The first time I met Paula Begoun of Paula’s Choice, I was mesmerized. Assertive, incredibly knowledgeable, and with a no-bullshit attitude, Begoun is an industry veteran who’s been around the block and really knows skincare. I met Begoun at a media event for beauty editors about six years ago. Her PR agency booked a lovely…
I’ve always struggled with sunglasses. Either they’re sliding down my nose constantly, sitting on my cheeks, or riding up my face every time I smile. It wasn’t until last year, when I purchased my first pair of Chanel sunglasses at Bloomingdales, that I discovered something called low bridge sunglasses. My boyfriend and I were approached…
You know that old phrase, “Look good, feel good?” I’ve found it rings so true when I’m tending to my sensitive skin. Regardless of skin type, having a proper skincare routine can help soothe skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, and acne. But, sometimes, seeing so many trends on social media can make it hard to…
In case you’re new around here, I’ve been dealing with hormonal acne and dry skin since the dawn of time. Back when the pandemic started in March 2020, and TikTok became everyone’s favorite pastime, the concept of “slugging” your skin continuously popped up on my FYP. Most notably from Charlotte Palermino, a New York City-based…
It all started after a rough flight from NYC into Boston. I was visiting my long-distance boyfriend, the stormy weather was atrocious, and I’m pretty sure we fell out of the sky for a few seconds. My aerophobia, or fear of flying, is something millions of people in the United States (and worldwide!) experience every…
Sometimes, staying sober can be really fucking hard—it’s really all about taking it one day at a time. It’s helpful to lean on others who have been through the same journey. I have found that reading inspirational sobriety quotes from others who have been through it has been immensely helpful. 22 Inspirational Sobriety Quotes Why…
When I was in high school, I remember spending hours slinking through the beauty aisles at my local drugstore or Target. I loved seeing the latest product each brand came out with. I frequently tried to swatch products on my hands when I knew I shouldn’t (I mean, who doesn’t do this?). There’s nothing more…
I rarely like to switch up my foundation—I’m a diehard Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation stan. However, when I saw that one of the best-selling foundations on Amazon was a brand I’d never heard of, I knew I had to purchase and write an honest Magic Minerals Airbrush Foundation review for my blog. Unfortunately, most…
Achieving healthy skin and a clear complexion takes more than just facial cleansers and the right SPF. It’s often an inside job, too. Thankfully, healthy recipes for acne help restore balance within the body, promoting clear skin and a happy gut. After years of trying out different skincare products, from moisturizers to sunscreens, to retinol…
I went on a press trip to Nantucket in late June. I was two months sober and excited to head to the bougie island of Lily Pulitzer, lobster rolls, and loaded summer vacationers. It was one of many press trips I’d been on in my eight years as an editor. But was the first time…
It’s pretty amazing how much the world of hair styling has advanced in the last 10-20 years. What was once a highly in-demand salon service, blowouts can now be done just as easily in your own bathroom. All you need is one of the nifty new styling tools to get that just-got-back-from-the-salon look. It’s no…
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