You know… when I first thought about profiling @laurenlondon , I wanted to write a piece about beauty, and why she is a beauty icon for so many of us who grew watching her grow up in the early 2000s. But so much has happened since then, and in so many ways I think I still ended up writing a beauty story, a more powerful story, about a beautiful soul. The most gratitude to Lauren for her transparency, her honesty, and her time.
We talk about growing up Black in LA, the mixy Hollywood, and the great Nipsey Hussle (who feels ever present) for @latimesimage , LA’s new culture mag. I’m super proud to be in the 2nd issue because I like being part of dope shit. You can order the mag online. My hope is that you set aside time to read it. Once you do, lmk what you think ✨
Editor: Ian Blair, EIC of Image + deputy editor of features. Photos by @jonathanmannion , illustration by @solacilike
god… thank you for showing me more of me every day in every way.
piece by @kjstdesign at the @burchfieldpenney#buffalo#716
photos by my high school bestie @carlymarie_travelwithme ❤️🔥
the art museum can serve many functions. i go to the art museum because i need to be reminded. i need to be reminded that there are people who decided to commit to art in this lifetime… i can do the same, surely. surely.
I do not believe it is my job to gawk and then share that gawking with you. I believe it is my job to make you think. I believe part of the thinking is being in conversation with you. Any thoughts or reactions, feel free to speak your mind in the comments. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Studio Symoné newsletter – and I hope it makes you think. It’s got me thinking too…
a preview of this week’s studio symoné newsletter. beauty news via brand stuff i’m actually into, sports, experience, politics (that crockett and greene situation 🙄) and beauty icons in their own right. darian.substack.com for the real.
first photo: a 1980’s J & J ad.
vimeo reminded me this video exists?! knowing how to have good conversations, both hilarious and deep, will ALWAYS be something i’ll know how to dive into. shot by @photosbyrome , edited by @banana_stevenson produced by @jordanpmoncada . starring @tajrani + @sequoiabholmes ! ❤️🔥🥹
first time taking some self portrait test shots in my brother’s studio… v impromptu. yeah yeah yeah it’s a little wrinkly and my cropping needs work but i’m already in love. that’s my dad and brother. #beauty
