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Love, Light & Sandwiches

By Kenya Patterson A couple of months ago, this woman’s story* about making 300 sandwiches to get an engagement ring went viral, and women everywhere were outraged! Normally, I’d join in the outrage; I mean who doesn’t like a good social media rant every now and then? Not this time though. Inste... View Post

Egypt Sherrod

In honor of our Chic Busy Mom + COCOTIQUE May is for Mothers Box, and in celebration of all moms, we wanted our May COCOBelle of the Month to showcase the beauty of being self-empowered while being a great mom. Television host and multimedia personality, Egypt Sherrod, absolutely encapsulates tha... View Post

May is for Mothers. (Perfection is Not.)

By GG Renee Hill My son bites his nails. His cuticles, to be exact. His nail beds are always red and full of hangnails. I’ve tried to educate him, threaten him, and incentivize him -- it doesn’t matter. He keeps nibbling and chewing. It bothers me. I’m getting anxious just writing about it. I ... View Post

Sheree Adams: Smart & Sassy Mom

Today’s mothers are redefining the rules of parenting and creating the lifestyles that work best for their families. There is no “one size fits all” formula and mom bloggers, like Sheree Adams, are showcasing online just how they do it all. With her blog, Smart & Sassy Mom, Sheree is “managin... View Post

Inside the Brand: Jones & Rose

Jones & Rose is a boutique line of natural body care products, intended to hydrate and nourish thirsty skin using moisturizing butters, plant oils and mineral rich botanicals. Named for two sisters: Jones ​ (pictured above)​,​ who has a background in chemistry; and Rose who is formally educat... View Post

Ty Alexander: Gorgeous in Grey

Writer, editor and social media strategist, Ty Alexander, is a NYC-based beauty and lifestyle influencer who stands out for her real and honest personality—and her gorgeous grey tresses. It’s those same tresses that inspire the name of her blog, Gorgeous in Grey. It’s there that you’ll find her s... View Post

Chenoa Maxwell

Actress and photographer, Chenoa Maxwell, is one fourth of our COCOBelle of the Month feature with the cast of OWN’s Love in the City. Her first foray into the spotlight came with her memorable leading role in the Miramax Films cult classic, Hav Plenty. She continued to take on projects on the bi... View Post

Bershan Shaw

Bershan Shaw is one fourth of our COCOBelle of the Month feature with the cast of OWN’s Love in the City. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 Bershan managed to beat it; but the cancer returned at stage four, two years later – and just two weeks before her wedding. It was a difficult... View Post

6 Ways to Cultivate Sisterhood and Lasting Friendships

By GG Renee Hill As you get older, it's inevitable that your circle of friends will get smaller and smaller. You grow apart or your priorities change in such a way that it's best to love from a distance. Over time I found that some friends didn't bring out the positive side of me anymore. Or my ... View Post