I thought we had reached a new level in manicure creativity with Christina Aguilera's vagina nails, but Emily Ratajkowski's literal roach nail has taken the emerging trend of intentional ugliness to a greater height.In her recent cover shoot for HommeGirls Volume 9, Ratajkowski was featured with a variety of different nail moments but there was one in particular that featured second-glance, realistic 3D roaches that was quite impressive. The model is seen in the photos styled effortlessly in a T...

In a world where so many experts, founders, and beauty enthusiasts are ramming sustainability, clean beauty, retinol, and hyaluronic acid and many other household name terms down our throats as consumers, it can be tough to track what claims are proven theories and which are just a salad of unnecessary skincare fluff.The average beauty buyer with a grasp of the industry but not necessarily the studied understanding may think of concern but wave it away with the amount of expert marketing jargon ...

Every day, our skin is faced with an onslaught of environmental aggressors. This is essentially an umbrella term for anything that can cause harm to the skin over time—things like UV rays, infrared radiation, blue light, and air pollution. They cause oxidative stress to the skin, meaning they can break down collagen and elastin and lead to premature signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. So, how can we protect ourselves from these environmental aggressors and the oxidative stress they c...

Summer is quickly approaching, so it’s time to start thinking about stocking up on those essential closet building blocks that’ll do most of the everyday outfit heavy lifting through the incoming months. You guessed it—we're going back to the basics. Along with those long-lasting investment pieces, basics are necessary for crafting even the simplest wardrobe.I’ve searched. I’ve scoured. And I’ve sifted through the endless virtual aisles of reliable internet retailers to find some ch...