Imagine sitting in a beautiful, historic theater surrounded by a sea of gorgeous women ranging from 10 to 60 (and a few very lucky men). We’re talking all ages, shapes, and beautiful brown hues with every hairstyle and texture imaginable. In true black girl fashion, everyone is dressed to the nines as we entered the Paradise Theatre in the Bronx prepared for greatness. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! had us laughing, crying, dancing in our seats, and celebrating the brilliance of black woman across the globe. Grab your girls, grab some tissue and tune in to BET on November 6th at 8 p.m. EST for a night of sisterhood and empowerment you won’t soon forget!

Last night the Polish Bar of Brooklyn and special guest host, The Fashion Bomb, introduced its “Five Point Beauty Focus” (brow shaping, makeup services, lash application, trend manicures, and pampering massages), in the first installation of the Get Pretty! event series. The brand’s PRO Beauty team, Rebecca Casciano and Starr Blackshere worked their magic on close to 50 beautiful faces as part of the evening’s festivities. Many, many thanks to Goodie Box Bake Shop, Nik Wes Creative, and all of the fly bloggers and digital scribes who helped make last night so amazing!

I just love it when a Fly Female Entrepreneur we’ve featured on In Her Shoes soars and shines! One of my favorite jewelry designers, Miss Shayla Cox, is truly making strides in the fashion world and I couldn’t be happier for her. She’s currently competing in BET’s Lens on Talent competition. Check her out, press “like,” and cast your vote. Get it, Shana!

To think that one man single-handedly redefined the way we work and play, is about as inspiring as it gets. With a true rags to riches story, Steve Jobs went from orphan to global visionary. As the heart and soul of the world’s most valuable company, Steve showed us that no matter the obstacles you face, with confidence, faith, and commitment to your dream, you can achieve what others may deem impossible

Playing the role of boss lady entails assigning tasks, making sure everything is complete, and rewarding others when they are doing an amazing job. How often do you turn the tables? It’s time to start rewarding yourself for all of the excellence YOU bring. Don’t know where to start? Relax. We’ve got you!

Calling all Windy City hair lovers! Eden Bodyworks is teaming up with The Mane Source and Natural Chica to bring you a beauty-filled tress talk on MANEtaining, caring for, and proudly rocking your beautiful natural hair. Enjoy delectable appetizers and beverages while chatting it up with two of the brand’s favorite beauty bloggers. Look forward to seeing all of your gorgeous faces (AND hair) in Chicago on November 5th!

Attention Midwest readers, this post is for you. Celebrity makeup artist Tia Dantzler is hosting her first-ever “Beauty Elixer Workshop” in Chicago where she’ll share insider secrets on branding and strategy, discuss the importance of social networking, beauty do’s and don’ts, tips for a flawless face, and much more

Fall is a season of newness. Remember the days as a student when you had to prepare for school? It was a new year, new grade, new friends and even new environments. As students of life, we must continue in the habit of “Fall-ing” into the newness of us. Check out Karen St. Hilaire’s five tips for “Fall-ing” into a new you

No sweetie, your eyes have not deceived you. We’re talking 365 days of window shopping, missing out on the end-of-season markdowns, and last but not least, turning your back on Black Friday. While it may sound absurd, the no shopping movement has been embraced globally and requires participants to reject consumerism, re-use, borrow and recycle instead

Meet Brooklyn’s newest multi-media artist by way of the Windy City, Mr. Christophe Roberts. He expresses his creativity through graphic design, painting, sculptures, and head-turning installations with work currently installed in the New York City retail window for one of the world’s leading athletic brands. This über-busy creator took time out of his demanding schedule to sit down with In Her Shoes for the second part of our ongoing In His Shoes interview series. We chatted about Christophe’s move from the Chi to the Big Apple, his creative influences, and what he loves about fly female entrepreneurs.

Tune in tomorrow (Friday, September 23rd) at 3 p.m. EST as Paul makes his small screen debut on Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers. He’ll be co-hosting the ENTIRE show so if you can’t tune in, by all means please set your DVRs tonight! After you check him out, swing by the show’s Facebook page to let Dr. Drew know how much you enjoyed Paul on the show. Let’s join forces to make Paul a Lifechangers regular. It’s time for our fly fella entrepreneur to SHINE!

Today, yours truly is featured on Alicia Marie Rivers’ “fabulush” blog, Pretty Hot Chick. With a tag line that reads “unapologetically sexy. unapologetically glam. unapologetically simple,” Pretty Hot Chick invites us to revel in our femininity, celebrate our beauty, enjoy our allure, and nurture our inner spirit. As a guest blogger, I was asked to provide three tips I think every fly female entrepreneur must follow

Neil Pasricha’s blog “1,000 Awesome Things” savors life’s simple pleasures, from free drink refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk from TED x Toronto, he reveals the three secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that’s truly awesome: awareness, attitude, and authenticity. Be inspired!

Fashion Week may be winding down but Glam Media knows how to keep the party going! Last night, the who’s who of the blogosphere came out to dine at Fred’s (Barney’s New York) for the ad network’s Dinner with Glam event. I truly enjoyed taking a mid-week breather to catch up with some of my favorite bloggers and meet a few new fellow scribes. Good food and good times with even greater company!

Yes, life’s challenges can be daunting and we all run into our fair share of road blocks, but that doesn’t give us the license to bellyache for a living. Next time you’re ready to storm down to the complaint department of life, do yourself a favor and consider these tips.