Hoop earrings sound like a weird way to discuss your insecurities, right? At least for me, I thought I was doing myself (and my people) a favor by being a “good” or “ideal” representation of what a Black person in education and/or the workforce should be. I figured hoop earrings had no place in my sense of style. But I’m…
If you’re a Black woman reading this, then you all-red-y know that braids season is upon us. I’ve already left my iconic space buns/puffs in the dust and traded my statement look for box braids. I Find Black Joy in Box Braids Despite the fact that I’m a naturalista and wouldn’t dare get my hair wet, I live for this…
The first time I came out was during a pitch meeting at my first full time job as a writer. I announced my big reveal in front of, well, most of my coworkers and my managers. But the minute I said “I’ll admit this to you guys, I’m bisexual”, I immediately regretted the words leaving my mouth. It was stupid.…
Despite that we’re in the year 2019, not everyone grasps the idea that nude lipstick (and the term “nude”) reads differently for everyone. For a long time (in beauty and in fashion), “nude” was defined by European beauty standards — pale, tan, and/or light peach. But if you’re Black or brown, “nude” has an entirely different meaning. Nude Lipstick Isn’t…
It’s no secret that shopping as a plus size person is difficult. As a community, we’ve aired our grievances and made several complaints regarding size ranges. While some brands have stepped their bussy up (I said what I said), others are still shooting blindly in the dark for designing inclusively. Companies have budgets, I un-der-stand, but plus size sections MATTER…
