Author: Sarai Thompson

The Hamptons, famously known for being a go-to destination for those of affluent stature like Jerry Seinfeld, Anderson Cooper and Sarah Jessica Parker and, in full transparency, seen as a space for white people who grew up with old money to enjoy the spoils of summer. Located on the east end of Long Island, NY, the Hamptons has some of the most expensive homes in the United States and is known for being a space of all things luxury. And this is where you should spend your next Juneteenth celebration… Yes, Juneteenth.  In contrast to what is stereotypically known of…

Adidas, you good? Recently, Adidas has been going through it to say the least — or is it just us? Check the play-by-play. In October 2022, the brand announced they will sever ties with rapper Kanye West due to anti-sematic comments he made on social media. This break up led to a decision that will ultimately cost the company billions of dollars. Weeks later, reports revealed that Adidas might be bringing the Yeezy silhouette back without the Yeezy name or sell their remaining Yeezy inventory at a lower price to prevent the potential loss in funds. Social media buzzed with comments from…

Do we see a resurgence from Kiss Colors and Care? Yes, we definitely do. On February 7, 2023 at 6 p.m. during the start of the winter edition of New York Fashion Week, beauty brand Kiss Colors and Care launched their new styling collection with a runway hair show fitting for the time of year and showcased their new brand partner — none other than JT from the popular hip hop group, City Girls. The room, full of stylish Black creatives, buzzed with excitement to see everyone’s unapologetic queen IRL., Photo + Kiss Cosmetics “Since I was a little girl,…

In honor of New York Fashion Week and Black History Month, we’ve been paying attention to the influencers, designers, and brands and that are setting the bar in the fashion world and we can’t help but notice. If you don’t know these names — you should. Check out what’s on our fashion radar in 2023. Creators Angie Martinez: Style Me Ang  Fashion stylist, writer and content creator Angie Martinez-Tejada is the editor of her blog Style Me Ang, a go-to hub for all of you styling needs along with an inside look into the mind of this creator and the…

Ladies! The men did not come to play! The theme was “Icons of the Culture,” and iconic is the best word to describe the outfits seen at tonight’s fifth annual Urban One Honors awards show that aired on TVOne and Cleo. It is fitting to say that this award show came at a perfect time of year where we celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Urban One Honors showcased the greatness of Black life from the rooftops and excellence was beaming from the celebrities who came dressed to wow and impress — most importantly the…

Black Panther sequel is in theaters and attendees once again held nothing back from exuding Black excellence in their outfits — but, it’s much more than just fashion. Atlanta resident Ericka LaShaye entered the AMC Parkway Point 15 theater in Atlanta wearing a stunning full-length, no shoulder, deep v-cut pleated dress made of Kente cloth-inspired patterns with a high split on the side from Amazon and accessorized with a matching fan (compliments of her cousin who brought the fan from her travels to Ghana) and green mules to tie the look together. She was off to see Black Panther: Wakanda…

A Black artist wearing a Black designer — a combination we love to see *chefs kiss* Ari Lennox. That’s the article. Honestly, there is something about a look that enhances the glow and Miss Ari was shining bright last night on the red carpet of the 50th annual American Music Awards (AMAs). Styled by Marisa Ellison, who recently styled the songstress for the GQ Men of the Year dinner and the Soul Train Awards, returned to partner with the songstress for another sensual look that exuded confidence and — leaves us hoping this partnership is here to stay for a while. The…

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony — CFDA Yesterday, the fashion community and some of your favorite celebrities, designers and stylists gathered together to celebrate fashion’s creatives. If you are unaware of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) or their fashion awards. Consider this your introduction. The CFDA Fashion Awards is equivalent to the Grammy awards for musicians or the Oscars for actors. Honestly, in our personal opinion, this event needs inclusion in the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) acronym. These CFDA Red Carpet photos exemplifies why you might want to know about the CFDA Fashion awards. What does…

Heads up fashion world… as André 3000 famously quoted, “Atlanta got something to say.” In the U.S., New York and L.A. are at the top of the list of fashion weeks. However, Atlanta, a new kid on the block, and honestly, rarely included in the fashion conversation, is making a name for itself and based on the back-to-back success of their first and second annual fashion week installments, it’s only the beginning.  Produced by Ragtrade Atlanta under the leadership of Angela Watts, Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) was created to highlight and showcase not only designers on an international level but…

Grab Your Pen And Paper And Imagination. Styling Is In Session… Meet celebrity stylist and current East Coast Editor for Flaunt Magazine, Gloria Johnson. From a makeup artist to working with brands like Jason Wu and Christian Cowan and now styling celebrities like musician J Balvin. Gloria is no stranger to the style world and understands how to make sure you look your best — in any season.  This time the category is fall and if you’ve been telling yourself that you’re going to up your style game or sartorial inclinations, now is this time. We spoke to Gloria to…