A little over a month ago, some seriously stubborn pimples popped up on my generally clear skin. These deep cystic babies appeared after an unexpected layoff, breakup, and move (yowza) and basically laughed at all topical treatment attempts — even a …

I hate the phrase, “it’s just hair.” Though hair alone can’t magically turn the U.S. Congress into a feminist dreamland or help me understand WTF mining for bitcoin is, it can be a key form of self-expression and self-empowerment — especially, I've f…

A day or two after I came out as queer, I cut off all my hair thinking it was the only way to be recognized in the LGBTQ community as an otherwise very femme-presenting gal (Spoiler alert: it totally wasn't). If you or a pal made a similar impulsive …

If I had to describe my personal style, I would say it’s “hipster granny chic” (think feminine thrift store finds mixed with random Reformation splurges). Since I rarely stray from my high-waist jeans and cozy knit sweaters, I almost spit my coffee o…

I’m in a serious and committed relationship with coffee. Though my favorite roast has yet to propose, we start mornings together and get our grind on, check in throughout the day, and occasionally even spend intense nights together shaking. Our relat…

Can't get your hands on any of Kylie Jenner's latest matte releases? Worry not! I'm breaking down how to make any lipstick matte and it's easier than you think. And to any of my DIY-adverse friends out there, I 100% promise you're totally capable of …

Picking that one special prom dress can mean slaving over magazines and the Internet for days (and maybe even weeks). But if you've found the perfect dress on a cool website and are wondering, "Should you buy prom dresses online?" I'm happy to report…

Summer and bleached hair go together like PB & J, Kim and Kanye, coffee and coconut creamer... You get the idea. But if you bleach your hair and don't know how to take care of it (and by you, I totally mean me because this definitely just happened), …

Newsflash: For growing naturally in the ground (thanks mama earth!), flowers are freaking expensive. Fortunately, I've scouted out where to buy a cheap prom corsage so you can rock some floral bliss on your special night without breaking the bank. Ev…

Was Lady Gaga's Met Gala hair last night awesome or what? To get the look for yourself, I have tips from Lady Gaga's stylist directly. He dished exclusively on his inspiration for Gaga's looks through the years, and broke down details on achieving la…

Fans of Rihanna know the stunning singer is never one to rock a subtle look, so it's a major bummer she couldn't attend the hottest fashion event of the year. But Since Rihanna's 2016 Met Gala look didn't happen, where the hell was she? The answer co…

The Met Gala has a very specific theme every year, with 2016 being Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology. Attendees are always expected to dress according to theme, but not everyone follows the rules. Below, I've scouted out the most off-…

The kids of superstars tend to have seriously impressive fashion sense, and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's stylish teens are no exception. Tonight, Willow and Jaden at Met Gala 2016 are completely freaking dazzling. It's the sibling duo's first Met Ga…

The youngest of the Knowles clan is a consistently daring fashionista and uses every opportunity she has in the spotlight to create a bold vibe. That's why it's no surprise Solange Knowles' 2016 Met Gala dress is just as stunning and fierce as she's …

Lady Gaga never ceases to amaze when it comes to style, and her "winning" streak is definitely going strong. Tonight, Lady Gaga at the 2016 Met Gala absolutely freaking slayed. This is a pretty major leap from last year's look, but since when has the…

Gigi Hadid is, hands down, one my favorite supermodels. She knows how to balance edgy with glam, and Gigi Hadid at the 2016 Met Gala was hardcore swoon-worthy. Any traces of a 21st birthday hangover are totally gone, and the sweet model looks bright,…

If you're always down to try the newest trick or hack, I've got a pretty funky one for ya. Spotted on Huffington Post, using mouthwash for dandruff is one beauty blogger's hottest new hair strategy. Yes, like what you gargle with everyday. Crazy, rig…

Unsurprisingly, Gigi Hadid celebrated her birthday in serious style (wouldn't any supermodel?), but there was a particularly quirky and awesome element to her 21st birthday outfit. Looking at the party pics, I couldn't help but be amazed by how many …

Twitter is often a hotbed for negativity, but one user turned a hurtful comment into an epic way to bring together women and promote positive body image. Trending tag #CompareYourselfToCheesecake2016 has become all sorts of powerful thanks to one fie…

Bella Hadid's style has always been equal parts chic and edgy, and her latest look is no exception. Hadid was spotted yesterday in New York by Vogue wearing a particularly awesome new piece of denim, and I'm excited to break down where to buy Bella H…