The Other Beauty Conversation
Take me back to middle school, freshman year of high school please! Like now. Ugh, the way I’ve been craving dressing like I’m in my teens again, for some odd reason, has had a hold on me all 2021. I finally decided to give in the urge this summer. The perfect skater dress (basically, an…
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It’s time! Since May 2020, I’ve struggled to care about how I looked or felt, which isn’t at all abnormal given the last year of our lives. The pandemic hit us all..no need to go into details. However, I’ve been enjoying online shopping again. Also, intentionally purchasing pieces that are bolder, tighter, and way more…
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When I say I’m obsessed with working in beautiful, sexy robes, I mean it. Randomly, my best friend Syreeta sent me a beautiful robe that has added glamour to my daily post-peak quarantine routine. I say that carefully because at this point, I feel like we’re pretty much used to the fact that we are…
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I’ve been focused on wearing functional pieces around the house as I’ve begun a new adjustment to quarantine this year. It feels like, for the first time since 2019, I’m finding a bit of normalcy. And I’m not putting pressure on myself, but one of the things helping me lately is to wear clothes around…
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My name is Kalisha Hall and I’m a fashion designer. My brand is K. RaShae Collection. I started designing wanting to make a difference because I grew up not loving myself and not wanting to be brown for a long time. All of my friends had very light complexions, and I’d always hear “oh, you’re…
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Miss Garcia Shoes are made in Spain and truly embody the rich culture in every design created. How did the brand find it’s way to penetrating the States (I notice you’re sold in Philadelphia’s Anthropology)? We are a brand that really trusts in the digital world. Our brand and marketing team is based in Silicon…
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We know you’ve probably been lol-ing at re-runs of The Mindy Project, or feeling interestingly inspired by her latest book, Why Not Me? The multi-talented comedian-actress has provided an array of entertaining projects as we restlessly wait between seasons. Kailing is a writer, director, visionary, and a true patron of all things stylish. Oh, and…
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Class acts Lauren Hutton and Katherine Hepburn captivated a generation of keen fashion admirers with their ability to effortlessly wear tailored pantsuits. Their tomboy-chic styles exuded a strong sense of cool feminine confidence. Bianca Jagger was no exception. The Nicaraguan activist, socialite, and then wife of The Rolling Stones front man, Mick Jagger, could have…
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The buzz about the Black magazine town is a new, high glossy, seemingly fashion magazine that isn’t quite a magazine yet. It’s an idea that editor-in-chief and creative director, Qimmah Saafir is trying to execute and bring to life, with our help. Her name is Hannah. The bi-annual magazine is now hosted as a digital…
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Catering to Black and Brown women across the world, Nubian Skin is a fairly new brand every woman of color should know about. I wrote about the brand when I was an editor for EBONY.com, and my fascination with the company hasn’t died down one bit. What I didn’t do, however, was buy my own…
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