tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49523355563368011672026-05-09T06:44:45.819-04:00Lifestyles of the Rich in MelaninMochaBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808108805704187892noreply@blogger.comBlogger1099125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952335556336801167.post-57116073639412221852016-03-28T11:21:00.002-04:002016-03-28T11:21:33.144-04:00

Hey Mochabelles, I know I have said this many times before, but it has been a loooooong time since I have posted for you ladies (i.e. last post was in May of 2015) and I'd like to start posting again. Over the past month, many Christians have been in a time of deep reflection in observance of Lent. Although I am not Catholic, I too decided to participate in Lent and began thinking about the

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Spring has sprung here in NYC and with each new season it's time to change our skin routine. While topical creams are great, its best to keep our skin glowing from the inside out. Here are 7 foods that you can incorporate into your diet today to make sure your skin is radiant.  Dark Chocolate  As if we needed another reason to eat chocolate! Choosing chocolate with at least 70%

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We are heading towards the end of another year and I am excited to participate in the Black American tradition of attending a “Watch Night Service” to celebrate the new year. For most of us African-Americans raised in the South, attending this church event was the only thing our parents allowed us to do until we were “grown” and out of their house -- and even then your parents still probed

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Happy 2014 MochaBelles! We are three days into the new year and I'm still in a party mode. With a snow storm here in NYC, I have plenty of time to par rouse through the internet and glance at how some of our favorite celebs celebrated 2014. Beyonce, Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn Rihanna Chrissy Tiegen & John Legend Drake and DJ Khaled   Nick, Mariah, Monroe & Moroccan

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Happy New Year, MochaBelles. For 2014 (aka 2K14), I hope that you all will become even better versions of your fabulous selves! Take a minute and visualize what you want to accomplish for 2014 (write it out; make a vision board; set 90-day goals; keep a journal, etc.) Now let's go out and accomplish it!

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Photo: Essence  Engagement (and this outfit) look good on Gabrielle Union. Seen here at the premiere of the "Being Mary Jane" BET show in Los Angeles in an all white jumper and gold accents looks really chic. I'm a sucker for all-white looks throughout the year.  Side note: Congrats, Gabby on getting engaged to your boo, Dwyane Wade. MochaBelle loves, love!  Photo:

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Meagan Good in Michael Costello at 2013 BET Awards Red Carpet  When it comes to fashion, P. Diddy (Sean Combs) knows what he is talking about and I'd have to agree with P.Diddy's tweets about this year's B.E.T. Awards Red Carpet Fashion, it was not "proper attire" for several of the artists and entertainers that walked the carpet. P.Diddy tweeted about the red carpet fashions by

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Ladies, just when you thought "Quincy and Monica's" romance was only something you could find in a movie, it looks like Kevin Durant and Monica Wright are bringing Love & Basketball to life. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder recently popped the question over the weekend to his girlfriend, Monica Wright, who plays for the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx and MediaTakeOut&

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Jada Pinkett-Smithvia Essence.com  To have a rock solid beach body, it takes some commitment to a workout regimen. Check out these moves from personal trainer Hilary Hagner to slim down in 7 days to either fit into that nice summer dress or have a little extra confidence at the beach on July 4th: Video: Seven Day Slim Down 

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"Hey, I know it's Monday but it's also a new day, a new week, and in that lies a new opportunity for something special to happen." -Michael Ealy

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Ahhhh...it's beach season and my body doesn't look as good as Nicole Murphy's..what is a MochaBelle to do?!?  Check out these four fat burning, metabolism boosting foods to shed a few pounds starting TODAY and start working on that bikini body.  Check out these videos from Ashley Koff, Registered Dietician, as she appeared on the Dr. Oz show and explains why these four

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Nia Long, Black America's favorite "girl next door", looks fierce in this outfit. I'm not too fond of the boots, but the black blazer really makes her complexion shine. Ironically, I think black is a great summer color since it seems to enhance the brilliance of our mocha skin.

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Dwayne Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Norris Colevia sbnation.com Congratulations to the Miami Heat for winning the 2013 NBA Finals for the second year in a row by beating the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in game seven at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida! Most folks I know were rooting against the Heat and it's nice to see a team really push to gain the title against a seasoned

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It's been a while since Queen B has been our look of the day! I love me some stripes and her toned abs gives me the inspiration I need to get off this couch and hit the gym. Her hat and glasses look very Lisa Bonnet-"ish", right? 

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There's been a lot of buzz about this new talk show "The Real" that will air its test pilot this July for four weeks on Fox. Personally, I feel like the talk show is the new book, everyone is getting one without having journalism experience; however, I think this mix of ladies will create a really dynamic show. The cast includes the following women; click on their names to get a sneak peak

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Dwayne Wade and Lebron James of the Miami Heat  Even though I fell asleep in the 4th quarter, I woke up this morning to the news that Miami Heat turned up the heat last night and beat the San Antonio Spurs to continue their running in the NBA Playoffs.  Mmmmmm, nothing better than some hard-working MochaMen, right? 

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Tamera Mowry-Housley & Tia Mowry-Hardict I think I like Tamera's look over Tia's, but the bright yellow is really beautiful on both of their skin tones. I am partial to a leopard print, bold colors, big ol' gold hoops and simple make-up. Tia's dress is cute and feminine and lately, I'm feeling like Summer fashion should have an overwhelming feminine look this season.    I

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Issa Rae started her own YouTube episodes (Awkward Black Girl) and now has created her own Production Company  "A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great." Proverbs 18:16 Good Morning Mochabelles and Happy Monday! This weekend has been really inspiring for me and I wanted to pass some of those good vibes along to you, my loyal readers. What are we doing to

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Shape Magazine Cover King Bey looks fierce on the cover of Shape Magazine's April issue and reveals that dancing helped her shed a whopping 57 POUNDS in THREE MONTHS in preparation for a show she scheduled after the birth of her and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter.  I have to admit, I am a little obsessed with Beyonce right now after seeing her HBO Documentary Life is but a Dream

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We've already had our clocks "spring forward" now it's time to have our beauty products get a Spring makeover! Here are a few products to find in the men's aisle and your local beauty supply or drug store that will shed your winter skin and bring out that Spring glow from within. Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Bodywash If you have a hard time waking up in the morning, this Black

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This year's Grammy Awards red carpet looks were non-traditional and black is the new trend for formal wear. Make-up, jewelry and hair styles were subdued but still glamorous. Clearly, some MochaBelles didn't read the "dress down" memo that the Grammy's sent out, but who follows rules when it comes to fashion anyway?!?  The MochaMen also cleaned up well for the night and,

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Photo via Yahoo! News  Congratulations are in order for Barack Hussein Obama and family for the phenomenal inauguration ceremony that took place today. As the nation pauses to remember Martin Luther King, Jr., we are also reminded that our nation's first African-American president was sworn in for a second term. This may be considered a fulfillment of a dream that Dr. King never

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Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has written a new book entitled "Formula 50: A 6-week Workout & Nutrition Plan That Will Transform Your Life" that gives the secret to how he has transformed his body while recovering from being shot 9 times in 2000.  Despite being involved in rap culture, it is well known that 50 Cent doesn't drink or smoke and has a clean diet which is the biggest

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So, I guess Beyonce is going to quiet the rumors that she was never really pregnant (as if she even needs to address them?!) as well as reveal more about her carefully guarded personal life in her upcoming documentary "Life is But a Dream".  I think we are becoming a little too interested in the secret lives of celebrities, but I think a documentary showcasing the struggles

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Check out some of the Golden Globe fashion that graced the red carpet. I'm not a huge fan of most of the looks, but if I had to choose, I really liked Eva Longoria and Rosario Dawson's gowns. What are your thoughts? Leave a comment on who you think was the best look. Halle Berry  Photo: Huffington Post  Kerry Washington Photo:Huffington Post Rosario Dawson Photo: Huffington

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