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2016 Makeup Is Coming Back With A Vengeance In 2026

Pounds of contour. Boxy brows. Cut creases. Whether you love it or hate it, the “more is better” makeup from YouTube’s tutorial era had us…

12 Times Aaliyah Was Ahead Of Her Time With Beauty Trends

Almost 25 years ago, the world lost the legendary Aaliyah Dana Haughton died in a plane crash—along with eight others—en route to Miami from her…

How To Nail TikTok’s ‘Sade Girl’ Makeup Trend This Winter

TikTok is a gold mine for beauty inspiration. From trendy braids to nails and makeup, there’s always something new to try. Of all the app…

Meet Tend To Studios: Brooklyn’s New Black-Owned Facial Oasis

It’s rare to find places, especially amidst the hustle and bustle of NYC, that instantly make your shoulders melt and breathing deepen. But, Brooklyn’s newest…

10 Of Our Favorite Fashion Moments From Aaliyah

R&B songstress Aaliyah’s birthday would’ve been today and out of all of the great performers we have lost, Aaliyah’s music and style is still an…

SZA Returns To Fashion Week With Dimensional Beauty Looks

It’s rare we see SZA out and about during fashion week. The last we saw the singer was for Rihanna’s Fenty Puma show 10 years…

Oscar Nominee Teyana Taylor’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments

It’s official: Teyana Taylor is an Oscar nominee! The One Battle After Another actress has just received her first-ever Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress,…

Rihanna’s Week In New York Reminds Us She’s The Queen Of Effortless Beauty

Who says effortless can’t be chic? Rihanna proves two things can be true at once—all with one simple trick. The beauty mogul and mom of…

How To Achieve The Blurred Lips Makeup Trend

Having soft lips doesn’t just refer to the texture. Instead, this season, blurred lips are the ultimate indicator of how soft yours actually are. “We’re…

My Trip To The Dior Spa Reminded Me To Not Neglect Self-Care In 2026

In 2025, I found it difficult to find time for self-care. In the sea of day-to-day work, work travels, planning bachelorette trips, attending weddings, and…