ESSENCE MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2013: Actresses Viola Davis and Danai Gurira Wow!

I feel like I've been down this path before writing about some of my favorite magazine issues, either way, it's something that I love to do. I've got to celebrate our beauty whenever I find it.

Actress Viola Davis looks beautiful on the cover of the October issue of Essence Magazine and the inside of the issue is chock full of several goodies for the eyes, complete with outstanding editorials that beg to be read.

Lets get back to Viola...all I can think of is, wow!!! She nailed this cover which was photographed by Nino Muñoz. The jewel colors look so elegant and radiant against her richly hued skin.

It pays to subscribe to your favorite magazines and my digital issue arrived in time. 

I almost died and went to beauty heaven when I clicked on the editorial featuring another beauty that I admire, actress, Danai Gurira.

They're right when the titled this: "Nobdy Can Danai" 

"Only fools attempt to deny our true beauty."

Danai rocked what appears to be sumptuous leathers with just the right amount of styling by, Jason Rembert, without the overkill as in  previous editorials that I've seen. Her beauty was captured by Gomillion and Leupold.

"It's all about self-love and the right to walk in this world the way we were created."

~ Actress Danai Gurira

Photos/Viola Davis: Nino Muñoz

Styling: Robert Behar

Photos/Danai Gurira: Gomillion and Leupold

Styling: Jason Rembert

I know that I didn't photograph these photos, but if you're going to take them, at least credit the source where you got them from.

Le Look Du Jour: Beyoncé For D-la Repubblica Issue N° 850

Mrs. Carter is on fire and just when most of you thought her cover game was over, here Beyoncé cover's the Italian magazine, D-la Repubblica's N° 850 issue.

"I have a magical power"

Photos: D la Repubblica

Le Looks Du Jour: Solange x MARY KATRANTZOU SPRING 2013 RTW COLLECTION

Solange Knowles wears two looks from MARY KATRANTZOU's SPRING 2013 RTW COLLECTION to perfection.

Solange loves her prints.

Photos: Getty Images

Frotastic: Singer/Model Shingai Shoniwa for Mizani UK

We've been waiting on this beautiful ad campaign for MIZANI hair care featuring Singer/ Model Shingai Shoniwa of The Noisettes ever since we heard about it and here are a few of the beautiful pics. Enjoy!

Absolutely Stunning!

Shingai's beautiful locks were style by celebrity stylist Charlotte Mensah.

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Actress Danai Gurira Name One Of Peoples Magazine's Most Beautiful

When People Magazine released the details of its annual “Most Beautiful” issue I didn't care to search for the entire list because I was elated that Danai Gurira was selected among those chosen as most beautiful. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is on the cover this years issue and it seems that several bloggers failed to mention that actress/playwright Danai Gurira of the hit series 'The Walking Dead' was also among those chosen to appear in the issue.

Danai's Peoples Magazine Photo

It seems like folks only concentrated on the popular celebrities: Kerry Washington, Kelly Rowland, Halle Berry and Gabrielle Union and overlooked Danai's stunning photo. I've been a fan of this beautiful woman ever since I saw her in the movie, "The Visitor" and she's just as beautiful and talented as the rest of them.

"I feel most beautiful when I'm totally in my own skin."

— The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira

She's one of our Tumblr favorites and I've noticed that on Tumblr we seem to celebrate many of the overlooked and obscured beauties/celebrities that others don't talk about unless they're embroiled in some kind of turmoil.


I don't know what happened why certain individuals in the media stopped promoting and celebrating all women and now only choose to concentrate on those they deem as more popular. This crap irks the hell out of me and I don't support brands or people that practice this nonsense.  We've got some talented men and women out there who are super talented, but are getting overlooked because those who think they are influential don't promote them and they follow suit by doing the same exact things. That popularity crap is so high school and not progressive at all. Congratulations to all of you who made the list.

 Photos: Peoples Magazine/Peggy Sirota

Le Look Du Jour: Actresses Viola Davis and Danai Gurira At The 19th Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Event

My two favorite beauties: Viola Davis and Danai Gurira attend the recently held 19th Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Event. Both ladies look equally stunning and beautiful in Calvin Klein. It seems like now that Danai is in the spotlight certain individuals are now taking an interest in her when they had the opportunity to promote her way before the mainstream media did.

Photos: Getty Images

Le Look Du Jour: Oprah Winfrey's Stunning November Cover of O the Oprah Magazine

Oprah Winfrey does it again by wearing her hair in another beautiful Afro inspired hairdo on the November issue of O the Oprah Magazine. Photographer Ruven Afanador captured Oprah in a stunning red dress from Alexander McQueen, with just the right touch of gold colored accessories and those banging red "killer heels" from Nicholas Kirkwood.

After reading the positive responses from many of her readers, Oprah seems to have inspired some of her readers to embrace their hair in it's natural state. In this issue, Miss Winfrey sits down for one-on-one interviews with both presidential candidates, President and Mrs. Obama and Mr. and Mrs. Mitt Romney to bring readers an intimate look at both sides of the election.

Photo: From My Handy Blackberry