When I now look back at my school education, I realise that my school years were lived in a small, closed world controlled by rules and regulations with little space for the imagination to take flight. Taught the importance of learning by rote; of marks and examinations, as students we were graded and ranked continuously, … Read More →
When novelist and perfumer Tanwi Nandini Islam decided to expand her Brooklyn-based botanical beauty line, Hi Wildflower, into cosmetics, she had a specific goal in mind: Make it work for women of color. Accustomed to the fruitless search for shades that suited her own brown skin and seeing how limited options were for women like her while traveling, … Read More →
When you do find that elusive, almost quixotic little black dress (LBD) to ring the new year in, we have a perfume to match. The Little Black Dress by Avon This is a scent steal. The pleasant concoction of notes feature a little bit of everything — fruits like apricots and Japanese plum, floral essences … Read More →
I’m a sucker for cute stuff, especially rainbow colored, fluffy cute stuff. So it’s likely no surprise to anyone who knows me that I tried the pom pom makeup trend that’s been doing the rounds on the internet. As the name suggests, pom pom makeup is a trend that incorporates pom poms into your beauty … Read More →
Katy Perry brought the sunshine to Los Angeles’ Wango Tango music festival this weekend. The “Bon Appetit” singer shone—quite literally—on stage in an itty-bitty neon-yellow, sequined Adam Selman dress and body suit. That’s a lot of look! Perry accessorized with pastel pink garter-leggings, elbow-length gloves and futuristic neon boots. Adding to the effect was a … Read More →