Make Up

1. How fleeting it was to feel at ease in my body. It happened early on, too, before I even had the language to describe what it was. All I know is one day I was a kid looking at myself in the mirror and feeling fine, and the next day…

However, Christopher Bunick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology for the Yale School of Medicine — who studies benzene contamination in personal care products — says, “Here, benzoyl peroxide itself…

I think there may be a cat lady who’s running the show at Marshalls right meow because when I was there last weekend there were so many kitty related things! Of course I had to pick up this hilarious orange tabby version of one of my…

The early days of the Instagram hairstylist (2018 to 2021) were, by all accounts, great for both stylists and clients. Stylists with talent and a genuine love for their craft had a new means of turning their passion into a livelihood.…

Relaxing eucalyptus showers (whereby you tie a bundle of fresh eucalyptus over your shower head) have become popular because they bring a bit of spa-like luxury into your everyday. Simply turn on the hot water and let the eucalyptus…

So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for…

At-home manicures can be a terrific alternative to the expensive nail salon services that often only last a handful of days, no pun intended! To give yourself a thorough, long-lasting manicure at home you’ll want to follow a few key…

1. “Dance Life,” Amazon Prime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mooA0E6DSXA This reality show follows a group of talented young dancers who want to break into the competitive world of professional dance in Australia. I was impressed with…

Although it might have not been quite as abundant as white and white-adjacent nails last year, gray nail polish was definitely one of the more neutral nail polish colors having a major moment in 2023. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and…

It turns out that making your own nail polish is not only doable, it’s also actually pretty easy and affordable with the right ingredients. We'll show you how to mix and match colors to create your own custom nail polish shades.…

Honoring everything that is light and love, the founder of beauty brand O’O Hawaii shares with us some of her backyard magic…   I’ve found in life that, sometimes, a thing that eludes you is often well worth the wait. So it…

The hilarious wall art at Marshalls right meow So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been…

Finally! We got SUN this weekend, finally, actual honest-to-goodness sun. I think it was actually the first sunny weekend in months. Mind you, everything is still wet outside, which has Rosie mildly purr-turbed, but the abundance of…

In the realm of makeup, mascara stands as one of the most transformative tools, capable of elevating your entire look with just a few strokes. In my case, mascara hardly makes a difference to my eye look. I pretty much skip mascara…

Is it us or does this awards season seem like it's rolling out fast and furious? We were treated to the double whammy of the 2024 Golden Globes and Emmy Awards, serving up red carpet inspo aplenty, and now it's time for the 2024 Screen…

For homemade gifts, it doesn't get much easier than making your own melt & pour soap recipe. Once you buy a soap base—I like shea butter base because it's so creamy—you can go wild making different flavors. Last time I experimented…

Dear tiny little K, you are wonderful just the way you are! This is definitely one of those subjects that is a deeper conversation for many of us about marketing and how women are targeted to feel “less than.” Sigh. But I’ve been…

Editor Tip: It builds to a satisfying lather, unlike other formulas, and rinses clean.Key Ingredients: Grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E | Who It's For: Anyone who doesn't want to double cleanse | Fragrance-Free: YesBest for…