We’re not ones to subscribe to any hard and fast rules about gender and color, but we’re also not ones to hold back on our happiness for folks who want to celebrate major life moments in harmless traditional ways. So when we saw that Cardi B had announced the birth of her new daughter with a bubblegum-pink manicure, we couldn’t …
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84 Spooky Halloween Nail Art Ideas for 2023
These negative space tips with a starry night pattern—created by LA-based manicurist Thuy Nguyen—are the witch glam we didn’t know we needed. For this look, head to the salon and ask for a reverse French manicure with clear, free-edge tips, a true black base, and some delicate black stars to embellish the set. Pumpkin French tips Bet you never thought …
Read More »13 Best LELO Sex Toys in 2024 for All-Over Pleasure
Type: clitoral vibrator | Material: body-safe silicone, ABS plastic | Modes: 12 | Waterproof: yes | Battery: up to 2 hours of runtime | Lube compatibility: water-based lube Other versions worth checking out: LELO Sona, a more affordable version with many of the same features Best Dual-Stimulation Vibrator: Enigma Why we love it: This dual-stimulation Enigma vibrator provides the same …
Read More »What Exactly Is a Chypre Fragrance?
Whether woody or fresh, leathery or floral, after speaking to a handful of perfumers and smelling dozens myself, it’s true that chypres are all about creating a mood: sophisticated, seductive, assertive, and powerful are all words our experts used to describe this enigmatic category full of intrigue and mystery. Are we experiencing a chypre revival? Perhaps. In 2023, Edwards and …
Read More »I Tried the “Nefertiti Lift” to Define My Jawline
The whole process took about five minutes. Dr. Levine asked me to frown several times and flex my neck so that she could see where my platysma bands were most noticeable. As I did that, she used a marking pencil to plot out where she would need to inject. Ultimately, she placed markings on both sides of my face at …
Read More »According to the VMAs Red Carpet, Bangs Are Bigger Than Ever (Literally)—See the Photos
If you were waiting for the universe to answer the eternal question of life—”Should I get bangs?”—the 2024 MTV VMAs just answered that question with a stadium full of people screaming “Yes!” Bangs were the reigning trend on the red carpet, as it seemed like basically everyone walking the red carpet was rocking either a fresh set of fringe or …
Read More »Bluemercury’s Anniversary Sale Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving 2024: Save 25% on Luxury Beauty
As for the deals, most of Bluemercury’s catalog is available at 25% off, but the following brands are excluded: Aesop, Baobab Collection, Bluemercury Edits, Diptyque, IS Clinical, Jan Marini, SkinCeuticals, Trudon, Victoria Beckham Beauty, and Vintner’s Daughter. Thank goodness Dyson is part of this sale—but at 15% off. Last thing: Dr. Barbara Sturm, EltaMD, Oribe, PCA Skin, and Therabody products are …
Read More »All of the Beauty Looks Megan Thee Stallion Wore at the 2024 VMAs—See Photos
When the team at MTV was planning the 40th annual Video Music Awards, they knew just who to call as host: the Hot Girl Coach herself, Megan Thee Stallion. To say we were excited to hear that news is an understatement, as we knew Megan was going to pull out all the stops with her glam and her wardrobe both …
Read More »The Best Beauty Looks from the 2024 VMAs—See the Photos
Of all the awards shows, the MTV Video Music Awards (AKA VMAs) may stake claim to the most iconic moments of all time, and we’re not just talking about Britney Spears and her yellow snake. We’re talking about hair, makeup, manicures, and everything in between. Since their very first show back in 1984, the VMAs have also been home to …
Read More »Kendall Jenner Dyed Her Hair a Color I Never Expected — See Photos
As sisters go, few are as close and supportive as Kylie and Kendall Jenner. The two champion each other’s endeavors and never seem to compete with each other. But I’m sensing a little sibling rivalry when it comes to their hair lately. Last week, Kendall appeared in a new Calvin Klein campaign with a bixie cut; a wig, sure, but …
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