Emma Stout

Emma Stout is a Staff Writer at Bustle, where she covers beauty news, product launches, viral trends, and the many ways pop culture shapes what we’re putting on (and in) our faces.

Before joining Bustle, she wrote for Interview Magazine. She holds a master’s degree in Magazine Writing from NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.

She identifies as a Carrie from SATC, a Hannah from Girls, a Southern girl with a Valley girl accent, and a proud member of the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina. When she’s not busy blogging, she likes to flip through Kim Kardashian’s selfie book and mourn her graveyard of likes on TheRealReal.

You can find Emma on Instagram @ emmastoutt or via email.

Hair

The Old Hollywood Bob Has Pure Movie-Star Energy

Stars like Selena Gomez and Ayo Edebiri have cosigned the trend.

By Emma Stout

Beauty

Melissa McCarthy’s Hilarious e.l.f. Cosmetics Super Bowl Ad Is Pure Camp

Comedy, culture, and gloss collide in the beauty brand's latest Super Bowl campaign.

By Emma Stout

Nails

20 Jade Marble Nail Designs For A Manifestation-Ready Mani

Bring good luck (and good style) to your fingertips.

By Emma Stout

Fashion Week

Paris Couture Week's Most Striking Beauty Moments

Including avian-inspired manicures, hair feathers, and more.

By Emma Stout

Beauty

Bustle’s 2026 Beauty Icon Awards: The Creators Redefining Wellness

These women are turning vulnerability, routine, and self-care into real cultural impact.

By Emma Stout

Makeup

10 Valentine's Day Makeup Ideas That Are Both Modern & Romantic

These color pairings are a whole vibe.

By Emma Stout

Beauty

January's Best Beauty Launches Will Keep You Glowing From Head To Toe

Including a rosemary-infused hair mask, skin-blurring concealer, and more.

By Emma Stout

Makeup

"Pop Star Glam" Is Back, According To Zara Larsson's Makeup Artist

Sophia Sinot sounds off on her fave maximalist beauty trends.

By Emma Stout

Beauty

I Tried Dove's TikTok-Viral Bridgerton Collection — Here's What To Buy

Featuring four new, crown-worthy scents fit for the ton.

By Emma Stout

Fragrance

Berry Fragrances Are The Cool-Girl Alternative To Vanilla Perfume

Sweet, tart, and juicy.

By Emma Stout

Beauty

The Belly Button Piercing Revival Is Here

The Y2K staple is having a renaissance.

By Emma Stout

Hair

TikTok's "Aussie Slickback" Hair Trend Is A Modern Millennial Pouf

Business in the front, bump in the back.

By Emma Stout

Makeup

Huda Beauty's TikTok-Viral Pressed Powder Is A Dream For My Oily Skin

The relaunched formula delivers an airbrushed finish.

By Emma Stout

Nails

The "Cat-Eye Heart" Manicure Is Made With... Paper Clips?

It's perfect for Valentine's Day.

By Emma Stout

Hair

15 Popular 2016 Hair Trends That Took Over Everyone's Camera Rolls

Long live the side bang.

By Emma Stout

Beauty Detail

Carolina Gonzalez Has Sworn By This Foundation For 2 Decades

Sabrina Carpenter's makeup artist thinks doing glam should feel like oil painting.

By Emma Stout

Beauty

10 French Pharmacy Products I Couldn’t Leave Paris Without

The ultimate travel beauty haul.

By Emma Stout

Nails

The Olive Nail Trend Proves Savory Manicures Are Officially In

Dirty martini-inspired tips, anyone?

By Emma Stout

Beauty

The Hairstylist Who Defined 'Stranger Things' Hair Bottled Her Secrets

Meet Hindsgaul Hair, the four-part system defined to fight buildup.

By Emma Stout

Makeup

I Tried Urban Decay's Platinum Blonde Mascara — & I'm Obsessed

It’s anti-clean girl, in the best way possible.

By Emma Stout