Jennifer Yen may have played a villainous vixen as Vypra on TV's Power Rangers, but in real life she's more like a superhero. The Purlisse founder, who launched the skin care line after heavy set makeup wrecked her complexion, runs the successful biz while…
Natalie Wood’s Daughter Honors Her Mother’s Legacy with a Charitable Fragrance
Natalie Wood was famous for her roles in Miracle on 34th Street, Rebel Without a Cause, and West Side Story, but it's her lesser-known role as a philanthropist that daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner chose to honor with a recently launched fragrance line, "Natalie."
The scent,…
"If we don't take action, who will?" It's one of the core beliefs that drive the We Day movement, founded by power duo, Craig and Marc Kielburger in 2007. When the brothers launched the initiative, they set out to build an army of #GenWe(ers)…
Veronica Webb’s Invaluable Advice for How You Can Give Back
For decades the world has looked up to Veronica Webb. Sure it's often because they have to, she's 5'10, but it's mainly her path through the beauty and fashion worlds that led to her icon status. In the 90s Webb was the first African…
Amber Rose Rallies Brands, Supporters to Help End Slut Shaming
"I was called a slut when I was still a virgin."
It's a startling reality that Amber Rose shared with the media when she explained why she reclaimed the label, instead using the term to empower those attending the 2nd annual Amber Rose Slutwalk Festival,…
Sonya Dakar Hosts a Spa Day for Medically Fragile Teens
Long before I dipped my toe into beauty editorial, I knew about Sonya Dakar skin care. Her line was sweet relief for my teenage self plagued with acne, which I had the fortune of telling her in person when I moved to LA (curiously…
“Code Black” Star Saves Lives IRL, Too
I'll admit it; I watch a decent amount of TV like the rest of the country (five hours+ of live viewing according to Nielsen). And while my boob tube consumption focuses on Real Housewives (don't judge) and HBO shows, a new CBS drama has…
Pucker up because today is National Kissing Day! And what does the holiday mean for your lips? Another excuse to keep them soft, supple, and ready to smooch! Enter one of my favorite lip hydrators, HURRAW! lip balm, that fights dryness with ingredients like…
Philosophy Calls for a #StigmaFree World
Look around you. The chances are good that someone close by is suffering from a mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) who states that 1 in 5 Americans is affected by mental illness in a given year.
And because of…
Caitlyn Jenner Partners With MAC for “Finally Free” Lip Shade
Tomorrow is my birthday, so naturally I'd like to take this opportunity to make all sorts of b-day demands. First, I'd like world peace (naive? Maybe, but it's my birthday and I can do what I want to!). Second, can we just be kind…