I’ve always been extra, but people haven’t always been kind about my extra-ness. A former male friend once said to me, “You know, people would consider you beautiful if you didn’t talk so much.” And an ex-boyfriend told me, “You laugh too loudly in restaurants, and you always need people to look at you.” I…
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We all know how hard it is to leave Sephora with just one item. You know the feeling when you go in there for just an eyeliner and you walk out with a bag full of products? Yeah, us too. And after a couple trips to the register, it feels good to be rewarded for…
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When it comes to summer dressing, are you a pragmatist? Do you grab the closest pair of cutoffs and a white T-shirt, and call it a day? Or are you Team Wrap Dress all the way? Well, may we suggest the maximalist approach preferred by the street-style crowd, a styling strategy that matches our excitement…
Read moreTruth be told, I’ve never been a face scrub person. I came of age just after microbeads and smashed-up shells had their heyday, plus, every dermatologist I’ve ever spoken to has said that gently exfoliating acids are the way to go. There are a few exceptions to the rule, though, and I just met the…
Read moreAlready, shoppers look to footwear as a reliable category for sprucing up your existing wardrobe in a pinch. It allows you to dip your toe, literally and figuratively, into ambitious runway trends; plus, they tend to be an easier entryway into pricier luxury brands. Basically, it’s set up to be the most playful part of…
Read moreWhen you think “sequined party dress,” your mind probably goes to holiday dressing. That’s certainly the most obvious occasion to wear such a festive garment. But a piece so special (and straight-up fun to wear) shouldn’t be reserved exclusively for nighttime wear, nor should it only be broken out a few weeks out of the…
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