Juneteenth celebrations are on the horizon, and we just noted the commemoration of Tulsa Race Massacre, which happened 100 years ago this week, as well as the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder and the reignition of a movement. As we reflect on these events and strive to support our communities, and as part of our ongoing commitment to...
Looking to support small businesses this Memorial Day weekend? We've got you covered! I scoured allll of our favorite small businesses for the best deals, and was far from disappointed. In fact, truly delighted! So many good picks, guys...I'm building my summer wardrobe ASAP.
10 Small Business Sales To Support Memorial Day Weekend
Grant BLVD, one of our fave Philly...
Handbags? Hobos? Totes? These words ring any bells? It's been awhile (more than a year, actually) since we've had anywhere to go that required a pretty handbag, but as coronavirus restrictions ease, we're starting to dig bags out of the depths of our closets.
And while we're looking forward to what we're (optimistically) calling a semi-normal summer, one...
This makeup brush is a game-changer, friends. It applies foundation (and blush and highlighter) flawlessly...with zero learning curve. Adiya Dixon Wiggins, creator of Yubi Beauty, originally made the Yubi brush to simplify her makeup routine. She wanted a way to apply makeup that was fast and easy and didn't require a bunch of different tools.
The Yubi brush is...
I can no longer dress my boys -- at ages 10 and 13 they have their own (very strong) opinions about what is and what is not cool. And apparently, Stuff Their Mom Picks Out is decidedly NOT COOL, GUYS. Not cool. (Let's ignore, for the moment, that my very job is scoping out trends and trying to...
We're gearing up for summer, y'all (like...hopefully one that looks a little more normal? normalish?). And that means... swimsuits. Mhmmm, you know it's true. *nervous laugh*
7 Black-Owned Swimwear Brands To Get Excited About
And what better way to revamp our swimwear than to support some Black-owned businesses in our search? We've found some seriously stunning suits for you. Think: unique...
The only time you will find me quiet is when I am engrossed in a book. I appear pretty outgoing -- and I can be -- but my natural state is that of a homebody.
My ideal day would be spent near a crackling fire, wrapped up in a faux fur blanket, a stack of books within reach and some...
A few things are getting me through this month: Our Style Challenge (if you haven't checked it out yet, it's a GOOD one with lots of Shop Your Closet Inspiration) AND all of these new-to-me Black-owned food and drink finds!
Droolworthy Food & Drink We're Craving From Black-Owned Shops Right Now
Our team goes in-depth about all of these...
My future sister-in-law (no pressure on my brother!) bought me a pair of stud earrings for my birthday this past December (Capricorns unite). "I thought you'd like them because they're studs" (practical, yes) "and because they are from a small Black-owned business." (YES. QUEEN. Marry this woman immediately before I do, Jack).
Shop Small: Cool Earrings From BR Design...
We've been Shop Mrs. Jones superfans ever since we discovered her made-for-sneakers-dress. I was hoping Nichole (the designer) would come out with something just as fun for winter, but she's a one-woman shop, so I had to wait for it.
This Flannel Jumpsuit Is The Cure For Your Sweatpants Blues
Once again proving that Nichole's inside our heads...she just launched,...