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The Oscars: What are you wearing?

The Oscars: What are you wearing?

And as your resident fashionista, I have been feeding you fashion plates from the major awards. The Oscars are no exception. Yes, it took me this long, but hey, its almost impossible to write with a toddler around. That being... (Continue reading)

Growing up Latina: My Short Introspective

Growing up Latina: My Short Introspective

My parents’ biggest fear in life was that we were going to be “that kid”. The one that joined the local gang (Little Putos reigned my hood), the one that dropped out of high school in 10th grade, the one... (Continue reading)

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Valentine’s Day: The Holiday that won’t Die

Valentine's Day: The Holiday that won't Die

Did you notice that right after Christmas, the Valentine’s Day display at your local Safeway, Giant, Target, CVS, etc. went up to remind you that it’s imperative to purchase those gifts because it’s an important day for that important person.... (Continue reading)

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Grammys: Who are you wearing?

Grammys: Who are you wearing?

I know I dress far better than that Jay Emmanuel dude, so I feel I am more qualified to rate fashion than him. So before you watch E’s Fashion Police and have so-called fashion experts tell you who their choice... (Continue reading)

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Another Case of Missing White Woman Syndrome

Another Case of Missing White Woman Syndrome

Yesterday, the body of Morgan Harrington was found in Albemarle County, Virginia. Three months ago, on October 17th, 2009, Morgan went missing after she attended a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. And the media... (Continue reading)

Don’t ruin this for me Miley Cyrus!

Don't ruin this for me Miley Cyrus!

I love Harper’s Bazaar. It’s got everything I want in a fashion magazine. When it comes in the mail, I get giddy and drop whatever bill I am crying over and go find a quiet, well lit corner in our... (Continue reading)

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Golden Globers: Who are you wearing?

Golden Globers: Who are you wearing?

Everyone and their mamas draft up “best and worst dressed” lists come award season. So, I will feed you some yummy fashion scoops from Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards and let you decide which stars were the good, the bad,... (Continue reading)

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Taken 2009: Westerners Held/Executed Abroad

Taken 2009: Westerners Held/Executed Abroad

She went to Italy to study and now she is probably crying and eating polenta three times a day! So please, behave while abroad. Otherwise you will pay dearly, sometimes with your life. ... (Continue reading)

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Yuletide Cheer: No Santa Claus Allowed

Yuletide Cheer: No Santa Claus Allowed

I love Christmas. It’s a time for family, food, special traditions and love. I was raised in a very strict Catholic household and Christmas was ALWAYS about baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph and of course, the Three Wise Men. That being... (Continue reading)

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Fist Pumping at MTV’s Joisey Shore

Fist Pumping at MTV's Joisey Shore

The premise is this: four Guidos and four Guidettes will share a beach house in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, work at a tee shirt shop, and drink all day. Sounds great doesn’t it?!? ... (Continue reading)

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“No mama, I want sex on Fiyah!

My husband and I used to joke that once we had children we would never be able to listen to Dr. Dre. Ever. Of course, this was before we owned iPods, but still, I can’t ever clean the house... (Continue reading)

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A Childhood Lost

A Childhood Lost

I was reading the November issue of Essence magazine... (Continue reading)

Halloween 2009: Hey Mickey!

Halloween 2009: Hey Mickey!

It’s a bit sad to admit this, but unless we manage to get my mother to babysit, our Halloween evening will be spent in bed, watching the horror movie marathon on TBS, dressed in our PJs, eating most of J’s... (Continue reading)

Don’t be scared; it’s just a baby

Don't be scared; it's just a baby

Editor’s Note: Dame Judy is a mother of one who lives in Fredricksburg, works in Woodbridge, and chills in Alexandria.  She and her husband were raised in Mt. Vernon and most of their time is spent in Northern VA with... (Continue reading)

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