Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash When a major event or a loved one’s birthday comes up, cake is basically a necessity. You can opt to bake it yourself, of course, but if you want to feed a lot of people fast, have a professionally decorated cake, or try a flavor combination that may be out of your wheelhouse, a …
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While the summer’s skincare regimen calls for light applications through the scorching months, fall marks the beginning of multi-step routines and meticulous makeup techniques. We have finally reached the time of year where its time to transition from weightless products to thicker consistencies; finding ways to beat the city’s capricious weather. Houston’s beauty market is surprisingly active with …
Read More »The Best Hair Trends for Spring 2022
Noam GalaiGetty Images The first place we turn to for hair inspiration is almost always the runways, where some of the world’s most talented hairstylists create looks we inevitably end up wearing the following season. In the case of the spring 2022 shows, the trends were a push-pull between ultra-sleek and ultra-casual—choose your fighter. Oh, and if you’ve been battling …
Read More »The 20 Best Advent Calendars For Skincare & Makeup Obsessives 2021
Harrod’s, Charlotte Tilbury, Acqua di Parma123 ‘Tis the season for beauty gifts and the thrill of advent calendars. Regardless of which holidays you celebrate come winter, what could be more exciting than opening a present—every single day? From luxurious skincare to affordable makeup favorites, brands like Barbara Sturm, Sephora, Benefit Cosmetics, and Lush are offering their best-sellers in beautiful box …
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Paris-Roubaix was, as you might have heard, a little bit damp. The brave souls of the peloton trudged their way through the grime and grit of Northern France toward a velodrome in Roubaix, where everyone collapsed en masse in the infield and then limped to some atmospheric shower stalls to clean up. This year more than most, the Hell of …
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In Pictures | Cultural Traditions The blue men of the Sahara (Image credit: Juan Martinez) While the Sahara’s captivating blue attire is becoming a relic from the past, in Mauritania, the fashion tradition is still alive and looks like it’s here to stay. T The Saharan daraa or boubou, a long and loose gown, and tagelmusts, a cloth veil that is used …
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Welcome to Beauty Around the Clock, Marie Claire‘s peek into the daily lives of some of the most game-changing women in their industries. Ever wonder how they get it all done in a day? Here’s your answer. When Heela Yang left her life in New York City—including friends, family, and a killer career that included stints at giants like Lancôme …
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From the groomsmen’s beautifully colored socks to selecting the song as the first dance as newlyweds, the grooms can make a dynamic impact when planning a wedding. “Oftentimes, this day is focused around the bride and fulfilling her dreams and visions for the day,” says Anya Capron from Caicos Events, an event planning company. “It is easy to overlook that …
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