I have to preface this by saying that I'm not a contour queen by any means. It took a lot of trial and error for me to even understand the basics of contouring or what works for my particular face shape. I am fortunate enough, however, to be able to call in a little help if I'm ever struggling to understand challenging skincare or makeup concepts.Today, I decided to enlist the help of celebrity makeup artist Keita Moore. Having painted the faces of stars like Tessa Thompson, Janelle Monáe, La...

Ask anyone in the beauty industry, and they'll tell you the trends right now are red-hot. Many trends that began gaining momentum in early 2022 (glossy lips, dewy skin, and more) have really begun to take full-fledged form. As luck would have it, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has tons of beauty products on sale that are perfect for achieving this season's biggest beauty trends. Below, I've compiled inspiration photos and the best products at the sale to achieve them. Keep reading to find o...

I’ve always wanted to try eyelash extensions, but I’ve never actually taken the plunge. For one thing, the thought of keeping my eyes open for an extended period of time while a stranger applies cyanoacrylate glue to my lash line scares me, and for another, I’ve never wanted to shell out the extra cash required to try them. Because of this, I’ve always stuck to run-of-the-mill strip lashes whenever I felt my lashes needed a little extra oomph. Enter Lashify, the world’s first DIY la...

Janet Gunn is the inspiring influencer behind The Grateful Gardenia. Originally from Texas, the style guru is now settled in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and dog Buster. She's worked as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, flight attendant, actor, jewelry designer, and beyond. In other words, she has a ton of experience and an equally cool personal style. Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empo...