful women from all across the states!

PRETTY IN PINK!Sorors Deanne & Rochelle

Gotta love Nike ID!

Can't forget the pearls!

IN AND AROUND D.C.

...With the Founders

AKA Lean

Soror Deanne w/ actor, Hill Harper

Bernadette Stanis (Thelma from "Good Times")

THE HISTORY

Alpha Kappa Alpha Certificate of Incorporation

Alpha Chapter - 1923

AKA Tree @ Howard University

Alpha Phi Alpha Plot @ Howard University

Founders Window @ Rankin Chapel

UNITY MARCH AT THE CAPITOL

United States Capitol

(wow...)

The Women of Delta Sigma Theta showing support!

SKEE-WEE!

B quoted...

"A diva is someone who pretends to know who she is and looks fabulous doing it." ~ Jennifer Lewis

B out - THIS WEEKEND!

What: Dionne Farris
When: Friday Aug. 1 - 7:30PM
Where: Joe's Pub - 425 Lafayette St.,NYC 10003
Why: I'm a "hopeless" romantic!

B out...TONIGHT!

B a 'do right man'!

Doctors, businessman, teachers - oh my! In all seriousness, where can you find a gathering of successful, community-minded, SINGLE black brother all in one place?

Go to Essence.com to see their picks for the Essence "Do Right Men" of 2008. Personally, Adrian, , Lamman and Isadore have my vote, but check it out for yourself. And while you're there, cast a vote for your favorite black brother. Sometimes you have to give props where props are due!

ADRIAN SADDLER

LAMMAN RUCKER

ISADORE HALL, III

B-Look: Kim Kardashian

Get the B-Look!

Kim Kardashian achieved a cool, comfortable (a la Pussycat Dolls) look at McDonald's Big Mac 40th Birthday. Try this look (on the cheap) for yourself!


What to buy?


Straw Fedora

Urban Outfitters - Spillane Straw Fedora - $28


Crochet Bikini

Bluefly - DKNY Crochet Bikini Top - $38


Linen Jumper

Delia's - Abby Safari Romper - $34.50

Gold Hoops

Forever 21 - Polished Hoop Earrings - $5


Tribal Wooden Bangle

Forever 21 - Triangle Bangle - $7

Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Reception

Paul, Weiss hosted their 7th Annual Diversity Networking Reception at the Rainbow Room in NYC on 7/24/08.
(Pictured L to R: Awenate Cobbina, Howard University School of Law 2009 Candidate and Raven Drummond, Howard University College of Dentistry 2010 Candidate)

B out tonight...

B quoted...

"If you have an opportunity to use your voice you should use it. " ~ Samuel L. Jackson

B - Black In America

The much buzzed-about Black In America series premiered on CNN last night. The day-one of the series told the story of the "Black Woman & Family" and covered everything from education to dating "something new" outside of your race. The poignant, but vested Soledad O'Brien guides the story by weaving in a and out of the woes and triumphs of the Rand Family, and other related characters. At times, watching part-one of the series gave me a great sense of pride, re-affirmed the hardships, but most importantly, reminded me of the "community" and the responsibility we have to one another. To say this series is well-timed is an understatement. Catch/tivo part two about the "Black Man" airing tonight on CNN at 9PM ET.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Smith family (of the Rand Clan) raise 6 college educated scholar-athletes who all have something to prove to exceed their role-model parents
  
• 10 year old Eric Kennedy Jr.'s goal score perfect grades o help his single father pay the bills
• "Marry Your Baby Daddy Day"
• The relentless mission of Harvard Professor Ron Fryer to tackle black issues
  

B out...Thursday 7/24!

B quoted...

“I couldn't tell people what I wanted to do because I was from Atlanta. You don't tell people you're gonna be a comedian in Atlanta. That means you ain't gonna do nothing,” ~ Chris Tucker

B friends (with your Ex)!

A recent picture on my blog inspired this post. But my answer is YES - you can absolutely be friends with your Ex. Just because you never stop caring, desiring for, or loving that person, doesn't mean that 2 adults can't come to a mutual agreement on the terms of a friendship.

DON'T:

• Become bffs with his new girl - you're out to prove something to yourself, him, and the girl...don't try so hard!
• Ignore him when you see him in public. If you see him, he sees you. It's reciprocal. Once you start a pattern of not acknowledging each other, it's hard to take it back.
• Purposely leave away messages on AIM, change your status on Facebook, or blog anything that indicates your bitterness. Even though you want outsiders to pick up on your "subliminal" messages so they can all send bad vibes to your Ex's - it doesn't work that way. You'll only play yourself
• Bring around a new guy, just to make your Ex jealous. If there isn't any real chemistry, your old flame will know you're just playing games.
• Pry for details. Trust me.

DO:

• Mutually decide whether or not you want to become friends. Once that is squared away, don't be afraid to set some guidelines for the friendship
• Take time apart to process the break-up. If you immediately jump in LC and Lo status, you'll either start sleeping together and/or not feel like the break up ever happened.
• Call ahead to find out if your Ex is bringing someone to a mutual pal's gathering and/or give him a heads up if you plan to do the same. The first time is tricky, so always be sensitive about the nu-nu.
• Acknowledge the good and bad times - birthdays, holidays, promotions, passings, lay-offs, etc. If someone was a major part of your life, there's no need to cut off a strong support arm. Embrace it!
• Eventually be open to meeting the new chick. Who knows how long she'll last, but it's worth putting the face to a name. After all, your Ex is just a friend, right...?

Satire or sabotoge?