The funny thing about this story is that, up until seven years ago when I moved to New York from my native Los Angeles, I don't think I actually owned a coat. Jackets, yes, (ranging from light to less light), but somehow I got by most of my life without a single piece of outerwear that was required for real fall and winter weather. But oh how things change…Now, I’m practically a collector of coats—99% of which are black. From everyday styles to evening-ready pieces ranging from ultra cla...

On its face, beauty may seem like one of the least sustainable industries. For a long time, that’s been true thanks to factors such as excessive packaging, plastic production, and unsustainable resources like palm oil. In recent years, the move toward sustainable beauty products has gained momentum. Guided by their cultural heritage, sustainability hasn’t been a choice for many Latin American beauty founders. It’s a nonnegotiable. Climate change is arguably at its most critical point in ...

It's a fact that melanin-blessed skin tones are susceptible to hyperpigmentation, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to support your skin barrier for visibly brighter, more even-toned skin. Over the past few years, I've noticed dark spots around my eyes, forehead, and chin, perhaps evidence of inadequate skincare routines of the past. Since becoming a beauty editor, I've learned a thing or two about the products to employ to prevent future hyperpigmentation and address what has already ma...

Maybe I've gotten pickier now that I'm a beauty editor, but it's for a good reason. I used to be way less conscious about the skincare and makeup I was using on my face. Little did I know I was using pore-clogging products and questionable ingredients galore! Now that I'm a bit more educated, I'm a lot choosier about what I try, and it's rare that I go berserk for a new brand or its launches. Polite Society, however, is the exception.From the creative minds of Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy J...