Gorgeous Black Women

Celebrating Black Beauty

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Elizabeth Mathis


Thursday, August 27, 2009

Break

I have amazing readers. You have all been so supportive of this site through the last 20 months. Unfortunately, I can't continue due to a hectic schedule. I will post sporadically when I have the time.

If you would like to volunteer for the site, please e-mail me.

xoxo

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Lyndsey Scott








Lyndsey Scott is an American model.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Lydia Asghedom-Teshome




Lydia Asghedom-Teshome is a model.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Polyne Obunga




Polyne Obunga is a Kenyan model based in South Africa.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Lark Voorhies





Lark Voorhies is an actress best known for playing Lisa Turtle on Saved by the Bell.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Vanity Fair's Best Dressed

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA
Residences: Washington, D.C., and Chicago.
Occupation: First Lady of the United States.
Age: 45.
Notable Ensembles of 2009: Inauguration wardrobe; black Moschino organza top, skirt, and silk veil worn when meeting Pope Benedict XVI.
Favorite Boutique: Ikram, in Chicago.
Signature Wardrobe Item: Cardigan sweaters.
Jewelry: Double-strand pearls.
Shoe Designers: Jimmy Choo, Puma, Lanvin.
Favorite Bargain-Hunting Locale: J. Crew.
Causes: Education, health, and veterans’ affairs.



ALICIA KEYS
Residence: “Center of the Universe: New York City.”
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actress; “As much as I can put my hands on.”
Age: 28.
Personal Style: “Slick, feminine, strong, and sexy.”
Style Icons: “Audrey Hepburn mixed with Dorothy Dandridge.”
Favorite Fashion Purchases of 2009: “Sexy jumpsuits and Dior shoes.”
Favorite Up-and-Coming Designer: Zufi Alexander.
Luxury Boutique: Henri Bendel.
Jewelry: “The Barber’s Daughter necklaces.”
Shoe Designers: Giuseppe Zanotti and Dior.
Bargain-Hunting Locale: “Barneys warehouse sale.”
Scents: Anything by Tom Ford, or Love by Gwen Stefani.
Watches: Audemars Piguet and Hublot.
Cause: “Keep a Child Alive. In fact, after you read this, can you join me and text the word alive to 90999? Something easy that will do something great.

from VF

Monday, August 10, 2009

Miss World's GBWs: Tatus Keshwar of South Africa





Tatum Keshwar is Miss South Africa. She studied Psychology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She will represent her country in the Miss World competition in Johannesburg in December.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

In Memoriam: Naomi Sims






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Trailblazer Naomi Sims passed away last week.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Jiitu Abraham




Jiitu Abraham is a television reporter and Miss Ethiopia World 2005.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Simphiwe Dana



Simphiwe Dana is a South African pop singer.


Thursday, August 6, 2009

Betty Davis


Betty Davis is a former model and musician.


Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Kareen Taylor



Kareen Taylor is a Jamaican model.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Vintage(-inspired) Afro Chic

Beyoncé Knowles


Betty Davis

Noémie Lenoir

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