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The Essence After Dark: Herlarious Presented by Kym Whitley was held at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans on July 6, 2019. As part of a new series of official events being held after hours (10:00 – 2:00 am) during the 25th Essence Festival, I was pleasantly entertained from beginning to end. Herlarious represented all […]
The 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival is set to debut the ESSENCE Fashion House, a premier destination focusing on owning our style, culture and impact. Happening Friday July 5 through Sunday July 8 at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, fashionistas will experience a cutting-edge curation of runway shows, trunk shows, and pop up shops brought to you by […]
Glitter&Gumbo Media will be covering the Essence Festival’s 25th Anniversary being held in New Orleans, Louisiana July 4-7, 2019. We look forward to sharing news onsite about the various events involving some of your favorite musicians, actors, leaders and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a first-timer or veteran festival goer, each experience brings a fun and different […]
LadyLike Foundation founder Leah Pump presented the 11th Annual LadyLike Foundation Women of Excellence Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on the afternoon of Saturday, May 11, 2019. This year’s event highlighted women in the community who are creating a phenomenal path of excellence in their occupation and philanthropy work. The 2019 honorees include Storm […]
After hearing the powerful story of Rep. Ayanna Pressley and her battle with alopecia, I decided to bring back a personal piece I wrote in October 2018. May you find joy in being free from the opinion of others, and how you may negatively view your appearance in the world. ________________________________________________ As an African American […]
Actress, #1 New York Times best-selling author and fashion mogul La La Anthony will be launching her new denim collection just in time for the holiday season at Ashley Stewart on Saturday, December 22nd from 2:00-5:00PM at their retail location on 125th Street in Harlem, NY. Customers will be able to meet, greet and shop with La La as she celebrates her new capsule collection which consists […]
If Essence makes an announcement that they’re hosting an event in your city, I would encourage you to stop what you’re doing and set the date on your calendar to be in attendance. A first class production from beginning to end will greet you with open arms, whenever Essence displays their unique programming. Recognized as […]
Do you know a sports fan in need of some fresh gear for the holidays and beyond? Well, we have good news for you. GlitterandGumbo.com is partnering with the NFL Shop to bring you savings on the latest gear and accessories in support of your favorite team. On Thanksgiving Day, save up to 65% off […]
Glitter&Gumbo salutes designer Ralph Lauren as he celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his lifestyle brand. Launched in 1967 at the age of 28-Years-old, Mr. Lauren created a label that continues to evolve with timeless elegance from one generation to the next effortlessly. In honor of this remarkable milestone, a fashion show and gala dinner were […]
New York Fashion Week is in full swing and some of our favorite designers are showcasing new looks for the upcoming season. On September 7, 2018, luxury fashion brand THE BLONDS presented ‘Disney Villains,’ a runway show featuring their Spring ’19 collection, which was inspired by some of Disney’s most wicked characters. “The Disney Villains […]