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By Emerald Elitou ·Updated June 3, 2022
Did you know that today is National Donut Day? When we think of beauty, the first thing that springs to mind isn’t Dunkin’ Donuts or Krispy Kreme (though we adore both! ), but rather the popular “Glazed Donut” style that everyone is sporting this summer.
The goal is to have a healthy glow to your complexion as well as an extremely delicious, glossy lip. Consider Yara Shahidi,
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By Emerald Elitou ·Updated May 3, 2022
I’ve always prioritized self-care, but it became even more so during the pandemic. During that period, I did a lot of manis and pedis, went deeper into my skincare routine, and made time to care for my body by increasing my meditation and exercise to boost my mood and create serenity within. Every second of it was fantastic!
Despite the fact that I spent most
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By Emerald Elitou ·Updated April 11, 2022
Many of us have learned over the past two years that comfort is essential. Now that we’re slowly returning to the outdoors and gearing up for the hot (girl) summer months ahead, it’s time to update our wardrobe as well as trade in our snug winter boots for stylish and super fly kicks.
Let’s say you want to rock a pair of sneakers to the
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By Emerald Elitou ·Updated April 6, 2022
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By Emerald Elitou ·Updated March 28, 2022
Mega-star, Beyoncé, opened the live telecast at the 2022 Academy Awards with an excellent rendition of her Oscar-nominated song “Be Alive” (for which she recieved a nomination for Best Original Song) from the Venus and Serena Williams biopic, King Richard.
Paying homage to the Williams sisters, the performance was recorded on court in Compton, California, where the sisters studied tennis under the tutelage of
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By Emerald Elitou ·Updated November 16, 2021
October is the month that reminds us of spookiness and fright, but it also ushers in the warm scent of pumpkin spice, and perfect boot weather.
Although we never miss an opportunity to strut our stuff in the crisp autumn air, there is nowhere we’d rather be than curled up in our favorite space with a warm scented candle that creates an atmosphere of comfort and peace—especially for this
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By Emerald Elitou ·Updated November 15, 2021
For many years, Black models and celebrities have shared their behind-the-scenes horror stories of so-called professionals being unable to properly style their hair on set. Most of them are blessed with 3C and 4C hair, have even documented experiences when they were forced to have to redo their own hair just minutes before hitting a runway. Celebrities have even requested that Black stylists be on set for movies
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Photo Courtesy of Sephora By Emerald Elitou ·September 29, 2021 Updated
Let’s face it, Black Beauty is behind many of the trends, products, and styles we love. However, we rarely get the credit or recognition we deserve—especially online.
When you Google search Black Beauty, you are met with pages upon pages of search results, highlighting a black horse. Although the horse is both beautiful and mystical, the lack of diversity in the search results
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By Emerald Elitou ·September 10, 2021 Updated
If you watch the Real Housewives Of Atlanta, then you’re familiar with the fashion icon known as Marlo Hampton. By now, her designer wardrobe alone should have earned her the coveted peach, if not the whole tree.
Famous for always being put together, the reality star blew fans’ minds when she recently opened up to her 1.4 million Instagram followers about her surgical journey to restore her edges.