I have been waiting a long time to take photos with Kelsey Edwards. How long? Nine years. Yup, you could say that I'm very patient. I first saw her work when she shot photos for Dakota Fanning, one of my favourite young actresses. I was floored by her talent. So, I booked a session with her in ...
What XO Necole’s Founder Taught Me About Faith, Fortitude and Failure
I never thought a celebrity would show me that it’s ok to fail, recalibrate and return with purpose. But that’s exactly what I’ve learned from XO Necole founder, Necole Kane. As a pop culture junkie, Kane’s former Necole Bitchie was the go-to spot for black celebrity gossip, and I lived for ...
Watch People’s Response When You Elevate
If it's one thing I know it's that everyone sitting in the front row ain't a fan. In fact, many of them want a front row seat just so they can A: keep an eye on you at all times and B: be the first to witness when you fall. I learned a long time ago that people may want to see you do well, ...
Someone’s Life Is Tied To Your Dreams
Tyler Perry’s speech at the BET Awards last week really had a profound effect on me. As the movie director, writer and actor accepted the Ultimate Icon Award, he gave one charge to the people sitting in the room: “own your stuff.” What he was saying to them is, get in the driver’s ...
Colour Crush: The Perfect Matte Lipsticks For Summer
I love me a good matte lipstick with one big caveat – it has to be moisturizing. I was a huge fan of MAC’s Ruby Woo lipstick. The colour was so retro and highly pigmented that it immediately reminded me of those ladies from the 40s. The problem is, it is very drying. I’ve bought it twice ...
