During my senior year of college, when I was a fashion-obsessed, part-time substitute teacher living in Gainesville, Florida, I discovered an up-and-coming site called Fashionista. I’m talking the O.G. Fashionista: A one-woman show run by Faran Krentcil which published blind items and … Continue reading
We all buy clothes, but no two people shop the same. It can be a social experience, and a deeply personal one; at times, it can be impulsive and entertaining, at others, purpose-driven, a chore. Where do you shop? When do you shop? How do you decide what you need, […]
Photo of an African American hairdresser, washing hair to a customer with an Afro hair style The kitchen used to be my stepmother’s makeshift salon; it was where I got my first hair relaxer. I was 13 and knew nothing about the process of this hair treatment, all I knew […]
Black women and entrepreneurship go hand in hand (despite what some may picture when imagining an entrepreneur). From haircare to beauty, fashion and so much more, Black women in the UK have been making waves and right now the demand for Black business couldn’t be higher. Recent data shows that eBay […]
Don’t Use Me is a series of articles and social media posts which has a simple message: there is no excuse for transphobia. My entire life, it has been made very clear to me that I am doing ‘woman’ wrong. As a dark-skinned Black, fat, masculine-presenting dyke with a shaved head […]
It’s safe to say that we’ve all experienced cocktail ordering regret. Asking a bartender for six passionfruit martinis might seem like a good idea in theory, but when it comes to waiting for your drinks, it’s another story entirely. Combining precision pouring, a multitude of ingredients and a laborious garnishing […]
I have no idea what to expect when I sign up for my first sound healing class. I’m someone who is ‘wellness curious’ in the sense that I’m open and willing to dabble in wellness culture, but I’m not completely sold on all of its promises; my yoga practice extends […]
As PRIDE month comes to an end we spoke with the next generation of LGBTIQA+ talent on how they’re celebrating this weekend, on-screen representation and more… Each and every June, we celebrate the global LGBTIQA+ community. Pride month nurtures acceptance and equality, increasing awareness of the queer experiences. It is […]
Credit: Max Mumby / Indigo / Getty Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK with their two children, Archie Harrison and Lilibet Diana, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the royal family. Although the couple kept a low profile, they made an official appearance together at a […]
If it’s good enough for the Duchess… We don’t know about you, but when we get wind of any of Kate Middleton’s beauty products, well, we bookmark them instantly. The Duchess of Cambridge always looks like a 10/10, so if there’s any chance we can emulate that glow for ourselves, […]
