black barbie.

after finding about Franca Sozzani's ingenious black barbie issue of italian vogue, a spin off from the successful july 2008 all black issue, i was inspired to write a post dedicated to all the black barbies in my life [and somewhat distant].

• my mother. my heart. my soul. and everything in between. shes my everything and i wouldn't be the person i am today with out her. in my opinion, she exudes what a true black barbie is because shes both beautiful and strong. she inspires all those around her and truly has and will continue to make an impact on the world.
  
• my two litte sisters. lawren & larelle. although we fuss. fight. and argue all the time. they are my road dogs and the sunshine in my life.
  
• my aunt. thalia. she's such an oprah wanna-be but shes both loving and caring and those are qualities that i admire and appreciate.
  
• my granny and momma rose. such beauties. with such grace. i'm glad i inherited their genes.
  
• god sisters. the twins. kelsey & kristal. they're such happy young ladies & i've always looked up to them.
  
• ms. karen. she hooks my hair up. she always calls me wack, but i forgive her. how many young ladies do you know with a master's degree in psychology & a cosmetology license???
• chanel iman. she doesn't know this, but i love her. shes just so beautiful and gives off such great vibes.
• yvonne vera. read a novel written by her and you'll understand why. r.i.p.
• whitney b. warner. most fashionable girl i know. such a sweetheart. everyone should have a friend like her.
  
• shannon dolphin. another sweetheart with so much talent.
  
• selam a. this girl is amazing. definitely a future ceo.
  
• joyner j. how can you not appreciate someone who always speaks the truth? love her.
  
• rachel. such wisdom at such a young age.
  
• kendall. maybe one of the sweetest girls i know.
• safiya. such creativity. future roomie.

there are more but here are just a few who've crossed my mind lately. love you all if you're reading this.