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June 2016

INSIDE THE BRAND: NAUGHTY COSMETICS – BE EXCITED, BE TEMPTED, BE NAUGHTY!

Tired of those basic, boring, run of the mill cosmetics? Want products that deliver exactly what they promise? Well, look no further. Introducing Naughty Cosmetics. This fun, fashion-forward, global brand is giving drugstore brands a run for their money. Launched in 2015 with the goal to emp... View Post

INSIDE THE BRAND: #SLAYED, THE ULTIMATE STYLING LOTION BY ULTRA SHEEN SUPREME

Sleek, polished, selfie ready hair has never been easier to achieve. Ask the folks at Ultra Sheen Supreme and they’ll tell you that their #Slayed styling lotion is the way to go. For over 40 years, Ultra Sheen Supreme has kept women looking their best with their line of hair care products. The... View Post

COCOTIQUE Teams Up with This Is Dope! (TID!)

COCOTIQUE is going on the road with This Is Dope! (TID!) The brainchild of music industry veterans and culture designers Wendy Washington and Shirronda Sweet-Tafari, This is Dope! is a curation of fashion, music, retail and all things DOPE. It’s a mobile boutique that’s coming directly to you. I... View Post

Product Review: Crème of Nature Perfect Edges with Argan Oil

When it comes to buying some hair care products I’m a little skeptical about what it promises to deliver. I’ve tried so many edge control gels and was left feeling like I wasted my money. Luckily I finally found a gel that didn’t flake and wasn’t hard to remove from my hair. Introducing Crème of... View Post

HEALTH & FITNESS: 10 Reasons to Eat Healthy That Have Nothing to Do with Fitting into That Teeny Bikini!

Whether you’re working on your summer body or making a few lifestyle changes, healthy foods should always be on your grocery list. Munching on more nutritious foods have a lot of benefits that lead to feeling good from the inside out. From a healthy, strong immune system to gorgeous skin, adopt... View Post

Meet Our June 2016 COCOBelle, Glow Maven Latham Thomas

Our COCOBelles are extraordinary women leading extraordinary lives. This month’s spotlight is on the gorgeous and talented, Latham Thomas. As her instagram bio states, she is a Creative Matrix, Author, Soulful Doula, Yogini, Dreamer, and Founder of Mama Glow. Named one of the “Top 100 Women to... View Post

Ultimate Beauty Arsenal: Butter and Nectar and Everything Nice, That's What Farah is Made Of!

From her shining curly tress, thanks to her line of silk pillowcases, to her smooth brown paper bag complexion, when Farah enters a room, you take notice. Her hair, skin and always chic attire are signatures that never fails to impress - that’s why we had to tapped this fashionista to share her ... View Post

Inside the Brand: Beauty & Pin Ups, The Line that Celebrates the VA VA VOOM In Every Woman!

Want to be able to flaunt luxe and fierce hair that sways and lingers in the minds of those you encounter long after you have exited a room? I do too and the folks at Beauty & Pin-Ups are committed to making sure that is achievable. Free of parabens and phthalates, the line is rich in prote... View Post

COCOSpirit: When It's Time to Put Yourself First and Let Go of Toxic People

I used to attract toxic people into my life all the time. Many sensitive, introspective people have this issue. Maybe because we always want to see the good in folks or we're attentive listeners -- maybe because we don't like conflict and have trouble saying no. At first, I'd feel like I was be... View Post