Um, Lori: We Need You To Drop The Skincare Routine, Sis
There are some women who have mastered the art of achieving it all, and Lori Harvey is definitely one of those people. She has the career, she has the guy (which we're still digesting), a loving family that has positioned her in a place to where she is blessed to live an amazing life, and...bomb ass skin; flawless even.
That's what that good, healthy D—I mean, a relationship—will do to you, girl!
Anyway, Lori took to social media to show off how her glow in the best way. Captioned, "Fresh face. Skin is thriving," her Instagram went up with everyone admiring her skin just as she's done. And although we don't have an official skincare routine from her (call us anytime, sis to spill the tea), she did disclose to W Magazine some of her favorite products back in 2017. When asked what her medicine cabinet is stocked with, she answered:
"Mila Moursi Cleasing Foam, Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion, Mila Moursi pH Balancing Toner, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream for night time use, and Mila Moursi Triple Action Eye Contour Cream in the morning. Then, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer, Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream, and Mario Badescu Rosewater Facial Spray."
Whew.
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She also credited good skin to "a great moisturizer"—her fave being Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream. As for her best advice from a dermatologist?
"Don't pop your pimples. And always cleanse and moisturize your neck and décolleté, not just your face."
*writes notes*
And listen, Im not the only one taking notes, as Pat McGrath recruited her to star in the makeup artist's #InTheMirror series to celebrate the launch of Mothership IV: Decadence Eye Palette and MatteTrace lipstick shades. She told Vogue:
"When she wanted to work together, it was such a dream come true because she's always been one of my biggest beauty icons."
And although her social media is full of pics with a fresh, light look, she knows a lot about the beauty and makeup industry—from products, to Sephora endorsements.
Thankfully, there have been talks that we won't have to wait much longer for tips, as she has allegedly raised the capital to release her own beauty and skincare brand. If so, you already know we'll be ordering.
But in the meantime, um, Lori—we need you to drop the skincare routine, sis!
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Charmin Michelle is a southern native and creative spirit who works as a content marketer and events manager in Chicago. She enjoys traveling, #SummertimeChi, and the journey of mastering womanhood. Connect with her on Instagram @charminmichelle.
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Sheila Rashid's Androgynous Approach To Unisex Clothing Is A Lesson In Embracing Individuality
The ItGirl 100 List is a celebration of 100 Black women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table.
For Sheila Rashid, it all started with some free-hand drawings and a few strokes of paint.
The Chicago-based clothing designer and creative director of Sheila Rashid Brand recalls using her spare time in high school to hand paint designs on t-shirts and distressed hoodies, distributing them to classmates as walking billboards for her art.
Rashid sought to pursue fashion design at Columbia College in Chicago but eventually took the self-taught route to build upon her knack for crafting one-of-a-kind, androgynous pieces.
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Thanks to the mentorship of local designers taking her under their wings, Rashid was able to gain valuable experience in putting together collections and creating patterns; equipping her with them with the necessary skills to pursue her own collections.
After two years of living in New York, Rashid returned home to the Chi and uncovered the unique flair she could offer the city. “I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world,” she tells xoNecole. “That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
For the Midwest native, inspiration comes from her time around creative peers and the city’s notorious winters — known to be a main character in many Chicagoans stories. “It's a different perspective and mindset when I'm making stuff because of the weather here,” she explains. “When we get summer, it’s ‘Summertime Chi’ — it's amazing. It's beautiful. Still, I find myself always making clothes that cater to the winter.”
"I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world. That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
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Many designers have a signature aesthetic or theme in their creations. In Rashid’s design story, dancing between the lines of femininity and masculinity is how she’s been able to distinguish herself within the industry. Her androgynous clothing has garnered the eye of celebrities like Zendaya, Chance the Rapper, WNBA star Sydney Colson, and more — showing her range and approach to designs with inclusivity in mind.
“I think I do reflect my own style,” she says. “When I do make pieces, I'm very tomboyish, androgynous. My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes.” From denim to overalls, and color-drenched outerwear, Rashid has mastered the structure of statement pieces that tell a story.
“Each collection, I never know what's going to be the thing I'm going to focus on. I try to reflect my own style and have fun with the storytelling,” she shares. “I look at it more like it's my art in this small way of expressing myself, so it's not that calculated.”
"My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes."
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Still, if you were able to add up all the moments within Rashid’s 20-year career in design, one theme that has multiplied her into becoming an “ItGirl” is her confidence to take up space within the fashion industry as a queer, Black woman. “Being an ItGirl is about being yourself, loving what you do, finding your niche, and mastering that,” she says.
No matter where you are on your ItGirl journey, Rashid says to always remain persistent and never hesitate to share your art with the world. “Don’t give up. Even if it's something small, finish it and don't be afraid to put it out,” she says, “It's about tackling your own fear of feeling like you have to please everybody, but just please yourself, and that's good enough.”
To learn more about the ItGirl 100 List, view the full list here.
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