Bethie Girmai

It shouldn’t surprise you to know that Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel was born to a fashion family. But, with a mother who worked as a laundrywoman

For something as simple as a makeup sponge, people really lose their minds over the Beautyblender. It's pink, bouncy, and adorable — and some fans have

Mainstream depictions of motherhood often reduce moms to "types" (frazzled and unkempt or career-focused and cold). It's rare that we see a mom who cares

You’ve probably had those cold winter mornings when you awaken feeling stiff, and creakily stumble out of bed. Or those marathon desk sessions when you

This article was originally published on October 5, 2015. Here’s the thing about abs: Whether you care about getting ripped or not, your core goes way

This article was originally published on August 3, 2015. “I have, like, no arm strength.” If you’ve ever said this (or even thought it), this is

This article was originally published on July 13, 2015. Reality check: It’s time to stop thinking of push-ups as a punishment of the

This article was originally published on May 9, 2016. About four years ago, I found myself speed-walking across my neighborhood at 6:30 a.m., bleary and

For a lot of us, the only exercise we get in the morning is the wild flailing to pull ourselves out of bed, the stumble across the room to turn off the

Today is a very special day, my friends. It marks the return of R29's annual beauty awards. We know, we know — everybody and their mother has an award

It's hardly a secret that fall and layering come hand-in-hand. With transitional weather swooping in, and the daily too-hot-too-cold conundrum, we find

I remember the first pair of shoes I loved. They weren't even newly bought — the kind I went with my mother to pick out from big-box discount stores in

Of all the makeup products in the world, none are quite as transformative as eyeshadow. Between the colors, textures, and blending capabilities, the sky

You finally cashed in your credit card points for a ticket to the beach of Anthony Bourdain’s (and your) dreams. Your Tumi carry-on (also purchased with

Forget your relationship with your actual mother — your relationship with just her style is a complicated and ever-changing one. Adoration occurs in

Chances are, you’re reading this at a desk or on your phone. Your shoulders are hunched forward, aren’t they? Your lower back is probably also curved

This article was originally published on March 24, 2016. Ever hear your grandmother's sweet voice in your head, reminding you to stand up straight, dear?

What if we told you that the most versatile hairstyling tool EVER was already sitting on your bathroom shelf? The humble flat iron — which you might