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You Can Bring Awkward Black Girl Back

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Issa Rae, the creator of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl is raising money for her next season of the popular online show. You made the show a hit and only you can bring it back. Issa needs to raise $30,000 and she only has 17 days left to do it.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1996857943/the-misadventures-of-awkward-black-girl/widget/video.html

 If you haven’t heard of Issa Rae, you really should fix that today. She is a Stanford graduate, writer, editor and director. She is also the comedic force behind the increasingly popular online series  The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. 
Watching the title character navigate through those awkward moments from being dumped by her boyfriend for cutting off all of hair, to the dreaded stop sign conversations we are all forced to have when we are cornered by that annoying person we are trying to avoid, is enough to hook anyone in.
Viewers have grown to love “J”. Her misadventures in love, work and life make the comedic character easy to relate to and hilarious to watch. I was hooked from the first episode. It reassured me that it I am not the only person in the world who feels awkward.
The first season, which was intended to be the only season, ended up being a huge hit. So due to popular demand, Issa is trying to film another season. So far, 435 people have donated a total of $15,220. The goal that Issa has set for her second season is $30,000. There are still 17 days left to donate.  Donations can be made at The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl Kickstarter page. So if you love the show as much as I do, you should really consider donating. 
For those who have never heard of the show, do yourself and favor today and meet the awkward black girl and then donate. 

Top 10 Most Influential Bloggers

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Tamanika is back with her list of influential bloggers. Read more to see who made the list.







What started out as something so simple has grown into something complex. Blogging has become a standalone profession. All of the bloggers of the world can agree there is a certain science that blogging requires. Very few people get it and even less actually offer it. My top 10 influential bloggers are “my friends” in my head. They have a strong voice on their blogs, and they keep people coming back for more. Follow me as I share just a few bloggers that I feel have gotten the blogging world down to a unique science.


1. Karencivil.com – Karen Civil is a woman who has a unique voice and a great platform which she uses to express it. She is a great example of why you should never give up on your dreams and exemplifies the importance of hard work. What I like about Ms. Civil is that she has a strong voice and was an influential woman in the music industry, interning for Dipset at one time and now working closely with YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires).  She has worked with Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Diggy Simmons to name a few. If you don’t know who she is I would recommend checking her out because she an influential blogger.


2. Concreteloop.com– Angel Laws has created a huge platform and empire for herself just from blogging. She eventually wrote a book, “Angel’s Laws of Blogging”, to discuss her success and give tips to other bloggers out there in the world.  As a blogger who has been reading concrete loop since 2006, one thing that stands out for me is her yearly post where she “salutes” some of the graduates of that year. Seeing the accomplishments of many African American’s being showcased is what got me hooked on this site.  Presenting something positive and something uplifting dealing with our future is reason enough to praise her as an influential blogger.


3. Nwso.net (Naked with Socks On) – This blog deals solely with relationship issues commonly faced by couples.  The ability to take a common everyday subject such as this one to the next level, as naked with socks on does, is what blogging is all about. In May, two active members of  NWSO who met on the comment board of actually got married. Talk about great relationship advice.


4. Gabifresh.com – Gabi is a style Icon. She recently styled the look book for Wilhelmina’s models (click here), which showcases her incredible eye for Fashion.  Gabi is a rising star, winning MTV’s TJ contest a couple of years ago and now taking the blogging world and Fashion week by storm. Be sure to check out Gabi’s site because she is up next


      5.   Omowrites.blogspot.com-. This New York native style is a cross between Blossom and Denise Huxtable. She is street-style and trendsetting all in one, and has been featured just about everywhere.

  6.     Abelleinbrooklyn.com– Ms. Lucas is a blogger who turned her blog into a book.  As an influential blogger, she has been committed to uplifting young women and helping them build strong support systems.
    7.        NecoleBitchie.com– The first time I went to this site was in 2006. I read a personal letter that Necole wrote on her site. In this letter, she discussed being homeless, living on different couches and the only thing that she had to go by was her computer and blogging.  That was five years ago, and look at her now.  We all know who Necole Bitchie is. She was able to take nothing and make it into something by working hard. Which is why she is one of the most influential bloggers out there.
    8.        TheFashionBomb.com-I think everyone who loves fashion knows exactly who Claire of TheFashionBomb.com is. She is a contributer to Vogue and Vogue Italia and she is a recognized voice in the fashion community. And to be honest, she has the life that you can only dream of. Moving to Paris for inspiration? Now that is envy worthy.  
        
    9.       Stuffflypeoplelike.com– A stylist and a music editor come together to bring you a blog about fashion and music. You can’t go wrong with a blog like this, especially a blog that is not even a year old. 



  • 10.        Ywmmmagonline.com– young women making moves is an on-line magazine that caters to women in their late teens to early 20s.  

    • Beyonce’s Complex Cover

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    The undisputed heavy weight champion of performance and song adorns the cover of Complex magazine, with the lyrics to her latest anthem surrounding her. The shoot was a fashion junky’s dream come true. King B always looks good. Here are a few pictures from the spread. 
    All Photos are from Complex

    Complex magazine had us drooling at all the psychedelic pictures of Beyonce. We couldn’t get enough. So what are your thoughts will you be picking up the latest issue of Complex magazine?

    Summer Looks

    Looks
     
    Summer isn’t over yet. Take a peek at some of the items that we just can’t get enough of. When you close your eyes and dream of the perfect summer ensemble, we are pretty sure this is what you might see. 
    The Looks 
    These Fiji Leather Strap up sandals from ASOS are too cute to pass up. They are sure to go with anything. Strap up sandals may never go out of style. You just have to find the right one.
    Color blocking is pretty popular. So stumbling upon an accessory that embodies the trend is wonderful. This color block purse belt from ASOS is really cute.
    A simple belt can dress an outfit up or down.  Check this belt from ASOS out.
    When you are looking for the perfect summer dress, the All Saints’ Melody dress is a must-have. The details on the dress make it more than a simple summer dress. 
    While it takes a bold fashionista to wear a bra as a top, they are in style. We love the Makda Bra from All Saints  
    Nothing completes a perfect summer look than a perfect pair of Hollister shorts

    Special thanks to Brenda Samuels for her amazing summer choices

    Celeb Style at Pollo Challenge 2011…Worthy or Not?

    Celebrity Fashion
     
    The 2011 Pollo Challenge turned into a royal event. Catherine Duchess of Cambridge was also in attendance wearing a floral print dress by Jenny Packham.

      The beautiful Zoe Saldana was in a Chloe dress, Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry, Valentino shoes, and a Lanvin clutch. 

     
    Jennifer Love Hewitt was in  a Monique L’Huillier dress, a Louis Vuitton bag, and Christian Louboutin shoes.

    Our favorite adorable chef was also in attendance. Giada De Laurentiis

    And another one of our favorite girls also made an appearance. Rosario Dawson

     

    So what do you think? Who was spotted in picture “worthy” ensembles, and who was spotted in “not- so- worthy” ensembles?

    Pictures from Just Jared and Celebrity Gossip.net


    Special thanks to Brenda Samuels for her input on these amazing looks

    Singer Maad Moiselle Graces the Cover of Ghubar Magazine

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    According to a report from Beauty is Diverse, singer Maad Moiselle will be gracing the cover Ghubar Magazine, a fresh and innovative online magazine that has something to say. The issue will explore how the sheer talent and creativity Maad Moiselle exudes is manifested into her music, personal style and choreography. Oh yes, she can dance. The editor-in-chief recently spoke about the upcoming issue and she had a lot to say.

    Taking a microscopic approach, we wanted to see MAAD*MOISELLE in the “raw” and piece-by-piece explore the very core of what makes this woman every bit of who she is – a mix of singer, stylist, dancer, model – and what she thought she never could be – a brooding guest fashion editor. “With two editorials expressing the duality living inside the artist : a powerful presence and the serenity of the greatest, I feel confident to say the final product came out great,” Sarah Diouf, Editor-in-chief of Ghubar magazine said.

    To say that we are excited to get the chance to click through the summer issue of Ghubar would be putting it lightly. We really can’t wait.

    Read More of this story at Beauty is Diverse 

     Check out one of Maad Moiselle’s recent performances in Frankfurt Germany.

    And make sure you catch up on your reading at Ghubar Magazine