by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | Beauty
To be vain is to lay waste. I should know — I am an expert at doing both. Every morning, I cause a small apocalypse. First, I awaken. Then the horrors begin.I apply a face serum that plumps my skin. It’s made with extracts from rare botanicals that are, I imagine,...
by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | Beauty
So, naturally, based on last year’s Paula’s Choice Black Friday deals, we’re already excitedly awaiting the label’s 2023, sure-to-be-splendid sales. Paula’s Choice is a skin-care brand that seems to get every single product right. Even...
by admin | Oct 23, 2023 | Beauty
For centuries, cowrie shells have had a deep cultural and spiritual significance in many African cultures and were once even used as currency across continents. The beige shells have also been used to create stunning jewelry, head accessories, and other wearable...
by admin | Oct 23, 2023 | Beauty
Since early September, Kerry Washington has been working hard to promote her memoir, Thicker Than Water, starting her book tour in the Bronx where she grew up. At each new stop on the tour, she’s blessed us with memorable looks, including a gold chrome manicure...
by admin | Oct 23, 2023 | Beauty
I think I might have run out of fingers on which to count the number of times I’ve written about Ariana Grande’s most recognizable hairstyle: a high, tight, super-long ponytail. It has been her loyal companion through years of mega-fame, seeing tweaks...
by admin | Oct 23, 2023 | Beauty
One of the longest lines of the day began at the feet of Danessa Myricks, the makeup artist and 2023 recipient of Best Blush (Cream, Compact). “I saw some of these faces a few weeks ago,” she said, fresh off of a retailer’s beauty event. “But the vibe is different...