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!
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 More2020 has done a number on every single one of us. We’ve been pushed out of our comfort zones and many of us are finding ourselves away from family (or stuck with family), out of work (or working from home), and in a national state of madness. None of this is comfortable, and yet, I am content.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreMonique Rice is a Physician’s Assistant (PA) in New York City. Upon graduating from PA school, she was excited to work alongside doctors in the emergency room setting. Little did she know that her first year on the job would include the first widespread pandemic we’ve seen in our lifetime.
Read MoreEverything is cancelled. As non-essential businesses have shut down and social distancing is encouraged, many of us are finding that staying fit while staying indoors is a battle. Since we refuse to gain the “quarantine 15”, here are a few accounts to follow to stay inspired. This roundup includes micro-influencers, studios gone-virtual, and established vloggers. Whatever works best for you, stay motivated and, of course, stay home!
Read MoreI always love to be around my people so a search for “black women wellness retreats” led me to an Essence article and the Whole Experience. And when Tuscany came up as a location option, it was an immediate resounding YES, and was booked less than 24 hours later.
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