Somewhere between rolling one up, lighting it and getting arrested for inhalin’, Robin Thicke managed to put a beautiful spin on Whitney Houston’s hit, “Shoop,” from the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack (really, the weed jokes write themselves, don’t they?). Take a listen.

Lovely tribute. Are you feeling this version?

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The economy has put a dent in a sista’s willingness to try new things. If I’m going to jump out there and buy a new product for my natural tresses, I need to have read a seriously good review, watched somebody’s YouTube video, talked to a friend who swears by it or stumbled upon a sample size to play with myself. These natural juices and berries products ain’t cheap! So, finding out about a new mail order service that specializes in sample size products was right up my alley. curlBOX launched its initial delivery earlier this month and I pounced. The company is run by Myleik Teele (@myleik), who is incredibly responsive and approachable. Something you don’t always find in business. If you email the company, SHE responds! curlBOX taps into the difficulties many natural hair wearers experience: finding the right combination of products to get your curls, coils and twists to your preferred texture, volume and shape. Each box is full of sample (and in some cases, full size) products and coupons to try. You never know what you’re going to receive…kinda like Christmas for your hair. So, here’s what was inside the inaugural February box:

Groove Therapy Eradicate Detoxifying hair cleanser
Extenzz (prevents curls from shrinking)
Karen’s Body Beautiful Sweet Ambrosia leave-in conditioner
Hair Rules Kinky Curling Cream bottle (a FULL size worth $21)
Hair Rules Quench Ultra Rick Conditioner sample pack size
Nothing But Curly Pudding sample pack size
Nothing But Curly Cleansing Conditioner
Coupon for Huetiful (an awesome hair steamer, BTW)
Coupon for Extenzz or any Curly Hair Solutions products

That’s a lot for $20! I’m still working my way through the products, but I’ve committed myself to the March box. As you go along, the boxes are supposed to become more tailored to your hair type. It’s a monthly service that you can cancel anytime without a penalty. If you’re interested in signing up for month-to-month ($20) or yearly ($220), head to the curlBOX website and sign up for their email list so you’ll know when the next box is available for purchase.

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Brewchie on the Scene Kristy Jones (@KristySamone) is back to give her take on the Vantan Tokyo show at Fashion Week in New York City!

One of my #NYFW highlights was the debut runway show of Vantan Tokyo, a cutting edge fashion capsule from Japan’s premiere international design school.

Years past these kids have been at Paris Fashion Week…aka…the pinnacle.

I didn’t know what to expect, but honey, if these young designers were showing at the Lincoln Center I knew #1: the designs would be hot and #2 their pockets were deep – LOL!

The show did not disappoint showing lines from Anki, Masato, Yuya and Cheryl. I became especially close with the latter.

 

I didn’t think anything could top the show, but I hadn’t gone to their cocktail party yet! At the Nexus floor room on the West side, I was able to chat it up with Yuya and Cheryl about their collection and more importantly, how to order.

Cheryl’s showed me the hottest little dress with faux fur (retails near $400 includes shipping from Japan:)

For more info: checkout www.vantan.com/vtokyo

Thanks Kristy!

Ms. Kristy Jones is a fashion #BAM. Hunty is on a reporting frenzy from #NYFW.

Kristy writes:

Season after season I become more and more impressed with Ms. Korto Momolu (pronounced cut-toe mo-mo-lu).

The former “Project Runway” contestant presented her newest collection, “Monaco,” February 13th at the iconic New York City art deco fashion spot, Bryant Park Hotel.

Expanding on Korto’s vision of femininity, elegance and futurism, this Autumn/Winter 2012 season draws inspiration from starlets, fashion icons, and jetsetters whose wardrobe would include glamorous evening gowns, stylish jumpsuits, warm yet sophisticated sweaters, and day dresses in opulent silks. One word – opulent! Known to have the best fashion events, Korto organized an amazing cast including celebrity stylist Misa Hylton, jewelry designer Simone I. Smith (wife of LL COOL J), lead Makeup Sponsor Lamik Beauty, hair team Salon DNA, and Fashion Art Gallery for press and production.

In addition, during the presentation Germany’s Next Top Model, hosted by Heidi Klum, recorded its final episodes. “Auf Wiedersehen!”

Tweet @KortoMomolu

Our Brewchie on the Scene Kristy Jones (@KristySamone) has been running around New York covering Fashion Week like only a fashionista can!

Here’s her latest installment…

Fashion is international, dawling. David Tlale presented his “Glam-Intersections” collection at the South African Consulate General’s office in the Big Apple on Tuesday.

He says although she’s in the making, you’ll know a David Tlale woman when you see her.

From his vibrant collection to the mix of cosmopolitan attendees, the event was absolutely beautiful.

The collection’s 15 looks will be part of what will be shown at the Joburg Fashion Week presentation next month. To learn more about being a global fashionista, hit up David’s site: http://www.davidtlale.com/

Thanks Kristy!

So….. I wonder about this as I always hear women say stuff like “I don’t care nuffin about height as long as a guy is nice to me” blah blah blah but funny thing is, I hardly ever see tall women linked up with shorties, I see it sometimes sure, but it is definitely rare. Today a really handsome gent starting flirting with me as we waited side by side for a traffic light to change and huntee let me tell you….. HE WAS PHIZZINE!!!! You know all seated in his vehicle, tucked in his seat, responsibly secured by his seat belt, I mean skrait fine! I think I even felt a lil tingle in my sessy place if you get my drift. So suffice it to say I did not hesitate when he licked his lips and mouthed “pull over”….. sheeiiiitttt, you ain’t gotta tell Pipes twice!

So I pull over, he pulls behind me and I wait and watch as he gets out of his vehicle and instantly my lady peen goes flaccid……. I was devastated, sure his face was a work of art but where was the rest of him? Who stole the rest of his legs??? Why does God hate me so much??? These are the questions that went swirling through my head in the seconds it took for him to get out of his car and walk over to mine. I hid my disappointment and went through the exchanging #’s process without a hitch but as I pulled off I knew I was no longer interested in lil man. Then I started cursing myself out….. “that’s why you single now you loser”, “bishes like you are never gonna get a dude, now you need a man who doesn’t have to climb you? when will the stupid requirements end?”.… I really asked myself these questions. I mean, he could be my guy right? For clarity let me say I’m not talking about a few inches here, I’m 5’7 and shorty doo wop was like 4’11 or some shit, that is a clinical midget no???

I mean I have been in a relationship or two or 45 in the past where my man possessed a deficit in height (or his legs stopped growing) pick whatever you want, and I guess after a while I stopped caring but it does always make me feel like security detail when I have to bend my knees to smooch my boo or whisper something in his ear, that doesn’t exactly make me feel moist in the vagicat area, ya know what I mean?

*Sigh* so do I need to get over it? I mean as the people say “we all the same height in the bed”…… right?????

Brewchie Fashionista Kristy Jones (@KristySamone) is back with another report from New York Fashion Week:

Norisol Ferrari presented her fall 2012 outerwear collection Tuesday at Mercedes Benz NYC Fashion Week at the Lincoln Center.

 What first took my breath away were the twin punk rock models surrounded by an army of mannequins dipped in handcrafted leathers and furs.

Norisol’s goal: to celebrate the power of being a woman. A true believer in luxury, her fall 2012 collection takes it to another level. Obsessed with leather fabrics, the collection includes detailing with alligator, mink, tweed, cashmere, lace, charmeuse, and velvet. 

Yes, baby – exquisite and sumptuous.  Remember – leather is her fav.

Thanks Kristy!

To see more of her collection go to norisolferrari.com

When I read last night that Manolo Blahnik — THE Manolo Blahnik — created a shoe line for J. Crew, I busted out my praise dance. Much like this one…

Then, I read the fine print. Manolo, who famously said he would not do a mass-market collaboration because it would “pollute” his brand, has teamed up with J. Crew to create a line of their Bebe heels. The shoes will be sold in prints and colors exclusive to J. Crew on the company’s website next Fall. But, there’s a catch. Isn’t that always the case? The shoes actually won’t be priced much cheaper than Manolo’s standard collection. Bummer. J. Crew’s Bebe heels already sell for about $550, so add on the Manolo markup and save your couch cushion money.

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Brewchie on the Scene Kristy Jones (@KristySamone) is in The Big Apple for New York Fashion Week. She’ll be providing the inside scoop!

Roll that beautiful bean footage Kris…

I’m a Barbie girl in a Barbie world…well, at least that’s what I felt like at the David Rubinstein Atrium across the street from the Lincoln Center.

A 9,000 square foot space with a dj blasting pop princess hits complete with a wall decked with 360 pairs of identical pink pumps.

Oh, and I can’t forget the life sized and mini Barbies decked in vintage looks from Alexander McQueen to Oscar de la Renta to D&G.

Along with friends, I stepped in one of the “visual closets” and tried on several of Barbie’s fav outfits. They even printed out a pic of me in my Barbie best.

(Isn’t she cute? )

Darling, the best things in life are free! After a long day of hiking through the ice cold streets, the pink paradise warmed my spirits with long forgotten childhood memories!

Although a temporary playdate during New York Fashion Week, this party kicked off the Barbie Dream Closet global brand campaign. Check out BarbieWoW.com to find out more!

Thanks Kristy. We look forward to your next report. Witch F, out!

Just like the mighty hair hat for women, The Brew salutes this handy hairline hider for the men! This wonderful invention has been helping cover up the disappearing and struggling line-ups of many of your favorite athletes for years. Sweatbands date back to Greek and Roman days (like everything else) when warriors would don them to important events. And in these modern times, what’s more important than sealing your groupie status with a terry-clothed distraction that masks that fact that you’re starting to bald like George Jefferson underneath? Sweatband, we salute you!

 

Over a lunch at DC’s Busboys & Poets (it’s consistently all about the food, with this group), 4 women- with diverse interests, tastes and talents- decided one of the things that they had in common was that they were unable to find a blog that reflected their sensibilities:  besides enjoying pretty pictures, they were smart, career driven, tech-savvy, creative, stylish, and smart-mouthed.

They thought the blogosphere had room for a forum that, while acknowledging universal celebrity nosiness- would ultimately have at its center a message of: resilience, strength, and an actual point of view, without being “high-brow”.   Their goal has been to reflect a well rounded representation of the Modern (who just so happens to be Black) woman.  So, they went ahead and claimed a little internet real estate of their own. They would combine their snarky wit and blog about the things that interested them. Not only critiquing the figures of pop culture but opening up about their personal challenges:  the never ending fight of fat, the desire to live their best life, the funny stuff that happens on the way to finding love  and the pursuit of a free steak.  They would use their blog to talk to women like them, women who don’t pretend to be the authority on anything- but have lived full lives and have a story or two (or 222 to share).  

We Witches want to thank you.  We started as a little BlogSpot, got our bearings- brought ourselves an URL. Then on a whim, signed up for a Facebook fan page…which for 3 days had a total of 25 fans (who we were mostly related to).  We thought we were going to explode when we reached 100!  Our Facebook group now boasts more than 6,000 and is a community where we share our thoughts, dreams and lives.   We owe that to your kind word of mouth. So, thank you!  Thank you to our friends and family who supported us by telling a friend and so on. 

Thank you to the guys we dated who told the girls they were now dating that they’d enjoy our blog, I call that VAGICAT NETWORKING!  

Thank you to the guys we date who lurk, hoping to never see their name… but randomly say:  “so, I saw on the Brew the other day…”

Thank you to our readers in far flung parts of the globe –we see you, MOTHER AFRIKA!

Thank you to the people who it who find our blog by searching for Nicki Minaj’s ass.

Very special thanks to the person who stumbled upon us by searching for “Average Penis”.  I am not sure you found what you need. But I hope you stuck around!

Giant love and thanks to our loyal Facebook Brewchies, who have become our eFamily.  You understand why we have “Rules” and help us enforce them.  Thank you for enjoying a hearty (and sometimes) heated debate.  We don’t say it often; there have been many times where you have picked US up on our down days.

Many thanks to our extended Witch Crew: The Ask A Dudes and our Brew Fairy Godmother, you add an extra layer of crazy to our crazy lasagna. Thank you and Besos!!

As we are continuing to evolve as women we strive to reflect that here, as well.  So, thank you all for being a part of who we are!

 **If you’re in DC on Friday February 24, join us for our Anniversary Happy Hour:

 Tabaq Bistro

The Art Room, 2nd Floor

5-9pm

1336 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

 *Now, click an Ad Buy a tee and show us some VALENDOOM/ANNIVERSARY LOVE… oh you knew it was coming!

The deaths of Whitney Houston and Don Cornelius have left many of us ready to speed into March and get this dreadful Black History Month over with already. After the initial shock and mourning, I started thinking about what can we really learn from the demise of these two great people. We Witches have reflected, fellow blogger Brooke Dean did a great piece today on Whitney’s life and dozens of Brewchies left their memories of Whitney on our Facebook wall all weekend. Our community will be grieving these losses for a long time. But, still, these deaths were weighing heavily on my heart, so I continued to look for the lesson (that’s sorta my thing, I guess).
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