The onset of fall is the ultimate double-edged sword. On the one hand, we mourn the end of our beloved Summer Fridays, warm weather, (socially distanced) days at the beach, and the excuse to drink any beverage of choice with a neon umbrella. On the other hand, we welcome the cozy, warm fuzzies of fall filled with sweaters, rich color palettes, and, yes, pumpkin-spiced everything. Oh, and all the new fragrance debuts.  We welcome fall beauty newness with wide-open arms—from the best hair tr...

Fragrances can really set the tone or vibe—I like to think of choosing a fragrance as like sort of choosing my "aura" for the day. Do I want to feel seductive and sexy? I might try a spicy or musky fragrance. Do I want something that's light and carefree and perfect for daytime? I normally gravitate towards fresh florals or citrus. And for special occasions, like weddings or big work events, I might bring out a classic designer fragrance to make me feel grown-up.There's a fragrance I've been d...

Between Byredo and Maison Margiela, the allure of a trending fragrance can be hard to ignore when choosing a new perfume—especially as a beauty editor when there are so many launches to test and trial each month. But much like a timeless handbag or a good pair of chunky boots, there are certain perfumes that draw you in beyond the initial buzz of a new launch. And many of these classic perfumes come courtesy of the biggest designer names in the world. Yes, from Chanel to Yves Saint ...

Anticipating the turn of the season always sparks a bit of fragrance restlessness for us beauty editors. Perhaps it's because we're constantly taking mental notes of the scents our favorite fashion girls are wearing, or perhaps it's just that our gigantic fragrance collections have us on an endless rotation through the chic tonics on our vanities.Whatever the case may be, long-lasting perfumes that can keep up with our busy schedules are of the utmost importance. With days that sometimes start w...