Pay close enough attention, and you'll find that everyone on the planet can be divided into the following two categories: Those that be, and those that observe.
Fashion Week is actually Fashion Month. It kicks off in New York City and wraps in Paris four weeks later (London and Milan fall in between). During that month, we watch as new beauty trends percolate. And the fall 2015 trends were some of the strongest we've seen in years. From masked eye makeup to modern hair accessories, our favorite fall beauty trends are bolder and cooler than seasons past. And they're also easy to wear right now -- there's no rule that says you have to wait until fall.
March is a frustrating month. On paper, it's spring. In reality, it feels like the most soul-sucking part of winter. The frigid temperatures just won't quit. And that's where these new beauty products come in: They'll make you look and feel ready for sunnier days -- or spring break vacations.
When it comes to the Academy Awards, no other red carpet can boast bigger star power. And with those major celebs, comes some major makeup and hair looks we'll be drooling over (and trying to replicate) for weeks. In case you missed out, here are the best beauty looks from the 2015 Oscars you have to see.
Any beauty girl can relate to the struggle of "Should I go to the gym, or should I keep my bouncy, smooth -- and pricey -- blowout intact?" In fact, we've used the excuse, "Sorry, I just had my hair done," on more than one occasion to avoid a killer cardio workout.
The Grammys dress code is a bit different from that of the Golden Globes or the Oscars (see: anything worn by Lady Gaga). The outfits are edgier, and so is the hair and makeup. This year was no exception. The biggest names in music stepped out wearing everything from emerald liner to graphic cat eyes. Here, the most adventurous, stunning beauty looks from the 2015 Grammys.
I don't mind the winter. (I went to college in Maine if that tells you anything.) But there's a shift that happens around the middle of February that leaves every cold-weather-dwelling person -- myself included -- itching for a tropical vacation. Sadly, I haven't had the luxury of spring break for more than a decade, but I do have oodles of beauty products to cheer me up. And the new beauty products launching this February are some of the most summertime-joy-inducing I've seen in quite some time. There's an ultra-moisturizing tinted moisturizer from Bare Minerals, Lady Gaga's zesty new fragrance, Charlotte Tilbury's aptly named Beach Sticks and many more that are guaranteed to get you through the rest of winter (smile intact).
Beauty closets bursting with prettily packaged cosmetics, spa days completely gratis, swanky soirees -- working in beauty has its perks. But it isn't all swag bags and free haircuts. We talked to women with the most coveted jobs at some of the biggest beauty companies -- from Bobbi Brown's right-hand girl to Target's biggest purveyor of makeup brushes -- and they gave us an inside look at what it's really like to work in the beauty industry -- and how you can land a gig.
Proving that she can do no wrong when it comes to the red carpet, "The Imitation Game's" Keira Knightley matched her plum Erdem gown with a deep, smoky eye (Chanel makeup artist Kate Lee used Chanel Quadra Eyeshadow in Prélude and Tissé Gabrielle). Beachy waves by Ben Skervin for Vidal Sassoon and the most amazing ear cuff we've ever seen completed the look.
Since the arrival of smartphones, apps have been changing the way we conduct our lives. What once called for stationery now uses an Evite. What used to require lugging around a lighting kit and bulky camera now just takes a simple Instagram filter. And while some apps are for fun or killing time (Candy Crush, I just can't quit you), others aim to turn your life into one never-ending New Year's resolution by encouraging you to be the best version of yourself. In the past, only Hollywood's elite could afford a dream team of people devoted to unearthing a better you, but now your smart phone contains every therapist, personal trainer, nutritionist, stylist and life coach you'll ever need to become your best self.
Awards season presents us with plenty of opportunities to ogle jaw-dropping dresses and glittering jewels, but it should come as no surprise that we're most excited about the red carpet beauty looks. Celebrities brought their beauty "A" game to the Golden Globes 2015, and we rounded up our favorite looks of the night.
If your New Year's resolution is to break out of your hair and makeup rut, you're in luck -- award season has officially begun. (Meaning: there are plenty of gorgeous celebrity beauty looks to copy). Kicking off the season is the 2015 People's Choice Awards. Here, the best red carpet hairstyles and makeup. Get ready for some serious beauty inspiration.
When I was in third grade, I had a wart on my inner knee. I wanted to die every time I had to sit Indian-style, which was about seven times a day. Though I didn't know it at the time, I began practicing yoga -- assuming creative positions that allowed me to cover my wart. But it was no use. One afternoon, while waiting for the bus, I began bickering with my brother. In an effort to one-up me (and apparently scar me for life, as I'm writing about it nearly two decades later), he shouted, "Emily has warts!" to anyone who would listen. The horror!
It's January. Resolution time. And if you're anything like me, cleaning out the beauty clutter is high on your to-do list. Fortunately, once you purge the crusty mascaras and underwhelming hair styling products, there are plenty of exciting new beauty products you can buy to fill your medicine cabinet back up again. The best part? They're all available at the drugstore.
This year was a big one in the beauty world. We finally saw our dream of wearing Louboutin come true (on our fingertips that is), Tyra Banks taught us the secret to her killer cheekbones and our beauty arsenal got a whole lot bigger with the launch of several new brands. The best beauty launches from 2014 include European beauty brands whose arrival in the U.S. we've been anxiously awaiting, luxe lines from designer labels and gorgeous packaging worthy of any vanity. If you haven't tried one of these new brands yet, you're missing out.
When it comes to the holidays, the best scents are the ones that bring you right back to the kitchen, baking up buttery, sprinkle-covered treats for family and friends.
The month you were born determines a lot of things: June and July babies will have a decade of pool parties to look back on, September babies will always be the oldest in their class, and December babies can always look forward to a year-end gift giving bonanza in which they get twice the gifts as everyone else. Another thing your birth month determines? Your birthstone.
We all do a lot of shopping in December, but it's rarely for ourselves. At the risk of sounding greedy, I'll admit it: I follow the "one for you, one for me" formula -- at least when it comes to the little things. And many of the newest beauty products launching this month are perfect candidates -- they're incredibly affordable.
