Don't get me wrong—makeup-related compliments from anyone at any time are wonderful,but there's something about receiving a compliment from, um, an actual makeup artist that just kind of transcends all others. Makeup artistry is their profession, after all.Now, I don't score this particular kind of coveted remark often, but I have noticed an interesting pattern. Any time a makeup artist has openly admired my makeup, it's always been on my shimmery shadow MO. And since I pretty much abhor po...

Nike is gearing up to celebrate Lunar New Year, kicking things off with its newest commemorative silhouette -- the "Chinese New Year" Air Force 1 Low. Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, the new silhouette appears wrapped in a luxurious gold silk fabric embellished with thematic detailing.Golden-headed dragons crafted in violet and silver appear embroidered across the shoe's panels, while celebratory embroideries take over the shoe's toe boxes. Elsewhere, the shoe features a golden Nike Air logo...

We live in a time in which basics aren't always just the same old basics. Sure, there are the staples like white T-shirts, black leggings, straight-leg jeans, etc., and then there are the basics trends.The nice thing about basics trends (as opposed to straight-up trends) is that they're versatile and subtle and they tend to stick around for awhile. But something that's important to note about basics trends—and that sets them apart from other trends—is they're not "trendy". Incorporating th...

Recently, I flew to Scotland, but before I got there, I had a layover in Iceland. At first, I thought I was benefiting from the layover, in that I only had to get through five hours of flying time before I'd be able to stretch my legs and get a snack. (I'm an anxious flyer, so I loved that the stop broke up a long trip.) Upon arriving in Reykjavik, though, I noticed something. There was a wealth of skincare products adorning the airport walls. Suddenly, I realized I was benefitting from the la...