Category Archives: Fashion and Beauty

Baltimore Fashion Week Update – New Date, New Time, New Venue!

Posted on April 8, 2010 by

RiaRob is back, rising above as always! We all know that the only true constant is change. Baltimore Fashion Week (BFW) is no exception. We also know that change, when executed properly, can bring about a great outcome. Check out … Continue reading →

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RiaRob Revealed: Baltimore Fashion Week

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

Greetings! As we anxiously await spring (especially on the East Coast), I can only imagine all the cool fashion that will hit the stores and boutiques.  Spring is also a great time to prep for all the cool events that … Continue reading →

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The Sit Down – Patrice Grell Yursik

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

Patrice Grell Yursik (Afrobella) When I think of my journey since going natural, I immediately think of Patrice Grell Yursik. I never met her  in person and yesterday was the first time I ever heard her voice. Unbeknownst to her, … Continue reading →

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The Sit Down – Leanne Woodley

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

Leanne Woodley Style Maven in the Making! “Style speaks to you before you even open your mouth.” ~ Leanne Woodley As I was languishing through my technical problems in June, I constantly thought back to my interview with DC stylist … Continue reading →

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Man Made: Marc Clarke and Troy Johnson

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

Attention: An Aesthetic Elevation Recommendation!!! Still fretting over the demise of 92Q’s “The Big Phat Morning Show”? Well jump online (quickly) and you will find morning show favorites Troy Johnson and Marc Clarke in their current venture – Troy & … Continue reading →

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Man Made: Maxwell

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

I would be remiss if I did not wax poetic about my lust heart thumpings for Maxwell. I am so glad he is back on the scene with some new material.  Last week, he released “Pretty Wings” from his upcoming album BLACKsummers’night. … Continue reading →

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Beauty is Her Name: Susan Boyle

Posted on April 14, 2009 by

I saw a beautiful woman on the Internet. This wasn’t just any beautiful woman. She was naturally beautiful. No artificial packaging nor false pretense. She was simply herself and herself alone.  While I was admiring her beauty, you could hear … Continue reading →

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Synchronize Schedules – Shecky’s Girl’s Night Out!

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Hello again from the Top Floor.  I must admit that RiaRob has not been feeling “aesthetically elevated ” as of late. Daylight Savings Time always puts me in a funk! But as the blog says we must rise above. In … Continue reading →

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Man Made: The Roots

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

I am a huge fan of The All Mighty Roots Crew.  To me they are one of the most underrated groups in all of music. So I was very tickled to find out that The Roots is now the official … Continue reading →

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Suited and Booted – Award Season Wrap Up

Posted on February 26, 2009 by

Greetings from the Top Floor! It’s been a minute, but RiaRob is trying to do as her blog: rise above a good look! As Febraury 2009 comes to an end, we now have another awards season under the belt.  So … Continue reading →

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