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We at Izzy & Liv love our supporters. We love seeing you out there loving the products you purchase and how they put a huge smile on yourself. Most of all, we love seeing you all loving yourselves and supporting other women. That’s what Izzy & Liv is all about, expressing yourself authentically while also […]

Simply put, the struggle is real. Yes, those black girl hair struggles are, unfortunately, the hallmark of many of our lives. What’s the first thing that most people worry about, after coffee and their morning ritual? Their hair! There is some historical context around black hair that we will touch on, just a little bit, […]

With every girl squad comes the occasional Girls Night In. Let’s face! There are days where you just want to sit back, eat popcorn, have a drink, and chat with your girls. But of course, what’s a night in without a fun movie? Whether its a film that makes you sing together or sob at […]

Society really doesn’t do well when it comes to showing black men as good fathers, especially on television or in movies. Too many times we often hear about black men being absentee fathers, cheaters, drug dealers, and the list goes on. Of course, no man is perfect. Every man (and woman) has flaws. However, those […]

There is more to “giving back” than just throwing our money at black organizations and the issues that need addressing in our world. If you thought that was the only way to give back you have been sadly mistaken. Our communities, our children, our families need more than money. They need people to come together […]

Lack of representation on screen is simply unacceptable. People of color, especially us black people are tired of it at this point. That’s not to say, there isn’t progress being made. Creatives Jordan Peele, Ava Durvernay, and Oprah are making waves for upcoming artists to share their talents with the world. Some black artists are […]

No matter how old you are, young adult novels can be a fun way to get back into reading. Not only is the reading level super easy enough to blaze right through the book, but there ample amounts of good storytelling. In the world of contemporary literature, black authors are shining brighter than the sun. […]

Whenever people get a few moments to chill, we know that you all are out there binge-watching Black Netflix. With all of those melanated, complex, and relatable characters, it’s hard not to get pulled in. In all honesty, there are so many shows and movies that there is always something to get your attention. But, […]