Afrobella Art – Tanekeya Word. Artist, Afrofuturist, Feminist, Visionary.
In 2011 I tried to launch a regular series called Afrobella Art. The intent was to feature images that inspire and celebrate our unique beauty, and the people who create and curate them. I started...
View ArticleShoutout To My Glam Squad! What I Wore to the ESSENCE Black Women in...
Getting me ready for the red carpet and my first official correspondent gig was a journey in itself. It was fun and glamorous every step of the way. For an opportunity like this, I didn’t want to leave...
View ArticleLooking For a Satin Lined Knit Hat? Look No Further Than Shepiji on Etsy!
Funny thing about Spring – you hear that the season’s begun and you go into expectation overdrive. “Soon there’ll be sunshine and flowers and happiness everywhere!” you think. And then you wake up in...
View ArticleMy Simply Be Style Lookbook + A Coupon Code Just For You!
I used to wish that my personal style could be encapsulated in just a few words. You know, like “bohemian” or “glamorous” or “edgy.” I’m a bit of a fashion floater but I know what I like, and I know...
View ArticleAfrobella Art – Andrea Pippins, Forever Fly
In my corner of the blogosphere, there’s been one design and art blog holding it down from the beginning. Andrea Pippins, creator of Fly, has been sharing her vision of creative artwork and design...
View ArticleAfrobella is Celebrating Macy’s American Icons!
Macy’s is one of my favorite department stores and ever since I moved to America, I’ve been shopping there. Macy’s to me truly IS the quintessential American department store shopping experience – fun,...
View ArticleCheck Out My American Icons Style! The Sweet Summer Styles I Found At Macy’s
What IS American style? To me, it’s the quintessence of cool. It’s comfortable and chic. It isn’t necessarily super edgy but every now and then you’ll be surprised. It’s about expressing your...
View ArticlePerfect Plus Size Little Black Dresses We Need ASAP
When it comes to wardrobe musts and fashion do’s, I tend to steer on the side of “do you!” – meaning that the old rules don’t apply anymore. We’re in a time when fashion is truly about self expression...
View ArticleYou’re Invited to My J. Jill Compassion Fund Styling Event for Sarah’s Circle!
“Dress for success.” “Clothes make the man.” There are many clichés about clothing, and so many of them are tired but true to some degree. What you wear creates a perception about who you are and your...
View ArticleHow To REALLY Help A Homeless Woman – What I Learned From My J.Jill Styling...
When the folks behind fashion brand J. Jill approached me to host their downtown Chicago compassion fund styling event, I knew it was going to be a special day and I’d meet some special ladies, but I...
View Article5 Fabulous Ways Solange Reinvented Traditional Wedding Rules
There was a wedding in my family this summer, and one of the things that I had forgotten about weddings and being a bride was the number of RULES. My husband and I tied the knot twelve years ago and we...
View ArticleMeet Me at Macy’s In Cherry Hill Mall This Saturday!
I absolutely love hosting events. I love mingling and meeting and taking selfies and connecting in person with my bellas! So I’m calling out my Philly and New Jersey bellas — this weekend, I would SO...
View ArticleI’m Looking Forward to the Ebony Fashion Fair Auction. Here’s Why!
I was never lucky enough to actually attend the legendary EBONY Fashion Fair — Eunice Johnson’s historied fashion event traveled the world from 1958 to 2009, the year I moved to Chicago. When Mrs....
View ArticleDIY Jewelry! Try This Beautiful, Easy to Make, Crystal Clear Bracelet
Jade Gedeon is the amazing Trinidadian-born creator of jewelry line We Dream in Colour. Her new book, Beautiful Bracelets By Hand, breaks the jewelry-making process all the way down step by step. Check...
View ArticleRompers, Jumpsuits, Playsuits – Timeless Plus Size Picks
Hey bellas! You may already know that I’m a contributing editor, and you can find my new posts over at Mode.com every month. But now I can also share my best posts right here on Afrobella.com! Click...
View ArticleI’m Hosting a Fashion Show at the Taste of Chicago on July 9! Come One, Come All
Chicago has been my home for the past 6 years and I absolutely love living here. I’m proud of my city. I love Chicago in the summertime and I encourage everyone to come and visit – downtown comes alive...
View ArticlePurses and Charms and Kerry Washington! Inside The Purple Purse Experience
Allstate Foundation Purple Purse is truly remarkable for a few reasons. It’s shining a light on a cause that remains relatively unheard of despite being downright ubiquitous. Often financial abuse...
View ArticleHow I Rock It — Get Into PANDORA Jewelry’s Gorgeous Autumn Collection
When it comes to jewelry, I have particular tastes. I love anything that makes a statement. Anything that reveals and represents personality. I used to be really into big earrings but I’ve had a few...
View ArticleMake Your Purse A Symbol To End Domestic Violence and Financial Abuse
Bellas, for the past several months I’ve been sharing information about Allstate Foundation Purple Purse – a campaign aimed at creating long-term safety and security for domestic violence survivors...
View ArticleStar Light, Star Bright — Check Out My PANDORA Jewelry Holiday Looks!
When I close my eyes and visualize a holiday jewelry collection, I see images of candy canes and Santa Claus – super cute items for the season, but not necessarily things I’d wear. My personal style is...
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