Being a beauty writer means being blessed with the latest and greatest in skincare. I'm constantly testing new formulas and switching products in and out of my routine. With so much variety and an ever-changing line-up, I've had to develop specific criteria for determining how much I like something.  Here it is—if I'm willing to purchase a product on my own once I run out of it, I know it's legit. (It's a simple yet effective standard). Rarely, though, do I find an entire skincare brand that...

A few years ago, catching me without gobs and gobs of jewelry on would never happen, period. Earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces covered my body, usually causing a tangled mess of chains, clasps, and pendants that I'd then have to meticulously unravel for hours on end. Eventually, it got to be too much, and I started to edit down my jewelry collection—both in my jewelry box and on my body—until I began only wearing a small handful of pieces on a daily basis with a few rogue stateme...

I’ll be the first to admit it: I hate contouring. Nevermind that I think it makes my face look dirty or that I always end up with one line that’s a little too harsh no matter how much I blend it, but it’s also kind of a hassle. I’ve honestly given up on contouring altogether. Recently, however, I found myself at Milk Makeup’s NYC studio, and my ears perked up at the mention of a phrase I hadn’t heard before: soft sculpting. “Soft sculpting is the everyday alternative to traditiona...

The early days of my relationship with a dirty martini were complex. I craved the effortless sophistication that a martini invoked. However, at this point, I've dealt with enough adult life to appreciate the art of the classic drink, and my love for dirty martinis has trickled over into my obsession with nail art. For fall 2022, a beauty editor surmises that "dirty martini" nails will be next for autumn beauty trends.Many shades of green have been top of mind for polish enthusiasts all summer, a...