I’ll be honest: I’ve never been a big fan of hair masks. For starters, I don’t have the patience to wait for a mask to sit for anywhere from five to 15 minutes. But mostly, I’ve never found one that hydrates my hair without weighing it down. I have extremely thick, long hair that is […]
The 3 Black Designers Who Are Using Tech To Shape Fashion’s New Reality
This past summer, I was presented with an amazing opportunity to tour New York’s Garment District, and what I saw as a Black creative wasn’t just beautiful or innovative — it was affirming. I witnessed other Black creatives who are not only at the forefront of technological advancement, but using that to completely reshape the […]
I Traveled to Thailand & Learned That Time Isn’t Real
When I received my flights and itinerary for a besties’ trip to Thailand, I immediately called my other half to go over the plan. As long-distance BFFs, we wanted to make every moment together count. On the phone, we revised the schedule, slotting in activities during our six-hour layover at Changi Airport in Singapore and […]
24 Fall Jackets — From Trench Coats To Quilted Puffers — To Layer Up In
It’s officially cozy season, and the fall weather has brought all its wardrobe favorites with it. In addition to cardigan sweaters and knee-high boots, the transitional jacket is a beloved autumnal classic. The best fall jackets are lightweight enough for layering when the temps aren’t quite cold — the Goldilocks of your seasonal closet, if […]
My Situationship Breakup Hurt More Than Ending My 5-Year Relationship
When the person I’d been dating for a few months told me that he was getting back together with his ex-girlfriend, effectively ending our situationship, I went a bit light-headed. It did not help that it was at my favorite bar on a Saturday night, I hadn’t had much sleep and we’d had six double […]
Why Do We Get So Attached To Fictional Characters?
The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP) fever has swept across the world, and viewers of all ages are incredibly invested in Jenny Han’s YA drama. There’s something about a combination of dreamy summer Cousins Beach and extreme teenage angst that becomes irresistible. But why do fictional characters draw us in so much? For some people, […]
A Week On Unemployment In Portland, Oregon
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a freelance writer who is currently unemployed and who spends some of her money this week on a bunch […]
Earth911 Podcast: Measuring Regeneration—Douglas Gayeton’s Ecological Benefits Framework Update
On this inspiring episode of Sustainability In Your Ear, we reconnect with storyteller, systems thinker,… The post Earth911 Podcast: Measuring Regeneration—Douglas Gayeton’s Ecological Benefits Framework Update appeared first on Earth911.