Though it seems like a new trend comes on the scene every day, there’s one thing that’s become a mainstay on the internet for years—being “it.” It factor, it thing, it girl (that girl, him, main character as spinoffs), I’m sure you’ve heard it all. And there’s nothing wrong with being it. The concept screams coolness, but is twofold; something that’s in you and something that’s shown by how one presents themself. But what is being “it” anyway? And why are we so obsessed with

The past. It’s complicated. We love it, we hate it, and most times, we unknowingly live from it. Of course, each mindset has its place—but how do we know when to separate who we are from who we were, and who we’re becoming? Is it the past itself we’re attached to, or is it the versions of ourselves we were in those moments? And do we exactly hate the skeletons of our pasts or the role(s) we played in certain situations? Where does our love, hate, and obsession with the past e

We’re officially in the first full week of April, and I’ve learned so much in just eight days. One would think that to reach an epiphany, you need more time or some life-changing encounter. But I guess, the saying “you learn something new every day” is true — and when you choose to be more intentional about every moment, you’ll start seeing things you might have missed before. What am I talking about? Vision. At the beginning of each year, there’s always a hyperfocus on this

If there’s one thing Q1 has shown me, it’s the strangely intricate beauty of pressure. Even writing that feels surreal, considering I’ve always avoided it. Growing up, my dad spoiled me, so I got used to having things go my way—pressure, of course, does the exact opposite. Because of that, I used to resent it whenever it showed up in work, church, my social life, or anywhere else. To me, happiness came from getting what I wanted. But what if that’s not the whole truth? What

" Dreams, they come a long way," Solange famously said on her album, "When I Get Home. " And as I get older, the more I understand those lyrics — and not just because I'm a committed fan of the H-Town artist. I've been through experiences that have taught me just how complex dreams, from chasing them to living in them, can actually be, contrary to what I thought in my formative years. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the commonly used term as " a series of thoughts, ima

While keeping up with trends is an essential part of my job as a fashion and beauty editor, I do the opposite when it comes to my personal style. I wasn't outrightly taught to stay away from the trend cycle. Still, when I started discovering my sartorial identity as a teenager, I always loved purchasing pieces that I didn't see on others, and I've maintained this approach to shopping ever since. And as much as my style has evolved, this mindset is still a part of its foundati

Have you ever had those moments where you pause and think you’re living in answered prayers? Yeah, that’s how life has been feeling for me lately. Don’t get me wrong, every moment is a blessing, but sometimes, you can’t help but pause in gratitude because (once again), God has blown your mind in the best way possible. Recently, I had the privilege of attending a press trip in Paris, both monumental "firsts" for me. Although the trip was brief, it was undoubtedly one of the b

If there’s one word I see or hear at least once a day (whether I’m reading an article or in conversation with someone), it’s creative ....

Before I begin, I have three words: HAPPY. NEW. YEAR! As I laid down reflecting on the last few days of 2021, the recurring words in my...