Wearing bold lipstick can be intimidating. It’s stressful, worrying about whether it’s smudged and gotten on your teeth. Or whether that look a stranger just gave you is one of admiration or judgment. I know all of this is true because I’m writing this while sitting in a very public coffee shop wearing the brightest red lipstick ever to exist. Gotta practice what you preach, right?
Read MorePost-pandemic connection is difficult. Closeness has been rendered as a thing of the past, almost nostalgic. The very word “intimacy” now bears the weight of anxiety, fear, and two years of almost total isolation.
Read MoreTattoos are described as a marking, symbolic figure, design, or phase fixed to the skin—applied art decorating the body with permanent ink. Rising tattoo popularity in our society is seen through fashion, self-expression, and culture. A tattoo is not just ink, it’s an extension or expression symbolizing protection, strength, mental health, beauty, indescribable emotion, interest, or a piece of who someone is.
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Celebrating the New Year gives people another excuse to party; Going out to celebrate another year of living. Getting ready for a celebration is almost as fun as going to one, especially on a night as creative as New Year’s Eve. The inspiration for NYE makeup looks has progressed through the years, but one thing remains constant: glitter. Many have experimented with glitter and the art of makeup, and this has led to different trends beginning to arise
Black hair has set trends and broken barriers, yet it is told it’s not good enough. However, black hair is everything from every curl, coil, loc, and braid. So here is my ode, my celebration, in honor of the fro.
Read MoreApril showers bring May flowers in more ways than one. With the resurgence of 70s style, there’s no shortage of florals in fashion. If you can’t get enough flower power, consider incorporating the trend into your next makeup look.
Read MoreSince the end of season two, “Euphoria” fans everywhere are looking for new ways to spend their Sunday nights. From the jaw dropping cinematography, to the lighting of every scene, to the riveting storylines, this freshly wrapped season gave us a variety of things to dissect and completely obsess over. Even though the season is over, the iconic makeup looks are still having their moment.
Cupid’s shooting more than arrows this Valentine’s Day! He’s shooting red hot makeup looks that are sure to catch the eye of “the one.” In ancient mythology, Cupid, the god of love, used his bow and arrow to initiate desire and love. Today, we may use makeup to do the same thing.
Read MoreHey Alexa, play “Kiss U Right Now” by Duckwrth, please!One thing I love about a good lip color is the way that it can set the mood for any occasion. A good V-Day lip is a must, whether you're going on a romantic date with your boo, or celebrating Galentine’s with your favorite people, a kissable lip color will always turn heads
Read MoreIt is an emotional experience full of doubt, joy, and euphoria mixed with a bit of adrenaline. However, it can result in feelings of happiness, freedom, regret, and discomfort with a side of tears. These are just some of the rollercoasters of emotion women might face while shaving off their hair.
Read MoreReady to ring in the new year but still searching for that finishing touch to your outfit? Take your look to the next level with some festive eye makeup. Right now, it’s all about sparkle.
Read MoreAre you in a style rut or bored with your clothes at the moment? Although it may not be the first thing you think of, hair accessories are a great way to add some flare to your wardrobe without having to buy new clothes. Think of hair accessories as an extension of your style. They can help bring a look together or spruce up a more simple outfit. If this idea sounds appealing, but you aren’t sure where to start, stay tuned for some simple and easy ways to incorporate hair accessories to your everyday style.
Read MoreIn this generation the term “natural beauty” has become increasingly popular. However, Trying to achieve a natural look like celebrities we see on the internet is simply impossible, because the fact is there is nothing natural about the photo you're looking at. Natural beauty is something that comes from within, not from a makeup product you can buy at the store or a filter you put over an Instagram photo.
Read MoreIt's day five of the dreaded messy bun. A practical staple, but you're tired of it. You want to change it up, but you're also not willing to spend two hours and an arm workout doing all the elaborate Pinterest styles that never turn out like the photo. Luckily for you, we have five simple hairstyles that can elevate your look and are long nail approved with minimal tiny hair bands.
Read MoreTake your Halloween costume to the next level this year by trying out some of our favorite spooky makeup looks.
Read MoreWhether it’s abstract shapes or festive spiderwebs, graphic liners are all the rage and can be used to create many eye-catching looks. In the past, there have been various ways to add a pop of personality to your regular makeup routine, for instance, with a bold lip.
Read MoreWith a discovery of a love for cosmetics that led to research and innovation, Alijah Storm created a makeup line to inspire creativity in everyone. On March 8, 2019, the colorful brand released their first post on instagram which followed up with the launch of the brand's first palette release, ICONIC. The brand has since then expanded their line to face makeup, eye shadows, lip products, and even a skin care line. The brand seeks to make effective and ethical products available in the market with a concept behind a cruelty free makeup brand and believing everyone is perfect.
Read MoreFor Valentine’s Day, we wanted to provide some glamorous and heart-stopping makeup looks that will be sure to turn heads. Though many of us will be trading in dinner dates at fancy restaurants for pizza on the couch, it's still fun to get glammed up and celebrate our beauty while watching “The Notebook” with our roommates. Here are some fun and totally doable Valentine’s Day makeup tutorials that, unlike your ex, won’t disappoint.
Read MoreMen wearing makeup is not a new fashion fad. Men wear makeup because they want to. There doesn't have to be a specific reason, and it doesn't always require an explanation for how it defied gender roles. Men wearing makeup are allowed to exist unapologetically and on their own terms.
Read MoreThe HBO hit show, Euphoria, looks at troubled teens and their battles with drugs, sex, and development into adult life. The show transformed much more than the television world. It pushed the envelope for style, character development, and most importantly make-up. The Euphoria makeup trend intensifies natural cosmetics with pops of color, shapes, and glitter!
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