When Beyoncé first sang the line, “I woke up like this,” she probably wasn’t referencing the beauty world’s recent obsession with permanent makeup. But if she had been, she would probably be nodding to the seamless work of cosmetic artist Dominique Bossavy. With celebrities like Jenna Dewan, Lena Dunham, Michelle […]
When Showgirls hit cinemas in 1995, it was known for two major things: its scandalous nudity that led to an 18 rating, and the fact that it was, according to most critics, unspeakably terrible. On its 25th anniversary, however, more people are looking at the film with new eyes. Yes, […]
On Thursday, I woke up with a pounding headache and scratchy throat for the fourth day in a row. A month ago, my anxiety-riddled brain would be convinced that I contracted COVID-19, but this morning, I know that’s not possible: I haven’t stepped foot outside my house in over a […]
In July, ‘90s cult classic Clueless celebrated its 25th anniversary, thus inciting many a conversation on how to celebrate. Obviously, most fans rewatched the film starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, and Brittany Murphy, while reminiscing about Cher’s immigration speech and Dionne’s hats. Shilla Kim-Parker, the founder of online vintage marketplace […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 26: Kobe Bryant (2nd L) and his family attend the premiere of Disney’s “A Wrinkle In Time” at the El Capitan Theatre on February 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) On Tuesday, news broke that Vanessa Bryant, the wife of […]
The United States House of Representatives just passed The CROWN Act, which would legally prohibit discrimination based on a Black person’s hairstyle or texture forever. The House Judiciary announced the news on Monday via Twitter, writing, “The #CROWNAct will explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of natural hair as a form of […]
Balance will finally be returning soon, as we are approaching the autumn equinox. It occurs on September 22, 2020 at 9:31 a.m. EST. On this day, the sun shines over the equator and gives us an equal balance between darkness and light. This also marks the beginning of Libra season, […]
New York Fashion Week looked very different this season. Despite many designers pulling out of Fashion Month altogether in light of the global pandemic, some found creative ways to present their collections as scheduled this past week (with proper safety measures in place), and the standout accessory trend proved to […]
If there’s one major hair-colour trend to look out for this autumn, it’s red. Brian K. Hawthorne, colourist at DevaCurl’s Devachan Hair Salon, says that when the temperatures get colder, clients go warmer — literally. Now, more than ever, people are seeking out bold looks to symbolise change, and the auburn and copper […]
If you were — like Issa Rae famously quipped at the 2017 Emmys — “rooting for everybody Black” at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night, you would have had a lot to celebrate. The show made history for delivering the most nominations for Black performers ever, and then again […]
