Gucci has released a range of new lipsticks and fragrances, plus a special holiday collection. Gucci Rosso Ancora is probably a familiar shade for anyone who is fan of Gucci. This recurring color in the history of the House is inspired by the walls in one of The Savoy hotel’s elevators in London. This very […]
Style + Beauty
New Black-Owned Skincare Brand
AbsoluteJOI is science-backed and formulated specifically for women of color. Created by medical researcher, Dr. Anne Beal, AbsoluteJOI is a new Black-owned beauty company offering science-backed products that are formulated specifically for women of color. Through her research, Dr. Beal found that 70 percent of women of color say that the products currently available don’t work […]
Metallic Eyes
Danessa Myricks Beauty has launched the new Infinite Chrome Micropencils for a truly bold look. Danessa Myricks Beauty has launched the new Infinite Chrome Mircopencils ($22), featuring 10 bold shades from the brand’s cult-favorite Infinite Gemstone Collection series, along with five new shades in the award-winning Twin Flames ($26) liquid eyeshadow line. These new beauty […]
Denver Designer Creates Bespoke Clutches
Laura J. Shape, owner of fashion accessories company Viv & Edie, specializes in creating handmade, luxe, custom minaudiere clutches. Shape, who majored in communications design at Rochester Institute of Technology, worked for many years as a graphic designer in Los Angeles. She also experimented with painting, sculpture, leather craft and jewelry design—all culminating in her […]
Jewelry Pop-Up
New Orleans-based fine jewelry brand CROWE kicks off a series of pop-ups and a brand new website. Lauren Bott, designer and founder of CROWE, has creatively adapted to the challenges of growing her business amidst a pandemic with the launch of a new pop-up series. The NOLA-based fine jewelry brand kicks off the first pop-up […]
WFH in Comfy Style
A new collaboration results in a fab velvet sweatsuit that raises the bar on work from home attire. Athleisurewear has taken on new meaning in 2020—we want something comfortable but still stylish enough to hop on a Zoom call. Now, Sydney Sadick, on-air fashion expert and published author, has added designer to her title thanks […]