The Gift Guide

There 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.

BeautyKindra Mone'November 15, 2024beauty, lifestyle, gift guideComment

Dear Black Girl: Run Towards The Sun

Dear 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.

The Best Fashion & Beauty Labor Day Sales to Shop This Weekend

The 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!

How Serena Williams' Boldness Taught Me To Embrace My Body

In 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.

WellnessKindra Mone'August 11, 2022Serena Williams, Vogue, wellness, body image, beauty, tennis, us open, wimbledonComment

In Our Studio: Base Butter Founders Nicolette Camille & She'Neil Monique

Welcoming Base Butter founders, She’Neil & Nicolette to our creative studio.

From Rosacea to Healing: How Self-Love Saved My Skin

As women, skincare is either a total obsession for us or a complete afterthought. For me, it was always the latter. I was fortunate enough to never experience any real issues with my skin for most of my life. Besides the blemish or two that I would get around my monthly cycle, my skin was always pretty clear and I never really appreciated how amazing (and lucky) that was until recently. About two years ago, I experienced one of the most traumatic times of my life. I was in a relationship that took a toll on my physical body, my mental health, and my emotional state. I’ll spare you the juicy details, but it wasn’t until I removed myself from this toxic situation that I had to face the impact and all of the crud started to surface — with it’s greatest toll manifesting on my skin.

BeautyKindra Mone'June 17, 2020rosacea, self care, self love, healing, skincare, beauty, wellness, health, holistic Comments

“Rub it in Like You Love Yourself”

My love of skincare grew from my love of the women who raised me, our time together, and my love for making people feel good. Watching your face change everyday and knowing that you’re responsible for that glow is a beautiful journey and we all deserve to experience that — we just might need to be loved through it.

BeautyKindra Mone'May 18, 2020skin, skincare, beauty, esthetician, self love Comment

Selfie Conscious: When Did We Start To Shrink Ourselves?

I genuinely do love who I am inside and out, and I’ve learned to have confidence in my own skin — but not without a harsh inventory of my physical presence compared to the one I’ve idealized in my mind. I can’t help but feel that my looks are somehow a direct representation of how well I’m doing in life. When I gaze in the mirror, I either congratulate myself for a week well spent at the gym or I feel regret for that second quesadilla.

WellnessKindra Mone'April 15, 2020body image, beauty, self esteem, self care, selfieComment

She'Neil Monique: How the Founder of BASE BUTTER Gets it Done

The beauty market is flooded with products , but we seriously cannot get enough of this skincare brand that features inclusive photography and also works on multiple skin types! We met up with the boss lady herself at a quaint loft in NYC’s Union Square to get her take on her personal style and the brand she’s created.

ProfilesKindra Mone'February 28, 2019base butter, career, beauty, black owned, women ownedComment