Archive for October, 2008

Welcome! a note from the Founder

Welcome! a note from the Founder
It is with huge pleasure, excitement, and nervousness I say, “Welcome to Brown Girl Magazine!” Brown Girl has been a dream of mine for quite sometime now and actually seeing it come alive online is kind of astonishing to me. Way back when I was 14 years old, as I was battling with trying...
October 6th, 2008 | Spotlight | Read More

If You Could Only See Me Now

If You Could Only See Me Now
Have you ever come across old pictures of yourself and shrieked, “I looked like that?” We have all gone through some awkward stages in life and battled with self-esteem issues. As the girls below can attest to, despite their battles with image and confidence, South Asian women everywhere...
October 5th, 2008 | Spotlight | Read More

The Flip Flop Swop

The Flip Flop Swop
Yes, you’ve cherished those flops for many years to take you to class, shopping, and even during a night out. But, there comes a time (and that time is now) to upgrade those flip-flops and move on to the fabulous sandal. Check out these comfy yet classy looks to get you from point A to B looking...
October 5th, 2008 | Beauty and Style | Read More

Goodie Two Shoes Syndrome?

Goodie Two Shoes Syndrome?
Ever felt the pressure to be good? As a South Asian woman, many of us have been told that we’re “innocent” or “sheltered”. And when we actually do break out, and have a little fun, then it comes as a shock to our family or friends. Can South Asian women find a balance between...
October 4th, 2008 | Hot Topics | Read More

Colors

Colors
by Asma Hassan My driver and I ready to hit the road. I dug out my travel diary to write this article, which I got especially for my trip to Pakistan in December 2006. It was one of the most expensive hand painted diaries from Barnes and Noble, with the Earth beautifully imprinted on it in gold foil....
October 4th, 2008 | Culture | Read More

Watcha listening to?

Watcha listening to?
Looking for some new music to jam out to? Here is some music that is on our playlists. Feel free to share your current favorites below! Paper Planes by M.I.A. Green Light by John Legend ft. Andre 3000 Live Your Life by T.I. ft Rihanna Lights Out by Santogold AKPC_IDS += "218,";
October 3rd, 2008 | Spotlight | Read More

Brown Boy

Brown Boy
Say “Hello!” to Mr. October! Meet Omar Ashraf. Age: 21 Height: 5’9 Zodiac Sign: Aries Hometown: Dallas, Texas Major: Marketing/Pre Dentistry Future plans: I plan on finding a Sugar Momma to take care of me while I raise our children. If that doesn’t work out then hopefully...
October 1st, 2008 | Brown Boy | Read More