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 and visual merchandiser who has a $150,000 joint income and who spends some of her money…
Since the NFL broke the news on Sunday night that Bad Bunny will be the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show performer, the MAGA-verse has been inflamed — and that’s kind of the point. When Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, takes the stage on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara,…
As we get further through the year, there’s nothing I want to do more than slump on the couch and reach for the remote. It’s been a busy few months, and I need a breather before the holiday season ramps up. While some epic movies are hitting the screen in October, such as Jordan Peele’s Him,…
As we trade in our trendy white tank tops for warmer layers to keep us cozy on chilly days, we’re keeping an eye out for the best sweaters on the market, from chunky knits to turtlenecks. One style in particular is a fall staple (and obsession): the cardigan. The button-front sweater has been a longtime transitional-weather go-to,…
Welcome to the final three-month stretch of 2025. October begins with a profound shift in energy as Mercury joins Mars in Scorpio on October 6, sharpening our minds and intensifying our communication. This is an invitation to think more precisely, act more intentionally, and listen to the instincts you may have previously silenced. But with…
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…