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53 Jordin Sparks shows off figure-flattering looks
39 Quick and easy summer hair
105 What Men Think On dating older women
122 Ladies First Mary, Alicia and Jill on
dominating the charts By Regina R. Robertson

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BEAUTY

39 Strands Simple hair how-tos for sizzlin’ summer days
46 Beauty News How to protect our beautiful brown skin against the sun
48 Best Sellers Top lotions and shampoos

FASHION

53 Looks We Love American Idol Jordin Sparks shines in the season’s hottest colors
58 Her Style The casual elegance of Tia Mowry
60 Cheap & Chic Dazzle in ombré pieces
62 Perfect Fit Swimsuit satisfaction

FEATURES

122 Ladies First Mary, Alicia and Jill on dominating the charts By Regina R. Robertson
132 Born Again Tasha Smith’s story of regret and redemption As told to Wendy L. Wilson
134 The Point Women Black women of influence in politics Compiled by Kemba J. Dunham, Katti Gray and Wendy L. Wilson
141 Father Knows Best Celeb dads tackle their favorite leading role As told to Regina R. Robertson
150 A Place in the Sun One-piece swimsuits and accessories you’ll dive for

CULTURE

67 He Is Legend We celebrate Prince’s thirtieth anniversary in the game
68 Our Summer Music Hot List See who scored the No.1 spot
72 The Arts The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates a major milestone
82 Books Sidney Poitier’s new book; a collection of stories about African children; top ten beach reads

WORK & WEALTH

91 Get Smart With Your Money How to make your cash earn its keep

BLACK MEN, SEX AND INTIMACY

105 What Men Think On dating older women
106 Oh, Brother Finesse reveals our top four dating mistakes

OUR NEWS

111 Ten Things We’re Talking About
112 Opinion Roland S. Martin questions the double standard fathers face when the issue is parental rights

HEALTHY LIVING

160 Five Simple Ways You Can Go Green It’s good for the environment—and your pocketbook
166 Fit & Fab “Working Out Was My Therapy.” And what a way for the pounds to go
172 Lose the Belly and Get Sexy Abs Fitness guru Donna Richardson Joyner shows you how
176 Turn Your Home Into a Sanctuary Steal away in the confines of your own place
178 Bon Voyage on a Budget Enjoy that vacation without breaking the bank
187 Healthy Food Fast Nourishing meals ready in minutes

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26 Between Us
28 Contributors
30 Your Letters
34 Behind the Scenes
194 Horoscope
198 Where to Buy
202 Get Lifted Free Yourself

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-kimberly anderson

Hello Essence! I too am interested in entering my mother for the Fabulous At Any Age article. If you could please email me the application as well (sharilachelle@yahoo.com) that would be great.

Thanks so much.

-Shari

Would love to participate! Where do myself and other Fabulous Sisters find the application? Thanks!

TP

-Anonymous

Hello there FAB Essence Staff!

I have scroll through all pages and I can not find the FAB at any age application to print out.

If you would be so kind as to email me the application - (royal1_b@hotmail.com) or email me the instructions on where it is located on your site.

In gratitude,


-PATSY

Please email me the appl for Fab at any age. dfmcgee@bellsouth.net Thanks

-Debra Mcgee