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By Kayla Greaves ·Updated February 14, 2024
Be honest: When was the last time you made your own pleasure a priority— especially if you were never conditioned to embrace it?
“It’s uncommon to see mainstream expressions of feminine sexual pleasure that don’t cater to a male gaze,” says Ashley Jelks, founder of cannabis sexual wellness brand High Priestess. “This is even truer when it comes to Black femme sexuality.” But with more Black
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Albert Urso / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated February 14, 2024
Last night, Beyoncé shut down the Luar front row in a surprise appearance next to her mama, Ms. Tina Knowles, and Solange. The family came together to watch Solange’s son, Julez, walk the AW24 runway in his fashion week debut. As for the show? It was practically an ode to them.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: Beyoncé attends
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By Akili King ·Updated February 14, 2024
Couple-care is a biweekly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community. Each couple discusses how “couple-care” sustains their relationship, the self-care lessons they’ve learned from one another, and more.
If you’ve ever been around the newly engaged couple, Asiah James and Gerald Cannon, you can feel their love from across the room. You’re also likely inspired by their classic-meets-modern style, or perhaps James’ electric dance moves
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Getty Images / David Turnley. By Akili King ·Updated February 13, 2024
Veronica Webb had a busy New York Fashion Week. She kicked it off last Tuesday by partnering with Shiseido, to celebrate their new Vital Perfection cream, and record a live episode of the Fat Mascara podcast. And last night, she walked the runway for Sergio Hudson’s FW24 show clad in a turquoise, belted dress, glowy makeup, and bouncy wig. “Everyone
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated February 13, 2024
Yesterday at sunset, Diotima presented their FW24 New York Fashion Week collection, reminding us of the fine line between being done-up and undone. While models posed by the gallery walls in colorful knits and cut-out pieces, we couldn’t help but notice their beauty looks: a marriage of heavy liner and blushy cheeks. “I was thinking about this moment of coming undone,” the Diotima designer, Rachel
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By ESSENCE Beauty Editors ·Updated February 13, 2024
Nothing says happy Black History Month like an all Black dream team during fashion week. Sergio Hudson’s FW24 show last night brought together celebrity makeup artist Sir John, makeup brand founder Danessa Myricks, and hair stylists Andrea Wilson and Tamika Gibson. The team created sultry looks to pair with the corsets and catsuits that were sent down the runway.
“I was inspired by how much
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Getty Images / Gilbert Flores. By Tira Urquhart ·Updated February 13, 2024
Stars like Megan Good, Joey Badass, Serayah, and Busta Rhymes, >LaQuan Smith‘s FW24 front row at Cipriani last night. And before Babyface stole our hearts with a closing performance, we watched as models rocked business-meets-sexy garments down the runway. And what’s more?Hair stylist Lacy Redway and makeup artist Raisa Flowers brought the stunning beauty looks to life.
Redway shared that
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By Samantha Mims ·Updated February 13, 2024
Love has a way of making us feel so many emotions at once. There may be feelings of craving a romantic attachment, or the desire to be reaffirmed in any growing relationship whether it’s with your friends, your partner or yourself.
A lot of this is connected to oxytocin, which is also known as the “love hormone.” This chemical messenger produced in our brain controls
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Courtesy of @dimitrishairon Instagram. By Larry Stansbury ·Updated February 13, 2024
With the Super Bowl half-time show featuring Usher– and big A-list celebrities such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Andra Day, and many others in attendance– we are all tuning in to watch the biggest game of the year.
And in the midst of all the entertainment, we couldn’t help but to notice Ciara’s tousled waves. “The inspiration behind Ciara’s hair look for the Super