Category: FASHION
In Hedda, Tessa Thompson Is Black, Queer, Messy & Chaotic — It’s Exhilarating To Watch
Welcome to “What’s Good,” a column where we break down what’s soothing, distracting, or just plain good in the streaming world with a “rooting for everybody Black” energy. This edition is all about Hedda, starring Tessa Thompson and directed by Nia DaCosta, in theaters now and streaming on Prime Video on October 29. I also…
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This Luxe Overnight Serum Is Beauty Sleep In A Bottle
When you think of “beauty sleep,” you might think of plush mattresses, silk pillowcases, or maybe an overnight mask from your favorite K-beauty brand. And while rest is essential for staying in tip-top shape both mentally and physically, it’s also when your skin gets to work. That’s right: When you’re enjoying your trip to snoozeland,…
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Scorpio Season Is Here — & It’s Time To Be Cautious
We’re now in the middle of fall. The onset of Scorpio season lands in the depths of fall for the Northern Hemisphere. As we dive into the simmering waters of Scorpio, we’ll feel more connected to others because our hearts and minds will be open. We have the opportunity to realize our dreams and we…
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I Tried Pickleball for the First Time in Jamaica (And I’m Officially a Fan)
Let me start by saying this: I am not a sports girl. Never have been. I danced as a kid, I work out, but anything that involves a ball and coordination? Count me out. So when USA Pickleball invited me to Sandals South Coast in Jamaica for World Pickleball Day, I was equally excited and…
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Olandria Carthen On Her Love Story, Her HBCU Education, & How She’s Handling Fame
On the first day of her first job out of college, Olandria Carthen, aka Bama Barbie, walked in and was struck with one thought: I’m the only one who looks like me. Not only were there no women, but there weren’t any Black folks. “In that moment in time, I had to remember: Tuskegee literally…
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Your Horoscope This Week: October 12 To 18
Cosmic crew, welcome to a week that feels like the rom-com scene after the messy breakup montage. Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and “let’s just vibe in harmony,” is officially back home in Libra on October 13th, and the energy is immaculate. After weeks of Virgo nitpicking (“does this person spark joy and meet…
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20 Matching Lounge Sets & Sweatsuits To Cozy Up In Year-Round
As much as we love diving headfirst into the latest fashion trends, there’s no denying the magnetic pull of a matching set — from sweatsuits to loungewear sets — especially during the fall and winter. They’re cozy, they’re comfy, they’re cute — and, when made with quality and care, they’re built to last. Plus, they’re…
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Ayo Edebiri Says After The Hunt Is A “Rorschach Test” That Interrogates Your Discomfort
Just like its subject matter, After The Hunt is polarizing. The Luca Guadagnino-directed and Nora Garrett-written psychological thriller is being met with mixed reviews. In one camp, you have those who think the film (starring Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield and Julia Roberts), which wades into the treacherous waters of depicting the aftermath of a sexual…
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Gap x Sandy Liang Brings Girlhood Nostalgia To Our Closets
Get whisked away from mundane days and adult responsibilities, even if just for a moment, with the upcoming Gap x Sandy Liang collaboration. Announced via an animated short film created by Annie Choi, Liang’s childhood in New York is reimagined through a nostalgic lens. We see her sketching before her own “dream closet” comes to…
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A First Time Festival-Goer’s Guide To Cowgirl-Inspired Style
I’ve never been much of a festival girlie. It’s not because I don’t love live music (I do); Between big crowds (I’m barely 5’2 and main stage GA is not the most short-girl-friendly situation), prolonged time in the sun, and expensive food and drinks (in this economy?!), I always resolved to a life of catching the…
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