by Rachel O. | Mar 8, 2013 | Blog, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Many were shocked when news hit that Essence editor-in-chief Constance White was leaving her post at the helm of the magazine after less than two years in the position. It was widely reported that White’s departure was of her own volition, but a new interview...
by Rachel O. | Feb 28, 2013 | Beauty, Blog, Lifestyle, Style
Last week I had the pleasure of being a featured guest on WCIU’s top rated TV show “You & Me in the Morning.” The day started off with a challenge of driving in a snow storm. My assistant, daughter and I arrived at the studio at 7 AM, we were a...
by Rachel O. | Feb 11, 2013 | Beauty, Blog, Lifestyle
Did you tune into the BET Honors Award Show last night? I was not able to watch the entire program, but wanted to share a few highlights from last night’s event. Erykah Badu looked great with a huge afro-textured wig and sang a great tribute to Chaka Khan....
by Rachel O. | Feb 7, 2013 | Blog, Lifestyle
Toni Braxton stopped by Good Morning America earlier today and revealed she has “no love for music anymore” “I don’t feel the love for music anymore. It’s not affecting me and making me feel that thing I always felt when I performed. It’s leaving me. I’m not...
by Rachel O. | Feb 4, 2013 | Beauty, Blog, Chicago Naturals, Lifestyle
Looks like everybody and they mamma watched Beyonce at the Superbowl last night. She did a great job! What I loved seeing most of all was the amount of female musicians and dancers Beyonce hired to support her performance. Last night was not the first time I’ve...
by Rachel O. | Jan 29, 2013 | Blog, Lifestyle, Spirit
Oprah Winfrey turns 59 years old today. Oprah was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi in total poverty. She was raised by her single-teenaged mother, Vernita Lee, and by her grandmother, Hatti Mae Lee. One of her grandmother’s lessons was how to...