Essence
December 2011
Volume 42 Number 8

Cover:
109 great gifts for every budget plus stretch your paycheck this holiday
Iyanla Vanzant how to overcome hard times
The secret to Black Love real couples real solutions
Tasha Smith how god, family & Tyler Perry changed her life
Finally flawless makeup for every shade

Contents
Style
Accessories - Gems under $30
On the red carpet and the streets - your style

Beauty & Hair
The right foundation - finally, our tested and approved base products for your skin tone
Red alert - mmm luscious lips
News - our picks of the best fragrances
Obsessions - all under $25
Day to night - party hair tips

Features
Diary of a happy black woman - Tasha Smith, breakout star of the new Tyler Perry produced TBS series For Bettor or Worse, shares how God and her husband brought joy to her life by Michelle Burford
Broadway bound - a stylish homage to theater's finest shows
All I want for Christmas - Our annual guide has something for everyone you love
Lush Life - lavish treasures
Color struck - In a deeply personal and moving report, we explore how we can get past our skin color issues to empower ourselves by Denene Millner
Sophisticated Lady - Step out in style for the holiday season

News & Culture
Monica's Moment - Catching up with a songstress
Gazette - New film artists and music for you
How Usher got his groove back - the R & B star's solid comeback in 2011
What we're doing -a military veteran helps others find a home
Wild about Harry - A superstar's latest book
Books - kid's stuff

Sex & Love
Single man of the month - this researcher is on the lookout for a special lady
Dating guide - Great advice for singles this holiday season
Black love - how to achieve a healthy relationship

Work & Wealth
Escapes you can afford - Exclusive holiday travel deals
Your money - a shopping guide to help you save
Tanisha'a tips - make quick cash - now
Woman on top - an event planner extraordinaire

Body & spirit
Living in grace - Iyanla Vanzant on surviving pain
What money can't buy - the most precious gifts are free
15 ways to find time for you - get more value in fewer hours
Health report - a bright light in HIV/AIDS research
Insurance Primer - Choosing the right health care option
Fine Dining at home - steps to prepare a simple and elegant meal for the season

item is used in GC / originally had the cardstock cover - but the top part is gone but back cardstock still attached / 194 pages

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