The mere mention of makeup whisperer Danessa Myricks‘ name conjures images of nearly blinding luminous skin, an elaborate runway-ready eye looks, and a gorgeous Instagram feed of Black women. In Myricks world, creativity is finite—and so is her resume. When she’s not turning models’ skin into glass with her Illuminating Veil or sharing her expert
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It’s no secret that we’re always scoping out new trainers, and Brittany Matthews (aka @brittanylynne on Instagram) is the newest face on our radar. A former college soccer player who also played professionally in Iceland, Matthews eventually found her calling in personal training and now creates online fitness programs for her clients. She’s even offering
Photography courtesy of Atelier New Regime. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date January 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Since its founding over a decade ago, Montreal’s Atelier New Regime – helmed by Creative Director Koku Awuye – has become a leader in exemplifying the potential in statement-making streetwear. The brand’s collections boast graphic-laden garments and accessories that
Halsey’s next big project is becoming a mother. The Grammy nominee is expecting her first child with screenwriter and film producer Alev Aydin, she revealed on Instagram. Halsey, 26, shared the news on Wednesday in a series of photos shot by photographer Sam Dameshek. Her baby bump is on full-display as she wears a stringy,
Scent is a powerful thing. The fragrance of apple pie can take you right back to your grandparents’ house on a Sunday, while the aroma of freshly ground coffee can have you bounding out of bed, ready to embrace the day. The science But what is it about scent that affects us on such an
2020 illuminated the undeniable fact that Black women are the leaders of activism and justice globally. As racial fatigue and trauma continue to reverberate within our bodies, Black women are forging new paths to freedom, rooted in self-love, where rest is the resistance required to continue our fight for justice and healing. Chapter five of
By Souzan Michael Galway Date January 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter “The name touches my heart and reminds me of my connection with Prince,” says Carmen Electra over a Zoom call. She’s referring to her new skincare line, GOGO Skincare, which launched in November 2020. The brand is named after Electra’s single “Go-Go Dancer” off of
Like most fashionistas, Meghan Markle has amassed quite the collection of designer shoes, spotted at public engagements in brands like Manolo Blahnik and Stuart Weitzman. But, like sister-in-law Kate Middleton, Meghan also recycles a good amount of her heels, mixing and matching her favorites with her midi dresses. The Duchess of Sussex has her go-to
For those people who have already started receiving the COVID-19 vaccine or plan to in the coming months, Purvi Parikh, MD, an immunologist with Allergy & Asthma Network, says you should not get other vaccines — like the flu, pneumonia, or shingles shots — soon after or beforehand. Here’s what you need to know. Dr.
When life in lockdown feels sedentary, great fashion can entice you from the lull of a couch-dwelling existence, the spectacle of a runway show a reminder of what exists beyond sweatpants. Haute couture in particular sits at the opposite end of the “effort” spectrum, serving as a thrilling example of a master at work. At
Photography courtesy of Red Rebel Armour. Graphic by Kayleen Dicuangco.“This is my why.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date January 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter For Anishinaabe entrepreneur Sean Rayland, launching the streetwear line Red Rebel Armour wasn’t just about representing Indigenous culture in a fashion context. It’s also about love, reconciliation and healing – both personal,
Another day, another great Selena Gomez street style look in New York City. The actress, who has been shooting the upcoming Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building on the Upper West Side of New York City, was photographed out shopping in the city on Monday. Gomez opted to wear a chic winter uniform—a
While the world has been in lockdown for the better part of a year, that doesn’t mean people haven’t been fantasizing about travel. Or if you’re tennis icon Serena Williams, who travelled almost nonstop during the before times, you’re probably not daydreaming of travel at all, you’re just straight up dreaming—because you’re catching up on
Whether you’ve been working out regularly for the last several months or it’s one of your 2021 resolutions, you have to wear something . . . and a new piece may be just the motivation you need to get moving. After all, when your mind wants to stay put on the sofa, adding a new
Courtesy of Chanel / Anton Corbijn During heavy times, a touch of lightness can be a temporary balm. That’s what Chanel’s spring-summer couture provided. A brief respite, the storied fashion house debuted its newest collection to a near-empty audience, a nod to the times and the hope of returning to a packed house. “I love
“When someone realizes you are a person [and not just a brand], it’s a lot harder to forget about you.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date January 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter This may come as a surprise to anyone who grew up on YouTube beauty gurus and Instagram makeup tutorials, but there was a time when
Gigi Hadid waited four months to publicly announce the name of her daughter with Zayn Malik, adding baby girl Khai’s name to her Instagram bio on January 22. But it turns out the 25-year-old model subtly revealed the name on Instagram in November. Fans noticed that Khai was hidden in a Christmas photo Hadid posted
On September 14, 2020, I thought I was eight weeks, two days pregnant. I was supposed to be. I should have been. Since my positive pregnancy test, the first thing I did every morning was open my pregnancy apps to watch the number go up and find out how the size of the embryo growing
I’ve been a bit of a health nut since I was 12 years old. I believe exercise is a form of self-love and can honestly say that my daily workout is the best part of my day. But because I never really considered myself a morning person — and because the thought of jumping out
We can’t predict what 2021 will bring, but that hasn’t stopped us from searching for answers in the stars. The practice of self-reflection and spirituality hits different these days as we approach a year in quarantine. Some dove into birth charts seeking solace while others discovered numerology or rabidly DM’d astro memes to their friends
Photo via tiktok.com/natseleen_ By Souzan Michael Galway Date January 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you’ve spent your evenings during quarantine scrolling through TikTok like we have, then you’ve no doubt spotted the heatless curl methods that have gone viral on the platform. Gen Z content creators have been experimenting with different ways to achieve curly
The first time I read The Color Purple, I was fifteen years old and spending the summer in Boston with my dad, preparing to apply for early decision to the University of Pennsylvania. I had just been let go from my part-time canvassing gig at an environmental law center because my boss realized that I
Surfing is a full-body workout from the minute you paddle out to the final wave, so when these pro surfers share the workouts they do when they’re not in the water, we’re all eyes and ears. Exhibit A: this total-body routine that current world No. 5-ranked surfer Lakey Peterson dropped in a vlog last week.
Pascal Le SegretainGetty Images Valentino debuts its spring-summer 2021 haute couture runway show live from Rome on Tuesday, January 26 at 9AM EST. Watch the brand’s latest Code Temporal show from the comfort of your own couch, below. This content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in