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Time To Redefine Nude

Time To Redefine Nude

For years I have been trying to find a nude that fits my skin tone. The term “nude” has been thrown around by companies for years, but historically it has only taken a narrow range of skin tones into account. The standardized forms of “nude”, “suntan” and “beige,” excluded so many. Because the ...
Body Positive Lingerie Recs: Essence Magazine Press | Nude Barre

Body Positive Lingerie Recs: Essence Magazine Press | Nude Barre

Commemorating a recent shift from the lingerie industry's long standing “one size fits all” format, Essence Magazine writer Nandi Howard has curated a list of hosiery recommendations that work with all body types. Sandwiched between sexy, fellow Black woman-owned brands such as Anya Lust and Sav...