Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet’s ‘Camp Pride’ Event

17 Jun

In true Alice + Olivia fashion, Stacey Bendet hosted an over-the-top fifth annual Pride event Wednesday night with a “Camp Pride” theme. Combining Pride Month with kids going off to summer camp, Alice + Olivia created bunk bed cabins; a camp canteen stuffed with Nilla wafers, Lays potato chips, T-shirts, hoodies and Barnum’s animal crackers; an oversize canoe crammed with flowers, and camp-themed activations akin to friendship bracelet making, tetherball and cornhole. And, what you’d probably never find at a good summer camp, bars that looked like camp lifeguard stations, serving Astral Tequila cocktails. The canteen at Alice + Olivia’s “Camp Pride.” Getty Images for alice + olivia “That is our fifth 12 months and it’s gotten larger and more fun every 12...

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28 Oct

The Beauty Of Pride Month: Brands That Give Back

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The Beauty Of Pride Month: Brands That Give Back

Photo Courtesy of Betzy Arosemena for Unsplash We support the LGBTQIA+ community at Essence all yr, but during Pride Month, we make an additional effort to disrupt the conversation about gender, identity, and freedom. We, as a people, will now not accept society’s antiquated ideals of traditional constructs, but as a substitute will enable people to search out strength wherever they will. This Pride Month, Essence is recognizing beauty businesses which might be supporting the LBGTQIA+ community by donating to charities that help queer folx throughout their journey to self-discovery, providing them with the support they need. The sweetness brands listed ahead are doing the work, showing up and showing love as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring all of us stand in harmony...

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10 Sep

Sorors Show Their AKA Pride At The Screening Of

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Sorors Show Their AKA Pride At The Screening Of

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5 Sep

The Beauty Of Pride Month: Brands That Give Back

by Beautifaire101

Makeup, Featured

Photo Courtesy of Betzy Arosemena for Unsplash We support the LGBTQIA+ community at Essence all 12 months, but during Pride Month, we make an additional effort to disrupt the conversation about gender, identity, and freedom. We, as a people, will now not accept society’s antiquated ideals of traditional constructs, but as an alternative will enable people to seek out strength wherever they will. This Pride Month, Essence is recognizing beauty businesses which are supporting the LBGTQIA+ community by donating to charities that help queer folx throughout their journey to self-discovery, providing them with the support they need. The sweetness brands listed ahead are doing the work, showing up and showing love as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring all of us stand in harmony...

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