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You know what they say: a girl’s first love is her father. Cheesy, sure, but dads teach us how to ride a bike, drive a car, and change a lightbulb. They were our dates to father-daughter dances and coached our soccer teams. Your dad might even be the person you panic-call if your laptop shuts […] More
In my last fews years of adulthood, I’ve begun to start questioning a lot of the beauty myths I’ve been told my whole life. “You don’t need sunscreen inside!” Debunked. “You need to wash your hair every day!” Debunked. “The only way to get rid of a zit is to pop it!” Debunked times one […] More
I have a bit of news for you: believe it or not, summer has not been cancelled. Warm weather means more opportunity for walks around the block and patio hangouts, which means, yes, your feet will require form of a summer shoe—and lucky for us, 2020’s are better than ever. After months of hiding out in boots […] More
I have this new fun thing I do every day where I open up my fridge, pull up a chair, and sit there all night because my apartment is a sauna. It’s barely June, and I’m already savoring every second in an air-conditioned grocery store. Summer just arrived, and if you’re already sweating like me, […] More
While we’re spending time listening to Black voices, learning how to be better allies, and discussing race in our communities, one of the easiest ways we can use our white and/or socio-economic privilege is by uplifting and supporting Black-owned and Black-woman-owned businesses. As a beauty lover, it’s a pretty easy task, with dozens of incredible […] More
In 1993, my mother ushered my sisters and I into the car and drove us to a neighboring town. The streets were lined with people of all races; black, brown, white… everyone eager to get a glimpse of the newly-crowned Miss South Africa. But unlike all the previous years and unlike any other Miss South […] More
When summer rolls around every year, the style that comes with it never fails to surprise me. It’s effortless and easy and just different than all the other seasons; you can throw on a flowy dress and slip-on sandals and head out the door—a far cry from the layers we have to put on to look chic […] More
You already know that sunscreen is our top beauty secret and pool-side accessory (sun protection is chic, ladies!). Even if you’re one of the lucky ones who do not burn like a literal lobster after 25 minutes outside (guilty!), sun exposure can cause wrinkles and premature aging, but most importantly, skin cancer. We depend on our […] More
