Emily McClure is a freelance beauty blogger, and fashion addict. When she isn't swatching lipsticks, you can find her snap-chatting puppies or laughing at her own jokes. Her work has been published in The Boston Globe, HerCampus.com, and Simplemost.com. For business inquiries: emilymcclure2@gmail.com
Latest Articles
7 Fun Colors To Dye Your Hair If You're Blonde
If you're a blonde, then you know just how easy it can be to get stuck in a hair color rut. From the same old highlights to brassy ends, being a blonde can sometimes get old. If you're looking to break away from your same-old strands, then think abou…
By Emily McClure
15 Beauty Products We All Owned In The 2000s
Growing up during the 2000s was actually pretty great. Not only did we get to experience the glory that was The Simple Life and TRL, but we also got to experience one of the craziest decades in beauty history. As any teenager during that time could t…
By Emily McClure
Can You Condition Your Hair Without Showering?
It might sound crazy, but you can actually condition your hair without stepping in the shower. It's true! Refresh your dry, brittle ends anytime you want by simply using a dry conditioner. While this may seem too good to be true, the concept is actua…
By Emily McClure
Can You Wash Your Purse?
Notice a spill on your favorite Kate Spade bag? Well, before you go running for the washing machine, take a step back and look at the materials label printed on the inside of the bag. As each material reacts differently to water, not all purses can b…
By Emily McClure
11 Clothing Items To Never Put In The Dryer
When it comes to doing our laundry, not all fabrics are created equal. While some can last through anything, others can wilt under the pressure. In fact, there are several items of clothing that you should never put in the dryer if you want them to k…
By Emily McClure
Can Diaper Rash Cream Fight Off Acne?
It's no secret that blogger, Farah Dhukai likes to go outside of the box when it comes to her beauty routine — think rubbing onions on her brows to make them grow, for example. So, when the blogger posted a video on her Instagram where she used diape…
By Emily McClure
13 Beauty Buys With Gorgeous Packaging
When it comes to buying makeup, sometimes it's okay to judge a book by its cover. Whether it's embellished with golden filigree or emblazoned in a fabulous print, beauty buys with gorgeous packaging are often hard to pass up. I mean, imagine how good…
By Emily McClure
Is Organic Sunscreen Better Than Traditional SPF?
As we all know, sunscreen is essential for protecting our skin against the sun's harsh rays. However, is "organic" sunscreen better for the skin than traditional SPF? Honestly, the debate between dermatologists is still ongoing. However, before divin…
By Emily McClure
11 Ways To Dye Your Hair Bright Colors At Home
Forget what you may have heard. You don't have to book an appointment with a professional in order to achieve vivid, salon-quality hair color. In fact, there are several ways that you can dye your hair brighter colors without spending a fortune. Ther…
By Emily McClure
How To Fix A Chipped Gel Manicure At Home
We all know that chipped manicures are the worst. However, when the polish is a gel formula, the problem gets that much more frustrating. Instead of heading to the salon to fix the damaged color, however, why not try fixing your chipped gel manicure …
By Emily McClure
Does Drinkable Sunscreen Exist?
Over the past decade, the importance of wearing an SPF has become a huge part of our beauty culture. However, could drinkable sunscreen be the next wave of beauty innovation? Skincare brand, UVO is hoping for that exact thing. The brand currently pro…
By Emily McClure
11 Beauty Oils Perfect For Mixing With Foundation
Caked-on makeup has no business being a part of your beauty routine. Instead, get supermodel-worthy skin by mixing a few drops of a beauty oil in with your foundation. Now, while there are plenty of oils on the market, there are a few facial oils tha…
By Emily McClure
When Should You Start Wearing Eye Cream?
Think you're too young to be using an eye cream? Think again. According to New Jersey-based dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Baxt in an interview with the Huffington Post, woman as young as 20 should consider using an eye cream if they want to ward off pote…
By Emily McClure
Summer Perfumes Based On Your Astrological Sign
Instead of getting swept up in the fragrance isle this summer, let your astrological sign guide you towards a new perfume. As the sense of smell can relate so heavily to our own emotions, it's a no-brainer that we should let our star signs help us de…
By Emily McClure
What You Should Know About Lightening Dark Hair
Despite what you may think, lightening darker hair colors isn't exactly an easy process. In fact, it can take multiple sessions in order for your hair color to lighten to your preferred shade. While that may not sound like the most ideal scenario, ac…
By Emily McClure
How To Lighten Hair Extensions At Home
Whether you bought the wrong shade or simply want to change up your look even further, there is a surefire way to lighten your hair extensions at home without heading to the hair salon. However, before you begin dyeing the extensions, you may want to…
By Emily McClure
Everything You Need To Know About Dermal Piercings
While body modification itself is nothing new, dermal piercings, a newer method of body piercing, has been a huge hit in the last ten years. However, are dermal piercings more risky than standard body piercings? Honestly, the answer is pretty tricky.…
By Emily McClure
8 Things Your Pore Strips May Be Telling You
Your Sunday night pore strip may be more telling than you think. In fact, the blackheads, oil, and acne left behind on those sticky strips could be giving your more insight into your own skin's issues than you realized. The whole reason that pore str…
By Emily McClure
11 Purple Hair Ideas For Short Hair
If you're looking to break out of a hair color rut this summer, you may want to try dying your hair purple if you have shorter strands. Not only does the color enhance the look of most shorter styles, but it also looks fierce on any skin tone. From l…
By Emily McClure
13 Sweat-Proof Foundations You Need This Summer
Things are getting sweaty out there, ladies and gentlemen. With temperatures on the rise, it's time to look for sweat-proof foundations that can beat the summertime heat. Now, as a former makeup artist, I can attest that not all foundations are formu…
By Emily McClure
