Top Beauty Stories
Need A Last-Minute Bikini Wax? Yep, There's An App For That
Is it just us, or does booking spa and salon appointments seem like more work than it theoretically should be? You dial a number, you suffer through Muzak while waiting on hold, and when you finally get a live person, your chances of booking a primo appointment are next to nil. Not exactly the stuff… Read More
May 23, 2013 4:20 PM EDT
FOMO Is Real — Here's What You Need To Know
Okay, we know this is a total #firstworld problem, but can we have some real talk about FOMO for a second? We've been noticing this FOMO (a.k.a. fear of missing out) seems to be escalating, both in ourselves and our nearest and dearest. Obsessing over what everyone else is doing, staying out late so… Read More
May 23, 2013 3:20 PM EDT
OCC Launches Gloss Stain, Has Drag Queen Models, Is Officially The Coolest
It's recently come to our attention that we kind of adore Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. What's not to love? Their products aren't just completely vegan, they're amazingly high quality, and the heavily-pigmented colors are consistently efficacious and all-around delightful. Plus, the company's heart… Read More
May 23, 2013 2:00 PM EDT
Can't Find Your Perfect Lip Hue? Make Your Own At This New Lipstick Lab
With all the recent brouhaha over lipsticks and possible health effects, it makes sense that we all want to be a little more aware of what we are putting on our mouths (and, by default, into our bodies). Problem is, most beauty companies don't invite you into the kitchen to see how the sausage is… Read More
May 23, 2013 12:40 PM EDT
Adeline Michèle Has Moves, Beauty, & Sequin Animal-Print Pants
Our daily swoon was delivered this morning courtesy of The Aesthete, who graced our screens with a feature on the gorgeous and talented Adeline Michèle.
In case you haven't heard, Michèle is the 24-year-old front woman of the 17-piece disco band Escort, and it's no accident that she's the band… Read More
May 23, 2013 11:40 AM EDT
Hair Envy! How To Re-Create Christina Caradona's Most Stunning Styles
We're not afraid to admit it — we're a little envious of Christina Caradona. The French-born Alien Dawn actress has an impressive resumé, killer style that she chronicles on her addictive blog Trop Rouge, and — her crowning glory — a head full of thick, gorgeous natural curls.
Genetic… Read More
May 23, 2013 11:10 AM EDT
8 Genius Beautifiers That Have Us All Set For A Sticky, Sweltering Summer
It feels like it's been years since we basked in summer's heat, no? But, in all of our nostalgic glorification of this sunny season, we tend to forget about the havoc that summer can wreak on our beauty routines. This summer, though, we're going in prepared — we're going to be the Boy Scouts of summer… Read More
May 23, 2013 10:40 AM EDT
Gender Politics Abound With The Creation Of Female Viagra
One need only mention Viagra to denote a host of controversy surrounding the treatment of women's health by our society and our government. While the drug has been an enormous financial success for Pfizer, it's also been a consistent point of discussion in the debate about female reproductive health… Read More
May 23, 2013 7:00 AM EDT
Turns Out, Gray Hair Is An Even Bigger Trend Than We Had Realised
Ladies love an older man. George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan, and heck, even Richard Gere all illustrate that point neatly. And it’s these dashing silver foxes who are causing young men to worry. Cue the arrival of gray highlights for men. Yes, really.
Okay, so the aim here isn’t to go more gray… Read More
May 22, 2013 5:40 PM EDT
Exactly How To Steal Liv Tyler's Ridiculously Glowy Skin
Liv Tyler, we cannot handle you and your pretty. Ever since we watched her be amazing in Empire Records (who didn't want to be Liv on the rooftop?!), she has become one of our ultimate beauty icons — an obsession which we're pretty confident will never die. Her statuesque curves, shiny locks, porcelain… Read More
May 22, 2013 4:40 PM EDT
How To Get Exactly What You Want
In the age of constant communication, 24/7 jobs, and mandatory multitasking, finding a moment for reflection is almost impossible — almost. Courtney Somer made mental wellness her mission, creatingEyla, an online resource packed with inspiration and real-life tools to maintain your personal peace… Read More
May 22, 2013 4:20 PM EDT
3 DIY 'Dos For Naturally Textured Tresses
Sticky, swampy summer weather poses problems for all hair types, but for those with naturally textured hair, it can be especially brutal. While the easiest way to manage the humidity (and all that resulting shrinkage and frizz) is to keep your hair natural, some women feel that their styling options… Read More
So, you've finally perfected Kate Moss' classic feline flick. Step two: Scoring her irresistible mussed-but-not-messy bedhead. And who better to consult than the supermodel's mane man, hairstylist James Brown?
In addition to working magic on star clients like Moss and Sienna Miller, the Croydon-born… Read More















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