So much has changed since I first started my writing platform. The obvious transformation from The StylingSOUL (for those of you who have been following my journey for a while) to The Moné Edit is much deeper than a rebrand. It’s the tip of the iceberg of an evolution that I have been undergoing for the past few years.
Read MoreThere are two types of holiday shoppers—those that slowly shop all year long with loved ones in mind, and then there’s the rest of us, focusing on the week ahead of us until one day we look up and BOOM, it’s December 15th, and there is so much to be done.
If you’re a part of that latter group, you’re not alone. I’m here to help us welcome the holiday season, feeling joyful about the gifts we’re able to give others while also feeling good about the brands we support.
Keep reading to check out my must-have gifts for Christmas 2024.
Read MoreDear Black Girl,
It is time to run towards the sun instead of away from it. To applaud the deepening of our shade as the magic that only our skin can so easily do, rather than a punishment from the sun, meant to be avoided.
Check out the best sunscreens for dark skin.
Read MoreI finally did it. I pulled the trigger and decided to try out a menstrual cup for the first time! I know that somewhere out there, someone just scoffed at the idea of using a menstrual cup instead of a tampon or pad, so I figured why not demystify alternative period products together. I’m skeptical and so are you. So I kept a real-time diary of my period using the Flex Cup and Flex Disk for the first time. Spoiler alert: I’m never going back to tampons!
Read MoreThe last long weekend of the summer is upon us, and with it comes a long lineup of sales, savings, and deals for you to keep your eye on. There’s a lot to keep track of, but luckily, StylingSOUL has you covered with the best Labor Day sales and products to shop this weekend!
Read MoreWith summer winding down and fall coming in right around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of genre-spanning great reads—all by women authors—and we’ve even added in a few reading tips to help you end off the season on a bookish high note!
Read MoreAfter 8 years, I said farewell to my beloved New York City (for now because temporary hiatus), spent 7.5 months in South Carolina with my mom and sisters and worked with my newest coach to prepare and transition for my new life abroad.
Fast forward to today, I’ve officially been living in Mexico City for one week.
I’m *loving* the cost of living, weather, food, practicing Spanish daily, and connecting with expats the most so far. And it’s beautiful, refreshing, and comforting to see a strong Black and Brown expat community thriving here, especially black women.
Read MoreIn the September 2022 issue of Vogue magazine, Serena Williams announced that she would be retiring—well, evolving—from tennis. After 23 grand slams, countless endorsements, and more magazine covers than I can count, the greatest tennis player of our generation is ready to call it quits... Sort of.
When I look back at her coming of age in the limelight, I realize that Serena took so many insults and naive statements to the chin so that I wouldn’t have to. It seemed that with every blow the media sent her way, she would only come back bigger, better, and wearing an even flyer outfit. Her display of unapologetic Black beauty before the world sacrificially made space for my own.
Read MoreA string of pearls has always been considered a styling classic so much so that many of even today’s it-girl fashion aesthetics are complemented with their addition. Now, the classic is getting a reinvention focus with the burgeoning Pearlcore, which at all points is luxe, campy, classic, and modern.
One of my recent favorite qualities about pearl jewelry is the fact that because they are naturally made, they are eco-friendly. There is plenty of discourse on if pearls qualify as sustainable jewelry but the truth of the matter is as a shopper, you have to question your retailer. Below are some recent pearl purchases I got from small businesses whose owners are so kind and passionate about their productions. Peep and purchase to add a renewed classic touch to any outfit.
Read MoreEvery day is Earth Day around here, but this day is a great opportunity for us to take a look at our consuming habits and see how they align with caring for our planet.
From our fashion decisions to the products we put on our skin, everything that we do has an impact on the Earth. Here are a few brands that are doing their part to sustainably produce products that help us reduce our footprint so that we can leave a better planet for the next generations without sacrificing quality.
Read MoreMany women feel embarrassed about their bikini area because of bumps and hyperpigmentation caused by ingrown hair, but you are not alone. There are many ways you can treat, reduce the possibility of ingrown hairs, and keep them at bay. Here’s my professional advice after a decade of treating women’s skin.
Read MoreFor my honeymoon in Aruba, I knew that I wanted to feel bright and feminine, but most importantly, comfortable. After a 10-month sprint of wedding planning, the vacay was much needed. And while vacation Kindra has bands on bands to invest in this dream wardrobe of mine *insert money emoji*, real-life Kindra has bills. So I pulled some pieces out of my archive, bought a few new resort looks, and let Rent the Runway fill in the gaps.
From cliff diving and ATVing to candlelit beach dinners, keep reading for my Aruba honeymoon travel diary—including every look I wore along the way.
Read MoreWhether you’re in the market for a face cleanser and serum or a new lip gloss to obsess over, we’ve rounded up the best beauty brands to discover in 2022.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, your shoes were a symbol of being dressed or not. “Heels or sneakers?” determined the vibe of the occasion, but with streetwear switching up the status quo and WFH changing the way that we dress for ever (or at least for now), there’s a new IT accessory looking to make a statement: The Handbag.
Read MoreThe perfect Christmas cocktail is a peppermint martini! Here’s how to make a peppermintini in 3 easy steps.
Read MoreWhether you like suits that are understated, yet sexy or ornate and eye-catching, keep reading to discover some of the best swimwear brands to shop for all of your summer activity needs. (Including some of our black-owned swimwear faves!)
Read MoreA simple travel guide for a weekend in Southampton
Read MoreOne of the most fun ways that I’ve been inspired to show off my creativity has been through my manicures. So if you’re like me and you like to keep a running mood board for nail looks, keep reading to find 10 of the best spring-worthy (and Pinterest-approved, let's be honest) nail trends below!
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