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2 Jul

7 Summer Nail Colors You Should Try, According to the Pros (VOGUE)

As the temperatures climb and the days get brighter and longer, one way to usher in the change of season is by replenishing your summer nail colors. You can find the right burnished shade to complement your warm weather wardrobe or add a retina-burning dose of color to really make your beachside look pop. "Bold, vibrant, fun colors that feel warm come to mind first," says celebrity nail artist Mo Qin, whose recent clients include Ashley Graham and Jodie Turner-Smith, of what feels right for the collective mood this summer. While Qin is feeling the pull of bright yellow, which is Pantone's official Color of the Year for 2021, fellow editorial pro Betina Goldstein is all about sizzling citrus-y alternatives to a classic red manicure, like vivid coral. In...
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30 Jun

Rihanna Celebrates Pride With Festive Lingerie and a Rainbow Whip (InStyle)

There are a lot of things that Rihanna gets right: music, legendary street style, flawless makeup, her signature pixie cut, and nights out in NYC with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. And now you can add posing in rainbow lingerie to that list. On Tuesday, the lingerie company founder posted a series of sexy photos to Instagram modeling the Savage x Fenty Pride collection. The "Pon de Replay" singer posed on a bed wearing a mesh, string thong stitched with rainbows and the word "pride." She paired the sexy undergarment with thigh-high black stockings, which have rainbow bands around the top, a black tee, layered necklaces, and yellow-tinted glasses. And lying next to the singer is maybe the most iconic part of the ensemble: a festive rainbow whip. The on-theme lingerie is a part of Savage...
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23 Jun

This Summer’s Makeup Is All About Being Subtly Extra (InStyle)

In case you've been living under a rock or on a remote island for the past year and a half: we're just now easing out of a pandemic. During our time quarantined at home, many of us embraced our natural skin and focused on skincare rather than slathering on makeup. But now that outside has officially opened back up (at least in the U.S.), beauty lovers are using this as a chance to be as extra as possible when it comes to makeup application - especially for the eyes. So it makes sense that this summer's hottest makeup trend meets us right in the middle - and Dior's Cruise 2022 show, which took place at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, is a clear...
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22 Jun

MAY 2021’S BEST BEAUTY LAUNCHES, FROM FENTY SKIN TO PAT MCGRATH LABS (NYLON)

Not only did April showers bring May flowers, they also brought in an abundance of spring beauty launches to refresh your routine. With the ever-growing beauty industry churning out new products seemingly everyday, no one expects you to keep tabs on the latest — that’s what NYLON’s here for. May 2021 was the month of compact, multi-use, and innovative products. From Basma Beauty’s rich, full-coverage compact stick foundation to a completely waterless way of shaving your legs and armpits courtesy of Hanni, this month was full of beauty surprises. With temperatures rising , we also saw a great demand for body products promising smooth, buttery, sun-kissed skin. Rihanna’s Fenty Skin Butta Drop was released at the beginning of the month. It’s an...
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16 Jun

9 CELEBRITY-APPROVED ‘90S HAIRSTYLES TO TRY (V Magazine)

Oversized low-rise jeans, letter-beaded necklaces, tie-dye… Some of the biggest and greatest fashion trends from the 1990s have made a comeback – and that means hair, too. From Bella Hadid to Doja Cat, many celebrities have been adapting iconic hairstyles from that era to our tech-driven reality, embracing a cool retro attitude (plus lots of hair gel). Get your hair clips ready and take a look at some of our favorite ‘90s-inspired hair looks: Dua Lipa Photo by Steve Granitz/Via Getty Images. In her early Future Nostalgia days, Dua Lipa sported a half-bleached hairstyle, which by itself already had “‘90s” written all over it. For the 2020 Grammys, she opted for a slick pulled-back look complete with a topknot and two large tendrils of hair,...
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15 Jun

The Best Whitening Toothpaste to Keep You Smiling All Summer (VOGUE)

Now that mask-wearing is optional for fully vaccinated individuals in many indoor and outdoor settings, many of us are thinking about how we can put our best face forward. The best whitening toothpastes are of course an important part of that equation. Dr. Reena Wadia, a periodontist who runs RW Perio, a specialist private practice in London, recommends Colgate Max White toothpaste. Alongside that, though, she has advice for at-home dental care. “Do not underestimate the value of good brushing and interdental cleaning,” she tells Vogue. “Invest in an electric toothbrush and learn to floss or ideally use interdental brushes.” Dr. Reena also specifies the importance of maintaining a balanced diet. “Anything that can stain a white T-shirt will generally stain your teeth,” she says,...
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7 Jun

JUNE 2021’S BEST NEW BEAUTY LAUNCHES, FROM GLOSSIER TO HUDA BEAUTY (NYLON)

June is finally here, which means warmer temperatures and longer days that can wreak havoc on hair, makeup, and skin. Since last summer we missed music festivals, staying out late, and socializing with strangers, this summer we’re looking to double our fun — and that means making sure our beauty products keep us looking great and can take the heat all night long. This month has brought a plethora of brand new releases, improved formulas, and shade extensions of best-selling products. There are new makeup launches to make a sunlit glow possible at any time of day, as well as new hair and skincare items that are sure to prevent the dreaded mid-day, oil-induced hair and makeup meltdown. HUDA Beauty’s highly anticipated...
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4 Jun

7 PERFECT NUDE LIPSTICKS TO FINISH YOUR MAKEUP LOOK (V Magazine)

Timeless and classic, a good nude lipstick is an absolute essential. Shopping for the right lippie is hard—matching shade preferences, finish, texture and pigment is a tremendous task—but when you find a lipstick that works for you, you know it’s time to stock up. As a shade that pairs with literally any occasion and makeup look, nude lipsticks are critical to your beauty collection. In search of a new nude to make you makeup game flawless? Below, we’re sharing 7 must-have nude lipsticks. 1. Glossier Generation G in “Cake” Image via Glossier Buildable, easy and fresh, Generation G feels like a smooth lip balm but has all the pigment of a nude lipstick. Suitable for a range of skin tones, this lightly adds subtle...
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2 Jun

The Best New Beauty Products to Stock Up on This Summer (W Magazine)

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we’re getting more and more excited about glowy makeup, dewy skin and warm, summery scents. This month’s best new beauty products set exactly the right mood. With celestial collabs from Em Cosmetics and Ill Makiage, plus high-pigment compacts from Pat McGrath and Roen, there are plenty of ways to add a little shimmer to your makeup routine. On the skincare side: calming serums, body buffing exfoliants and beachy perfumes and body oils make for the perfect pre-vacation prep. Here, 11 launches we’re loving from the month of May, just in time for the unofficial start to summer.   . Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Divine Blush $38 /Pat McGrath Blush has been one of star makeup artist Pat McGrath’s most highly requested products for...
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26 May

The Best Deodorants to Try This Summer, According to 9 Vogue Editors (VOGUE)

As we transition from spring to summer and the weather heats up, finding the best deodorants becomes more of a priority—especially now that we’re seeing each other off-screen again. Whether you’re headed to a beach hang or checking out a new restaurant opening, the last thing you want to be worrying about is odor from that summer sweat. To help you focus more on enjoying yourself, nine Vogue editors weigh in on some of the best deodorants: from cult-classic antiperspirants to lavender-and-rose-infused natural deodorants that stick. Athena Club All Day Deo “I am on a perpetual hunt for deodorant optimization, and I’ve stuck with Athena Club’s offering for some time now. For a natural deodorant, I’ve found it works quite well without constant reapplication.” —Rachel Besser, market editor Athena Club...
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