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What’s Your Secret Style Crush?

Style Inspiration: Kids!
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“Are there any styles you can’t pull off so you just admire them from afar?” my friend Becca asked me the other day, and before I could answer she said wistfully: “My style crush is jeans tucked into boots. Doesn’t work on me. Looks amazing on other people.” I gave it some thought and realized I feel the same way about strapless dresses, maxi skirts, vests, capes, and anything orange. For a variety of reasons (body type, personal style, complexion, etc), these looks aren’t quite right for me, but I’ve made peace with that fact and will happily dole out compliments and adoring glances to anyone who can rock them.

So, how about you? What styles do you love but don’t actually wear?

Tyler Perry Casts All-Stars In “For Colored Girls … “

I haven’t been a fan of Tyler Perry since I figured out his formula — no-good man wrongs strong black woman who is saved by do-right man with a lot of Madea thrown in for comic relief. That being said, I’m really excited to see his film version of Ntosake Shange’s acclaimed play “For Colored Girls Who’ve Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf.” This 1975 choreopoem, as Shange named it, consists of 20 poems performed by nameless women, who are known only by the color they wear. It explores the black woman’s experience with abandonment, love, domestic violence, rape, and abortion.

The characters in “For Colored Girls … ” speak to many women throughout the stages of their lives, which might be one reason Perry was able to secure such an all-star cast. Keep reading »

How To Wear Hoop Earrings Without Looking Skanky

Kerry Washington looks gorgeous in her hoop earrings, and this mighty appearance is being heralded as the return of the massive ear accessory (which we’ll kind of take with a grain of salt). While we’re vehement supporters of statement jewelry, we’re not at all into the idea of accessory overkill, which the hoops can easily foster. Take the jump for five tips to help you rock big hoops without looking tacky. Keep reading »