I have a confession to make: I'm nosy AF. I'm sure it's not the most shocking thing you've heard today—I like to think it comes with the territory when you're a beauty editor. I always find myself Insta-stalking celebrity nail artists because of it (those designs!), and I just think it's my job to stay on top of what's currently trending in the beauty space. Today's topic of interest? Popular nail colors, of course.Don't worry, though, this isn't a wrap-up list of 2022's best nail colors (al...

When it comes to beauty products, I'm pretty picky about where I'll take recommendations (I am a beauty editor, after all). There's one hard and fast rule I follow, though: If a product is good enough for former First Lady Michelle Obama, it's certainly good enough for me. Sorry, it's just the rule!It's a happy coincidence that at a recent appearance for The Light We Carry Book Tour, Obama turned to a beauty editor favorite for her makeup look. The product in question was from Beauty Pie, a hi...

It could just be me, but we're in the late stages of fall, heading into early winter and the weather is wreaking havoc on my skin. Of course, I've changed my skincare routine to adjust to the seasonal conditions. Yet, my normal, oily skin has turned into a massive Sahara desert of dehydration. However, when I discovered TikTok's "skin flooding" hack — my prayers were answered.The primary function of skin flooding is to bombard the skin with intense moisture. For those suffering from dry and pa...

I'm not one to compromise when it comes to comfortable footwear. New York City commuting, double ankle surgery, and a few too many wrong steps off the curb keep me humble when it comes to heel heights. So I usually resort to cushy sneakers, lug-sole boots, or chunky loafers with the exception of flatform-style wedges for the evening. Although I love the look of nice heeled boots, they've never been for me for the previously stated reasons. This fall and winter, however, kitten-heel boots h...