Author: Iskra Banović

If you’ve ever found yourself wandering around the aisles of your local Sephora just for the chance to smell expensive perfumes and draw eyeliner squiggles on the back of your hand, you know what true love feels like. I’ve actually found myself wondering if Sephora employees get that omg-I’m-in-heaven feeling every time they go to work, and thanks to the power of Reddit, I finally have my answer. A few lovely ladies set up an AMA to share some insight into what goes on behind the counter at your favorite store. Here are the 10 most interesting things we learned! 1. They…

I’ve been reading up on Sephora‘s free beauty classes, and I didn’t realize I needed more of a reason to sell my soul to the devil in exchange for more time to spend there. I was initially a bit skeptical of these classes and figured they might just be an opportunity to shill Sephora products without actually teaching much because I am naturally distrustful when people tell me things are free. Nothing is free (especially not those people giving out free hugs). But apparently, I couldn’t have been more wrong–the reviews of the classes are uniformly fantastic, and people who have taken them report…

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics’ famous Lip Tar is both loved and hated. Here we review the new Unknown Pleasures and general Lip Tar itself. We love all shades of bright lip colors around these parts, but of course, not all bold beauty products are created equal. When I was first told to try Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics‘ famous Lip Tar, I was a bit skeptical. First off, I was sort of stuck in my ways and it was difficult enough for me to try reds besides my old favorite (MAC Ruby Woo), let alone take the plunge and go purple, yellow, blue and all the other shades that…

Blue lipstick is officially a trend this year, so pucker up and try it out with these easy tips! It’s official: blue lipstick is a trend. It’s been gaining speed over the past couple of years, what with the bright hair revival and all. We saw it on the runway at Ann Yee‘s Fall 2019 show for New York Fashion Week, we tried it just a few months ago along with a couple of other unconventional colors, and we witnessed Joan Smalls positively kill it in blue lipstick at the Met Gala earlier this mother. What does all this mean? It means it’s totally arrived and you totally…

Using these special tips and tricks, learn how to make your red lipstick last through drinks, dancing, and doing it (well, kind of) for a fresh, bold look. I love red lipstick. Love it. It’s my go-to makeup because when I wear it, I can just put it on with a bit of mascara and pretend I’m going for a “fresh, modern” look when in reality, I am just so very lazy. Knowing how to make red lipstick stay on during your day and night is important; otherwise, the ease factor gets removed and you have to take it off or touch it up…

Curious about blue lipstick? It is easier to wear than you think! Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear it for a cool summer goth look. In lieu of having my old blue hair, I have been attempting to find substitutes in my beauty regimen so I can still enjoy that particular color all the time. Blue eyeshadow looks “meh” on me, blue eyeliner overpowers my eyes and blue blush is probably not my best daily look. But then the blue lipstick trend started happening and voila! My problems were solved. I could wear one of my favorite colors without re-butchering my hair.…

Being pale is a blessing and a curse, but in the summer, it’s mostly the latter. Here are the 20 most annoying things about being pale. I am a very pale person. So pale, in fact, that when I was at my palest in the twelfth grade, I actually used that ridiculous pure white face makeup from Hot Topic as my “translucent powder” because no other shade worked. While I have embraced the paleness as something I like about myself, there really is no other worse time for being of the ultra-fair folk than in the hot, bright summer. Therefore,…

The other day, I asked our readers to share which products disappointed you most, and the responses were incensed; it seems that everybody has had at least one experience wherein they bought something they expected to love only to have it be a total beauty fail. You know how sometimes, you buy a new or cult product that you’ve heard tons of hype about from your friends or on various blogs (perhaps even this one!), but when you try it out, it just doesn’t do much for you? Yeah, it’s a huge letdown and, depending on how much money you spent,…

Even though we are big fans of saving money by DIYing or heading to the drugstore, sometimes it is okay to splurge on beauty products. When it comes to stuff that goes on your face and body, there are some that you just don’t want to skimp on. But which ones make the most sense? Which products are really worth the money? Last week, we asked you, folks, to tell us which makeup, skin, and hair products you prefer enough to drop some serious dollars on them. As I have mentioned quite a few times lately, I am obsessed with perfume. I love trying new ones,…

Denim is a wonderful thing. It’s durable, versatile, and relatively inexpensive as a material. Chances are, you’ve had more jeans than any other specific clothing item in your wardrobe (besides, say, underwear and socks). But what happens when your denim gets old and boring? You spice them up! Think you can’t figure out something new to do with your denim? The Internet holds a plethora of amazing DIYs and crafts for those worn-out and trended-out jeans or DIY jean skirt from old jeans, so grab a pair of scissors and get cutting! 1. Crochet Cuffed Shorts How cute are these? Similar…

The perils of wearing white pants are well known, and it’s basically an act of significant bravery to walk outside your home into the dirty world in one giant stain magnet. But, if you’re a courageous person who wants to throw caution to the wind, I salute you and I’m here to support you. Let’s begin with the two cardinal rules of wearing white pants: 1. Carry a Tide to Go pen at all times. This is just basic smart planning. 2. Say no to all picnics, barbecues, wine tastings, or events that take place outside of an isolated bubble. If you…

Let’s talk about white pants for a minute. We all want to wear them, right? You see them on celebrities, style bloggers, and taunting you from store windows. They’re the white whale of the pants world. I wear black from head to toe nearly every day and even I find them tantalizing. Since Memorial Day has passed, it’s finally not against the archaic rules of fashion to wear white pants. They may not be off-limits (or whatever) for a few months but that doesn’t make them any easier to wear. For a garment that should be a summertime staple, white pants sure…