Style

When you glow on the inside, your outside shines. From skincare rituals to the perfect capsule wardrobe, our interviews with industry experts go beyond the trends, sharing simple beauty routines and fashion insights that empower you to approach each day with confidence.

The Right Way to Use Bobby Pins

We’ve never done a beauty tutorial on something this simple before, but when stylist Erica Rae showed us the “proper” technique for using bobby pins we had to share it on the blog. The collective “oooooh” that resonated from our entire team was proof enough that most of us aren’t using bobby pins correctly, and […]

Your Perfect Lip Gloss, Found

In my purse you’ll usually find no fewer than 5 lip glosses, and it seems I’m not the only one: just peek inside the handbags of the rest of our team for proof. There’s something about lip products that begs to be part of a collection that includes one for every mood, outfit and weather condition. Of […]

Our Editors Reveal What’s On Their Spring Shopping List

The countdown has begun to that time of year when we pack away our sweaters and break out the swimsuits. Well, at least here in Texas (sorry, Chicagoans.) I’ve been trying to streamline my wardrobe, and this week I took a deep breath and finally gave my closet an overhaul. With my newly freed hangers, I thought it the perfect […]

Oils vs. Serums: Which one’s right for you?

Skincare should be easy, right? In theory, if you keep your mug clean and moisturized, you should be good to go. But, of course, it’s not that simple. Not even close! Depending on one’s skin type, there are hundreds of products to cleanse, exfoliate, tone, treat and moisturize the complexion. And, of course, the variation […]

The Rock and Roll Tousled Bob

“I think everyone’s familiar with the ‘lob’ at this point,” says stylist Erica Rae. “So what makes it fresh now is the way it’s styled. You can wear it sleek and straight, but I love how it looks when it’s a bit tousled. So many girls are trying to achieve these waves with a flat iron. […]

The Men’s Fragrances We Secretly Want for Ourselves

Who says every woman wants to smell like a vanilla cupcake? Ok, I’m being cheeky here, but really: sometimes I feel that if I have to smell one more achingly sweet scented product, I’m going to lose it. Listen, there’s nothing wrong with vanilla, or sweet scents in general, if that’s what you like. But, […]

Everything you Need to Know About Exfoliating

Looking for a fresh start? When the dead of winter starts to make us feel a bit, well, lifeless, it can be hard to find ways to breathe life into your skin. The best approach to smoothing, refreshing, and rejuvenating your skin—and who couldn’t use some of those three things right about now?—is to find […]

How to Get Fuller Lips (Without Filler!)

Those of us who weren’t blessed with Gigi Hadid-esque lips will go to great lengths to get them (I should know — I’ve tried it all, including filler.) After years of experimenting, this old theater makeup trick is still the most effective technique I know to make thin lips looks full. This is how Lucille […]

The Hot Hair Tools Our Beauty Experts Can’t Live Without

My hot hair tool use has gone through many phases: the sleek straight flat irons of college, va va voom hot rollers of my twenties, the more recent medium barreled curling iron beach waves, and countless other looks in between. The only constant? Finding the perfect hot tool for my hair type has been the […]

How to Get Your Healthiest Skin Ever in 2017

So, here at The Decoder, we do lots of chatting about pretty products—as we very well should. But, since I’m a firm believer that the painting will only look as good as the canvas it’s on, today I want to talk about how to get skin that is not only beautiful, but downright healthy. Keeping […]

We’re Obsessed With Cristina Lynch’s Mexican Inspired Style

We first met Cristina Lynch when she hosted a Mi Golondrina trunk show in Austin, and we instantly fell in love with the designer’s handcrafted Mexican dresses. She has incredible personal style, which (like her designs) reflects her Mexican heritage through a modern lens. Talking with Cristina, you get a sense that her perspective is rooted in […]