As far as beauty products are concerned, self-tanners, as a collective category, might have the most impressive comeback-kid transformation story. Take it from someone who's religiously applied the stuff since high school (when there were basically two products on the market—neither of which were fab), self-tanners have come a long, long way. Not only in terms of results, but in terms of technology, ingredients, application, the whole nine yards.  Whereas years ago I'd consistently find myse...

It's not terribly often I sit down to write an article and begin by recalling a recent trip to my local dispensary. Alas, here I am, and that's what's about to go down! But first, a little context. If you've been reading my content for a while, you already know that I'm pretty transparent when it comes to my issues with sleep and insomnia. If you're new here, then now you know (and welcome!).My tumultuous relationship with sleep ebbs and flows, but prior to a couple of months ago, I'd typically...

Do you remember the first time you were allowed to wear makeup? For many people (myself included), it was such an exciting time that inspired a very "grown-up" feeling. I got to start off slow in my preteen years with lip gloss and a lot of body glitter. When I turned 13, I got the green light to go all out with my makeup (to a certain extent).When it was time for the big day—i.e., the day I got to buy makeup—I remember being so excited to head to the mall makeup counter and try every sin...

A new sacai x Nike sneaker is on the horizon. Leaked images suggest that the longstanding collaborators have teamed up with streetwear brand CLOT to craft a new take on the Chitose Abe-designed LDWaffle.Arriving in “Net/Orange Blaze/Deep Red/Green Bean,” the sneaker is crafted with a beige mesh and suede upper accented with layered pink and orange Nike Swooshes. Brown floral-patterned paneling at the toe and rear quarter offer additional detail, and green piping around the eyestay provides a...