We’re just going to say it: A nail polish gift set is one of the best things to leave under the tree this year. Sure, you could still give a gift card for the salon around the corner, but not everyone has the time to spend their entire Sunday afternoon getting a deluxe mani-pedi. And…
Despite having a saved folder on Instagram of elaborate manicures decorated with butterflies, cherubs, and bedazzled crosses, the closest I ever get with nail art is a single sticker. The issue isn’t my lack of skills—I know exactly what salon to go to instead of DIYing—it’s the fact that my nails are constantly a short,…
If you’ve been keeping an eye on street style, chances are you’ve noticed that pearls are having a moment. While a string of pearls have long held a connotation for being stuffy, the new crop of accessories, often featuring single irregular-shaped pearls, are more Carrie Bradshaw than Charlotte York. Oversized pearl earrings have been spotted…
As much as my ideal Sunday involves spending hours in the nail salon aimlessly thumbing through magazines, the reality is my weekends lately have hardly afforded me time for a 10-minute face mask, let alone a deluxe mani-pedi. (Surely, I’m not alone.) That’s probably why my saved tab on Instagram is suddenly brimming with minimalist…
While it might not feel like it yet—it’s currently a sweaty 88 degrees in New York City—today officially marks the first day of fall. Which means in addition to putting our sweaters and tall boots back rotation, the desire to trade in our summer neons for something darker and deeper suddenly just shot up tenfold.…
When it comes to nail ideas, we’re never in short supply of inspiration, mostly thanks to a never-ending deluge of Instagram posts. But some designs are—shall we say—less wearable than others. And when we go to our favorite salons for a refresh, we really just want something we can wear for a week without reaching…