Beauty

7 Cult Drugstore Beauty Finds

There’s a time and a place for a good beauty splurge, for sure—think your fail-safe foundation that costs more than a few bucks, or a pricey lipstick that makes you feel like Wonder Woman. But for your everyday staples, the offerings at your local drugstore are better (and cheaper!) than ever. Drugstores are where are […]

Ix Style’s Francesca Kennedy

Meeting Francesca Kennedy equals instant girl crush.  She’s warm, grounded, inspiring — and a fearless business woman on a mission. Originally from Guatemala and now based in New York, Kennedy founded accessory brand Ix Style (“water” in the Mayan language) to empower women and provide clean drinking water to children from her native country. It was on a trip home […]

Nailing The Perfectly Loose Low Bun

This is a look that we love and have seen all over Pinterest, but when it comes to creating the “effortless” low bun on ourselves, well… things aren’t as easy as they seem. If not executed properly the low bun can just plain sloppy, or worse, like something out of American Gothic. Stylist Erica Rae knows a thing or two […]

How to Style a Moto Jacket

ed. note: Next up in our new Pulling It Off series? Stylist Taylor Jarrett shows me that I really can wear a leather moto jacket — I’ve always been a little afraid of their tough girl vibe! Click through for Taylor’s tips on making it your chicest piece this fall… The moto jacket: timeless, chic, edgy. This […]

14 Robes That’ll Make You Never Want to Get Dressed

We all have our obsessions: some gals are beauty buffs, others are total bag snobs, and of course, we all know a jewelry junkie or two. But is anyone else out there as obsessed with loungewear as I am? More specifically, robes? There’s no question I inherited my affinity from my parents; when I think back on my […]

NOVA’S Julia Zangrilli

One of the perks of living in NYC is meeting lots of people with really interesting jobs.  Take Julia Zangrilli, perfumer and founder of NOVA, an indie fragrance brand based in Brooklyn. You’ve probably spotted the brand’s retro-inspired bottles gracing the shelves of stores like Urban Outfitters and Opening Ceremony. Julia moved to New York in 2003 to […]

Secrets to Air Drying Your Hair

There’s a time for a post about the best tools and products for getting and keeping and blowout… and August is not one of those times. We have all year to battle our manes into submission, but when the temps (and humidity!) are this high, it’s time to embrace your natural texture and enjoy the […]

How to Wear a Statement Choker

ed note: Taylor Jarrett, creative director, stylist, and studio owner has recently captivated our entire team with his incredible taste and creative approach to getting dressed. In our newly relaunched Pulling It Off series, he’ll be showing me how to wear one bold fashion statement paired with my usual classic looks. Today, we’re kicking things off with an incredible statement choker […]

Our Fave New Workout Hairstyle

DIRECTIONS: First start with hair in a high pony. You can choose a slick look or leave a bit of texture for more of an undone look. Braid your pony tail in a simple three strand braid. (You can do any braid — a fishtail braid would look even more interesting!) Be sure to secure […]

4 Signs You’re Wearing the Wrong Bra (& What to Do About It)

Did you know that as many as 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size? Ashley Kelsch, CEO and founder of Teddies for Bettys, started her company with the intention to empower women by helping them find well-made, great-fitting undergarments. She meets new clients on the daily who are getting by in life with ill-fitting […]

The Best-Ever Melt Proof Makeup

I’m going to be honest with you: the original concept of this story was “pool-proof makeup,” but my daily commute has gotten so humid that I basically feel like I’m swimming to work every day anyway. There’s nothing more depressing than arriving at the office to discover that three-quarters of your masterful face of makeup […]

3 Ways to Wear a Black Ribbon

Here at Team CS, we’re firm believers in the power of good ribbon — it can turn a regular box into a gift, a stack of letters into decor, and an ordinary hairstyle into something special. We definitely love the idea of wearing a black ribbon (so French, oui?) but wanted to get some fresh ideas […]