Braided: A Visual Journey

As I wrote this piece, I desperately tried to recall the first time I saw myself with braids. It’s foggy, but one stand-out memory was the moment I saw Brandy. Growing up in Minnesota (which you can imagine lacked diversity), I remember my heart being so full seeing a Black girl who looked just like me wearing a cool style. I begged my mom to find a braider so I could replicate her braided bob style—yes, complete with the burnt ends—to wear to school.

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Carte Blanche: Turning a Creative Passion into a Business

I love and respect and admire so much the three ladies you’re about to hear. You probably know them too. They’re my dear...

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Mariam’s Calistoga Outpost

Mariam Naficy is the CEO of Minted, an online marketplace comprised of independent artists. It’s no surprise then that her home in Calistoga, a few hours outside of San Francisco, is a reflection of the type of artists she brings to the world. We were thrilled when she offered us a peek inside her light filled and of course, art filled, home.

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Ladies in Layers

As I sit here writing this on April 24th, I think I might finally be able to say it… winter… is… over! Did I say it too...

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5 Women on Monetizing Creativity

I pitched this story rather selfishly actually, because… well, I’m so curious! It’s not the easiest time to make a living off one’s creativity. So, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to ask a bunch of cool, creative women whom I admire about how they make it work. They seem to have truly figured it out.

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Finishing Touches

About 80% of the studio gets our hair cut by the same glorious person. Darby at Whiteroom in Brooklyn. Not only are we all in love with his haircuts, more importantly, we’re in love with him. So, when Christina...

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The Style of Lauren Chan

Lauren Chan is one of those people who you feel like you’ve known for years, even when you’ve just met her. She’s warm, engaging, funny, and she’s always got something interesting to say.