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These 12 Mascaras Are the Best of the Best

I have a feeling that most women’s “desert island” makeup choice would be mascara. There’s nothing that adds polish and prettiness quite like it, but there are also about a thousand different options (with new ones hitting the market daily) claiming longer, thicker, curlier, fuller, or more natural lashes. How’s a girl to choose? We polled […]

How To Wear Wide Leg Crops

ed. note: Next up in our new Pulling It Off series? Stylist Taylor Jarrett shows me that I really can kick my skinny jeans habit to the curb and embrace wide leg pants in my wardrobe — even the trickier cropped version! Click through for Taylor’s tips on making a pair your chicest piece this fall… Perfect for dressing […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Best Foundations + Tinted Moisturizers

When it comes to beauty products, are you loyal to one brand, or are you more of a serial dater? On busy mornings, I’m generally a fan of sticking to one tried-and-true skincare and makeup routine, so I’ve always been a tad obsessed with uncovering the very best in each category. Which is why I’m so pumped […]

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 […]