“Look TT, I look so pretty,” my three-year-old niece gloated as she twirled in front of the mirror, admiring the pink beads accentuating her fresh plaits.

Have you ever thought of someone only to receive a text from that same person moments later? It might have been a funny coincidence, but the truth is, it could have been the power of your own ...

“Gabi, did you see what Spencer* just posted on Instagram?” my three friends wrote as they simultaneously texted me. My heart stopped while I waited for one of my friends to finish typing and ...

When you hear the phrase “gift bag,” you probably imagine some sweet treats, light libations, and maybe a candle or a pair of socks. Although the 2020 Oscars gift bags do include some of ...

“Inclusivity” may be a buzzword, but for anyone who has ever felt left out of conversations in the beauty space—it’s so much more. In Shades of Melanin, we celebrate Black beauty, support ...

When a teenage journalist is offered the chance to follow an up-and-coming band and write about the experience for Rolling Stone magazine, his eyes are opened to an entirely new world. The film ...

How you choose to build your dating profile can make or break your chances of landing a date. As a single 24-year-old on dating apps myself, I’ll admit: I decide to swipe left or right in mere ...

Whether you’ve attempted to bronze your pasty legs or tried to contour with self-tanner, odds are you may have made a few mistakes along the way. Getting unwanted streaks, orange palms, or ...

What is clean beauty? And—for that matter—green beauty, eco-friendly beauty, and natural beauty? In Clean, Green, And In Between, beauty expert Jessica DeFino explores the ins and outs of ...

Friends can bring a lot of joy into your life. You go on adventures together, confide in one another, and comfort each other when you feel sad. Friends are there to make you feel good and make ...

You used to walk to work, bask under the sun, and spend Sunday mornings sitting in bright outdoor cafes. But now that your outdoor time consists primarily of quick sprints to the grocery store or ...

Real talk: How often do you talk to your BFF? Probably a lot, because they are your person, after all. This is the person who you confide in, giggle with, and let see you at your worst. You’ve ...