I Got Engaged — But I Felt Like I Was Doing It All Wrong
‘Keep enjoying the love bubble!,’ messaged one friend. ‘Enjoy this time post engagement, it’s so special to be in a little happy bubble,’ said another. WhatsApps like this kept rolling…
Dear Sharon Chuter, You’ll Live Forever In Our Hearts | Essence
Composite by India Espy-Jones. It’s an understatement to say that the industry giant Sharon Chuter’s legacy has forever shifted the beauty industry. Tragically transitioning on August 14th, Chuter was not…
The Many Benefits of Alpha Hydroxy Acid for Skin
While we can all appreciate the meditative nature of a maximalist 10-step Korean skin-care routine, there’s also something to be said for minimalism and efficiency. If you’re short on time…
Travel Outfits To Boss Airport Style This Summer | FashionBeans
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50 Unreleased Rap Albums Every Fan Wants to Hear
Is it possible that some of the greatest hip-hop albums have never left the studio? Fans of the culture celebrate classics like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, Nas’ Illmatic and Ghostface…
Mistress Dispeller is a Nathan Fielder-esque doc about cheating men
If marriage counselling or divorce proceedings sound like a chore, suspicious wives in China have an alternate method of dealing with a cheating husband. Behold, the so-called “mistress dispeller”: a…
‘The Real Housewives of Miami’: Bravo’s Perfect Trainwreck
This is So Chic, Very Chic, PAPER’s examination of Bravo’s sprawling cohort of fashion obsessives. From haute couture to TJ Maxx, they’ve literally worn it all. Sometimes they stunt, sometimes…
30 Of Dua Lipa’s Best Looks, In Honor Of Her 30th Birthday
Dua Lipa has a boatload’s worth of accomplishments under her belt in her decade-long career: three Grammys, a Time100 nod, a Golden Globe-nominated song, a voice-note feature on a Charli…
Leo Season Is Almost Over. Channel Its Fire for Your Next Big Move
Two of the biggest pop stars in the world have songs about August. In both Bad Bunny’s “Agosto” and Taylor Swift’s “August,” the pop stars sing about an intense summer…
How ESSENCE And Black Women Are Prioritizing Pleasure | Essence
Getty Images This story is featured in the July/August 2025, 55th anniversary issue of ESSENCE. ESSENCE has long been attuned to what Black women want and need—especially when it comes…