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Is Milani an Italian Brand: Los Angeles Roots, Italian Tiles

Is Milani an Italian Brand: Los Angeles Roots, Italian Tiles

Milani is an Italian brand only in part: it started in Los Angeles with an art teacher, and its Baked powders are made on terracotta tiles in Italy. I go through twelve pieces, from skin to lips.

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Maui Aloe Vera Shampoo: Why Aloe Juice Comes Before Water

Maui Aloe Vera Shampoo: Why Aloe Juice Comes Before Water

Maui aloe vera shampoo uses aloe vera juice instead of water as its first ingredient. I go through four Maui Moisture shampoo and conditioner pairs for dry hair and curls, plus a lighter pair and scalp care.

Mary Ruth Lymphatic Drops: What the Brand Says, What to Ask

Mary Ruth Lymphatic Drops: What the Brand Says, What to Ask

Mary Ruth lymphatic drops are MaryRuth's Organic Lymphatic Support Herbal Blend, an herbal blend sold as drops. I share what the brand says about them, what to ask your doctor, and the brushes and massage tools around them.

Mad Hippie Serums, Plus Vitamin C and Light Moisturizers

Mad Hippie Serums, Plus Vitamin C and Light Moisturizers

Mad Hippie serums include Vitamin C Serum, Super A Serum and Corrective Peptide Serum, from a couple who moved to Central America. I go through the serums, oils and creams, then vitamin C serums and light daily moisturizers from other brands.

Hourglass Palette: Ambient Lighting, Curator and the Brushes

Hourglass Palette: Ambient Lighting, Curator and the Brushes

An Hourglass palette guide for people who like their powders and shadows organized. It covers the Ambient Lighting and Curator palettes, the same shades as singles and minis, and the brushes that apply them.

Green and Black Outfits to Try This Fall

Green and Black Outfits to Try This Fall

Green and black outfits are the quietest way to wear color this fall, from emerald pants to a green coat over black. I put five looks together with moss and emerald knits, taffeta and brushed wool.

Fall Boots: What Separates a Good Pair From a Mediocre One

Fall Boots: What Separates a Good Pair From a Mediocre One

Fall boots split into two real categories: a clean leather shaft built for dry pavement and a lugged sole built for wet or rough ground. The choice matters more than color or brand once the weather turns unpredictable in early fall. This edit compares knee-high and ankle styles side by side so the shaft fit and sole grip, not the silhouette alone, decide which pair earns a spot in rotation.

Curl Cream First, Then Gel: A Wash-Day Order of Operations

Curl Cream First, Then Gel: A Wash-Day Order of Operations

When to use curl cream and gel: cream goes on first for definition, and gel goes over it for hold. I layer the creams, gels and custards, then use refresher sprays for day two.

Coach Margot Slides and Sandals: The Buckle, Flats and Bags

Coach Margot Slides and Sandals: The Buckle, Flats and Bags

Coach Margot slides and sandals share one idea, an oversized buckle with hardware roots in Bonnie Cashin's work in the 1960s. I also go through flat sandals, wedges, mules and the bags to carry with them.

Best Signet Rings: Gold, Enamel and Diamond Styles to Wear

Best Signet Rings: Gold, Enamel and Diamond Styles to Wear

The best signet rings range from David Yurman gold cable to Dries Van Noten enamel and Foundrae diamonds. I picked ones versatile enough for a modern jewelry rotation.

Best Highlighter for Sensitive Skin: Powder, Cream and Balm

Best Highlighter for Sensitive Skin: Powder, Cream and Balm

The best highlighter for sensitive skin starts with texture: powder gives a placed sheen, while cream and balm sit closer to the surface. I compare powder, cream and palette highlighters, then cover how blush and bronzer change the glow.

A Van Cleef Necklace, From the First Alhambra to Today

A Van Cleef Necklace, From the First Alhambra to Today

A Van Cleef necklace most often means Alhambra, whose first long necklace came out in 1968. I sort the pieces by motif and length, from vintage Alhambra pendants to pre-owned necklaces.

A Sephora Lip Gloss Made by the Store Itself

A Sephora Lip Gloss Made by the Store Itself

Sephora lip gloss mostly means Sephora Collection, the in-house line from the French perfume chain, including the Outrageous Plump formulas. I walk through twelve of its lip pieces, from glosses to stains and lacquers.

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Cobalt Blue and Cream Outfits to Try This Fall

Cobalt Blue and Cream Outfits to Try This Fall

Cobalt blue and cream outfits pair a bright blue sweater, shirt, skirt or dress with cream trousers, knits and a trench. I treat it like blue and white porcelain, crisp without being harsh, and say why cream beats white.

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Bella Dahl: Fall Sweaters & Layering

Bella Dahl: Fall Sweaters & Layering

Bella Dahl sweaters are the layering pieces I reach for in fall, from drop shoulder and textured crew neck styles to a long sleeve placket pullover. I go through the sweaters and inner layers, how the brand wants you to layer them, and the pants and sets that finish the look.

Urban Decay Setting Spray: The Spritz That Outlasts the Party

Urban Decay Setting Spray: The Spritz That Outlasts the Party

The best setting spray for glowy party makeup is Urban Decay's All Nighter Hydrating and Glowy formula, which is waterproof with 24HR wear. I also go through the other All Nighter formulas, the base layer underneath and sprays from other brands.

Gucci Ophidia: The Mini Bag and Every Small Shape to Carry

Gucci Ophidia: The Mini Bag and Every Small Shape to Carry

The Gucci Ophidia line starts with the mini bag, built from GG canvas, leather trim and the web stripe. I go through the camera bag, the pochette and the small crossbodies, then pick the Ophidia I would buy first.

SUBTL Beauty: The Stackable Makeup Compact Explained, With Alternatives

SUBTL Beauty: The Stackable Makeup Compact Explained, With Alternatives

Stackable makeup packs face, cheek and lip products into one compact, and SUBTL Beauty's 5-in-1 Full Face Makeup Stack is the example here. I explain how the stacks and singles work, then the multi-use sticks and travel compacts to try.

Red Dresses: Ruched, Lace and Bouclé Styles for a Night Out

Red Dresses: Ruched, Lace and Bouclé Styles for a Night Out

One color, endless ways to make an entrance

Pink and Burgundy Outfits

Pink and Burgundy Outfits

Pink and burgundy outfits work because burgundy does the job black usually does, only warmer and richer next to pink. I pair soft pink knits and coats with burgundy leather and cashmere, then tie them together with shoes and bags.

French Bobby Pins and Hair Pins: Bobby, U and French Styles

French Bobby Pins and Hair Pins: Bobby, U and French Styles

French bobby pins sit alongside U pins and French pins in this guide to the hair pins that hold up your day. I cover bobby pins, little pins, French pins and decorative pins, plus where the name bobby came from.

Ethique Shampoo Bar: The Range, Conditioner Bars and Alternatives

Ethique Shampoo Bar: The Range, Conditioner Bars and Alternatives

An Ethique shampoo bar is built on one idea: most bathroom products are mostly water, so ship the good part. I show how to pick the right bar for your hair type, plus conditioner bars, deodorant and storage.

Grande Lash Serum and Other Lash Serums Worth Knowing

Grande Lash Serum and Other Lash Serums Worth Knowing

Grande lash serum comes as GrandeLASH-MD and GrandeLASH Peptide+, with GrandeBROW serums for brows. I compare them with other lash and brow serums and explain why this routine rewards patience.

When Was Body Glitter Invented: A 1934 New Jersey Machinist

When Was Body Glitter Invented: A 1934 New Jersey Machinist

Body glitter was invented in its modern form in 1934, usually credited to New Jersey machinist Henry Ruschmann. I go from that machine to eight cosmetic glitters, from gels to sprays, and eight oils and glows for a softer shine.

Best Summer Wedding Guest Dresses Under $300

Best Summer Wedding Guest Dresses Under $300

The best wedding guest dresses under 300 dollars look considered without hurting your budget. I go through midi, tea-length and maxi dresses, then how to finish the look with shoes you can stand in all night.

belif Aqua Bomb, the Gel Cream Line and the Water Creams Beside It

belif Aqua Bomb, the Gel Cream Line and the Water Creams Beside It

The belif Aqua Bomb gel cream is The True Cream Aqua Bomb, a jelly-textured moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. I go through the rest of the line, from the eye gel to the sleeping mask, and the gel and water creams beside it.

When Did Waterproof Mascara Come Out: The 1939 World's Fair Story

When Did Waterproof Mascara Come Out: The 1939 World's Fair Story

The usual answer to when waterproof mascara came out is 1939, when Helena Rubinstein introduced hers at the New York World's Fair. I also sort sixteen waterproof mascaras that hold a curl, and how to melt them off.

How To Shop Perfume By Scent Family Instead Of By Note

How To Shop Perfume By Scent Family Instead Of By Note

To shop perfume by scent family, start with one of four groups: florals, vanilla and gourmand, woods and musks, or fresh and citrus. I sort the edit that way and end with a small perfume shelf you will actually use.