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Chaela Williams

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As seen in: BuzzFeed, Yahoo Life, Bustle, Essence, Byrdie, Girls' Life, The Slate (Shippensburg, PA), Black News UK
freelance beauty writer @Buzzfeed |Formerly at @InStyle @dormify | *opinions my own*

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Last-Minute Galentine’s Day Beauty Products - Essence

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By Chaela Williams
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Composite by ESSENCE Galentine’s Day, the unofficial holiday created by NBC’s sitcom Parks and Recreation in 2010, sparked thousands of women, including myself, to celebrate our female friendships and platonic love. It’s a day, regardless of relationship status, that women come together to empower each other over brunch and gift-giving. With all the uncertainty and challenging events happening in the world right now, it’s easy to forget that Galentine’s Day is just a few days away.
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Are These Lilac Blushes Black Women Friendly? | Essence

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By Chaela Williams
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LWA/Dann Tardif / Getty Images Since discovering my love for blush a few years ago, I have been on the hunt for a truly purple blush that gives me a whimsical, lavender finish rather than the typical berry glow. Originally popular amongst the beauty scene in the Asian community, lilac blush has now made its mark in the Western beauty industry—with various brands introducing their own versions of the light purple shade. And, with all these new shades on the market, I of course had to try them.
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Find Your Signature Spring Scent With These Captivating Fragrances | Essence

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By Chaela Williams
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WALTER ZERLA / Getty Images For most of my life, I have never really considered which fragrance is best for me. In fact, my perfume collection started to take off until One Direction released their iconic Our Momemt Parfum. I bathed myself in this product throughout my teen years and it was peak luxury to me (and yes, I still have a bottle of it). In my early 20s, I decided to elevate my collection for more sweet, sophisticated scents.
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