With the weather the way it is (that'd be downright miserable), your hair philosophy has probably been to wrap an elastic around your locks, slap a beanie on top, and call it a day. We feel you. However, we also know that you and your mane deserve better. And, as luck would have it, a look back at the spring '13 runway at Richard Chai provided the inspiration for a pony that's still low-maintenance but packs…Read more
At this point, braided hairstyles are much more than a trend — for many of us, they're a way of life. They're a part of our routines, whether we're weaving them purely for decoration or to counter a bad hair day. And being the fans we are, we've brought you lots and lots of braid-spiration to keep all of you on your plaiting toes. But then, we thought — what's next? How can we continue to fasten our…Read more
We know how intimidating dark lipstick can be. Sure, it looks good if you're rocking head-to-toe Saint Laurent spring '13, or doing the whole Halloween goth thing year-round. But, while we wish we had the guts to be that girl the truth is, we aren't adventurous enough (nor are our budgets cushy enough). But all is not lost. Believe it or not, vampy lipstick can actually be quite versatile. Skeptical? Here…Read more
You may have noticed that some of us here at the R29 office have a serious spec obsession. While we love sporting our frames on a near-daily basis, we also love our eye makeup, yet somehow, it doesn't look quite the same from behind those lenses. And when we can't quite make our eyes pop, well, we just end up looking tired. Turns out, the key to mastering makeup for glasses is to know which shades to use…Read more
Using a makeup brush is a great way to elevate your beauty game, helping you achieve a flawless face. That said, it's hard to know exactly what it is you actually need among the dazzling assortment of options. Seriously, what do all of those different angles and ranges of fluff do? Well, if you've ever looked at fan brush before and wondered what the heck you would use it for, don't worry, we're with you…Read more
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