Waterproof mascara is a rugged and resilient makeup product. It can hold its own against a teary-eyed wedding ceremony, unexpected rain, a dip in the water, (or as I’m most familiar with) a sweat-inducing 90-degree day with high humidity. It can also hold a curl better than most traditional mascara formulas, which is why people with stick-straight lashes (like yours truly), always seem to keep one or two tubes on hand.  Like most things in life, though, it’s not perfect. In this case, its ...

Although much has been said about the return of party attire and "revenge" heels as 2021 is being hailed as the onset of the new "roaring twenties," I think it's safe to say that there's still an important place in our wardrobes these days for comfort and practicality. Don't get me wrong, I love a good over-the-top fashion moment as much as the next style person, but if you were to ask me what I predict people will actually be wearing out on the street and not just flaunting on their Ins...

I recently took a look through the boots in my closet. While there are a few statement-making picks (like one lug-sole option), the bulk could fall into the basics category and are simpler in nature. I’m primarily talking about low ankle boots in black here. The said styles will always be go-tos because of their versatility, but I do like to switch it up from time to time. So with that in mind, I set out to look for another on-trend pair to try this season. While on my personal quest, I ...

This particular moment in history is loaded for countless folks, but it's undeniable that Black and brown people are at the forefront of many movements currently taking place in the U.S. and abroad. The turmoil of this period has forced me to take a close look at my own experiences as a Black woman and acknowledge some uncomfortable truths about the ways I've learned to subconsciously shrink myself to fit the mold of what I thought would most align me with worthiness. (My hair has had a lot to ...