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NY Teacher Allegedly Instructed Students To Pick Cotton, Wear Shackles In History Lesson

NY Teacher Allegedly Instructed Students To Pick Cotton, Wear Shackles In History Lesson

The School of the Arts has placed the tenured teacher on paid administrative leave pending further investigation. The seventh-grade social studies lesson was like any other, teaching students about the long history of slavery and how cotton was processed until Raush distastefully asked his students to pick cotton seeds. “He gave the whole class cotton, […]

What to Wear for an NYC Commute » coco bassey

What to Wear for an NYC Commute » coco bassey

s sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and ShopStyle Collective. If I were asked to identify one of the biggest changes I’ve made to my personal style since moving to New York City, it would be prioritizing dressing for comfort always. Now, that doesn’t mean schlubby sweats, and old t-shirts from college! No, putting a New […]

Are Skinny Jeans Dead? How To Wear Them in 2021 » coco bassey

Are Skinny Jeans Dead? How To Wear Them in 2021 » coco bassey

s sponsored by Nordstrom and ShopStyle Collective If you’ve scrolled through social media, or followed your fashion publications lately — I’m sure there’s no way you’ve missed the news: Gen Z says skinny jeans are dead, passé, and SO yesterday. But… are they really? I’ll be honest — when I look at my denim collection, […]

How to Wear the Trend Now » coco bassey

How to Wear the Trend Now » coco bassey

T This post is sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Shopstyle Today we’re revisiting a fashion favorite — the preppy aesthetic — and this time around, it’s looking way more chic and modern than your grade school uniform! When we think of preppy attire, most of our minds go to all-time television favorites: Clueless and […]

Why You Should Wear Silk This Summer » coco bassey

Why You Should Wear Silk This Summer » coco bassey

T This weekend marks the first 90º day of the year in New York City and if you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’re prepping your closet for the even longer, hotter summer days ahead! For those of you guys who are following me on Instagram, you already know that I’ve been partnering with Italian […]

Statement Shoes to Wear Post-Lockdown » coco bassey

Statement Shoes to Wear Post-Lockdown » coco bassey

s sponsored by Nordstrom & Shopstyle Get ready ladies, it’s time to shop for post-lockdown revenge fashion: starting with the fancy heels that are replacing slippers and relaxed shoes everywhere! If you’re as ready as I am to get back at COVID, quarantining, your last break-up, all things old… and start re-introducing FUN back into […]

3 Ways to Wear Your Favorite Mini Skirts This Summer » coco bassey

3 Ways to Wear Your Favorite Mini Skirts This Summer » coco bassey

A As temperatures heat up, we all need to refresh our closets with a seasonal staple: mini skirts! It’s a seasonal favorite for obvious reasons, but nothing feels better than finally being able to pull out your favorite short skirts after the long winter months. Mini skirts are short enough to keep you feeling cool, […]

How to Wear Makeup With Glasses

How to Wear Makeup With Glasses

I wear my glasses every day. Figuring out how to make my makeup play nicely with them wasn’t easy. I’m sharing tips on how to wear makeup with glasses. Have you ever wondered how to wear makeup with glasses? I wear my glasses literally every single day simply because I love them and because I […]

How to Style Suits & Workwear for Everyday Wear in 2021

How to Style Suits & Workwear for Everyday Wear in 2021

D Do we still need to shop for suits and workwear in today’s work-from-home, post-quarantine world? As New York City begins to open back up, I’ve been looking through my workwear and tailored pieces very differently. How are we ever going to get comfortable wearing them after being in sweatpants and loungewear for the past […]