In our heaven, manicures are free, nails never break, and our nail polish changes to fit the latest trends with a snap of our fingers. In the real world, though, switching up your manicure weekly, or even biweekly, can get expensive, so until we come up with that finger-snapping-nail-polish-changing formula, we’re constantly on the hunt […]
We knew Cardi B’s new Facebook series would bring plenty of laughs, but we weren’t expecting tears. On the Jan. 21 episode of Cardi Tries, in which the “WAP” rapper embarks on new experiences outside of her usual skill set, Cardi learns the art of creating a wig and gifts her final product to a […]
Viola Davis is nearly unrecognizable as the title character in Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Her super-thin, doll-like eyebrows, smudged black eyeliner, and slick complexion in the 1920s-inspired film may come off as jarring in comparison to the glamour normally associated with the era, but according to the film’s hair and makeup team, Davis’s transformation […]
Image Source: Getty / Win McNamee When Jennifer Lopez stepped out at the 2021 presidential inauguration for Joe Biden to perform a rendition of “This Land Is Your Land,” her entire beauty look had classic J Lo written all over it. The high, sleek ponytail; the smoky, silver eye makeup; the perfectly contoured cheekbones — […]
No matter your political leaning, we’re all looking for a thread of hope and unity as we face the pages of a difficult chapter in our country’s history. During President Biden’s inauguration ceremony this week, youth poet laureate, Amanda Gorman shared a poem that refreshed our sense of optimism for the future and tied all […]
Today I have my Chanel Spring-Summer 2021 Collection Review with a detailed look at the Les Fleurs de Chanel collection for spring. The collection is now available online at Chanel.com. I suspect it will trickle into retail stores and counters in the next few weeks. There are a few repromotes in this launch as it […]
And so here we are, thrown back into the deep pit of lockdown confusion. Each of us with a different and unique inconvenience or disaster: some have lost jobs, some are caring for the sick or elderly, many are suffering with their mental health, lots are working in risky situations or working when they shouldn’t […]
Image Source: Getty Ana de Armas just debuted the trendy French bob haircut you’ve been seeing all over Instagram lately, and the style looks like it was made for her. The actor debuted her new look on Jan. 17 in a YouTube video posted on Limara Meneses‘s channel. In the clip, De Armas looks right […]
From pore-cleaning salicylic acid to line-smoothing retinol, some of the most effective ingredients in our skin-care routines are acids. Used excessively or incorrectly, however, acids can also cause irritation, redness, and inflammation, which means if you’ve got sensitive skin, chances are you’ve probably ruled them off already. While it might sound completely counterintuitive, incorporating acids […]
After the year that was 2020, it’s no surprise that 2021 makeup trends are bold, bright, eclectic, and above all over-the-top. You can speak volumes without saying a word with a simple wing and feathery lashes or a smoldering, bold smoky eye. If eyes are the windows to the soul, then eye makeup is the […]
Since her first launch in 2019, Victoria Beckham has been slowly but surely rounding out her makeup range. She started with eyeshadows and eye liners (so we could all copy her signature smoky eyes). Then there were primers and lip tints, followed by her much-anticipated Posh lipsticks, a range of neutrals (and one red!) that […]
I have my Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Swatches Part 2 up today with lip swatches of Shades 67 Steady through 78 Tenacious. For quick reference I have all of the shades arm swatched in my first Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Review + Swatches post from a couple weeks ago along with the lighter neutrals on […]
Columbian-born skin sorceress, Tata Harper, grew up crafting natural beauty solutions with her grandmother. They even hosted DIY “spa parties” together on Sunday evenings. Today, Harper is the beauty pioneer behind one of the most loved natural skincare brands on the market. The same true to the root feelings still emanate from the brand whose Vermont farm-based […]
Some of us struggle to muster up the energy to hit just a few fitness classes each week. This got us wondering: how do studio instructors gather the gusto to not only work out every day, but all day? While an energy slump is nothing an IV of espresso can’t fix, all that extra caffeinated energy […]
More people are investing in beauty brands based on their environmental impact, according to Garnier’s newly released “One Green Step Report.” Garnier — one of the biggest mass market brands creating a staggering 1.8 billion products a year globally — conducted a large-scale piece of research involving 18,000 people across eight countries, including the US, […]
What do you spend more time thinking about: your Valentine’s Day manicure or your actual plans for the day? We’ve been pondering our V-Day nails since New Year’s Eve — what we’re doing on February 14th has yet to be determined, but that’s where our priorities are. It doesn’t matter if you’re taken this year […]
Podcasts are a lot like getting a cocktail with dinner. A good one adds to your overall experience, and an even better one gives you an electrifying buzz that stays with you long after the check is picked up. The same thing is true for beauty podcasts, which can be equal parts entertaining, informative, and […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Valentine’s Day might still be a month away, but Le Creuset is already feeling the love. The heritage cookware brand just unveiled its all-new L’Amour Collection that celebrates the Hallmark holiday’s most popular symbol: hearts! Tiny red and […]
When I told my mom I was getting my first tattoo at 18, some of the only things I can remember about her response were her consistent reminders that “tattoos are forever,” and that I should very carefully choose a design that I wouldn’t mind seeing on my body years down the line. (After all, […]
Enjoy this thirty minute restorative yoga flow with The Black Women’s Yoga Collective led by founder, Mel Douglas. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and though, as a nation, we are facing more complex racial issues than ever before, we hope that you will take the time to pause, reflect and turn inward for […]
