Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day in January that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for 31 days of storytelling, including everything from going without a cellphone for 40 days to trying the polarizing low-rise pants trend.I'll be the first to admit that I'm a makeup novice. My routine is a simple 5-minute lineup that...

We're not sure what's more predictable: moody nail polish shades like burgundy, navy, and eggplant for fall or feathery pastels like buttercup, robin's egg, and mint for spring. We'll let you debate, but we'd prefer to be a tad less predictable with our springtime at-home manicures this year. Nails are the ultimate fashion accessory when it comes to our beauty aesthetic, and even if you're not one to swipe on a glittering lid, hot-pink lip, or graphic liner, a super-cool and unanticipated spri...

Winter tends to be a trying time in the skincare department. With dropping temperatures, less moisture in the air, and more time spent inside with the heater blasting, dry, red, and flaky skin can feel impossible to avoid. If you're 40 or older, the age at which your skin is generally considered mature, then these issues can have even more of an impact on the overall health and integrity of your dermis. Although anti-aging is the buzzword thrust upon femme-identifying humans the second any ne...

Here's an all too familiar scene: You've stood for far too long in front of a mirror questioning whether today is the day you finally hack your hair into a bob. We've all been there, right? By the looks of things, there's no better time than now, as hairstylists have told us that this year they have seen an increased demand for shorter, choppier chops.While the popular long bob (“lob”) has dominated over the past few years, a bob-and-bangs pairing elevates the shape one step further. The ...