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Afro Hair and Beauty Live 2013 (26 & 27 May 2013)

With the arrival of summer, Europe’s largest lifestyle event for women (and men) of colour is back! Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE (celebrating its 31st birthday this year) returns showcasing the latest season trends and hottest upcoming styles from across the … Continue reading →

Calling all Fashionista Trendsetters and Music Fanatics! (23rd May 2013)

Award Winning Entrepreneur, Mavis Amankwah and the RichVisions team will be holding a fashion and music workshopon the 23rd of May. You will find out how to turn your passion for music and fashion into a lucrative business. We are calling … Continue reading →

How to Utilise PR to Gain Publicity (11 June 2013)

As an approved applicant, you are now one step closer to turning your passions into profits. Mavis Amankwah business ambassador and award winning entrepreneur, will be running an exciting FREE workshop to address the questions which you will hear every day … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Live Your Life to the Fullest!

Living your life to the fullest should be the base of all of your actions. You should never do anything or put yourself around people that detract from you being at your best. When you live your life to the … Continue reading →

Top 5 Ways to Build High Self-Esteem

Building a high self-esteem is an important job that one should never quit. Whether or not your parents and friends supported and talked you up throughout your childhood is irrelevant. Your level of self-worth will filter into every area of your … Continue reading →

Inspirational: 12 Quotes From Divas To Motivate Divas!

From time to time, every diva needs an inspirational line or two to lift their spirits. These are twelve that we keep us strutting and strutting well on the runway that is life! 12 Quotes From Divas To Motivate Divas … Continue reading →

Are You Blocking Your Blessing?

More now than ever, I’ve been battling with myself about a lot of things. I guess you could say that I’m going through a mid-mid-life crisis so it seems. From my career goals to my deciding if it’s time to … Continue reading →

Should You Take Your Husband’s Last Name?

Alright, divas! It’s time for me to let you in on another one of my Twitter polls. Earlier this week, I received the fantastic news that one of my best friends is now engaged! How exciting, right? Right! Now, I talk to … Continue reading →

Marriage Options: Open Relationships

It’s a day that ends in “y,” so of course whether or not Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have an open marriage has been in the news as of late. Rumors about the Hollywood duo spring up pretty much like … Continue reading →

Vogue Channels Josephine Baker in Blackface and Textured Wigs

Why are magazines still using blackface? Countless editorials have come under fire for reenacting the racist and archaic practice yet magazines continue to implement it. The latest offender is Vogue Netherlands Magazine for its “Heritage Heroes,” editorial in the May 2013 issue. The shoot … Continue reading →

Can You Guess What A Vajacial Is?

Summer is slowly approaching, and where there’s summer, there’s bath suits. Typically bathing suits means that it’s time to maintain your nether regions. Well at least for those who choose to shave or wax. Shaving and waxing periodically can occasionally cause issues … Continue reading →

India.Arie: “I’m So In Love With Myself I Have No Desire To Bleach Myself”

India.Arie found herself in the middle of a swirl of internet rumors after releasing the artwork for her latest single, “Cocoa Butter.” The cover shows her looking a few shades lighter than usual. Critics and fans alike, including rapper Rhymefest, … Continue reading →

Alesha Dixon: “I Was Told Black People Couldn’t Sell Magazines”

UK television personality Alesha Dixon has opened up on racism within the nation’s media industry.Speaking out during her spread with ‘Cosmopolitan’, the former ‘Mis-Teeq’ singer explained: “Sadly, I’ve learnt that prejudice still exists in parts of the entertainment industry – I did an interview with a … Continue reading →

Would You Pop A Pill To Make The Grey Go Away?

We live in a molly pill popping society, and there’s a pill for just about every malaise or body issue. Want to lose weight? Pop a pill. Want to have a higher sex drive? Pop a pill. What to calm your nerves? … Continue reading →

You May Be Allergic To Your Natural Hair Products

I’ve been natural since 1994, way before there were 50 billion blogs and YouTube tutorials dissecting the natural hair “movement”. Everything I learned about my hair was done through trial and error. Plenty of errors, as a matter of fact. … Continue reading →

SheaMoisture Reveals New Organic Hair Color System

For all of our diva’s who’ve been on the search for a ‘natural hair friendly’ hair coloring system, the folks at SheaMoisture have heard your cries loud and clear! The organic bath, body, and hair line recently took to their Facebook account in introducing … Continue reading →

Rihanna Signs Lucrative Deal With MAC

That Rihanna brand just won’t let up! The Pop rebel stunner can now add cosmetic giantsMAC to her ever-growing list of endorsements after signing an unprecedented deal with the firm. In a press release today, MAC revealed that they have paired with the Roc Nation star … Continue reading →

Porsha Stewart & Kordell Stewart Get Divorce

As “real” as the ladies of the ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ keep it, many assume certain “storylines” are more for entertainment value than fact. However, it would appear there is a very serious element of truth to the marital problems currently … Continue reading →

Black Don’t Crack? Black Women Believe They Age Best!

We’ve all heard the old adage “black don’t crack” and more than a few of us believe it’s true, according to a recent survey by Allure Magazine. The glossy polled 2,000 women and men about aging and learned that 86% of … Continue reading →

An Event Review from Rosemary Chileshe

At Diva Visions, we love to celebrate our women and their achievements. Our Afternoon Tea event on Saturday 16th March was a prime example of that. We were just recently sent a lovely short event review about the aforementioned … Continue reading →

How to Dress: Frills

‘Early adoption of the modern frill is a high-risk strategy. The pioneering frill-seeker appears to have got dressed up in something fussy and fancy, not something chic and stylish’ For a long time, frills have been a detail added to … Continue reading →

The autumn/winter 2013 fashion weeks showed us clothes we can really love

As the economic climate cools, designer labels are retreating to their core values. The result is beautiful, wearable clothes – the backlash against fast fashion On Wednesday the final curtain came down on the biannual global merry-go-round of New York, … Continue reading →

Tips and Tricks: How to Get the Perfect Lashes

When eyelashes are intensified it makes a big difference! Sexy lashes add depth to yours eyes and can glamorize any makeup look. But, sometimes our lashes are the hair we pay least attention to. They need love and care, too, … Continue reading →

5 Misconceptions About Beauty That Could Be Cramping Your Style

While there is no doubt that black women are forward-thinking trendsetters, there’s a plethora of misconceptions in our community about what it takes to maintain our beauty. We’ve gone into myth-buster mode and are giving you the true information you … Continue reading →

Hair: Favourite Top Knot Styles

The topknot has always been a woman’s best friend when it comes to hairstyles, but lately it’s been having a major moment. It’s an effortless style that can be worn year-round, it’s a great protective style (no heat necessary), perfect … Continue reading →

Teaching Our Daughters To Embrace Their Hair

Last weekend, my niece grabbed a blanket, stuffed the tip in a ponytail holder and ran around our living room with her “hair” flowing. She motioned toward the blanket and asked “Doesn’t my hair look pretty?” I couldn’t help but … Continue reading →

Lauren Silberman aims to ‘inspire others’ as first woman to play NFL

Lauren Silberman, a 28-year-old New Yorker who is set to make history as the first woman to try out for the NFL, hopes her attendance at the New York Jets’ regional combine in New Jersey on Sunday will “inspire others to get out … Continue reading →

Afternoon Tea Event in celebration of International Women’s Month

Come and celebrate the joys of womanhood with award winning entrepreneur Mavis Amankwah and the Diva Visions Team International Women’s Month is a globally acknowledged day connecting women all around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. Recognising … Continue reading →

Menswear can be sexy too!

These days you don’t have to be a tomboy in order to wear clothes considered to be boyish. Women are able to rock a pair of tuxedos and still make it look sexy and feminine. Yes! Menswear has taken over … Continue reading →

3 Ways To Maintain Your Hair While Working Out!

Okay, we hear it time and time again, women not wanting to workout for fear that they’ll mess up their new Indian Remy ‘do. Does it make sense to forego your health for your hair? Probably not, but I can’t … Continue reading →

Take care of your skin this winter

As we approach the winter season, I cannot stress how important it is to change our skincare routine to make sure that we ladies are properly protected. By following these Diva Beauty Tips you will look and feel great during … Continue reading →

Jennifer Lopez struggles to keep her daughter entertained during Paris Fashion Week

Jennifer Lopez was spotted at the Chanel Spring/Summer 13 show yesterday with her daughter Emme and boyfriend Casper. However it seems that even front-row seats at a swanky fashion show weren’t enough to stop her four-year-old daughter Emme from getting … Continue reading →

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Michelle Obama Rocks Tracy Reese for DNC and Delivers AMAZING Speech

First Lady Michelle Obama blew us away at the Democratic National Convention last night by wearing a custom pink Tracy Reese dress complete with a gorgeous feminine flowered pattern. The Detroit designer who is known for her pretty prints … Continue reading →

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