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
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
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
I was never a firm believer in using a primer every time I put on make-up, as it felt like an unnecessary extra step after my moisturizer. But for someone who's always struggled with both dry skin and makeup that seems to slip off my face mere minutes after applying it, I realize ...read more
Every week, Leslie and I start off our editorial brainstorm by bringing up the things that most interested us in the past week—a sunscreen that would make for the perfect Find of the Week, a book we couldn't get out of our heads. But the topics that come up most often are "what ...read more
Summertime makes me want to simplify everything—elaborate meals are traded in for no-cook dishes, layered looks are swapped for for sweet dresses, and my makeup routine becomes all about glowy, clean skin. Here's how I've been approaching my morning beauty regimen in the warmer ...read more
A few weeks ago, Leslie and I got onto the topic of those mornings when we "don't have anything to wear." You know the days—you have a closet full of clothes you loved the day before, but all of a sudden and without any warning, nothing works. We agreed that we both go through ...read more
A large part of my job includes regularly testing out products so that I can recommend the best of the best to you, from bronzers, to mascara, to lip stains. It's one of my favorite things to do, but also incredibly taxing on my already-sensitive skin. At the end of a ...read more
You know how the models in J.Crew and Madewell catalogues always look fresh-faced, bright, and beautiful, with perfectly rosy cheeks? It definitely helps that they're naturally gifted with angelic skin, but there's almost always makeup to thank for a gorgeous "no makeup" look—and ...read more
Several weeks ago, I had no more than ten minutes to zip myself into a leather Tommy Hilfiger number and throw on some makeup. I was heading to a fashion show, so I wanted to look presentable, but for all intents and purposes, had no time. Under normal circumstances, I might have ...read more
As I detailed here, I'm a beauty junkie, and as soon as I see something in my Instagram feed more than once, I keep my eyes on it (in this case, pun intended) as an up-and-coming trend. Recently I started screenshotting multiple sets of eyes in a stunning sunset palette–some ...read more
Last week, I wrote about how I've stopped using tinted moisturizer and foundation, and since then, I've gotten a lot of questions about what my current routine looks like. Yesterday in our office, Alina, Leslie, and I filmed a Facebook Live video of how I apply my makeup in the ...read more
At this point, I definitely have too much makeup. Over the years I’ve amassed a collection of luminizers and lip stains that would rival a small store, and my products somehow exceed my storage capacity despite my best efforts to regularly streamline. But it wasn’t always that ...read more
G and I live just a couple blocks away from Los Angeles' Koreatown, so my interest in Korean beauty has piqued since we moved into our home last year. It seems that every beauty website and magazine I've been reading these days sings the praises of Korean skincare products, so ...read more
Unsurprisingly, I haven't had a ton of time to myself ever since Sloan arrived. Though I've been trying to take a bit of a maternity leave, any time I get her down for a nap, I'm either attempting to sleep myself (ha), straightening up the house or doing work. But, as we've been ...read more
I’m constantly trying new skincare and beauty products, but even with a rotating roster of cleansers, mascaras and lotions, I come back to my favorite formulas again and again. I’ve always been interested in knowing what products have staying power for other people, so I thought ...read more
Anytime I walk through a makeup department, I feel like there are dozens of new products out there to fix everything from wrinkles and cellulite to uneven skin. They seem to get more complicated by the day and leave me feeling overwhelmed and confused. In the interest of paring ...read more
I usually wait until the last minute to start thinking about holiday gifts, but I love discovering one good beauty product that I give to several people. I usually rely on them as stocking stuffers or toppings to other gifts because though they're small, they pack a major punch. ...read more