This week's shoe crush is the gorgeous pair of leopard Prada pumps on Khloe Kardashian while she was out on the town in New York City.

Here is the much cheaper (and just as chic) alternative to Khloe's pumps:

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Have you ever experienced negative circumstance after negative circumstance without being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel? It is a very common experience, and in these moments where it seems like you can't catch a break, you have to keep the fight going and pushing…

It's that time of year, and my hair is going into hibernation mode, a la protective styles. While wearing protective styles isn't anything new for me, I am particularly cautious these days about making sure my ends are heavily moisturized before putting them up in my silk rollers and then into a bun style (after I…

If you've ever been through a breakup (or currently going through one), you can relate to this article. There are three types of people that you should hands-down avoid for a while after you break up with a long-term partner. Do I mean avoid them forever? Nope. But you should seriously consider keeping some distance…

What does summertime mean for you? Does it bring automatic joy? Do the warm outdoors intrigue you and your spirit? Are you on summer academic break, or are you working but trying to fit in as much summer fun as humanly possible? 

I can honestly say that one of my favorite elements of this season is…

Post-graduate reality feels like centuries away when you are in college. The realities of paying back student loans, finding a job, where you are going to live, and your long-term goals don't feel like a major priority when the excitement and challenges within a college environment take first place in your mind. However, your post-graduate reality, metaphorically, is the reverse of objects appearing in your car's side view mirror: it is much closer than you think it is. If you don't prepare…

In the wake of a global recession, 80% of the jobs are being filled as a result of networking.  This fact should make us all aware of the importance of professional networking.  A strong network will give you a wealth of experiences to draw from when growing your own business or lend a hand in reaching…

Why do men cheat in relationships? How powerful is the allure of another woman that would incline a man in a relationship to want to pursue her? Should you blame the other woman, or should you blame your man for cheating on you with her (or both)? Are men naturally inclined to cheat? Or are men pressured by…

Here are pictures that I took of my hair yesterday and today:

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As you know, Cafe Belle is an online magazine dedicated to encouraging, inspiring, educating, and entertaining all women of color. We write for the woman of color who is multifaceted in her interests and is looking for a one-stop blogging experience that will satiate various topic interests, week to…

The weather may be a bit chilly right now, but you have a lot to look forward to with Spring 2012 fashion trends. Here are our favorite trends for the upcoming season: 

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My hair is off to a good start this year. I have been diligent about my deep conditioning treatments, and started using Carol's Daughter's Monoi Repairing Collection to strengthen my hair during my relaxer stretch. 

In terms of length, my hair is getting closer to full bra strap length, but not fully there yet. It is also a bit hard for me to tell anyway,…

Do you have a hair crush? In a pursuit for healthier hair, we fall in love with the way a person's hair looks and strive to achieve a similar condition, style, texture, or length. However, be careful about whose hair you fall in love with. To a certain extent, falling in love with a certain hair style or…

Who could have guessed that Tyler Perry's cell phone could inspire such a powerful message? On January 5, 2012, Tyler Perry sent the following encouraging email to his fans for the new year ahead:…

One of the best things about keeping up with my online hair journal on Cafe Belle is the ability to look over the posts and the pictures over the year and see how my hair has progressed over a long period of time. In the…