Adorned & Aligned: How To Use Your Beauty Rituals To Tap Into Ancestral Power

Having soft lips doesn’t just refer to the texture. Instead, this season, blurred lips are the ultimate indicator of how soft yours actually are. “We’re in the midst of a […] The post How To Achieve The Blurred Lips Makeup Trend…

Susan L. Taylor is the trailblazing former Editor-In-Chief and Beauty Editor of ESSENCE Magazine. Not only is she known for her inspirational column In The Spirit, she’s always embodied timeless […] The post Susan L. Taylor’s Most…

In 2025, I found it difficult to find time for self-care. In the sea of day-to-day work, work travels, planning bachelorette trips, attending weddings, and intense grief after losing a […] The post My Trip To The Dior Spa Reminded Me…

Who says effortless can’t be chic? Rihanna proves two things can be true at once—all with one simple trick. The beauty mogul and mom of three has been touting her […] The post Rihanna’s Week In New York Reminds Us She’s…

When Diptyque dropped Lazulio back in September, I honestly wasn’t rushing to try it. Not because I wasn’t excited, but out of sheer overwhelm by all of the new releases […] The post ESScent Of The Week: Diptyque Lazulio Is…

Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week. The wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and the […] The post Black Wealth Watch: Harvard Opens Apps For 2026…

What We’re Wearing is your insider’s guide to what’s worth buying—not just to keep you tapped in, but to help you build a strong, enduring wardrobe with quality pieces designed […] The post What We’re Wearing: Denim Tear’s First…

Trailblazer Ruth E. Carter is at it again. With her fifth Oscar nomination for costume design on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, Carter is now the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history […] The post Ruth E. Carter Becomes The…