BuzzFeed: 21 Beauty Icons Who Aren’t Marilyn Monroe

 

image: Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed

Hey Beauties!

Here’s a little inspiration to start off your week!

BuzzFeed: This Modeling Agency Is Challenging The Industry’s Race And Body Image Issues

Once you’ve seen one fashion magazine, you’ve basically seen them all: tall, thin white girls wearing European designers. Lorde, Inc, a new modeling agency that specifically seeks out models of color of all shapes and sizes, is here to shake things up, though.

BuzzFeed: 29 Photos That Will Make You Want To Make Babies

Hey guys!

So after spending a week with my bite-sized terrors, also known as nieces and nephews, I thought I was completely over kids. But then this happened!

Check out the little natural cutie up top, plus more photos of some of the most adorable tiny humans ev-er!

Ciara’s ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’ Video Will Literally Make You Want To Get Naked And Dance In The Mirror

Hey lovies!

So I just watched Ciara’s video for her single “Dance Like We’re Making Love,” and I haven’t been this excited about a music video in a long time! She starts off lying in a pool wearing this red lip that makes me want to have a bonfire for every one of my lipsticks in another color. GOR. GEOUS!

Name It, Claim It, It’s Yours!

Happy Tuesday ❤

Earlier this year, my friend and I went to a networking event for editorial professionals. While there, I met these two young ladies, “N” and “K,” who I initially thought were sisters but soon discovered that one was a college intern at Oprah.com and the other was her father’s girlfriend (#BlackDontCrack). We all instantly clicked and the four of us still keep in touch.

Fast forward to about a month later, “N” emailed me a message reading, “Not sure if this is something you would be interested in, but I saw it and thought of you.” At the bottom was a link to apply for a beauty editor position at BuzzFeed.

‘The Essy of Happy’ Challenge

Happy Wednesday!
I’ve noticed that my mood and energy is extremely impacted by what I mentally consume. After reading some depressing news yesterday, it made me very sluggish and tired. I’m a happy girl at heart and a lot more productive when I feel upbeat.

The Essence Of… ATL: Closing Thoughts I Said I Would Email but Turned Into Today’s Blog Instead!

Happy Monday ❤

You’ve probably seen via social media by now that I hosted my very first event over the weekend!!! I am so grateful to everyone who came out to support, and the turnout was way beyond my expectations. It did my heart so well and warm to see new faces and those from way back share their love with me!

When Cookie Lyon Meets Cookie Monster…

Empire star Taraji P. Henson is keeping busy until season two of her record-breaking series. Shortly after we spoke with the actress at the Summer Sizzle BVI Launch Party, she hosted Saturday Night Live. Henson opened up the show with an original gospel-influenced number, “I Made It,” singing off a humorous list of all the other less than ideal jobs she could have been doing had she she not arrived as a Hollywood big shot.

Tickets: The Essence Of… Brand & Blog Launch Mixer

Hey Y’all!

I’m so excited to be hosting my very first event, “The Essence Of… A Brand & Blog Launch Mixer”, in Atlanta on Saturday, April 18th from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M! I’m partnering with Erica Dias of The B Firm PR on this one and it’s super special ❤ Panelists Jae Nash of Girl Power Hour and Lana Ector of Black Girls Work Out, Too! are joining us for a conversation on relationships and career, and how self-love is the primary ingredient in both. It’s going to be enlightening but most importantly, FUN! Tiny’s Tequila is sponsoring drinks, so be sure to get your tickets and come sip, chat and network with us.

Girls and guys are welcome to come and share their perspectives on the hot topics! Details below.

What: The Essence Of… A Brand & Blog Launch Mixer

When: Saturday, April 18, 7:00-9:00 P.M.

Where: Kiwi Vintage Boutique. 448 Ralph David Abernathy, Atlanta, GA 30312

Get your tickets here!

Can’t wait to see you ❤

Love,

Essy

Style and Bosses and TV and Stuff…

Howdy, peeps!

First things first: I had on a new silver cuff in this pic that I was really excited about, but my pose compromised its visibility. Not that y’all asked, or even knew to ask, but just wanted to let y’all know anyway because I. Love. My Cuuuuff!

Now that we know that pertinent scoop, here’s the latest on my happenings. I told you guys a few posts back that I’m contributing to Black Enterprise now (hollaaaaaaa!). I cover women’s career and lifestyle content, as well as some money. Lots of bosses, style, entertainment and stuff like that.

My background was all fashion and beauty, so it’s really been fun learning and writing about the business element. Also, whereas before I would mainly interview celebs and experts on their style sense and all the surface stuff, I now get to ask them about their careers and personal journeys. So, below are a few of the links to my most recent B.E. pieces. Hope you enjoy!

Brains and Beauty: Blake Von D on Law School, Fashion & Self-Worth

Yasmine Arrington Awards ScholarCHIPS to Youth of Incarcerated Parents

Phylicia Rashad Returns to TV as Lesbian FBI Agent in ‘For Justice’

Four Ways to Make Money Blogging

Check my author page for a list of all my stories.

Also be sure to check out Black Enterprise’s new online entity, B.E. High Society! It focuses strictly on fashion entrpreneurs and the business of fashion. Super cool!