Big hats? Fascinators? Suits? Neckties? Are these appropriate during the summer months for Sunday service? Absolutely. As someone who attends church weekly and works as a personal stylist, I am often asked how to transition your fall and winter church attire into spring and summer. The key is simple: diversify your fabrics and not shy…
Holidays are a time of celebration, joy, thanksgiving, and appreciation. However, if you are grieving, they can also bring feelings of sadness, emptiness, and disappointment. Finding ways to take care of yourself during this season is essential. I had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Ian Bell-Jefferson, a Doctoral student of Clinical Psychology at California…
I had the opportunity to attend Mrs. Catherine Whitley’s 90th birthday celebration. She is the former first lady of the Norfolk District and wife to the late Presiding Elder Edmund H. Whitley. The celebration was held at St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church in Norfolk, VA, and was hosted by her lovely children and church family. Mrs….
In the March edition of the Star of Zion, I had the opportunity to share the relationship journeys of two couples in the article “Relationship Goals.” One of those couples, Presiding Elder Vincent Jones and Dr. Montina Jones (Newport News District, Virginia Conference), recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 6, 2024. I had…
Ghetto! Trash! Awful! These are three words that millennials use to describe dating today. In conversations with this demographic, oftentimes, I hear, “I hate dating,” “girl, he did not want to pay for my meal on the first date,” “she only wants me to spend money,” and “he/she ghosted me.” In a Facebook post,…
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and it is time for back-to-school shopping for those in the United States. Paying no tax on clothing, shoes, and school supplies can save you money as a parent/guardian. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average…
Have you thought about what your style will be this summer? Try building a capsule summer wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is multiple clothing items that can mix and match to create numerous outfits. A few of my favorite summer clothing items are maxi dresses for the ladies and linen shirts for the gentlemen. Of course,…
Spring is here. I had the opportunity to attend New York Fashion Week virtually, and I am ready to share the latest fashion trends to incorporate into your wardrobe for church, work, and day-to-day family activities. The good thing about the spring 2024 trends is that you may have these items in your closet. Bye,…
Edwin Eason Sr. “Rip Saw,” beloved husband, dad, granddad, brother, first man, and friend was called to eternal rest on March 2, 2024. Edwin was born in Norfolk County, Virginia on August 4, 1953, to Ella Eason and Linwood Eason Sr. He attended New Foreman Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, where he accepted Jesus as his…
Black love is revolutionary. When you look back on our history as Black people, everything was done to keep Black love from happening. During the institution of slavery, families were torn apart due to the killings of mothers and fathers, and families were separated over and over again. Our ancestors paved the way for us…