[unpaid/affiliate] I think I say every year that the best time to buy your cashmere is the summer because brands are keen to be rid of left over stock so they can bring in new styles so they drop the prices right down. Cashmere is often timeless in design so one year isn’t much different from another. I think 60% […]
If you watched The Bear on Hulu, there are a few things we need to discuss, but let’s start with Jeremy Allen White. Yes, his performance was spectacular, but almost as awe-inspiring as his acting chops were his biceps in a plain white tee and, of course, his impeccably tousled hair. We got the scoop on what White’s hairdresser used […]
On Thursday, August 11, the full moon in Aquarius, colloquially known as the Sturgeon Supermoon (more on that below), will appear in the sky, making it the last so-called supermoon of 2022. As a reminder, new moons are when we plant and plan, while full moons are when we harvest, energy culminates, and we learn new and unexpected things. When […]
August 11th, 2022 by Karen 17 Comments Empties! There are a few things missing in the pic above because I’ve been trying to get better about removing unnecessary items right away, and it didn’t occur to me while I was putting everything in the recycling that I should probably take a picture first. Le sigh! Anywho, here are (most of) […]
Haus Labs Fuchsia Matte Hy-Power Pigment Paint ($24.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a vivid, deep magenta with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. It was surprisingly sheerer compared to other matte shades I had tried, though it built up quite quickly. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Sephora Myiesha (LE, ) is […]
Caring for acneic skin is complicated. Striking a balance between pampering skin with gentle ingredients and treating it with potent ones is no easy feat. For starters, when shopping for skin-care lineup approved for acne-prone complexions, keep an eye out for these key ingredients: Salicylic acid: Louisville, KY, dermatologist Tami Buss Cassis, MD says salicylic is a comedolytic agent that […]
Cardi B is flaunting inches upon inches of silky, straight hair once again. But make no mistake, this Rapunzel-esque style is not a wig installed by her hairstylist Tokyo Stylez: it’s Cardi’s own hair, and there’s a secret ingredient she’s been using to care for it. On August 10, the Bronx-bred rapper posted a Tiktok video showing her massive mane […]
It isn’t summer if I’m not going through tons and tons of sunscreen and I have 3 sunscreen empties for this week. Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen. Honestly, I think I opened this last year and it wasn’t expired yet so I kept using it and finally finished it. This is a great sunscreen and sand really does not stick to […]
[unpaid/sample] I’ve got a small selection of the Guerlain Fall products and they’re coming in strong wit Ombre G shadow quad, a new mascara, five eye pencils and three new jewel cases. The collection doesn’t launch until September so I’ve got plenty of time to test run the mascara (and I really do like a Guerlain mascara – hidden gems) […]
The Lounge ColourPop The Lounge Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a darker peach with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. Opaque color payoff in a single layer Lightly creamy, good adhesion, comfortable Settled slightly into deeper lip lines but color went on evenly Average-wearing (3.5 hours), hydrating FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and […]