gift giving
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12 Days of Gifting, Day 9: For Folk Who Stay Woke
If you’re reading this, you likely already know that, here at The Root, Black Lives Matter every day. That said, while we readily condemn all tyranny and marginalization that crosses our paths, due to the demands of our workloads, we’re admittedly predominantly laptop activists—and accordingly, online shoppers. (Hey, everybody has their lane.) But what about…
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12 Days of Gifting, Day 8: For the Cool Kids
Call them influencers, call them “blipsters,” call them unicorns or just call them millennials; all I know is they are younger and cooler than me, a slightly weary (but still cool) Gen-Xer. But as much as we may occasionally like to poke fun at our generational brethren, chances are you’ve got one on your list…
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12 Days of Gifting, Day 7: The ‘Cool Auntie’ Guide
Fun fact: I am a proud auntie and godmother, as well as a fashion writer. This means the bar is set pretty high for gift-giving each holiday season, much to my chagrin. And admittedly, sometimes, I strike out—like last year, when, at my sister’s request, I gifted my then two- and five-year-old niece and nephew…
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12 Days of Gifting, Day 6: What Do Men Want?
We’ve been told that men are simple. We’d dare to disagree, and say it ain’t necessarily so. In fact, some men are about as simple as a Rubik’s Cube (basic and kinda cute on the outside, then unnecessarily complicated); especially when it comes to shopping for one who simply shrugs when you ask him what’s…
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12 Days of Gifting, Day 4: 'Tis the Season to Be Cuffing
If you didn’t already know, we are now firmly ensconced in what is fondly known as “cuffing season.” What does this mean for your gift-giving? It means that whether you’re boo’d up, in a situation-ship or living happily single in a likeminded crew, there are plenty of sexy, sensual and sweet possibilities to share with…
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Holidazed? Welcome to Our 12 Days of Gifting—Launched with Luxury
Okay, Glow Up gang: It’s officially December, and if you haven’t already, you need to start shopping for the holidays. Sure, we know not everyone celebrates, but for those who do, we also know not everyone is easy to shop for. For instance, what do you get the person who seemingly already has everything, without…
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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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The 2017 Kwanzaa Week Gift Guide
… On the fifth day of Kwanzaa, P-Nut gave to meeeee: Fiiive keeeente clooooths! Four calling cards, three French braids, 20-inch dubs and an African print dashikiiii! Pardon me, I was just practicing my Kwanzaa carols. But this does raise an important question about Kwanzaa. In our quest to #MakeKwanzaaGreatAgain, have we overlooked an important…
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Because Beard Game Does Matter: Get Him Groomed for the Holidays With Camara Aunique
(Hey, boo … just thought we’d kick this off with a little #BeardGang love.) Just in time to help us with our holiday shopping, The Glow Up had the pleasure of an office visit from celebrity makeup artist Camara Aunique, who’s responsible for the always flawless face game of Insecure’s Yvonne Orji, among others. Needless…
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Holidazed? Maiysha’s Guide to Last-Minute Gift Giving
True-confession time: When it comes to presents, I’m a procrastinator. Honestly, I’m terrible—especially these days, when The Glow Up gets most of my attention and energy. While some started holiday shopping back in October, I let both Black Friday and Cyber Monday pass by without batting an eyelash. But here we are, a week before…