Malia and Sasha: Daddy's Girls

Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend!

I just wanted to bless you all with some precious photos of Malia and Sasha playing outside with their dog, Bo, waiting for their Daddy to come home!


Prepare yourself! You are about to see some of the cutest pics you have ever seen!!! Enjoy

There is nothing like a father's love for his daughters.... LOVE IT!


All photos via blacksnob.com

FBG's Fall Fashion 2009 Must Haves

Seasons are changing and Fall is here whether the temperature feels like it or not...Even though I love the warmth of spring and summer, I think that fashion really comes to light during the fall and winter months! Check out a few of the fall must haves for 2009!

• Leather is coming back even stronger. It won't be okay to just have the cute leather bomber jacket, now it seems that leather everything will be the rage this fall and winter. From leather pants and skirts, to full leather jackets.. so start stocking up on you leather pieces now.

• Thigh High and Above the Knee Boots are fall/winter must haves. This fall above the knee boots are going to be in the spotlight! They are daring and bold, so if you can pull this look off go for it!

• Strong Shoulders are making a comeback! Reminiscent of the 1980's craze (shout out to all the 80's babies who remember their mom rocking those shoulder pads!) Well this look is coming back! Many designers are adding the protruding shoulders to dresses, shirts, and jackets. If you are looking for something interesting try a thrift store, they are almost always guaranteed to have this look!




• Tights are a definite fall must have. I love deep black ones that are thicker than normal and keep your legs feeling warm during those cold days. They scream femininity when you couple it with a nice dress or skirt and they give your legs a nice silhloette!

• Blazers are essential to achieve that sophisticated and sassy look. Try finding ones that mirror a tuxedo , but are cut for a more feminine look and you will not go wrong!

Stay Tuned! Fabulous Brown Girl will be giving you more Fall Fashion Must Haves soon!!

President Carter is a Wise Old Man...

One thing I know now more than anything is that when an older person sheds some insight, you better take it and hold on to it because 99% of the time that wisdom is something we needed to know.

After the whole Congressman Joe Wilson outburst ridiculousness, former president, Jimmy Carter said the reason for this "intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man." He also said there are a bunch of folks who simply can not accept the fact that the president is black.

Now if I do the math, President Carter qualifies as one of those elderly wise men who knows a thing or two about what he is talking about. Unlike President Obama, he no longer has a political career to protect and also unlike Obama, he doesn't have to walk on eggshells to keep other [racist] politicians happy.

Today, the White House said that President Obama does not agree that the unruly outburst was due to racial tension, but because of the strong opposition to his policies... *side eye* ummm.. yea...

I don't know about you, but if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... well darn it! you know the rest. If people think that because we now have a black president that there is no longer any racism.. Well I am sorry to be the one to have to break it to you, but that is ABSOLUTELY FALSE. I mean if this was back in Civil War times, I am sure good ol' Joe Wilson would have turned in his succession papers on January 20, 2009 and not a minute later.

Racism is a problem, if not THE BIGGEST problem in America. And in my opinion it is too systemic too cure. I mean I love me some Barack, but if he really thinks that outburst didn't have some degree to do with racism then I don't know what CHANGE we are really believing in...

Is the Recession Really Over?? Here Are Some Signs That It Might Be

Many economists are seeings signs that the "Great Recession" is over. The economy is no longer showing signs of the same decline it was a year ago or even six months ago. We all remember the infamous stock market crash that left many of us in disarray and feeling vulnerable to the Wall Street "decepticons".

But as of late we can turn on the news and not cringe at seeing our economy going down the tube! Here are some of the signs that this time period is coming to an end:

• The stock market has been rising steadily...



• Claims for unemployment peaked in March 2009 and there have been fewer and fewer claims each month...



• Manufacturing sectors are turning up--an example is with the government program, "Cash for Clunkers"; the auto industry and the steel industry have seen a sharp production rise since then...



• Gasoline deliveries have risen and this could mean with the lower gas prices that more people are driving and commuting more instead of using public transportation when gas prices were through the roof.

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Even though the economy is showing signs of improvement, we are not completely out of the woods just yet. After "the recession" comes "the recovery" and that may take even more time to completely fix the damage that was done.

We can not control the cards we are dealt, but we can play them the best way we know how. If you were laid off, volunteer and continue to gain those necessary skills you would need for your next paid job. You can consider taking classes to improve your education or develop a side hustle, like edititing or web design...all of these can pay off in the future for when we bounce back completely and the economy is fabulous again.. lol

Welcome Back Whitney Houston!

Whitney Houston, popular R&B vocalist, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show for a two part interview where she revealed what was going on in her life during the seven years where she fell into drugs and abuse. Whitney was known as "The Voice" for much of the 80s and early 90s. Her career peaked when she released "The Bodyguard" and its accompanying soundtrack with the smash hit "I Will Always Love You". Soon after her peak of success, Whitney has now admitted that she got involved heavily with marijuana laced with cocaine and that her then husband, Bobby Brown, verbally and emotionally abused her. She even recalled a time when he spat in her face after an argument. Since she took the vows of marriage seriously, Whitney fought to keep her marriage with Bobby Brown together, but knew she wasn't happy. She knew the public was right in their opinion of her marriage , but she loved her husband so much and was determined to prove them wrong. She even said that Brown was her "drug". She continued the drugs until her mother came to her house for an intervention. Her mother wanted her daughter back and was not going to take NO for an answer.

Whitney Houston is just one example of many women who seem to have everything together, but still struggle with being more successful than their husband and fight to make their marriage work. Whitney, like many other women, fight so hard to fix or hold on to their marriage because of love, but when the other spouse is treating you so terribly, your spirit will find the stregnth to do better. She said she loves the Lord, her mother, her daughter, family, and other supporters for helping her get through it all...

Welcome Back Whitney Houston! Fabulous Brown Girl loves you!

Fabulous Brown Girl Spotlight: Beyonce' at the VMAs

By now everyone should already know about the FOOLYWANG moment that happened last night at the MTV Video Music Awards when Kanye West showed his highly intoxicated and ignorant side once again.

When Taylor Swift tried to accept her very first VMA award, Kanye felt the need to steal that very important moment away from her. He thinks he did it because he is "REAL"... I think he did it because he is a HATER... smh

However, at the end of the night Beyonce', in a similarly bright red dress, decided instead of talking about herself, she would call Taylor back on stage to give her her moment back after winning the award for the "Best Video of the Year" for Single Ladies. Luckily, Beyonce' knows the VMAs are just for fun and that there is room for everyone to shine!

I was very happy that Beyonce' recognized that as a young girl, you dream about moments like these and it doesn't matter who wins, because everyone nominated deserves to win... or they wouldn't be nominated!!

I want to commend Mrs. Beyonce' Knowles-Carter for her act of graciousness, class, and kindness. She embodies what a Fabulous Brown Girl is; someone who uplifts, empowers, and inspires other women to be all they can!

Beyonce = CLASS and KANYE = ASS... that is all

*Pictures taken from bossip.com

Maia Campbell Update: A Letter From Her Family

Recently heartbreaking footage surfaced of Maia Campbell acting totally opposite of her normally sweet and sassy demeanor. With the attention the video received, many people are now aware of her confirmed mental illness and subsequent substance abuse. Maia Campbell's father and grandmother wrote an exclusive letter to Essence.com about the recent footage of their daughter, her disease, and her substance abuse. They are especially thankful for the outpouring of support and prayer they have received for her as well.

To read the letter her family wrote click here...

Fabulous Brown Girl will continue to pray for Maia as she and her family battle this illness.