Author: Tillie Eze

  • Insecure: the show all millenials should be watching.

    Insecure. /insəˈkyo͝or/ adj. (of a person) not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious. n. a critically acclaimed show on HBO.   Where do I begin with my obsession with Issa Rae. It’s at a point that if I were to ever meet her, I would probably scream “TWINSIES”, prompting me to be swiftly escorted out…

  • The Color Run® is coming to the Big Apple!

    Yes, it is that time for the run where everyone looks like they participated in a Holi celebration. It’s the largest 5k event series in the world, and this year with its The Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s® theme, the impossible will become possible. Think unicorns, foam clouds, color throws, brand new Foam Zone…

  • Subliminal Shopping via Facebook Finds

    Way too much time is spent on social media, so it’s no surprise that brands use it as a way to get your attention. Since about October of 2016, I’ve been screenshotting brands that pop up on my timeline, disguising themselves as a friend’s post. With one click I’ve either bought something I don’t really…

  • Celeb Styles | March 6 – 12, 2017

    Anne Hathaway wears a custom red ADEAM Beni bell sleeve plisse wrap dress with PRADA pumps and SOPHIE HUGHES earrings to speak during ‘Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030’ at 2017 International Women’s Day at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Justin Bieber steps out in the DEATH TO TENNIS…

  • Backstage @ Alexander McQueen FW 17 | Redken

    Hair inspiration from Redken Global Creative Director Guido “This season at McQueen, it’s all about soft, romantic hair. I’ve added some extensions into the hair but left the models’ natural lengths showing so it almost looks like they did it themselves. It feels a bit Pagan and witchy while at the same time, authentically McQueen. I’m using Braid Aid 03 to…

  • That 365-day a year spark from K-Y Yours + Mine

    Valentine’s has come and gone, but you can get your freak on any day of the week. And to help you keep that spark going, K-Y has launched You Don’t Need a Reason movement in partnership with their K-Y Yours + Mine lubricant. You know, they’re all about keeping things mutually beneficial. It’s no fun if…

  • Backstage @ Dolce & Gabbana FW17 | Dolce & Gabbana

    Beauty inspiration for Dolce and Gabbana FW 17 The Designers’ vision was complemented by a Make Up look highlighting a perfect skin with a glowing finish, iconic feline eyes and beautiful lips. Nails in nudes and reds completed the look. Face Start with starting with The Primer, followed by Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation blended outward…

  • How-to | Martha Hunt @ 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

    Beauty inspiration: celebrity makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez for DECLÉOR “to prep their skin for makeup application and create those gorgeous, lit-from-within glows” Prep with DECLÉOR Aurabsolu Instant Glow Hydrogel Mask followed by the DECLÉOR  Aurabsolu Intense Glow for Eyes Dark Circle Corrector. Apply DECLÉOR Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Oil Serum all over the skin. “Sara was concealed with Marc…

  • Talking ego with Jane Oranika!

    You may have heard of a little something-something called the #EgoChallenge. It was a challenge where you rapped about the things that make you, you, over Beyoncé’s “Ego” track.  It got thousands of people creating their own version including The Color Purple actress Cynthia Erivo, Orange is the New Black star Danielle Brooks, even the ladies…

  • Celeb Styles | February 20 – 26, 2017

    Ava DuVernay attends the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards wearing a GUCCI printed silk crepe de chine midi dress with pleats on the skirting in Santa Monica. Tracee Ellis Ross carries an EDIE PARKER wolf metal clutch in rose gold with her LETHICIA blush tiered doll baby dress, and BELADORA jewelry to attend the Essence Black Women in Hollywood…

  • How-to | Taraji P. Henson @ 2017 Academy Awards

    Beauty inspiration from celebrity makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff: “The importance of having exfoliated, clean and moisturized skin plays a huge role in makeup looking flawless. My philosophy is makeup should enhance your natural beauty and balance out skin imperfections. I do not believe makeup should wear you or alter your face completely. I’m not a naturalist,…

  • Backstage @ The Blonds FW17 | Preciosa Crystal

    This season The Blonds’ NYFW show partnered with Preciosa Crystal to create 17 of their most over the top collection pieces inspired by the upcoming NBC Universal film, “The Mummy”. We had Eman Fendi backstage to chat with Klára Kašparová of Preciosa Crystal about its history, both past and present. Tell us a bit about Preciosa. Preciosa is a…