Content warning: This article contains graphic details of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and the Black Maternal Health crisis. When I was 11, I was convinced I would one day have twin boys that I’d name “TreyVaughn” and “TayShawn.” Now, those names exist solely for comedic and nostalgic reasons on a list of baby names on the notes app on my phone that I’ve been adding to, subtracting from, tweaking and perfecting for over a decade. Even during the years I was certain I didn’t want kids anymore,...
We love a vest. Whether it's a structured waistcoat or a cozy oversized knit, they never fail to complete any outfit — and keep us comfy. But with their versatility can also come confusion.You might think that something thick yet sleeveless could only be called upon for some very specific in-between weather, but there are ways to make sure you're getting the most out of your purchase. After all, being able to get creative with outfits means the pieces in our wardrobes get maximum wear, ensuring...
When it was announced that Francesca Amewudah-Rivers would be making her London West-End debut starring as Juliet alongside Hollywood actor Tom Holland as Romeo, it should have been a celebratory moment. Instead, the young actor — who has already starred in productions of Othello, Macbeth as well as a BBC drama — was faced with a heartbreaking, but all too familiar, sequence of events in which she received thousands of racist and misogynistic comments online. The social media harassment got...
No other beauty product can stir up emotion quite like a perfume. It’s hard to picture shedding tears over a piece of makeup — well, except when a mascara formula disagrees with your eyes — but just one whiff of a scent can bring back a flood of memories that hits you right in the feels. (Case in point: Phlur’s Missing Person, the breakout scent that was everywhere last year.)TikTok in particular is a treasure trove of olfactory discoveries. A viral social media endorsement can turn a perfume...
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Throughout the year, a few red carpets capture our attention, but there’s only one that has us talking for days afterwards. Of course, we’re talking about the Met Gala. Hosted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala is the most exciting day on the fashion calendar and never fails to have everyone embrace their inner fashion critic. The theme is different every year, and changes according to the museum’s spring exhibition. The Met Gala red carpet is an opportunity...
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.This week: a senior account manager who makes $113,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on an iPad. Occupation: Senior account managerIndustry: Healthcare Age: 36Location: Queens, New YorkSalary: $113,000Assets: Savings: $1,500Debt: $133,000 (three personal loans,...
In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions and job loss, with the hope it will give young people more insight into how to advocate for themselves — and maybe take a few risks along the way.Been in the workforce for at least five years and interested in contributing your salary story? Submit your...
Take a deep breath, cosmic beings. We’ve made it through the two eclipses of the season, and now we’re emerging on the other side. With Mercury in its last full week retrograde, all zodiac signs will be in a reflective mood during this final week of Aries Season. We’re being encouraged to think back on how much we’ve transformed since the Libra lunar eclipse took place on March 25. Monday’s quarter moon in Cancer is the ideal opportunity to introspectively seek answers and to indulge in deep...
Your mom is obviously worth a million bucks — but we’re going to assume you’re working with a different kind of budget this Mother’s Day. Even if you only intend on spending $25 — or, heck, $10 — you can definitely treat your mom to something special on May 12. Pair your sentimentality with these meaningful and useful treats, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a happy giftee.Ahead, we created a guide of thoughtful Mother's Day gifts that ring in at or under $25. These are sure to make mom —...
Throughout Lululemon's 25-year athleisure reign, the Canadian-born brand has garnered a passionate fanbase that few can hold a candle to. The brand has a Subreddit with more than 479,000 users, 4.8 million followers on Instagram, and #lululemon growing with over 590,000 videos on TikTok. Whatever's in its best-selling secret sauce, the internet has a hankering for it. No matter where your habit falls on the shopping spectrum — from Lulu-curious noob to veteran Lulu-lover with a color-coded Align...
The day that Beyoncé’s most recent album Cowboy Carter was released, Vice President Kamala Harris sent a congratulatory tweet to the singer. “Thank you for reminding us to never feel confined to other people’s perspective of what our lane is,” Harris wrote from the official VP account on X (formerly Twitter). Here we have a snapshot of a world that maybe even a decade ago would’ve felt improper to envision. A Black woman occupying the second highest of the land, publicly communing with the most...