anima

Author: anima

Happy Sunday!

I don't want to waste another minute pondering on it, it's beyond me to care.

Secrets For Healthy Hair

I was “tender headed” with “coarse” hair and “needed” a perm.

Don’t Be Discouraged or Distracted

Being reminded of the goal and life's goodness requires discipline before habit if it is not natural.

5 After Christmas Luxury Home Buys Under $1000

Okay okay, I get it! We are trying to save our money. But look, if you didn’t treat yourself and you want a “pick me..

2024 Ins & Outs

2024 Started off with a bang to say the least! Katt Williams started week one with unadulterated authenticity and truth telling. Week 2 came in..

I Chose Rest For 5 Months

I gained so much clarity, peace of mind, love and harmony in my life when I finally allowed myself to rest. I feel wonderful because of it.

A Fragile Ego Will Play You Before Someone Else Can

Tory Lanez had those 10 years coming & if it were me, he would have gotten more time.

Prepare For Something New

Or run the risk of remaining stuck… When storms come, winds throw waste throughout the city, trees collapse on landlines and, debris scatters..

Dating Down Is Dusty & Dangerous

A 2023 study of 42,000 males, spanning 9 countries, reports that unemployed men prefer their partner to be out of work. Relationships where the woman..

Transmuting Energy Is A Powerful Tool For Manifesting

Some of the greatest success stories come from people who were counted out, left, given a bad hand, homeless, abused, etc etc. What separates them..

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Black Dandyism: The Met and Identity Politics

Often one of one in many rooms yet his intellect, charisma and taste made him of the most important.

Corporate Girl Summer Wardrobe Basics

I know I know, having to schlep to the office feels like punishment. But going to the office looking like a burlap sack isn’t going..

15 Valentine’s Day Gifts People Actually Want

I want you all to experience love this month by extending and receiving love. Here is a list of 15 Valentine’s Day gifts people actually..

What Makes A Fashion Girl?

So often we see celebrities and instagram girls branding as fashion girls and yet, the clothes are literally wearing them…

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Recession Proof Hair Products I Stick By

I would walk around the salon with my hair pressed asking all of the ladies questions, flip through Essence magazine and watch Telenovelas.

Self Deprecating Humor Is Not That Funny

Newsflash, you don’t get brownie points for being humble, hating yourself or constantly putting yourself down.

100 Degrees Hotter And Healthier With Nervous System Regulation

Part of protection is going to see that lady (a behavioral therapist),

Girl World: TV & Music I’m Into These Days

I love a good story line with a glamorous, well to do, uppity cast

Finally, An Honest Review: Fine Wine Series New York

only 2% of the wine industry professionals identify as Black

08/20/2024

Be More Demure, Very Mindful About Communicating Conflict

Not everything and everyone should make you so emotionally charged that you lose the entire plot.

08/01/2024

The Little Things That Bring Us Closer

always send a thank you card...

04/19/2024

Hacks For Increased Productivity

Looking at screens everyday can't be good on the eyes.

High Self Esteem Reduces Poor Quality Experiences

The woman who gets what she wants has the audacity to get it…

Dream Girls Don’t Do Situationships

Some of y’all slipped into “soft life” and made your brain smooth in attempts to be agreeable.

11 Years of Patience by Star

11 Years of Patience 11 years. Wow, to write that sounds crazy. I have seen instagram posts that talk about being a girlfriend for..

Late Night Message: Isaiah 43:18-19

As I was dozing off in my sleep, I was inspired by Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV: 18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the..

anima on Black Dandyism: The Met and Identity Politics05/07/2025
thank you for reading! so glad you enjoyed :)
Kathleen on Black Dandyism: The Met and Identity Politics05/06/2025
Such a well written explanation of the concept and history of dandyism. I look forward to your review of your…
Irene on Black Dandyism: The Met and Identity Politics05/06/2025
So beautifully said!! Thank you sharing your knowledge with us!
anima on Recession Proof Hair Products I Stick By03/07/2025
Yes, they sure did! I love that, congrats on growing your confidence xo