It’s been a long time since we felt the need to sing Lil Mama’s, “My lip gloss is popping, my lip gloss is cool…” But with the amount of ooey gooey lip products currently overflowing from our makeup bags, the song has never felt more relevant. That decade-defining anthem, timed with the popularity of Lancôme … Read more
I got the deal of a lifetime the other day. Never in my life did I think I’d own a bottle of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Baccarat Rouge 540. But then the preship email confirmation came in, and here I am, practically owning it. One 2.4 oz. bottle of the eau de parfum retails for … Read more
What is the best age to have your first, and perhaps your only, facelift? There’s no agreement because everyone ages differently. In my opinion — and perhaps some doctors will disagree — you shouldn’t start until you see some unpleasant signs of aging. I don’t believe in doing it proactively. (As they say, if it’s … Read more
The clip didn’t take off. “I didn’t really get a lot of views,” says Evelyn. “But I guess that was owed to me being very camera-shy and awkward.” Inspired by her influencer “idols” like Katie Fang, she kept at it. A couple months after Evelyn posted her first video, a conversation with a friend about … Read more
She responds with her own: “I heard that by 2030, 60% of the world’s wealth will be managed by women.” If true, a seismic shift is underway—and Shakira is here for it. Now, I can’t help but ask a question that’s been on my mind since we began this conversation, “Did you watch the movie … Read more
The Act wasn’t King’s first time taking a razor to her scalp; King shaved her head for roles when she was 11 and 14. In fact, King viewed her third time with the clippers as something of a fresh start. “My hair has been through so much over the years that when I shaved it … Read more
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I reach that program director, Jonathan Crane, DO, via email. “My approach towards residents educating the public has always been supportive,” he says, as long as those residents are forthright, and, of course, acing their tests. Dr. Crane doesn’t put any restrictions on his residents’ social media presence, even if — as in Dr. Shah’s … Read more
While that may prove useful for some, others are a bit skeptical of using a delayed payment option. “I think it can turn dicey very quickly,” says Natalie, who asked that we identify her by her first name only. “It’s very two-fold because it gives everyone the option to ‘afford’ it, but will it encourage … Read more
I often felt incomplete. I still feel that way at some level — though I’m trying to rid myself of this thought process — despite years of research and advocacy for sex positivity for all sexual orientations, the ace [or asexual, which is a label people use to describe themselves if they experience no sexual … Read more
Via a digital form, Vernon asked my age, astrological sign, which fragrances I love and hate, the purpose of the perfume, budget (she can work with any price parameters), my current aesthetic, and my aspirational one. Vernon suggests including your favorite celebrities, colors, style trends, and fictional characters for inspiration. Since Vernon usually doesn’t meet … Read more
