Whatever it is, I’m pretty sure “poor” doesn’t factor into the equation. Plus, they’re BFFs, so...dressing alike isn’t exactly a transgression.

And, again: No one in the article is arguing against her right to be called what she wants, as we said numerous times. She sparked a debate, which we chose to share.

Again, it’s all personal preference, but on the whole, I am leery of gauging my personal criteria/preferences by what white people do. There’s a reason certain words have been reclaimed and reinterpreted from what was initially racist, sexist/patriarchal, or homophobic rhetoric. As I said in the piece, “auntie” barely…

I think we established (repeatedly) that that is a personal prerogative.

They always were. It was Ebony/Jet Communications for decades (including atop their old building in Chicago).

Extreme same on all of this, down to the onesie. Having worked in comparable worlds (the fashion and music industries), I can also empathize with the opposite perspective. But I will be a proud and sexy auntie for the rest of my days.

I really think it’s the uplighting they did for effect.

So, just to be clear: Are you blaming the messenger, or...

Actually, I left out a quote she gave where she mentioned being regretful that she’d invoked Stedman’s name so much, because it made people think she wanted to be married, when he’s a part of her life, like Gayle or her dogs (her words, not mine).

Sounds to me like you’re living the dream.

As the older sister of two significantly younger sibs (8 and 14 years, respectively—blended families are fun!) whom I love to the ends of the earth, but spent much of my adolescence babysitting, I empathize, and have often wondered if that’s why I’ve felt no compulsion to have children of my own.

The first sentence of the article alluded to it, but was apparently edited out. I’ve re-added.

While I agree with you, I was quoting WWD; who perhaps intended to specify LVMH. However, that doesn’t negate the fact that Rihanna is the first black woman to do so, as has been widely touted by any number of pubs. But you’re welcome to do that research for yourself, as I have other stories to produce, and therefore…

LVMH only produces luxury goods, so that’s the primary criteria; an atelier was built exclusively for this brand. This is their first label launched from the ground up since Christian Lacroix, and no luxury fashion house has ever been launched with a woman at its helm/as co-collaborator, and certainly a black woman. ht…

No one said or wrote any of that but you (seriously; your arms must be aching from that reach). What’s dumb and needs to stop is expecting women (and teaching girls) to place their lives on hold in hopes of the if/when of a relationship (with whatever gender). Exploring one’s own passions—even if that means seeing the…

She’s 4. It’s a pretty literal age.

Yeah, that would turn me all the way off. Sounds thirsty and manipulative. Like any therapy, finding someone you trust is paramount.

Well. I’m sorry this didn’t help you understand why it works, but it really does pretty much sum it up: “Hypnosis enables the client to achieve a state of very passive, yet highly focused concentration and attention in which both imagination and suggestibility are enhanced. ... Through the use of relaxation, hypnotic…

It’s not that complex. That’s my job; this is my health/life.

I tried Pür after work yesterday at Ulta, and while the closest shade available for me to try (TG6) was too golden, the finish is pretty gorgeous. Admittedly, I like it better than Fenty’s super-matte texture, but that’s a skin-type preference.