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Tichanda
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Highlights from this years ARISE Fashion Week in Lagos 2012 Bestow Elan http://www.bestowelan.com/ Adama Paris - http://www.adama-paris.com/en/ Koke Duaba Serma Laquan Smith - http://www.laquansmith.com For more on ARISE Fashion Week 2012 visit http://www.arisemagazine.net Continue reading
Posted Mar 18, 2012 at BlackStyleFile
We lost another icon today. Whitney Houston was someone we admired, marveled at, and routed for, but she was also someone who we talked about, laughed at, and wondered on many occasions what in the world she was thinking. She... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2012 at BlackStyleFile
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Eyelash Extensions: The Hottest New Beauty Trend Cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments are nothing new. In fact, most women take part in a daily ritual of applying face, hair, nail, and body products in an effort to enhance their overall... Continue reading
Posted Feb 9, 2012 at BlackStyleFile
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Product: Pantene® Pro-V® CURLY HAIR SERIES DRY TO MOISTURIZED™ SHAMPOO They Say: "Pantene’s shampoo, with targeted moisturizers, helps seal and smooth cuticle edges to define curls and control frizz. Pantene’s unique shampoo & conditioner system replenishes hair from root to... Continue reading
Posted May 22, 2011 at BlackStyleFile
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The finished product Last week I got a call from our agency that Caleb was "on hold" for a Babies R Us (BRU) shoot for the following day. Being "on hold" means the client is interested in you but isn't sure if you are available for the shoot or if... Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2011 at MochaBabyModels
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Back in October, Caleb and I booked a webisode in a series of safety videos for All State Insurance. The main character is this awesomely quirky stunt guy named Johnny Nevada who has a little lap dog as a side kick. They show up in the craziest places to help... Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2011 at MochaBabyModels
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On Tuesday BSF had the privilege of sitting in on a presentation for the launch of the next generation of SoftSheen-Carson® Professional relaxing and styling products called Optimum Advanced. Typically media and press event are crowded, loud and over the... Continue reading
Posted Mar 3, 2011 at BlackStyleFile
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In a Real Life Recap post from the summer I gave an account of what it is really like on the set of a photoshoot when you are dealing with little kids. Well another thing that often happens once you book and shoot a campaign is...you wait. And you wait... Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2011 at MochaBabyModels
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The BLBM ladies on display. Silver glaze cocoon coat over charcoal scrunched boy pant Ivory ruffled chiffon plush coat over black and ivory tangled mesh shell Designer Byron Lars and Actress Anika Noni Rose BSF hit up designer Byron Lars... Continue reading
Posted Feb 23, 2011 at BlackStyleFile
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BSF hit up Mercedes Benz Fashion and as the NY correspondent for theYBF.com I got a backstage pass to see what Nicole Miller has in store for Fall 2011. I even got up close and personal with the front row... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2011 at BlackStyleFile
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In December my family and I were photographed for Getty Images by an awesome production company called Yellow Dog Productions. It was a family shoot featuring me, my son, my husband, my mom, and my dog! It was actually photographed at my house and was a combination of video and... Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2011 at MochaBabyModels
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There's no question that Michelle Obama has brought fashion and style back to the White House. Not since Jackie O has a First Lady captured the attention of the public and designers alike. With her everyday picks from J Crew... Continue reading
Posted Feb 7, 2011 at BlackStyleFile
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Want your baby featured in the upcoming Mocha Baby Models book? Then check out this amazing deal from my friend and photographer Tamara Fleming! You can get a private session of your kids and the chance to be featured in my new book - Mocha Baby Models - the insiders... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at MochaBabyModels
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Taylor Swift, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Vince Hudson, Ellen DeGeneres, Drew Barrymore, Dania Ramirez and Queen Latifah Photo By Jeff Vespa/Getty Images For COVERGIRL Cover Girl celebrated its 50th anniversary in LA this past Thursday with past and present Cover Girls,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2011 at BlackStyleFile
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 Rihanna has joined the never-ending list of celebrity fragrances to hit the market with the impending launch of her scent 'Reb’l Fleur'. The name comes from one given to her by her grandmother in Barbados. She recently told People... Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2011 at BlackStyleFile
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MBM has found a casting for not only your baby, but for you as well! Backstage has posted the following casting for an upcoming coffee table book celebrating the joys of parenthood: Johnson's is casting for a photo shoot with Michael Franzini, to be used for a coffee table book,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 6, 2011 at MochaBabyModels
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BSF is loving the new look of Lacoste's “Un Peu d’Air Sur Terre” ad campaign featuring one of our fav models Liya Kebede. The company known for its polos has gone glam by pairing the preppy piece with formal wear.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 5, 2011 at BlackStyleFile
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Do you dream of walking into the toy store and seeing your baby's face on a toy box? We'll here's your chance! Enter your baby's photograph at Parents.com by February 19, 2011 for a chance to win the Parents Toy Model Search! Two finalists will each receive $500 and an... Continue reading
Posted Jan 4, 2011 at MochaBabyModels
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Laila and Mya for Carter's A couple months ago I took my son to a casting call for Toys R Us. Usually the open calls are a little crazy so I was ready for the crowds, the crying, the madness and the mayhem...but this time it was different. Not only... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2011 at MochaBabyModels
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Ring in the New Year with the first baby contest of 2011! This one is for all the NY and Tri-State area babies under 18 months. It's easy to enter too! Just submit your photo and your baby's name and age to baby@timeoutny.com and you could not only win bragging... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2010 at MochaBabyModels
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Hollywood's awards season is upon us and what better way to kick it off than with the Golden Globes, a fav amongst actors and their fans. BSF Faves, Halle Berry and Idris Elba lead the nominees which include regulars like... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2010 at BlackStyleFile
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Puerto Rican born Joan Smalls has landed a campaign with Estee Lauder according to Vogue. The 22 yr old who recently walked over 40 shows during her debut season, has made quite an impression on the fashion community this past... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2010 at BlackStyleFile
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Naughty By Nature Backstage after their performance Hip Hop legends graced the stage of The Schimmel Center for the Arts in NYC on November 22nd for the live taping of a groundbreaking new urban lifestyle show called Back In the... Continue reading
Posted Dec 3, 2010 at BlackStyleFile
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If you hear the name of the West African country of Sierra Leone and instantly think of Kanye's lyrics from 'Diamonds' , you are not alone. Images of child soldiers and the war torn country have been depicted in not... Continue reading
Posted Dec 2, 2010 at BlackStyleFile
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The Bump is looking for NY-area moms! They are shooting a video of babies and moms doing a variety of activities that will speak to everything from "discreet nursing" to bottle prep,teething, crying, swaddling, etc. The shoot would take place next week Monday, 11/22 or Tuesday, 11/23. Interested?... Email castingcall@theknot.com... Continue reading
Posted Nov 16, 2010 at MochaBabyModels