Ballerina Misty Copeland Makes History
life + style
July 2, 2015
Ashley
Ballerina Misty Copeland made history recently when she was promoted to principal dancer by the American Ballet Theater making her the first black dancer to be a principal dancer in the company's 75-year history. Copeland, who is 32, seemed to many an unlikely ballerina as she started dancing at the age of 13. She endured criticism…
25 Hot Shades for Summer
- life + style
- May 22, 2015
- Ashley
Bring on the sun...and bring out those shades! Every summer wardrobe needs a pair of staple sunglasses. We've been eyeing (see what we did there?) our favorite new shades for Summer 2015 and have rounded up our top 25. Whether your personal style is sleek and chic, cool and collected, or funky and eclectic, one…
Thank God It’s Natural ‘Moist Collection’ NOW in Select Target Stores
- hair + beauty, life + style, tgin + news
- March 1, 2015
- Ashley
Natural hair and skin care company Thank God It’s Natural launches full natural hair product line, now available for purchase at select Target locations nationwide. March 2015—Chicago, IL— Premier resource for women with natural kinks, curls and waves, Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), is partnering with Target Corporation to stock nationwide Target shelves with the…
12 Amazing Gift Ideas for the Natural Hair Maven
- life + style
- November 28, 2014
- Ashley
Jingle bells, Jingle bells, jingle all the way! It’s almost that time ladies! The holidays are approaching us! If you don’t crave the thrill of waiting until the last minute to slide into Walmart hoping they have something left that hasn’t been opened, ran over or ripped to shreds, that you can gift a…
Solange Knowles Marries Alan Ferguson this Weekend in New Orleans
- life + style
- November 17, 2014
- Ashley
Singer, fashionista, and Beyonce’s younger sister Solange, 28, tied the know with her director fiancé Alan Ferguson, 51, this weekend. The two who’ve been engaged since June, have been very good about keeping things private, so it’s to be expected that the wedding would be kept low key. The entire wedding party and guest donned all-white…
Halle Berry Launches Scandale Paris Lingerie Line at Target
- life + style
- November 7, 2014
- Ashley
Guess who’s teamed up with Target? Halle Berry! The Oscar-winning actress who’s known for her sexiness on-screen and off and the mega-store have collaborated to bring us the Scandale Paris collection, a 10-piece collection of lingerie that ranges in price from $7 to $18. Berry, who’s married to Frenchman and fellow actor Oliver Martinez,…
Kelly Rowland Welcomes a Son, Titan
- life + style
- November 5, 2014
- Ashley
Congratulations are in order for singer Kelly Rowland who has something new to sing about. The former Destiny’s Child member told People Magazine, “We are thrilled to announce that today we are the proud parents of our first son." "We are blessed to report everyone is healthy and happy!" Rowland and her husband Tim…
Trend Alert: 10 Ways to Rock Misted Yellow
- life + style
- October 29, 2014
- Ashley
Photo courtesy of pantone.com We've been loving Pantone's hot new color this fall 2014 -- and have been spotting it everywhere! The super pretty dusty, or as Pantone calls it, 'Misted' yellow that is not quite pastel but is not quite mustard. It's got a rich golden undertone which works perfectly for fall but is…
Fab Finds: 10 Must Have Printed Pants for Fall
- life + style
- September 30, 2014
- Ashley
You don't have to toss your personal style out with your shorts and summer clothes this season. Preserve that stylish flair that makes you YOU this fall with printed pants! These are the perfect fall staple for keeping warm and fuzzy on the inside will adding a pop of color and 'wow factor' to any outfit…
13 Must Try Black and White Nail Art Designs for Fall
- hair + beauty, life + style
- September 3, 2014
- Ashley
Fall is headed our way and we've got your next mani/pedi idea covered. We understand, for some of us, it's never the right time to stash away those brights and neons in a drawer. But for those of you who tend to dress for the season, it doesn't mean that you can't absolutely stun anyone…
Battling Alopecia: Interview With Nicole Counts
- hair + beauty, life + style
- June 16, 2014
- Ashley
TGIN had the opportunity to have a virtual sit-down with Nicole Counts, a fellow naturalista battling against the autoimmune condition that causes hair loss, known as alopecia. Nicole is not alone in the struggle. After concerning images of model Naomi Campbell circulated the net showcasing the model’s receding hairline due to the same disease, it’s no wonder why…
5 Bobby Pin Hacks to Make Your Natural Hair Regimen Easier!
- hair + beauty, life + style
- March 5, 2014
- Ashley
Bobby pins are a curly girl's best friend. And we're not the only ones who think so! No matter how useful and amazing bobby pins are...we all know how out-of-control they can be. They are tiny and so easy to lose that by the end of the month, it's time to buy a new pack…