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Over the course of a whirlwind year, northern Norway’s Lil Halima has cast her unforgettable aura over the contemporary R&B space. Harnessing the power of the internet to connect with fans globally, the Norwegian-Kenyan singer-songwriter and visual artist has reached new heights in her career, transcending the boundaries of the small town where she grew up, and conquering the international R&B scene one show at a time.
And while the current zeitgeist has a heightened urgency for women’s equality, it sometimes feels like the equality–presented as ideal–remains exclusive.
If you loved the style in HBO’s Euphoria (of course you did, who didn’t?), you have Heidi Bivens to thank. The costume designer and stylist is most definitely a hot commodity, having worked on so many amazing projects.
This week Mick Jenkins rolls up a “Percy”, Girl Ultra invites us to play a game of “Ruleta” and Samm Henshaw teaches us all a lesson in accountability – don’t miss out on out on our top tracks!
The #StrawBan has since become one of the biggest environmental fads of recent years. And one of the least nuanced.
It’s easy to feel alone in your struggles with Instagram, Twitter, and other social media these days. We want you to know that you’re not alone in feeling insecure. We may be nonbasic girls focused on authenticity, self-confidence, and badass makeup, but we feel self-conscious about Instagram too.
All that glitters must be bold! If our ‘Gram feeds are anything to go by, bolder is definitely better. In the last couple of months, people have been getting more funky and experimental with their eye make-up looks.
When it comes to nail embellishments, it’s safe to say that Miami’s Kro Vargas – known to the cyber world as Krocaine – has the Midas touch. So much so, that at this stage, in her already eminent career, she’s become world-renowned– traveling regularly to fulfill a demand for her characteristically colorful, Y2K-nostalgia-inspired and hand-crafted nail adornments.
Tracee Ellis Ross is serving back to the community in a major way. Some ten years after conception and two years after perfecting her formula, she has announced the release of her hair care brand PATTERN – a brand that is specifically for curly, coily, and tight textured hair.
Black aestheticians and their twitter accounts are some of the unsung heroes of the POC skincare movement, giving those of us ballin’ on a budget, or completely lost in the lingo, the tips and tricks we need to get our skin right, without a pricey, 1-on-1 consultation (although they do offer that!).
