From Madame Noire: We just know you're going to be mad at us, after coming back from the bathroom having drank your eight glasses of water for the day. We had to do it and this slide show has the evidence. Call you mother and question her all you want, but the truth is: There are things she's been telling you to do, for years, that you don't really need to stress about.

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Bold colors for us Today dark-skin girls rock fluorescent colors and dare anyone to say something. See how to find the right popping colors for you. (Clutch)

Give your mani-pedi some pizazz! New instant nail art is making it easy to add some bling to your tootsies. (Stylist)

Skittles in your closet Candy-colored dresses are big this summer. Check out these great frocks for fun. (Hello Beautiful)

Which chic chica are you? Are you Boho or Glam? Check out this profile and see where you fit in. (Essence)

Going Nude Is In - With your makeup, that is. Check these tips on how to go "Faux Naturale" (Essence)

Face the Facts about Facials - Check out these tips on how to make the most of your face time. (Hello Beautiful)

Would you pay for this? Tom Ford just launched a private lip blend at the surprising price of $45 a tube. Is it worth the cost? (Afrobella)


Who wants to look like Cruella Deville? Disney thinks you do, because they are launching a line based on Disney villians (Stylist)

Top 5 Worst Mismatched Couples - Ever wonder how some celeb relationships ever happened in the first place? Well here's a list of the strangest pairs (UInterview)

You're Just Not as Flexible as You Thought - Find yourself worse for wear from an indecent encounter? Well, turns out you're not alone! Sex injuries are on the rise. (Lemondrop)

Live Chat @ Essence! Join the conversation on beauty, body and race @ 7p.m. TONIGHT! (Essence)

She Wore What!? Here are some great out-and-about shots from yesterday. Note Rihanna's latest bodysuit: Fab or fail? (SandraRose)

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - Here's a great round up of some of the most drastic haircuts (Vibe)


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Ready to Channel Your Inner Ms. Ross? Well, you're not alone, Kelly Rowland is, too! Here's how to get the look (Essence)

Cinco de Mayo Style - Here are some looks to consider while enjoying your margarita (Hello Beautiful)

Make Me Over (Nose First) - Should he have recommended going under the knife? Maybe she just missed the Black is Beautiful Memo? (Stylelist)

Too Busy for the Real Thing Today? Here's a recipe for the "World's Laziest Margarita" (Lemondrop)

An Ode to a Small Wardrobe - As a fundraiser, Sheena Matheiken wore the same dress every day for a year. Sounds boring, but you'd be amazed at what accessories did to change it up. (Stylelist)

Hot Styles for Natural Tresses - You need your hair to be on point if you're going to wear that cute summer dress. Here are some styles to help work it out. (Essence)

It's Poppin'! - Some helpful tips on how to get your lips their magazine-glossy best (Fashion Bomb Daily)

Project Runway Casting Call - Now you can prove all those people who say you should be a model right! (Hip Candy)

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With summer coming, the anticipation of parties and slinky outfits sets many of us off on a mad dash of self improvement before June. To help you out, here are some tips on how to take things up a notch across the board.

Is your skin acting weird? - You're not alone, and it's something you can fix. Here's a guide for what to do when you find yourself breaking out. (Afrobella)

Show your hair some love - After all those regrettable things you've done to your hair over the years, it's time for you to give a little back. (Clutch)

You're putting WHAT on your face? - Lately it seems the stranger the product is, the more it's praised for it's benefits. Here are some of the latest strange additions to your beauty products. (Stylelist)

Beauty Tips For Ebony Skinned Bellas - It's often hard to find the right products to make your dark skin shine. Here are great tips for showing off deep skin tones. (Afrobella)

Smile Maintenance for the Unemployed - If your smile is your best asset, then being unemployed shouldn't lead to neglect. Check out these tips on how to keep lighting up the room. (YBPGuide)