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Tracy is a versatile freelance lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion writer in Brooklyn, NY. She is the former editor for b5media's Hot Mama Daily, a popular beauty and style blog for women of color. Tracy loves bargain shopping, attending beauty and fashion events, clothing swaps, dining out, and travelling near and far. The Baltimore native has contributed to numerous regional/national publications and websites including the Associated Press, am NewYork, The New York Daily News, SheKnows.com, and Essence, People, and Entertainment Weekly magazines. Go to Tracy's website at www.tracyhopkins.net to view writing samples and other professional credits.

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Memorial Day Flip-Flops from Havaianas

Memorial Day Flip-Flops from Havaianas

Flip-flops have come a long way, baby. And at the forefront of the fashionable flip-flop trend is Havaianas. New for summer 2012, the Brazilian footwear brand has several limited-edition styles... Continue reading »

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Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl Solutions Shapewear at Macy's

Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl Solutions Shapewear at Macy's

Is there anything that self-professed skinny girl Bethenny Frankel can't sell? Apparently not, since the reality TV queen turned millionaire entrepreneur recently debuted her Skinnygirl Solutions... Continue reading »

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Designer Spotlight: Fashion Star Winner Kara Laricks

Designer Spotlight: Fashion Star Winner Kara Laricks

Former fourth-grade school teacher Kara Laricks won the NBC fashion competition, Fashion Star. Laricks always told her students to be true to themselves, and she finally took her own advice and... Continue reading »

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Boho Summer Jewelry Trends from Bee Charming

Boho Summer Jewelry Trends from Bee Charming

This summer, you can't have enough friendship bracelets, bangles fashioned from precious stones, crystals, beads and wood, and bracelets adorned with Buddhas, evil eyes and skulls. Pile 'em on -- the... Continue reading »

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Acne Remedies and Treatments from Reviva!

Acne Remedies and Treatments from Reviva!

When it comes to skincare, who needs fancy packaging or an expensive price tag? The most important thing is that the product works. And the more natural the ingredients the better. That's why... Continue reading »

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Mother's Day Scent: Perry Ellis Aqua

Mother's Day Scent: Perry Ellis Aqua

What do you give the woman who seemingly has everything? How about a new fragrance? Image courtesy of Perry Ellis. Perry Ellis Aqua ($60) is a smooth, refined scent with warm amber and infused with... Continue reading »

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Budget Mother's Day Style at H&M!

Budget Mother's Day Style at H&M!

From statement accessories under $20 to pretty tops, dresses and skirts under $50, H&M has something to suit the style of every young and young-at-heart Mom. Here are a few choice picks from... Continue reading »

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Natural Dandruff Treatments and Remedies

Natural Dandruff Treatments and Remedies

Dandruff keeps falling from my head (not as poetic as raindrops keep fallin'[...huh?). So I was pleased to find a few tips from skincare expert Cecilia Wong in my inbox. The New York City... Continue reading »

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Cheap Spring Makeup from e.l.f.

Cheap Spring Makeup from e.l.f.

Now that spring is here, Everything She Wants is looking for new beauty products and lighter, fresher mineral makeup. So it’s onlynatural that I turned to e.l.f.* (eyes lips face), perhaps the... Continue reading »

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Summer Makeup Tips for Women of Color

Summer Makeup Tips for Women of Color

Picking the right makeup can often be a challenge for African-American women and other women of color. So Everything She Wants enlisted the help of Baltimore makeup artist Tamika "Meekeyo" Pinckney... Continue reading »

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Earth Day Style from TOMS Summer 2012 Collection

Earth Day Style from TOMS Summer 2012 Collection

Not only does wearing TOMS shoes support a great cause -- with every pair purchased, TOMS gives a pair to a chid in need -- rocking a pair has never looked so looked. This summer, new styles with... Continue reading »

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Yoga and Workout Clothes for Women Under $60 from Macy's

Yoga and Workout Clothes for Women Under $60 from Macy's

It's easier to work out if you feel cute and comfy in your gym gear. In fall 2012, we'll have another option for stylish yoga and workout wear thanks to Macy's new Ideology line. To give us something... Continue reading »

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Summer 2012 Fashion Trends from LOFT

Summer 2012 Fashion Trends from LOFT

Bright colors. Safari and floral prints. Crisp white separates. And plenty of stripes. These trends -- perfect for your next picnic in the park, beach getaway or casual Friday -- dominate LOFT's... Continue reading »

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Spring/Summer Sandal Trend: Wedges Are In!

Spring/Summer Sandal Trend: Wedges Are In!

Everything She Wants loves a wedge. As a woman who was born without the high-heel gene, I appreciate the support of this type of sandal. Wedges are a good in-between heel and flat style, which is... Continue reading »

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NFL Pop-Up Shop in New York for 2012 NFL Draft

NFL Pop-Up Shop in New York for 2012 NFL Draft

Attention, football fans. Here's your chance to purchase traditional and trendy merchandise from 50+ NFL licensees, some of which are limited-time-only exclusive products. Fittingly, merchandise from... Continue reading »

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New Buffalo Exchange Opens in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn!

New Buffalo Exchange Opens in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn!

Shop for spring trends at bargain prices at Buffalo Exchange, the place to go for new and recycled fashion. For many years, Everything She Wants has been buying, selling and trading at BE stores in... Continue reading »

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Bamboo Pink Jewelry

Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Bamboo Pink Jewelry

Chic, trendy jewelry + affordable prices = the perfect Mother's Day gift from bamboopink. Founded by Frances Gadbois, Debbie Millar and Jude Steele, bamboopink is a direct sales line that offers... Continue reading »

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Win a $50 L.L. Bean Signature Gift Card to Shop Spring Styles!

Win a $50 L.L. Bean Signature Gift Card to Shop Spring Styles!

Spruce up your spring wardrobe with a $50 gift card courtesy of L.L. Bean's fashion-forward Signature line. Available online and at select L.L. Bean stores, the Signature collection infuses the... Continue reading »

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Spring Fashion Tip: Wear Boots With Spring Dresses and Skirts

Spring Fashion Tip: Wear Boots With Spring Dresses and Skirts

After the winter that wasn't, spring is officially here. In New York City, it’s already been unseasonably warm. So I spent the weekend shopping for cute and colorful spring tops and dresses and... Continue reading »

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Spring Fashion Trend: Green Jeans and Bright Colors from NYDJ

Spring Fashion Trend: Green Jeans and Bright Colors from NYDJ

Everything She Wants adores NYDJ (Not Your Daughter's Jeans). Thanks to the smoothing Lift Tuck technology, they flatter the post-Forever 21 figure in all the right places. And my ego enjoys that I... Continue reading »