Happy Monday! I had quite an active week and weekend. Here’s what I got into: – I’m still on the Whole 30 grind. I had a couple of weekend snafoos, but I’m still going strong with my veggie omelettes (no cheese!) and my Jamba smoothies. The plan definitely gets easier as time passes. – I…
Caged Black Woman A very gifted and talented artist friend of mine named Kofi Genfi sent me the link to his latest spoken word piece. Instead of doing a traditional spoken word recording, he channeled the theme of his poem “Caged Black Woman” into a really well-edited video, which I love. This is a story…
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a press preview of Optimum Salon Care’s new product launch. They unveiled their newest product line called Miracle Oil, which has a blend of 6 natural oils like jojoba, argan, coconut, sunflower, apricot & avocado. The event took place at 404 NYC and their newest brand ambassador Tracee…
Given our recent health kick around here at LoveBrownSugar (see here for Christina’s Whole 30 proclamation), we’re taking a much greater interest in doing what’s absolutely best for our bodies. Health is something that can be easily taken for granted, especially when the simplest of things such as seeing a doctor for a check-up proves…
This past weekend, actress and singer Keke Palmer was spotted at the 2012 Do Something Awards looking extremely sophisticated in a white shift dress, black pump and heels. There’s something so sexy yet age-appropriate about this look on her. And this look works perfect for so many occasions – the red carpet, a swanky brunch,…
We decided to switch up the scenery this week. There’s a beautiful 19th century construction in the neighborhood that we couldn’t take our eyes off of. It’s like a little slice of Europe in New York. I distinctly remember posing in front of a church similar to this one in Florence. These jewels were gifted…
Hi love! I'm Christina and my little corner of the internet is called LoveBrownSugar. This site is my take on lifestyle and self-empowerment. I also discuss my journey as a woman of color, a brand strategist and a mompreneur.
