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Polished style is a habit, not a gift

Looking consistently put together has less to do with luck or genetics than most people assume. A handful of small, repeatable habits, spanning skin, wardrobe and posture, tend to matter far more than any single expensive item. Skin as the starting point A polished appearance tends to start well before anyone gets dressed. A skincare…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 5, 20260Comments

Makeup

Mature skin makeup that glows without trying hard

There may be no clumsier phrase in beauty writing than mature skin. It carries the faint whiff of a marketing department reaching for something gentler than old and landing somewhere unconvincing instead. Alternatives exist, but none of them land any better. Vintage skin and seasoned skin were both floated during testing for this guide and…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 5, 20260Comments

Celebs

Cardi B brings bold beauty and big energy to ESSENCE Fest

From gumbo ramen to graffiti nails, Cardi B turned her ESSENCE Festival debut into a full sensory experience for New Orleans. From gumbo ramen to graffiti nails, Cardi B turned her ESSENCE Festival debut into a full sensory experience for New Orleans. Cardi B made her first appearance at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture…

ByGesi LloydJuly 5, 20260Comments

Parenthood

6 Fireworks Safety Rules Every Parent Needs

Fireworks are a cherished part of many July celebrations, bringing families together for evenings filled with backyard barbecues, parades and colorful displays lighting up the night sky. But while fireworks can create lasting memories, they also pose serious safety risks, especially for young children. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks are responsible for…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 5, 20260Comments

Beauty

Beauty editor’s checklist for smarter makeup shopping

Serving as the resident beauty expert in a friend group tends to come with an unofficial job description. Product recommendations, late night texts about a cracked lipstick, and one recurring question show up on a near constant basis, and that question almost always comes down to whether something is actually worth buying. Why that question…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 4, 20260Comments

Beauty

Five makeup hacks to steal the show this season

Party season has a way of making the same red lip and winged liner combination feel a little tired by the third event in a row. A handful of fresh approaches to color, texture and shine are giving beauty routines a reason to feel new again this year. Prep work matters before the makeup Any…

ByDestiny PhilipsJuly 4, 20260Comments

Nails

Ditch boring polish for these 11 summer pedicure colors

Sandal season means one thing for beauty lovers: it is time to get serious about pedicures. With toes on full display for months, choosing the right polish shade has become as important as picking the perfect swimsuit. Nail experts say summer calls for a bolder approach than the softer, muted tones favored in spring, with…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 4, 20260Comments

Sports

Sky rally late, then hand Aces a gift in overtime

Las Vegas did not make this easy on itself. The Aces were without four time MVP A'ja Wilson for a second straight game, missed open looks all night and turned the ball over just enough to give Chicago Sky hope. None of it mattered in the end. NaLyssa Smith scored 29 points and grabbed eight…

ByGesi LloydJuly 4, 20260Comments

Hair

How to protect your silk press through summer

A fresh silk press delivers smooth movement, glossy shine and effortless styling, but keeping it that way during the summer often feels like a challenge. High humidity, rising temperatures, unexpected rain showers and even steam from a hot shower can quickly undo hours spent in the salon. Fortunately, extending the life of a silk press…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 4, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Ice Spice and Tobey Maguire ignite dating speculation at big party

Photos from a star studded Hamptons party have people debating what really happened between the two. A handful of photos taken at Michael Rubin's annual White Party in the Hamptons have set off a wave of speculation about Ice Spice and Tobey Maguire. The images, which surfaced online after the July 1 event, appear…

ByGesi LloydJuly 3, 20260Comments

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