13 Black Women Who Have Made Beauty History

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, ESSENCE celebrates 13 Black women who forever-changed the beauty industry.

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Do Well: Recycle Your Garments

We live in a culture where replacement is king. We routinely fix big-ticket items, like cars and washing machines, but primarily it’s easier and cheaper

Quilted Leather Moto + Dress

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Best Street Fashion: Oakland

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Work From Home Attire

One of the most attractive things about working from home is the opportunity to wear whatever you want to the “office.” But while it’s tempting

A Lesson in Layering

Fall is here, temperatures are dropping, and the time for piling on clothes has arrived and, with that, the dreaded fear of looking like an

A Brief History of Anthropologie

Anthropologie is one of those few stores that appeals to women of every age —whether you go for the store’s unique party-dress selection, its delicious

Style Resolutions for 2016

With the start of another year comes the ever-looming pressure to make resolutions. Unfortunately, those little commitments to self-growth have gained an intimidating reputation. It’s

The History of Sequins

The origins of the word sequin technically means ‘coin’ or ‘the mint’. We scoured the web to trace back the evolution of fashion’s shiniest embellishment.

History in Fashion: Ripped Jeans

Ripped jeans, as many of us know, was usually a result of over-wearing. Prior to the 1970’s, ripped jeans was mainly associated with the less

The History of Lingerie

Underwear has come a long way since the days of linen drawers. In the beginning stages, underwear was originally designed to serve several purposes –

Beauty Masterclass : Kajal Eyeliner

We’ve always been a fan of smoky, dramatic eyes. Ever since ancient times, kajal and kohl (note: you can use these terms interchangeably) have been

How to Dress Vintage

Vintage hunting can be just as intimidating as it is rewarding. Aside from the self-curating aspect, the experience is not that much different from your

Editors’ Picks: Madewell

Madewell Denim Jacket – Make every day Throwback Thursday in this lightly distressed denim jacket. Madewell Side Tie Crop Tee – Tonal side ties complete

10 Best Lipsticks for Fall

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The History of American Footwear

America’s love affair with footwear dates way back. We decided to look at how shoe trends throughout the 20th century helped to both symbolize and

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