It’s easy to attribute all of the goals you haven’t met to a lack of discipline, but discipline isn’t a genetic trait that you either have or don’t. It’s a muscle that we can choose to work — and most of us simply aren’t directing our discipline towards our goals. So what’s missing? Here are 5 reasons that you’re probably not accomplishing your goals. We suggest you take notes!
Read MoreRei Kawakubo, creative director of the Tokyo/Paris-based luxury brand, Comme Des Garçons, is known for pushing the boundaries of creativity — but is her depiction of corn rows on the runway of her Paris FW 2020 show an ode to black culture or a mockery?
Read MoreMy itinerary at the beautiful all inclusive Royalton resort did include plenty of sunbathing, relaxation, and a spa day, but there were also several themed occasions by Collin Devon Events that I wanted to be outfitted appropriately for. Here is what I packed for my island getaway:
Read MoreWhen these clips started to takeover our lives, and our hair, we had no choice but to track the start of this trend and hopefully, show you where to buy jeweled and oversized hair pins for yourself.
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.
Read MoreThough her entire family hails from the Ivory Coast, Helena didn’t grow up knowing her homeland for herself. She’d only observed her culture from afar but now, for the first time, Helena would submerge herself in all that Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire had to offer, and more importantly, experience Ivorian pride for the first time. Here is Helena’s story:
Read MoreDenim might be falls favorite fabric, but this wardrobe staple has a place in our summer stashes too. With cropped looks never-failing and flared silhouettes making a comeback, don’t wait until the weather cools down to get your next pair of jeans.
Read MoreMothers are always The Source. As our first introduction to love, whether it looks like security or fear, they teach us how to see the world around us. I caught up with Rose and Dami, two New York City women with full lives, both whom happen to be mothers, and I asked them what motherhood has meant to them.
Read MoreIt took a trip across the country for me to realize that I’ve been doing it all wrong. I’d been so incredibly busy that I felt like I was on-the-go constantly, but my productivity wasn’t reflecting my busybody ways. A just-because weekend in Los Angeles gave me a new outlook on the way that I use my time. Here is what I learned:
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMeet Kristin and Kofi Essel, the creators of Third Crown. Hype aside, this couple is #goals, and I figured we could all learn from their journey through love, career, and creation. I caught up with them at a cafe in our shared home of Harlem to learn what makes them tick as individuals and the glue that holds them together.
Read MoreIn the first few weeks of the new year, the gyms are packed, everyone is vegan, and budgets are locked in place. But how do we ride this ambitious high into our actual lives? Whether you’re a “new year, new me” kind of person or even if new year’s resolutions aren’t quite your thing — we can’t deny that there is value in making goals and working towards them.
Read MoreIf you’re familiar with the way that Beyoncé tours, you know that there is nothing mundane or ordinary about her show looks. Since the days of Destiny’s Child when Mama Tina Knowles’ eclectic designs first made us celebrate being Bootylicous, Beyoncé’s performance outfits have always been proud, on-theme, and unmistakably custom. Bey Hive or not, these looks can unanimously draw appreciation from anyone’s eye, and with a closer look, the detail and intention behind the ensembles aren’t just interesting, but powerful.
Read MoreSummer is way too short, especially in places like NYC, and even though the seasons have been changing recently (longer winters, non-existent springs) the fashion calendar has remained the same. That means that your favorite fashion brands are already starting to ship their Fall/Winter clothes and they need to make room on the shelves by moving their Spring/Summer inventory. Lucky for us, we can look forward to some treasured end of summer sales! This is the perfect time to snag those shoes you've been eyeing all summer, or that perfect timeless dress you can cop and save for next year or a tropical vacay. Check out the best online end of summer sales below.
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