The author and her beautiful nails. Lastmonth,I was leaving my women’s AA meeting when a young white woman complimented my rainbow-hued nails that are, at times, longer than the bobby pins in my hair.

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“One of the first things I heard when I was younger, was that in order to spot someone queer, you have to look at the length of their nails — and they have to be short,” a friend, who identifies as a ...

From NYC to Paris, fashion designer Marc Jacobs has showcased his designs at some of the hottest fashion shows in the industry. His fashion-forward celebrity fans include Naomi Campbell and Janelle ...

In preparation for the release of her highly-anticipated film "Wicked," actress Cynthia Erivo has been all over the media. She has been seen crying in interviews with co-star Ariana Grande and ...