Living Lavishly Magazine

Welcome to Living Lavishly Magazine– a digital sanctuary devoted to Black women who are redefining luxury on their own terms. Here, we believe that true luxury isn’t just about possessions; it’s about peace, pleasure, and presence.

This magazine was born from the belief that living well is a sacred act of rebellion. It’s for the woman who has survived burnout, betrayal, or busy seasons and is now choosing herself, fully and softly.

Our pages explore the art of living lavishly from the inside out through stories that honor our wholeness. You’ll find essays, interviews, and reflections on:

Wellness & Healing: emotional restoration, mental health, embodiment, and nervous system care.
Travel & Exploration: soul-aligned destinations, retreats, and cultural experiences that reconnect us to joy.
Relationships & Connection: love, friendship, community, and the courage to belong without shrinking.
Style & Sensory Living: beauty rituals, food, and the small pleasures that make everyday life feel sacred.
Community & Celebration: highlighting women who create, lead, and nurture collective spaces of joy.

Living Lavishly Magazine is where softness meets substance, where personal growth meets sensual living, and where storytelling becomes a mirror for becoming.

If you’ve been craving a space that feels like sisterhood; a space that sees you in all your radiance, resilience, and rest; welcome home.

*Living Lavishly Magazine is an editorial project by Thrive by Chrystal LLC

💫 Soft Wealth: A New Paradigm for Black Women Who Are Done Hustling

By Chrystal Anderson For years, I believed that wealth had to be earned through exhaustion. That rest was not a birthright, but a reward for productivity. That softness was weakness. That ease was only for the rich. I now know that was a lie. The lie has been passed down to us through the generations.…
Hamptons Wine Country Vibes

Our annual day trip to the Hamptons Wine Country is fast approaching, and I couldn’t be more excited! This is my 8th time hosting this beautiful day trip filled with wine, sunshine, and laughter. One of the things that makes my heart the happiest is seeing Black women enjoy themselves. We all wear something breezy…
25 Years to Sovereignty Series- The Foundation: 18 and on Fire

At 18 years old, I was on fire. I had vision, drive, and an urgency to become someone the world would admire. I was raised to lead—to shine on the outside, no matter what was crumbling on the inside. Perfection wasn’t encouraged, it was expected. Pain was not to be shown. Vulnerability was not safe.…
The Power of Sisterhood: Why Black Women Need Each Other Now More Than Ever

In times of uncertainty, unrest, and collective exhaustion, sisterhood is more than a luxury—it is a sacred lifeline. As Black women, we are often expected to carry the weight of the world with grace. We lead movements, hold families together, excel professionally, and show up strong even when we’re silently unraveling inside. But strength without…
Ask Me Anything: A New Chapter of the Podcast Begins

Something’s shifting, and I want to honor it. Over the years, I’ve learned that my most powerful moments come not from scripting the perfect message—but from speaking directly to the real questions Black women are holding in their hearts. Questions about healing. About becoming softer after surviving so much. About walking in purpose, building aligned…
SOVEREIGNTY STATEMENT: A Soul Contract for My Healed Self

I wrote this recently as I’ve completely closed the door to my old life and old self, and am stepping into a new existence. I figured this may be helpful to someone who is starting over and curating a life from the ground up. For the majority of my life, I over-gave and had few…