Category: beauty

A Beautiful Mess

*Warning: for matured audiences only. This is a complete work of FICTION. I watch him intently as I lick and suck on my lollipop, waiting for him to acknowledge my work. He loosens his tie when he walks in, wiping his tainted fingers in a handkerchief I bought from Sally’s. I cross my bare legs…

Ukraine Still Needs Our Help: 3 Creatives and Small Businesses That Are Stepping Up

As the war in Ukraine unfolds, we at TREMG have been keeping residents of Ukraine and their families in mind with a heavy heart. We want to do as much as we can to help raise awareness for the survivors of these terrible events, and wanted to share different ways you can help. You can…

Underrated Black Beauties of the 1990s and Early 2000s

In case you haven’t noticed from some of my previous articles, I LOVE the 1990s and early 2000s. The culture of these periods were and still are classic. This was the time where (unambiguous) natural beauty was appreciated the most. Natural African features were celebrated. In terms of makeup, less was more. All body types…

The Ultimate 2022 Valentine’s Day Shopping Guide: 12 Gifts They’ll Fall In Love With

The season of love is upon us, and we at TREMG can’t wait for Valentine’s Day! It’s such a fun holiday celebrating all kinds of love, be it romantic, platonic, or even self-love. Whether you need a gift for a partner, a friend, or a family member, or just want to treat yourself to something…

Shop Your New Year’s Resolutions With These 8 Helpful Products

‘Tis the season for improving your lifestyle, and while New Year’s resolutions are notoriously hard to keep up with, adding a little shopping incentive could be the push you need to stick to your goals. Here are some of our picks for useful products that will help motivate you to push for your resolutions! Although…

5 Machine Gun Kelly Nail Looks You Can Recreate With His UN/DN LAQR Line

Aside from his music and unforgettable live shows, Machine Gun Kelly is also known for his bold red carpet and music video looks. In recent years, he’s become the buzz of social media for one standout accessory: his nail art. Now he’s exploring the world of nails in a new way, with his own UN/DN…

8 Beauty and Self-Care Gifts to Treat Yourself or Loved Ones With This Holiday Season

While beauty comes from within, it never hurts to pamper yourself on the outside or surprise someone you love with a relaxing treat! And luckily, with the holidays coming, tons of brands are offering amazing products with great prices and deals. Here are eight of our favorite picks that anyone on your list would love…

PaviElle Williamson Shares her Multifaceted Talents Online

PaviElle Williamson is an eccentric content creator on the up and up as she strives online with her diverse talents. She has been featured in several social media fashion accounts displaying her sharp and riveting style. In her spare time, Williamson enjoys playing her Tom DeLonge Gibson, paint, or work on other passion projects. She…

Remember Us, Always

I take a small sip of this champagne, feeling it warm my senses as it travels down my throat, attempting to smile at each guest my husband introduces me to, all the guests he does business with. Most are men of course, their wives by their sides, smoothing their tuxes as they shake my hand…

Meet TREMG Writer Charlene: Vulnerable Without Question

I’m going to be vulnerable. It’s no longer a question this time, but a clear, definite statement. When you begin to lack inspiration, you can’t help but become vulnerable within your own writing, even when you don’t want to be. It becomes inevitable almost, your fingertips itching and seething to write what needs to be…

6 Self-Care and Beauty Products Under $35 That You Should Add to Your Fall Regimen

With the darker, colder months coming up fast, it’s crucial to keep taking care of yourself and your skin. We all know the horrors of cracked lips, dry breakouts, and dull complexions, but there are tons of products that can help counteract the effects of the cooler weather. Check out these six affordable options that…

Gravity

I keep writing bits and pieces, leave a story unfinished, unpolished by man, a woman at her best. I believe this to be a metaphor, and a good one at that. I’m being rewritten at the dome, reconstructed by the bell, become a narrative unfinished at the workings of God, polishing my beauty with grace.…

24 and Single With No Desire to Mingle

Unless you are a book boyfriend from any of the books I am reading, or Manny Montana or William Levy or Sebastian Stan or Jay Ellis or any of the hot men from HBO’s “Insecure,” please do not enter my vicinity. My department is closed, this mansion is unavailable. No, sir. No, thank you. Not…

7 Products Under $30 to Inspire Your Summer Glow-Up

With summer quickly approaching, now’s the time to try out new products and stock up on your favorite essentials, whether it’s a hair treatment, journaling activity, or beauty product. Here are seven of our suggestions for shoppers on a budget! Bali Body Watermelon Tanning Oil, $22.95 Bali Body’s fun tanning oil will give you the…

Meet TREMG Writer Charlene: “Can I Be Vulnerable to You?”

Can I be vulnerable to you? Do you know when you are beginning to lack inspiration, that suddenly you can’t help but become vulnerable within your own writing, even when you don’t want to be? It becomes inevitable almost, your fingers itching to write what needs to be written. Lately, if my readers haven’t noticed…

Halsey Launches about-face Makeup Line

For the past three and a half months, Halsey fans have been intently watching a mysterious Instagram profile called @a_b_o_ut______, filled with bright portraits and art pieces by various creators with no given context. Some key clues to Halsey’s involvement include posts with her initials (her real name is Ashley Frangipane) and allusions to Orpheus,…

It’s Going to Be Okay

There are times when she would stand in front of the shower, just as she did as a little girl, and let the warm streams massage her shoulders. She would feel the water kiss the arch of her neck, the length of her spine, trickling down her torso until the water turns cold, until her…

“I Am the Soul that Lives Within”

“I am not my hair/ I am not my skin/ I am the soul that lives within.” India Arie’s lyrics speak volumes, especially today. I adored her and this song as a child, shouting the lyrics playing through an iPod dock speaker alongside my sister. The relatability was undeniably apparent in our lives, in my…

L’Oréal Unveils Virtual Makeup Line

While working from home because of COVID-19, it’s easy to want to forgo your typical morning beauty routine in favor of staying comfortable. Now, you can look done-up without lifting a finger – L’Oréal has rolled out a selection of digital makeup looks, which you can apply like a filter in video chat apps like…