So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Colors that make you happy? Mint green, pale yellow, light lavender – […]
W hile the rest of us sat pretty behind our desks for the most part of last week, Black celebrities made it a mission to serve polished and adventurous looks at different ends of the globe. For one, South African style stars understood the assignment as they made sartorial statements in flamboyant ensembles at the Durban July Horse Racing event while […]
In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, President Biden pointed to the November elections, saying, “This fall, Roe is on the ballot.” But in Kansas, abortion rights are on the ballot even sooner. Kansans will vote on a state constitutional amendment on abortion on Aug. 2, setting the state up as a key bellwether for how […]
The latest campaign for Skims is promoting a swimwear line that is all about that shiny gold, silver and bronze lamé fabric that screams 80s glam. Fittingly so, Kim Kardashian shared photos to her instagram revealing pieces from the collection and the retro vibes surrounding them! She posed poolside in a gold bikini, but we had to stop […]
Half Baked Urban Decay Half Baked Naked Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($29.00 for 0.12 oz.) includes three matte eyeshadows and three shimmers across a mix of warmer-toned neutrals. The quality was so-so; not the worst, not particularly compelling, and you’ll definitely need to apply all shades over primer. Ingredients Rollin’ Rollin’ is a light-medium yellow with strong, warm undertones […]
LONDON — Before her successful, if somewhat niche, career, the Hungarian-born pearl stringer Renata Terjeki was never a fan of pearls. “I never wanted to string,” said Ms. Terjeki, 47, in a recent video interview from her small, windowless, lamp-lit workshop, tucked in the basement of the luxury antique jeweler Bentley & Skinner on London’s bustling Piccadilly. To her mind, […]
Snyder is also the founder of Solluna, a holistic lifestyle brand where she empowers one to live their true beauty through products, tools like Practical Enlightenment Meditation, and recipes and information through the Solluna Circle. And that’s not even it — she is also the host of the top-rated Feel Good Podcast. Yet, before she embarked on this incredible wellness […]
June 20, 2022 “Gotham Days” by Billy Kidd Photography: Billy Kidd / Model: Heather Kemesky / Make-up: Dotti / Hair: Brent Lawler / Styling: March 28, 2019 4 Rules of Healthy Hair The path to beautiful and healthy hair is based on 4 stages of care: hair roots, November 17, 2017 London Fashion Week / FW18 The schedule: THURSDAY 15TH […]
What do you look for in a beauty brand? It’s a topic of conversation with answers that vary, depending on who you ask. As the beauty community grows, we’re seeing more Indigenous-owned beauty brands launch in hopes of creating a space where the Indigenous youth not only feel represented but seen. Inspired by their traditional garments and vibrant color patterns […]
“T hese ladies might need to be schooled better, they come late to work and still deliver their tasks with such mediocrity.” These were Jane’s words merely a week into her job. She was an expert at picking faults in people, and she was convinced she was doing the right thing. Of course, if you asked her, Jane wouldn’t identify […]