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Gift from the Heart: The 'I Didn't Forget' Guide to Winning Valentine's Day
If it seems like we’ve been a little “blasé, skip it” about Valentine’s Day this year, it’s because we have been. Truth is, historically, the lovers’ holiday has consistently been a bit of a letdown, so color us less than enthused. But apparently, we’re not alone in that attitude. As reported by Business Wire, discount…
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Amid Calls to Boycott Gucci, Collaborator Dapper Dan Takes a Stand
One of the biggest fashion stories of 2018 was the unlikely union of groundbreaking designer Daniel “Dapper Dan” Day and one-time nemesis Gucci. After being called out for sending its own versions of Dan’s classic hip-hop-era designs down their 2018 Resort runway, the Italian luxury label did more than apologize; they helped restore the father…
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Music, Fashion and Black Girl Magic: Join The Glow Up for the Grammy Awards Red Carpet
The performance lineup for the 2019 Grammys may be “in flux,” but we know there will be plenty of showing out (and likely, plenty showing, in general) on the ceremony’s red carpet this Sunday. From meat dresses to all-sequined everything, as always, we’ll be there watching. As you may know, The Glow Up is The…
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Black-Owned Beauty Month, Day 8: Black Girls Have That Certain… Je Ne Sais Quoi
If you didn’t already guess from Thursday’s video diary, I’m a classic movie buff. No, really; I’m the type of avid cinephile who regularly contemplates taking a Turner Classic Movies cruise (and cruises have never been on my bucket list). But chief among my favorite classics are musicals (maybe because I’m also a musician); they…
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Black Owned Beauty Month, Day 7: Winged Victory
Sometimes, a good wing can really pick you up. That was my lesson on Thursday night, when, after a particularly challenging day, I opted for a pop of color to hopefully brighten things up. My weapon of choice? An exaggerated wing drawn with Black Up’s Matte Waterproof Eyeliner in ELM04. I purchased this shade on…
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The Next Big Thing: 11 Honoré Just Made Fashion Week More Accessible to Sizes 10 and Up
There is no shortage of horror stories on how difficult it is for women—even celebrity women—over a sample size to find dresses for red carpet events. But the issue became deeply personal for me when I struggled (literally) to find a dress for the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner last spring. The options available to…
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Phenomenal Women: Generations of Black Beauty Grace February and March Magazine Covers
We all know “black don’t crack,” but this season we’re seeing that in action on a variety of pre-spring magazine covers that celebrate the varied and ageless glory of black beauty. From 94-year-old Cicely Tyson on the Ava DuVernay-edited Time “Art of Optimism” issue, to Indya Moore on one of five Teen Vogue Young Hollywood…
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More to Love! Fenty Beauty Debuts New Shades—Just in Time for Valentine's Day
Ready to level up your Fenty game? Consider your next level “Unlocked”—one of three vivid new shades of Stunna Lip Paint ($24) arriving on February 12. Giving us definite “Bad Gyal Barbie” vibes posing in all pink on the hood of a pink sports car, Rih models the first of her highly pigmented new shades,…
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Black Owned Beauty Month, Day 6: Is It Spring Yet?
Having survived last week’s polar vortex here in oh-so-chilly Chicago—and looking out at frozen shards floating atop Lake Michigan as we speak—I am, of course, eager for warmer days ahead. I mean…who wouldn’t be, at this point? That said, since I can’t escape winter temps at the moment, on Day 6 of our Black-Owned Beauty…
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In Partnership with UNCF, Target Gives Black History Month the Bullseye Treatment
Looking to get in the spirit of Black History Month? Target assembled a team of designers, merchandisers, engineers, sourcing specialists, store team members, and more to celebrate the season of Black Excellence with an assortment of custom and curated offerings across departments. “This assortment is a celebration of African American heritage and heroes, both historical…
