June 2026
France Heatwave 2026: Deaths, Temperatures & More Updates
Residents across France are struggling with unbearably hot temperatures.
Claire’s Life: Celebrating Sylvia Rhone with Mona Scott Young, Joey Harris, and More in a Red Althea Mink Leather Coat
Some nights you just have to stop and soak it all in. BET Awards weekend kicked off with a beautifully curated evening honoring the legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone. Hosted by Monami Productions and Mona Scott-Young and supported by the Black Music Collective, the night was a love letter to Black music, culture, and the…
The Smith Family Steps Out in All-Black for Jaden Smith’s Christian Louboutin Event in Paris
The Smith family showed up and showed out. Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and all of his children — Jaden, Willow, and Trey —and their granny Adrienne arrived in coordinated all-black looks to celebrate Jaden Smith’s Christian Louboutin event in Paris, and the family fashion moment did not go unnoticed. Will Smith was styled by…
North West Gives Main Character Energy at Vetements Show with Ice Blue Hair, Piercings, and All Black Gothic Look
North West is not here to blend in. Vendetta Daillly The 11-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made a bold appearance at the Vetements show during Paris Men’s Fashion Week, arriving in a fully committed gothic look that turned heads inside and out. North wore an oversized black Vetements logo long-sleeve top with…
When Stripes Meet More Stripes
OUTFIT DETAILS: Libertine Coat, Comme Si Shirt (more sizes here), ALC Shorts, Hermes Bag (similar here), Chanel Sandals, Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses (old, similar here), Sherman Field Necklaces It might sound like it shouldn’t work, but my go-to pattern to mix with stripes is more stripes. The one trick I find works best is finding a common…
Our Guide to Building The Picture-Perfect Summer Cheese Board
A show-stopping charcuterie board is my favorite way to get everyone’s attention at dinner parties and gatherings during the summer months. Who doesn’t love cheese and fruit after a day in the heat? Snacks for dinner, y’all! But there are quite a few differences between constructing your typical platter and creating a summer cheese board—including…
Does Powdered Sugar Go Bad? Shelf Life and Storage Tips
You find a bag of powdered sugar in the back of the cabinet that has been there for two years, or longer. The best-by date has passed and the sugar has some soft lumps. Before you throw it out, there is something important to know. Does powdered sugar go bad? The short answer: Powdered sugar…
Texas Trailblazers: A Tribute to Inspiring Texan Women
Texas has always had a reputation for producing big personalities, big dreamers, big doers, and big-hearted leaders who leave their mark far beyond state lines. And when it comes to trailblazing women, the Lone Star State has given the nation more than its fair share of icons. These women, politicians, artists, athletes, scientists, educators, and…
Does Shortening Go Bad? Everything You Should Know
You open the pantry and find a can of Crisco that has been sitting there since last winter, or longer. The best-by date has passed and you are not sure whether it is still good. Does shortening go bad? The short answer: Yes, shortening goes bad. The primary way it fails is through rancidity, a…
Does Baking Powder Go Bad? Shelf Life and Potency Test
You reach for the baking powder to make muffins and notice the can has been open for a year. Or you find an unopened tin in the back of the cabinet that expired six months ago. Before you throw it out or use it and hope for the best, there is a better option. Does…