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Annie Blay

POPSUGAR Contributor

Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle enthusiast, skincare fanatic and Knowles sister stan

Latest Posts From Annie

13 Shows Like "You" to Watch After Finishing Season 4

03/13/2023

13 Shows Like "You" to Watch After Finishing Season 4

Netflix did not disappoint with the fourth season of its hit show "You."

Jackie Aina Is Creating Space For Black Women to Enjoy Luxury, 1 Candle at a Time

06/24/2021

Jackie Aina Is Creating Space For Black Women to Enjoy Luxury, 1 Candle at a Time

Most people associate the term "luxury" with expensive things, but adding a little luxury into your routine can be as simple as lighting a candle.

Not Sure What to Get Your Partner This Year? Here Are Gift Ideas For All 5 Love Languages

12/14/2020

Not Sure What to Get Your Partner This Year? Here Are Gift Ideas For All 5 Love Languages

The best (but also most daunting) part of the holiday season is giving gifts.

Oh, Just 16 of Black-ish's Greatest Guest Stars Over the Years

10/25/2020

Oh, Just 16 of Black-ish's Greatest Guest Stars Over the Years

You know a show is good when icons like features Octavia Spencer, Zendaya, and Mary J. Blige agree to join an already stellar cast for an episode or two.

Black People Need More Safe Spaces in Wellness, and This Form of Yoga Is Creating Just That

09/16/2020

Black People Need More Safe Spaces in Wellness, and This Form of Yoga Is Creating Just That

If you're a Black person, you've most likely encountered that uncomfortable feeling when you realize you're the only one who looks like you in a room.

Insecure Season 5 Is WAY Too Far Away — 22 Shows and Movies to Watch Right Now

07/03/2020

Insecure Season 5 Is WAY Too Far Away — 22 Shows and Movies to Watch Right Now

The fourth season of HBO's Insecure gave us funny moments to laugh about, teary heartfelt scenes, a relatable plot, and of course Issa Rae's signature awkward wit that makes the show one of a kind.

8 Creative Ways You Can Still Celebrate Your 21st Birthday During the Pandemic

06/07/2020

8 Creative Ways You Can Still Celebrate Your 21st Birthday During the Pandemic

Whenever I used to picture what my 21st birthday would look like, it usually involved a fancy brunch in the city with my closest friends, a girls' trip to a tropical destination, or a chic dinner followed by a night of intoxicated dancing at a nightclub.

Self-Isolation Can Be Sexually Frustrating — Here's How College Students Are Adjusting to Being Back at Home

04/22/2020

Self-Isolation Can Be Sexually Frustrating — Here's How College Students Are Adjusting to Being Back at Home

It's 2 a.m. on a Saturday night and Kyliah's eyes are exhausted from her endless rotation from Instagram to Twitter to Snapchat and back.

8 Hilarious and Accurate Astrology Instagram Accounts to Follow If You Want a Good Laugh

04/04/2020

8 Hilarious and Accurate Astrology Instagram Accounts to Follow If You Want a Good Laugh

Long gone are the days of horoscopes only being available in newspapers and magazines.

I'm Not a Party Girl at College, but I Still Have So Much Fun

03/26/2020

I'm Not a Party Girl at College, but I Still Have So Much Fun

I grew up on movies and TV shows that painted college as four years of amazing, wild, adventurous, and reckless fun.

My Friends and I Snapchat Each Other From the Gym, and It Helps Keep Us Accountable

03/19/2020

My Friends and I Snapchat Each Other From the Gym, and It Helps Keep Us Accountable

The only thing harder than getting yourself to go to the gym is getting yourself to go back.

5 Things I Wish I Knew About Dating While Studying Abroad Before I Left

03/08/2020

5 Things I Wish I Knew About Dating While Studying Abroad Before I Left

There's something electric about leaving home to live in and explore a new country.