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February 2015

The Honey Pot Feminine Wash (Review)

By Adriene Boone This was quite a different product review than I’m used to. I generally receive natural hair products, bath and body products, and makeup to review. But the team at Honey Pot Fresh sent me over a sample of their Lavender Feminine Wash for my “honey pot”, and I was happy to explo... View Post

4 Tips to Help You Get Up and Get to Your Workout

By Christene Carr It is no secret that for most people a workout is not first and foremost on their list of things to do. While I have worked out in some capacity for most of my adult life, it's still not second nature to me. I still have to find the motivation to get up, put my gear on and get ... View Post

Paris Beauty: Brand You Should Know, Bo.Ho Green Makeup

By Jackie Celestin-André I was at a professional beauty trade show in Paris waiting for a press conference on the launch of a new organic beauty box to start, when Hanane Bourimi came in and sat in the seat next to mine. The then Marketing Director, turned current General Manager of Bo.Ho Green ... View Post

Style Influencers Group celebrates Black Women in History with the #WeAreBlackHistory Photo Series

Here at COCOTIQUE, we celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurial women, and there’s no better time than Black History Month to honor those women of color whose spirit and tenacity blazed trails to create the opportunities we have available to us today. That’s why we were thrilled to see that Style ... View Post

Brandi Mebane: Owner, Branding by Brandi

Brandi Mebane is the owner of Branding by Brandi, a boutique graphic and publication design company. While her professional background is in Marketing and Event Coordinating, Brandi uses her passion and creativity to help brands build a strong visual identity through logo development, web and pub... View Post

Want to Look Better? First You Have to Feel Better.

By GG Renee Hill “You look tired. Are you feeling alright?” I’m fine actually. I just don’t have any makeup on today. “Is that what you’re wearing? We can go once you change your clothes.” Oh. Well, this is what I was going to wear. I just love unsolicited criticism, don’t you? It never ... View Post

Caralene Robinson

Caralene Robinson, Senior Vice President of Creative Group and Consumer Marketing at VH1, is the force behind the marketing machine that promotes your favorite shows like, Hit the Floor, Hindsight, Mob Wives, K. Michelle and Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. After earning a BBA in Marketing from Howard... View Post

Krystal Scott (Knight): The Feisty House

If you’re a creative who has been looking for a space on the web where you’ll be inspired and encouraged, The Feisty House is just the site for you. Created by Krystal Scott, a self-described “hip grandma who loves to mix prints and whose favorite place to shop is J. Crew”, The Feisty House is an... View Post

Inside the Brand: Bodyography

Boutique professional cosmetics line, Bodyography, is one of our brand partners for February. The list of favorable attributes includes: manufacturing right here in the USA, a line of products that boasts clean ingredients lists, and a host of Vegan, Gluten-free and Paraben free products. Read on... View Post