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Author: Blake Newby

The Brand This Beauty Editor Turns To For Must-Have Beauty Gift Sets
Beauty

The Brand This Beauty Editor Turns To For Must-Have Beauty Gift Sets

By Blake Newby · Dec 14, 2021
The First-Ever Nordstrom-Commissioned Holiday Song Is Performed By This Black Woman
Fashion

The First-Ever Nordstrom-Commissioned Holiday Song Is Performed By This Black Woman

By Blake Newby · Dec 13, 2021
The $250 Boots That Help John Legend Embrace The Holiday Spirit
Fashion

The $250 Boots That Help John Legend Embrace The Holiday Spirit

By Blake Newby · Dec 13, 2021
The Surprising Reason Hardly Any Gucci Was Featured In 'House Of Gucci'
Fashion

The Surprising Reason Hardly Any Gucci Was Featured In 'House Of Gucci'

By Blake Newby · Dec 9, 2021
It Don't Get More Custom Than This! Digital Hair Platform Upgrade Boutique Just Opened Its First Storefront
Beauty · Hair

It Don't Get More Custom Than This! Digital Hair Platform Upgrade Boutique Just Opened Its First Storefront

By Blake Newby · Dec 1, 2021
The Important Lesson Teyana Taylor Is Teaching Junie And Rue About Loving Their Hair — EXCLUSIVE
Beauty · Beauty News

The Important Lesson Teyana Taylor Is Teaching Junie And Rue About Loving Their Hair — EXCLUSIVE

By Blake Newby · Nov 30, 2021
Hanifa's "Dream" Fashion Show Was Exactly That — A Dream
Fashion

Hanifa's "Dream" Fashion Show Was Exactly That — A Dream

By Blake Newby · Nov 17, 2021
I've Discovered My Slice Of Beauty Heaven — And It's In The Middle Of Las Vegas
Beauty · Travel

I've Discovered My Slice Of Beauty Heaven — And It's In The Middle Of Las Vegas

By Blake Newby · Nov 8, 2021
Charles Harbison And His Eponymous Brand Are Back And Bigger Than Ever
Fashion

Charles Harbison And His Eponymous Brand Are Back And Bigger Than Ever

By Blake Newby · Oct 22, 2021
Zazie Beetz Is In Her Zone
Fashion

Zazie Beetz Is In Her Zone

By Blake Newby · Oct 19, 2021
Selah Marley Is Ready To Be A Mom — Well, Almost —EXCLUSIVE
Fashion

Selah Marley Is Ready To Be A Mom — Well, Almost —EXCLUSIVE

By Blake Newby · Oct 14, 2021
These Deep Conditioners Guarantee Healthy, Hydrated Hair — Even In The Cold

These Deep Conditioners Guarantee Healthy, Hydrated Hair — Even In The Cold

By Blake Newby · Oct 14, 2021
Cardi B's Paris Fashion Week Debut Has Everyone Shook
Fashion

Cardi B's Paris Fashion Week Debut Has Everyone Shook

By Blake Newby · Sep 28, 2021
Megan Thee Stallion And Her Boo, Pardi Fontaine, Are The Latest Faces Of Coach
Fashion

Megan Thee Stallion And Her Boo, Pardi Fontaine, Are The Latest Faces Of Coach

By Blake Newby · Sep 28, 2021
The Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 Is Almost Here, And ESSENCE Has Exclusive Photos
Fashion

The Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 Is Almost Here, And ESSENCE Has Exclusive Photos

By Blake Newby · Sep 21, 2021
The Surprising Fashion Switch-Up At This Year's Emmy Awards
Fashion

The Surprising Fashion Switch-Up At This Year's Emmy Awards

By Blake Newby · Sep 19, 2021
Evolving Identities: How MJ Acosta Is Inspiring An Entire Generation Of Women
Lifestyle

Evolving Identities: How MJ Acosta Is Inspiring An Entire Generation Of Women

By Blake Newby · Sep 15, 2021
Amanda Gorman's MET Gala Makeup Look Required The Help Of Five People
Beauty

Amanda Gorman's MET Gala Makeup Look Required The Help Of Five People

By Blake Newby · Sep 14, 2021
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