About Jessica McKinney

Remember that one U.S. Army regulation regarding African-American women and their hair? The rule AR670-1 prohibits women from wearing their hair in dreadlocks, twists larger than a quarter of an inch in diameter, and other natural hairstyles that are deemed “unkempt.” The perceived racist regulations were not stated without a list of alternatives, though. The Army provided […]

NeNe Leakes tells it like it is. And while she’s never been one to let her voice go to waste, this time, the Atlanta housewife is not letting her mouth do the talking. Instead, she’s using the power of accessories. The reality star shared a photo of an Hermes Birkin bag—that costs at least $10,000, mind you–with personalized […]

It’s safe to say that most of us have drastically transformed our style since the early 2000s. It took some time, but over the course of a decade, we’ve said goodbye to baggy pants and jersey dresses and said hello to tailored suits and gowns. In the hip-hop and sports community alone, there are a handful […]

First landing the leading role as Whitney Houston in the Lifetime biopic and now becoming one of the faces for Tom Ford, Yaya DaCosta is having a breakout season. The former America’s Next Top Model contestant has been tapped to star in Tom Ford’s newest fall campaign, and she makes it hard to take your eyes off […]

Bubbly red head Bella Thorne is ready to share all her favorite things as the face of Candie’s in her first fashion commercial for the brand. The campaign, which will be based on Bella’s “Favorite Things,” features the 16-year-old actress in her favorite Candie’s styles, from vibrant fall prints to bold colors: “Shooting my first Candie’s commercial was so cool and everyone […]

Last night’s ESPY Awards might have been honoring the athletes that exemplified the most strength, skill and courage on the court or field, but it’s necessary to point out that a few people in particular should receive an honorable mention for being the best dressed at the event. Before Drake got the party started at the Nokia Theater in […]

Bottles of Grey Goose Le Melon were popping at the vodka brand’s sponsored art exhibition this weekend in L.A. But the launch party for Grey Goose’s new flavor wasn’t the typical Hollywood party. The brand partnered with artist Kehinde Wiley to reveal his work, while also crowning today’s urban kings of culture – including film, […]

The diva of sadness and love-sick anthems, Lana Del Rey is downright charming on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine’s July issue. Her tunes might give us some somber feelings, but there is nothing solemn about the cover, on which Lana is curled up next to a shady gray cat rocking her signature retro hairstyle and fiery […]

It’s been a while since we’ve seen or heard anything from Keri Hilson, but she’s come back in style at this year’s ESPY Awards pre-party celebrating the Body Issue at Lure in Hollywood. The singer looked flawless in a matching camouflage sweater and drop-crotch pants, a side braid topping off the edgy look. Keri Hilson and black-clad boo Serge […]

Joan Smalls has captured a lot of attention in the past year, landing high-profile model deals, and even snagging a spot in Beyonce‘s “Yonce” video. The Puerto Rican model definitely has some kind of ‘it-factor’ and after seeing her on the cover of V Magazine’s July issue, we understand why. The model is featured topless on the […]

Kendall Jenner might be the second youngest of the Kardashian klan, but she’s proven that age is nothing but a number. Not only has the reality star rocked the red carpets and hosted huge award ceremonies, she’s also made a name for herself in the fashion world. Her latest modeling gig for Love magazine is definitely proof. For […]

Michael Costello is no rookie to designing for Beyonce. And after crafting his third costume for Bey’s On The Run Tour, he can definitely be considered a veteran in the fashion game. The star revealed her new Costello original in Baltimore during her performance of the hit record, “Single Ladies.” Similar to Costello’s other designs, the ensemble is […]