For the longest time, I thought I was destined to be a California girl. I moved to Los Angeles when I was 18 to start college at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), and once I felt the Southern California sun on my skin, I was hooked. I love everything about California, from the fact that it is one of the very few places in the United States where you can get mountains, beaches, and the city all in one place to receiving my degree at the then Staples Center. I have years ...

We're absolutely loving the minimalist trend in nail art right now. It's all about showcasing simplicity and understated elegance, which is ideal if you want a low-key yet chic manicure. The latest trend for 2023 is all about using just one shade of nail polish in a demure yet stylish color. Whether your nails are short or long, as long as you're rocking this trend, you're golden. We recently came across Jennifer Lopez's "Peaches & Cream" mani, and it's the perfect embodiment of minimalism m...

At this point, it's becoming increasingly important to wear sunscreen as the earth moves closer to the sun. There's no need for a scientific explanation, it's just a necessary precaution to protect your skin. On a brighter note, summer is here and what better way to welcome in the season than by sifting through the top SPF products on the market?For the BIPOC community, typically those with much richer hues, finding the perfect sunscreen can be challenging. The average formula comes out white, i...

Any dermatologist or esthetician will tell you that the lips are one of the most overlooked areas for sun protection (or lack thereof). When you don't protect the delicate skin on your lips, you increase the chance of serious UV damage that could result in premature signs of aging, like discoloration, dryness, lines, wrinkles, or worse. I mean, think about it; we spend so much time outside in the summer, and it doesn't make much sense to be so diligent about wearing face and body sunscreen ...