Life & Style
The most functional yet fashionable winter statement –– hands down. Show your hands some love with these stylish gloves. Go to Essence.com to see photos.
With spring around the corner, it’s almost time for wedding season to commence! If you’re a naturalista who’ll be saying ‘I Do’ in the coming months, be inspired by these ESSENCE readers who rocked their coils and curls on their wedding day. Go to Essence.com to see photos.
This year Oscar Sunday was infectious. Let me clarify: many of us opted to watch our routine Sunday programming, while others tuned in to see whether or not 9-year old acting sensation Quvenzhane Wallis would make Oscar history. The black talent of the top film categories was occasionally spotted in the audience; Kerry Washington, Jamie […]
In Michael Vick’s memoir, “Finally Free,” he details the arrogance and transgressions that sent him to jail and almost derailed one of the most prolific NFL careers in the league. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback had a tough last year when the Eagles struggled through a losing season, weak coaching, an ineffective offensive line and other maladies, […]
Since debuting in 2001, Alicia Keys has been put through the rumor wringer. When “Fallin” first dropped, everyone speculated whether or not Keys was into women or men. Now, that she’s a married mother of one, people try to tarnish her love with producer Swizz Beatz by calling her a home wrecker. Alicia Keys couldn’t care less about the […]
There are a lot of stories written about actress Halle Berry, whose next movie “The Call,” is in theaters soon, but one that doesn’t get enough attention is her style. Not only does Halle Berry represent the fly over 40-crowd, she also rocks a uniquely individual style that is very different from most of her […]
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a breast cancer treatment: Kadcyla (kad-SY’-luh) is designed to target only the tumor cells, while leaving healthy cells intact. Kadcyla, from Roche, is a combination of the drug Herceptin, a powerful chemotherapy drug, as well as a third chemical that links the two treatments together and keep everything intact […]
While it’s totally chic to be versed on the most buzzed-about beauty products, there’s something oh-so-charming about a girl who cooks up her own beauty routine. Cooking in general can be intimating, so me in the kitchen making my own shampoo is quite fearful. But I’m up for the challenge if you are! Here’s seven […]
Pour on the olive oil, preferably over fish and vegetables: One of the longest and most scientific tests of a Mediterranean diet suggests this style of eating can cut the chance of suffering heart-related problems, especially strokes, in older people at high risk of them. The study lasted five years and involved about 7,500 people […]
What is the healthiest party diet? People who are trying to get in shape for a special event, such as a wedding, an award show, a class reunion or a vacation, often do extreme things to slim down and get in shape. Common drastic measures can include bizarre food combinations, dramatic detox plans, such as […]
Rihanna‘s new mega deal with MAC Cosmetics is unlike their past celebrity collaborations. In an unprecedented deal for both, Rihanna has been dubbed as a “creative partner” and will collaborate on multiple collections of color cosmetics that will roll out later this year. “When you think of makeup, the brand that pops into your mind — for […]
ATLANTA (AP) — You may not be a disease detective, but now you can play one at home. The nation’s public health agency has released a free app for the iPad called “Solve the Outbreak.” It allows users to run through fictional outbreaks and make decisions: Do you quarantine the village? Talk to people who […]
