Style & Fashion

I posted a photo of my hair on Black Planet’s Facebook page to promote a conversation around hair. My face was not visible, just the back of my hair so I could show the state of my tresses. I was in awe (and even disappointed) by some remarks that I must not be Black (I […]

Shaunie O’Neal owns over 8,000 shoes (you can pick your mouth up off the floor now), so it’s no surprise that women’s apparel maker Chinese Laundry asked for her expertise in determining 7 must-have shoes for any lady’s collection. See some of her picks below! Shaunie Calls “Basketball Wives LA” Cast Members “Trashy” Top 4 […]

Shaunie O'Neal owns over 8,000 shoes so it's no surprise that Chinese Laundry asked for her expertise in determining 7 must-have shoes for any lady's collection.

I am ALL about wearing bright colors! I love showing off my tan in bright summer clothes. Maybe it is my personality or maybe its just the hot summer weather that has me loving these colors. Either way, I can’t get enough of teal, orange, yellow, purple and hot pink clothes. Whether it’s for work […]

Another way to rid your face of blackheads and whiteheads besides using your fingers is to use a comedone extractor like this Double-ended Blended Extractor ($16, sephora.com). If not used properly, this stainless steel double loop tool, will most certainly leave a scar, so please remember to apply just enough pressure during extraction. If you haven’t used one of these tools before, just […]

Somalian model Ubah Hassan covers the latest issue of Hunt & Gather magazine, a publication that dedicates each issue to only one model. Ubah’s career only started four years ago, upon signing with New York’s Click Management, but just a year later she became the face of Ralph Lauren. Now, she’s getting entire magazines named […]

Supermodel Jessica White is launching a cosmetics line for women of color. Though the stunning Sports Illustrated model has had a checkered past (see: drug addiction, sexual abuse, arrests and court dates), she ultimately hopes to encourage other women to be beautiful from the inside out. So will you be buying her Devise Beauty cosmetics? […]

Supermodel Jessica White is launching a cosmetics line for women of color. Though she's had a checkered past, she hopes to encourage women with her Devise Beauty.

As much as we love glitter nail polish, removing the grainy texture can be a pain. Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann gave Refinery29 tips on how to safely get glitter off your nails without wasting hours of your day or hurting yourself. Step 1: Saturate cotton with acetone or polish remover (a remover with acetone works […]

As a Black woman with natural and curly hair, I’ve been through my share of products, hair stylists and YouTube videos. Though this may not be a popular choice, I’ve come to the conclusion that I just can’t trust a Black stylist with my hair anymore. I, @Nicole_Hardesty, have naturally curly, thick, long hair. I […]

Beyonce certainly dressed the part of a sultry sexy bride in a scene from her new video for “Best Thing I Never Had.” The sexy singer wore a “wish we could afford” bridal lingerie from Agent Provocateur’s Penelope Basque Bridal 2011 Collection. The sexy, sheer mesh ensemble features intricate white scallop lace, flattering paneling, and […]

So you’ve finally picked out the perfect bathing suit for your summer vacation. Now all you need is the perfect coverup! Protect your skin and still look cute on your way to the beach. Coverups come in many styles and colors so shop around and find the one that is perfect for you! Let me […]