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1 week ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
In 1991, New York City hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa released the hit single “Let’s Talk About Sex.” In the first verse, the group raps: Let’s talk about sex for now/ To the people at home or in the crowd / It keeps coming up anyhow / Don’t be coy, avoid, or make void the topic / Cause that ain’t gonna stop it. Yasemin Emory, Whitney Geller, and Katie Beck Sutler are on a mission to fulfill that request.
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3 weeks ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
Beauty products create a lot of plastic waste. Switching to refillables is a fairly effortless way to cut down on single-use products that might otherwise end up in landfill. According to the British Beauty Council, 95% of cosmetic packaging thrown away. What’s more, only 9% of that waste is recycled. The rest heads directly to landfill. We all have the ability to make a difference. And as consumers, it’s important that we shop responsibly.
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3 weeks ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
Coachella, the most popular musical festival in North America just wrapped up its second weekend. Beyond the incredible performances and its ability to lure the biggest celebs in the world to attend, Coachella has built a reputation as being a playground for trying out new beauty looks. In turn, the desert festival has also become a sort of crystal ball, alerting us to new looks and trends that are gaining popularity. This year is no different.
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1 month ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
In 1919, Jacques Guerlain revolutionized the world of perfumery with his creation of Mitsouko. The velvety, peachy-soft skin chypre was groundbreaking, not just because it was one of the first fruit-forward scents, but also because he used a synthetic ingredient called Gamma Undecalactone (also known as Aldehyde C14) to mimic the essence of peach.
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1 month ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
Showcasing 179 years of creativity and craftsmanship, LOEWE debuted its first major exhibition Crafted World in Tokyo this Spring. Designed in collaboration with design studio OMA, the exhibition offers an interactive look at the Spanish brand’s evolution from leather-making collective to one of the world’s most revered luxury houses.
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1 month ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
This Spring, Yayoi Kusama’s INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER returns to the Art Gallery of Ontario, this time as part of its collection of local and global artworks. Featuring mirrored spheres hanging from the ceiling and arranged on the floor, the installation showcases the visual language Kusama has developed since the 1960s—a true intersection of pop art and minimalism.
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1 month ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
The White Lotus is TV’s most exciting show. The award-winning, satirical dark comedy created by Mike White is currently in its third season. Set in Thailand, with an all-star ensemble cast that includes Walton Goggins, BLACKPINK‘s LISA, Jason Isaacs, and Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus explores the social, wealth, and power dynamics of strangers at a luxury resort. Beyond its signature slow-burn plot lines and razor-sharp dialogue, the show is an architect of lewks.
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2 months ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
Spring is in the air. The snow is melting, the air is warming, the days are getting longer…finally! Personally, spring is my favourite time to re-evaluate my beauty regime and maybe do a little bit of reinvention too. What will my summer look be? What do I like in my current I routine and what isn’t working so well? Which empties should I re-purchase and which should I say farewell to? You get the idea.
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2 months ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
Every day is a good day to support women, but International Women’s Day reminds us just how important it is to seek out and support women-founded companies. So, in the spirit of celebrating women, we’re highlighting some women who own, have founded, or run their own beauty and wellness brands. These companies might not be on your radar yet, but they’ll quickly become your new favourites and absolutely deserve your support.
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2 months ago | 
smagazineofficial.com | Ebonie Walker
Founding your own company is no easy feat, often made even more difficult when you’re a Black woman. To be an entrepreneur takes dedication, the ability to be flexible and decisive at the same time, and—of course—funding. Yet, according to Crunchbase, companies led by Black women typically receive less than 1% of all venture capital investment—even though they account for 42% of new women-owned businesses.
