Manolo Blahnik and Birkenstock are back with a summer-ready drop of their collaboration, which first debuted back in March.The release features a total of four styles, including Birkenstock's signature Arizona slides and Boston clogs. The former is given a PVC makeover in white and black, perfect for days at the pool or the beach. The clogs, on the other hand, arrive in black-and-white polka dots, which are also applied to the new Rodra sandals. Each silhouette is complete with Birkenstock's rec...

Silicone makeup sponges have been a buzzy and controversial makeup tool since around 2016 when they first went viral. I've always been intrigued by them but stuck to my normal sponges and brushes when it came to applying makeup. So when the topic came up for a story, I decided to put on my investigative-journalism hat and give the viral sponges a try.I started asking makeup artists for their thoughts on the sponges and any application tips, but I guess I was living under a rock for the past six ...

Summer always has the most fun beauty trends—there, I said it! I love every seasonal beauty trend, but when it comes to makeup, hair, and even nails, there's no question that summertime trends reign supreme. There's just something about summer (if you ask me). As the temperature heats up, beauty gets more breezy, and dare I say, more fun.This summer's hair trends do not disappoint. It seems like everyone wants to play with color right now—blondes are getting blonder, red shades are trending...

I'm inventing a new historical abbreviation that the entire population, especially the beauty community, needs to become acquainted with: BTT aka "before TikTok." Do you even remember life before TikTok?! I really don't. While the beloved social media site has quickly become the go-to platform for, well, kind of everything, it's been especially pivotal for all things beauty. Practically overnight, previously under-the-radar brands can skyrocket to stardom, you can discover the most ridiculous-so...