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Our Editors Are Calling This Vanilla Scent The Next It Fragrance
In today’s crowded perfume scene, it takes something truly extraordinary to make our beauty editors sit up and take notice. This is especially true for spring and summer perfumes, when brands jostle for attention with new releases that promise to transport you to warmer climes and lift your mood. Given the current status of the…
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Celebrity MUA Ash K Holm Curated The Ipsy Box Of Our Dreams
Even if you’re not following Ash K Holm (and if not, go do that here before you keep reading), you’ve definitely seen her work. She’s the glam mastermind behind some of the most iconic beauty looks on Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox, and most recently, Lindsay Lohan. (Yes, all the Freakier Friday press tour looks that…
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Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Is Beauty Haul Goals — Here Are The Best Deals
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is officially wrapping up this weekend, but it’s not too late to shop epic deals on designer fashion, chic home decor, and so, so much more. However, it’s my professional belief that the most compelling deals happen to be in the beauty space — not that I’m biased or anything. Unlike any…
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The Best TV Shows & Movies To Stream In August
While most people have been getting out into the great outdoors this summer, we’ve been glued to our big and little screens as per usual. The Emmys nominations arrived with a bang, with Ayo Edebiri earning nods for both acting and directing for The Bear, Kathy Bates becoming the oldest lead actress nominee in history…
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A Week In Brooklyn On A $94,800 Salary
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a project coordinator who makes $94,800 per year and who spends some of her money this week on a…
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Your Horoscope This Week: July 27 To August 2
This week is a cosmic reminder that healing and harmony aren’t passive, they’re intentional practices. As July winds down, we begin the week with the moon in Virgo syncing with Mars in Virgo on Monday, inviting us to connect the dots and fine-tune the details of our lives. If you’ve been sitting on information or…
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30 Years Later, Clueless Fashion Is “Still Totally” Iconic: Revisiting The Looks With Its Costume Designer
For Clueless costume designer Mona May, there’s a psychology to crafting a character’s wardrobe. “I think authenticity is one of the most important things when you design costumes, to make sure these characters feel real, and not just like talking Barbies,” she tells Refinery29. “You want the audience to leave the theater and feel like,…
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I Asked A Machine To Find My Signature Scent — & I Might’ve Found It
I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest AI enthusiast. Among writers like me, AI is sort of like the big bad (unspoken) wolf that threatens to rob us of our livelihoods. So when I was given the chance to create my own bespoke ‘dream scent’ with the help of AI robots, you’d best believe I…
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10 Cute Sardine Nail Ideas That’ll Transport You Straight To The Med
Amid the rise of the Italian summer manicure trend, which champions cute green olives, juicy oranges, and lemon motifs, it’s no surprise that sardines are having a moment, too. We’re seeing the cute silver fish on keychains, jewelry, and kitsch beaded bags, proving that they aren’t just a salty snack — they also make some…
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A Week In Denver On A $164,000 Household Income
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.Today: an editor who has a $164,000 household income and who spends some of her money this week on an oscillating…
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