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She Got That Glow: Taraji P. Henson Takes Over the amfAR Gala
You know that feeling when you know you are killing it, and dare anyone to tell you different? I’m convinced that Taraji P. Henson must live in this perpetual state, because she has never met a red carpet that didn’t love her. But Henson outdid even herself Wednesday night as host of the unofficial kickoff…
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#BNYFW: Aurora James and the Brotherhood of Shoes
Aurora James is one the most exciting new accessories designers on the international fashion scene. She’s got an understated cool about her that she’s managed to translate into Brother Vellies, a top luxury brand with a global mission to do good—specifically, good for the people of Africa, where her shoes are handmade by artisans in…
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NYFW: #BlackElegance at Tom Ford
Last night Tom Ford, one of the sexiest and most highly anticipated runway shows of New York Fashion Week, lit up the runway. But the front row was definitely dark and lovely; including singer Ciara and her hubby, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson scored major Ford fashion points—she dressed in a…
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#TeamSupernatural: Meet Black Panther’s Hero Hair Designer, Camille Friend
Hairstylist Camille Friend is no stranger to superheroes. In the past four years, the third-generation hairstylist has been making her mark on Marvel films, leading the hair departments of the last two Captain America films, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and, now, Black Panther. Of course, the Black Panther is a unique superhero, and…
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Teach the Babies: Our #WomanCrushWednesday Makes Her Students Feel Beautiful!
This story gets our “Awww … ” of the week: A pre-K teacher in Sugarland, Texas, made a major impact on one of her young students with a “twinning” teachable moment. After complimenting a disbelieving but adorable 4-year-old student named August on her braided hairstyle, teacher Leigh Bishop doubled down on the flattery, showing up…
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For Valentine’s Day, Give As Good as You Get, Baby!
Darlings! We’re a week away from Valentine’s Day, and with it all kinds of feels, from warm and fuzzy to dreaded and scuzzy. No matter what your situation might be this 2018 Valentine’s Day, The Glow Up’s got the guide for you. Here are our picks on what to give and to get to nurse…
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BNYFW: Your Black New York Fashion Week Calendar
New York Fashion Week is here again, and The Glow Up Black Fashion Week Calendar is your guide to what’s happening daily! I’ll be front and center, bringing you all the news from the world of black fashion designers, models and glam squads. The presentation of the Fall/Winter 2018 collections is an exciting time, a…
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Nail It, Baby! Just Press, Go and Glow
It’s all about those nails! But even if you have the money for that weekly manicure, do you really have the time? Personally, I usually don’t have the time or the patience to get a set of fully tricked-out nails spangled with rhinestones, or buffed to perfection with a flat-carbon-paint job, like the European sports…
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Getting Crafty: This Photographer Gives New Meaning to ‘Beauty on a Budget’
A good photographer is a visual alchemist, capable of creating beautiful images even in less-than-ideal circumstances. But a group of photographers are taking their craft to the next level with the #UglyLocationChallenge on Instagram, choosing unconventional locations to create surprisingly lovely imagery. Our favorite? Florida-based model-photographer Adam Delane, who took the challenge to his local…
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Walk Into Wakanda: Clarks Originals and Marvel Team Up to Give Us Black Panther Kicks
(Editor’s note: Since posting, we’ve learned these are now out of stock in most sizes. And this is why God created eBay.) Black-on-black-on-black-on-black: It’s the color scheme of the most anticipated film of the year, and now there’s a new shoe to match. Marvel has teamed up with legacy shoe brand Clarks to create a…