The Makeup Product I Used Last Week That Blew Up My DMs
Last week, I posted a Story at an event and was flooded with DMs asking about my eye makeup. I had swiped an olive green shimmery shadow - an old pot of Stila's Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow (no longer available, but see a very similar one here, used in the photo ...read more
I Found the Cure for Monday Mornings (And It Isn't Coffee)
About a year ago, I was running late while trying to get Sloan out the door to school. I made sure she looked pristine, but I practically ran out of the house without brushing my teeth and subsequently threw on an old sweatshirts, jeans, and slides. But once I got into the car ...read more
What's the Deal with Natural Deodorant?
Last week I posed a somewhat embarrassing question: 'Why is it such a big deal to see a woman sweat?' You responded in droves, with so many pieces of advice, opinions, and questions, mostly about natural deodorant, that I decided to reach out to the experts themselves. After ...read more
Our Team's Go-To Lipstick Shades
I don't ask for a lot of my lipsticks—I'm not picky between gloss and matte options, can get away with a pretty wide range of hues, and am far less selective about which brands I experiment with than I am with other beauty products. The short reason is because lipstick is far ...read more
The Beauty Products I Buy Over and Over Again
L.A. has a ton of great restaurants, so for G and me to go to the same place twice, that means it's really one of our favorites. The same can be said for my relationship with beauty products. Since I try out so many different things, for me to use something up—and then actually ...read more
The Makeup Items We All Have in Our Purses for Touch-Ups
On any given day, our editorial team is in the office by 9, then taking on the day with work, meetings, brainstorms, lunches, and events out. Needless to say, by the time evening plans roll around, we wouldn't look nearly as fresh as we did that morning—if not for a little help. ...read more
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My 'No Makeup' Weekend Makeup Routine
On the weekends, I rarely wear any makeup. At most, I'll wear a touch of concealer, some cheek and lip stain, and mascara (if that!) which allows me to get out the door quickly for brunch or beach days with G and Sloan, while still looking relatively pulled-together. The secret ...read more
Our Summer Skincare Essentials
While Emily and Geoffrey are in Hawaii, the editorial team is finding our own ways to staycation and take advantage of L.A.'s sunny weather and beautiful beaches. Here are the products we're loving this summer for effortless, beach-ready routines: 1. BeautyCounter Mineral ...read more
5 Things to Remember When You Color Your Hair
One of my favorite beauty traditions is getting my hair brightened in preparation for summer months. The physical shift never fails to get me excited for cookouts, picnics, and longer days, but I've experienced a mental shift when it comes to maintaining it. While it's easy for ...read more
7 of the Biggest Skincare Mistakes I Made When I Was Younger
While I've been interested in beauty for as long as I can remember, I don't think the word "skincare" entered my vocabulary until my late twenties. Fast-forward to my thirties, when it's arguably the most important part of my beauty routine, both in terms of making up for past ...read more
My Weekly Skincare Routine
I admittedly change-up my skincare routine more than I should, in the name of discovering new brands and products, but there are a few mainstays that have found a permanent place on my bathroom counter. Some products, like masks, I use once a week, but others, like moisturizers ...read more
The New Way I've Been Styling My Hair
When I got my hair cut two months ago, I was immediately thrilled with it and how fresh and light it felt. But within a few weeks, I realized I had a perfect new(ish) cut—and no idea how to style it, especially since it quickly grew from a sleek lob to somewhere in-between short ...read more
Here's How Bachelor Contestants Get Camera-Ready
I came to The Bachelor relatively late—during the finale of Ben Higgins' show. But if you watch my Insta-Stories, you already know I didn't waste a moment diving straight into Jojo Fletcher's season, and every season (and spin-off, Winter Games included...) after that. Aside ...read more
Use Valentine’s Day as an Excuse to Buy This Lipstick
Valentine's Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. Every year, I make an effort to do something small that makes me feel like my best self, whether that means waking up extra-early to make heart-shaped pancakes for Sloan or buying myself something feminine and ...read more
My Winter Makeup Routine
Even in sunny, beautiful L.A., winter can be harsh on skin. Between the dry climate, cold(ish) recent weather, and excessive use of heaters indoors, I've been noticing considerably more redness, but with the right products and makeup, at least I'm able to conceal it. To begin, I ...read more
Why I Chose to Go with Short Hair Again
For the past year or so, I'd been trying to grow my hair out. It's not because I thought it was looking particularly healthy and lustrous, but I liked the simplicity of being able to put it in a top knot. I hadn't even stopped to consider whether it was looking its best or just ...read more
What Happened When I Tried a 28-Day Skincare Challenge
Every day looks exactly the same for Sloan. In the morning, we get her out of bed, she helps me squeeze fresh orange juice, then she eats breakfast while Facetiming 'Gaga' (my dad). We then read a book in her room, get her dressed and head to school. At this point, we have ...read more
The Best Beauty Decisions We’ve Made in the Past Year
This year was one filled with a lot of beauty experimentation—Emily tried her hand at techniques for glowy skin like derma-rolling and derma-planing, and tested out hundreds of products before launching Beauty on the Shop (which is in the processing of growing even more!) and ...read more
10 Makeup Tips for Every Step of Your Routine
Even if you don't live in Los Angeles, chances are you've heard of the Streicher Sisters, a trio behind some of Hollywood's most glam red carpet looks and actresses, from Mandy Moore to Emily Blunt. A few weeks ago, I visited Jenn Streicher at their Beverly Hills studio, ...read more
How to Do the Prettiest (Yet Subtle!) Nail Art at Home
A few weeks back, I was at an engagement party and became obsessed with one of the guests' polishes. From across the room, it looked like she was wearing a subtle nude, with little hints of glitter. When I went over to say hi, I realized the glimmers were from some of the ...read more
All Our Questions About Natural Makeup, Answered
Far and away from any major life change, becoming a mom has made me so much more aware not only of what I put into my body but also what I put onto it. Nowadays, everything is reframed by the question, "Would I feed that/give that to Sloan?" At this point, I try to make smart ...read more
My Fall Makeup Routine
In the summer, I prefer natural makeup where I can be out the door in under five minutes—after all, most of it melts off in the 100° F days we had this year—but as soon as it's fall, I tend to drift towards a little bit more of a dramatic makeup look. By adding a few simple ...read more
The Counterintuitive Trick to Naturally Dewy Skin
Even without extreme changes in weather, my skin always takes a turn for the worst in the fall. While I tan easily and am able to maintain something of a glow during the summer, as soon as the seasons turn, my skin becomes noticeably duller. Recently, while applying my makeup, I ...read more
How to Do My Hair Stylist's Signature Messy Waves
When it comes to blow-outs, I have my technique for a sleek look down to a science, but have always struggled with consistent beachy waves. While I used to prefer a sleeker wave (see this 2013 video), I've found myself gravitating towards a more undone look in recent years, ...read more