I’ll be honest: I’ve never been a big fan of hair masks. For starters, I don’t have the patience to wait for a mask to sit for anywhere from five to 15 minutes. But mostly, I’ve never found one that hydrates my hair without weighing it down. I have extremely thick, long hair that is…
This past summer, I was presented with an amazing opportunity to tour New York’s Garment District, and what I saw as a Black creative wasn’t just beautiful or innovative — it was affirming. I witnessed other Black creatives who are not only at the forefront of technological advancement, but using that to completely reshape the…
When I received my flights and itinerary for a besties’ trip to Thailand, I immediately called my other half to go over the plan. As long-distance BFFs, we wanted to make every moment together count. On the phone, we revised the schedule, slotting in activities during our six-hour layover at Changi Airport in Singapore and…
It’s officially cozy season, and the fall weather has brought all its wardrobe favorites with it. In addition to cardigan sweaters and knee-high boots, the transitional jacket is a beloved autumnal classic. The best fall jackets are lightweight enough for layering when the temps aren’t quite cold — the Goldilocks of your seasonal closet, if…
When the person I’d been dating for a few months told me that he was getting back together with his ex-girlfriend, effectively ending our situationship, I went a bit light-headed. It did not help that it was at my favorite bar on a Saturday night, I hadn’t had much sleep and we’d had six double…
The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP) fever has swept across the world, and viewers of all ages are incredibly invested in Jenny Han’s YA drama. There’s something about a combination of dreamy summer Cousins Beach and extreme teenage angst that becomes irresistible. But why do fictional characters draw us in so much? For some people,…
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a freelance writer who is currently unemployed and who spends some of her money this week on a bunch…