Blog Band - Talking Pretty

May 2026

Fringe fashion is taking over Spring/Summer 2026 runways

As maximalism overtakes quiet luxury on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, fringe has emerged as the season's most wearable and high-impact trend. Quiet luxury had a long run. Clean lines, muted…

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

May 2026

Entertainment

Michelle Obama joins Essence Festival 2026 in New Orleans

The former First Lady will open the evening concert series on July 3 with a live conversation about style, identity, and her newest book at the Caesars Superdome. Michelle…

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

May 2026

Celebs

Gabrielle Union’s Diana Ross tribute at the Met Gala was a beauty masterclass

With a sequin nude gown, dramatic lashes, and a halo hairpiece rooted in Black photography, Union and makeup artist Sam Fine delivered the night's most layered look. Gabrielle Union arrived…

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

May 2026

Money

Inflation hits 3.8% and Black households are bearing the weight

With gas at $4.50 a gallon and groceries climbing fast, the latest inflation surge is exposing deep fault lines in who gets hit hardest. Inflation in the United…

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

May 2026

Lifestyle

Why the 2-drink rule is a brilliant alternative to sobriety

No dramatic promises, no sparkling water martyrdom just one easy personal rule that made a real difference in how I feel, sleep and show up socially. Summer in a big…

ByDorcas Onasa 0Comments

May 2026

Skincare

The best laser treatments for darker skin tones

For decades, in office laser treatments have been marketed as the ultimate fix for hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, fine lines, and uneven texture. But for people with deeper skin tones, the…

ByDorcas Onasa 0Comments

May 2026

Astrology

May 16 new moon 2026: the 2 zodiac signs that benefit most

Not every new moon carries the same weight, and the one arriving on May 16 stands out for several reasons. As the sun and moon come together in Taurus, the…

ByDorcas Onasa 0Comments

May 2026

Style

Jennifer Lopez’s little red dress moment is pure Y2K sorcery

She walked into a comedy roast and somehow made everyone forget about the comedian. Jennifer Lopez Brings the Heat to Kevin Hart's Netflix Roast Jennifer Lopez has never needed a…

ByDempsey May Ayuco 0Comments

May 2026

Relationships

What healthy couples are doing differently between the sheets in 2026

How the boldest relationships are rewriting the rulebook on intimacy, wellness, and real connection The conversation around sexual health has had a full glow-up. What was once whispered behind closed…

ByDempsey May Ayuco 0Comments

May 2026

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