I’ve read this all over the social media and I’m glad that this is true. I miss this group because they had songs that made you want to get krunk or yep in my white t or even rock yo hips. For those who don’t know who Crime Mob is, you were born in the…
Month: March 2017
Why Apple Airpods Could Transform Your Listening
There was a lot of excitement from Apple fans when the Airpods were first announced. They are the next generation of wireless earphones, and many feel as though they will have set the benchmark for the future of this type of earphone. Of course, doubts began to spread when the release was delayed, but now…
7 Countries that Said ‘Adios’ to Fossil Fuels & Run 100% on Clean Energy
If there’s a reason why some countries have succeeded in transforming their energy source from fossil fuel to clean energy, it is because of the clamor from people. They kept on knocking on the government’s door to make sure they don’t go back to fossil fuel. As a result, countries like Tokelau, Costa Rica, and…
Engagement and Wedding Tips for Dummies
Many women have a clear idea of how they want their wedding to look like – they dream about it ever since childhood but, when the time comes, they feel lost. And that’s completely understandable – organizing a wedding can be overwhelming so there’s no wonder why some couples decide to hire a wedding planner…
Finding Our Black and Brown Girls!
Over the past weeks, many black and Latina girls have been disappearing in Washington D.C. and a lot of people have been wondering why there hasn’t been a public Amber Alert. It’s as if they are not trying to find these girls who are being kidnapped. Missing Person: Jessy Hernandez, 23, last seen 3/21 in…
10 of the World’s Cheapest Holiday Destinations for 2017
After some time of deciding which country to visit, the result might be a canceled trip. This is true especially if you have not saved enough money to make the trip happen. Perhaps, the reason is your country of choice. There are lots of cheaper holiday destinations out there that won’t require you to spend…
Cher Hair, Don’t Care
Hollywood has gone 70’s and 80’s… and it’s all groovy baby! Celebrities are now rocking waist length, middle-parted, straight & flowy “Cher Hair”. Cher’s shiny, black hair trend is back and changing the game. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who rocked her extremely long black tresses on the catwalk, brought “Back In The Days” back when she…
Happy Birthday, Chaka Khan!
Chaka Khan is a Legend of the Decade! Even after all these years, she still looks just as beautiful as ever. Honestly, I need to see what kind of water she’s drinking so I can look as young as she does when I get her age. I didn’t hear about Chaka Khan until I was…
Laced Beauty of the Week: SERIKUDI OLAYINKA AZEEZAT
Name: Serikudi Olayinka Azeezat Instagram: @_serikudi Location: Yaba, Lagos State Occupation: Student One thing I love about myself is… I don’t give up. Three things I can’t live without… My family, love and career. The song that best describes my life right now is… If by Davido My sexiest feature is… My haircut. Why should you…
Shots Fired Is A Powerful New Series on Fox
Shots Fired, a 10-hour event series created by Gina Prince-Bythewood (“Beyond the Lights,” “The Secret Life of Bees,” Love & Basketball”) and Reggie Rock Bythewood (“Notorious,” “New York Undercover,” “Get on the Bus,”) examines the dangerous aftermath of two racially charged shootings in a small Southern town. The series premiered tonight on FOX with a…
A Note From the Editor: Anticipating the 3rd Year Anniversary of Southern Laced
On March 31, 2014, I published my first blog post. As a new author, I wanted to establish a place where people could get to know me on a more personal level. Little did I know, Southern Laced would become more than a platform just about me. As I began to establish my voice on…
Organic Beauty Embraces Minimalism
For a while now, the minimalistic approach has been trending in the beauty world and many women have started minimizing their skin care arsenal. The main advantage of being a minimalist isn’t having just a few products in your beauty bag – it’s finally finding the perfect product for your skin and sticking to it….
Jussie Smollett Just Dropped a NEW Video – F.U.W.
Earlier this week, Jussie Smollett took to social media to announce the release date for his new video, F.U.W. As promised, the Empire star released the politically laced video shortly before midnight on Wednesday. View this post on Instagram F.U.W. music video directed by yours truly. Tomorrow 3.15.17 at 11:59pm. #Resist A post shared by…
Emily Ratajkowski Struts Down a Busy N.Y.C. Street Wearing Just a Bra and Underwear BUT Erykah Badu Did It First
While reading this morning, I came across an article published by People’s Magazine that really caught my eye. In all honesty, it wasn’t the title of the article that made me click to read more. It was actually the featured picture… See Emily Ratajkowski walk down a busy N.Y.C. street wearing just a bra and…
‘America’s Got Talent’ Sets Tyra Banks As New Host For Season 12
Recently, everyone has been wondering, “Who will be the new host for ‘America’s Got Talent’ ?” It was set to have Marlon Wayans, but shockingly we were completely wrong. The new host of ‘America’s Got Talent’ is none other than Tyra Banks. View this post on Instagram America, strike a pose. #AGT has a brand-new…
USING THE CRISIS TO BREAK THE CYCLE
When everything is not going as planned, and you already feel like your world is smashing into you, hearing someone say that everything happens for a reason may make you cringe and cause you to scream. Or maybe it is just me who screams on the inside mid-conversation. And it’s not that you don’t want…
Top 5 reasons to visit Oz
I am all about traveling and adventure, and as a true Aussie, I’ve made sure I find the time to indulge the gorgeousness of my beautiful country. I’ve got to tell you, though – not many people had the luck to experience Australia firsthand like I did, and I’m proud of myself for having made…
Buying Lingerie as a Gift
Buying clothes for someone else is tricky. So here are a few tips to help you treat the woman in your life. Size Assuming that you haven’t had a chance to take the measurements yourself, you need to find out the size (see the size chart for UK, US and European sizes). The best way…
Person of the Week: Commercial Beauty and Fashion Photographer Mario Epanya
Mario Epanya is a Paris based commercial beauty and fashion photographer whose work focuses on diversity in fashion and portraiture. Born in Cameroon, Epanya started his career as a self-taught hair and makeup artist in 1995. In 2000, he moved to France where he studied and became a professional makeup artist working for the likes of…
G-Boogie Talks to Former Marine and Hip-Hop artist Big K
I was inspired to do an interview with Big K (aka Killah Kizzle) when I witnessed his dedication and consistency when it comes to his music and constantly improving his craft. Check out what he had to say about his music and his time in the military below. Q: Tell our readers a little bit…
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