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What Romantic Scenes Do You Love? | Cup of Jo
I always need a pick-me-up near the end of the week, so today I’d love to ask: what romantic scenes…
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Gen Z Has Spoken: The Only 6 Handbag Trends That Matter to Them RN
Apparently, age isn’t just a number anymore. It’s a letter. To be honest, I didn’t even know I was considered part…
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I Just Did a Major Closet Clean Out—The 3 Unexpected Items I’ll Never Purge
At the start of a new year, I like to take inventory of my wardrobe and clear out the pieces…
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I Tried a Custom Acne Prescription for Less Than $30—Here’s How It Worked
I’ve been using a custom formula for acne from Curology that contains 0.01% tretinoin, 1% clindamycin phosphate, and 4% azelaic…
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Fashion Is Dissent—How Style Played a Role in Equality Movements
Tell us a little about yourself. Where did you study? I grew up in New York City and London. I…
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Fact: These 18 Neutral Nail Colors Look Stunning on Brown Skin
There’s nothing worst than taking the time to plan a trip to the nail salon and realizing that none of the…
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We Rigorously Tested 13 of the “Best” BB Creams—These 8 Passed
Welcome to Deep Reviews—your one-stop destination to discover the absolute best products and brands the beauty industry has to offer.…
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I’m a Fashion Editor—Here’s Everything I Wore to London Fashion Week
As an editor, fashion month is always a highlight of the year—a moment to see runway shows up close, have a…
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I Got Tickets to the European Leg of Beyoncé’s World Tour—How I’ll Do My Makeup
The ensemble cast for the superstar seems to be fresh skin, an impactful lash, a glitter lid, and a liner.…
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A Love Letter to the First Woman I Fell For | Cup of Jo
This month we’re featuring a series of love letters. Our final letter is by Abby Mallett, who will never forget…
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Beatrice Grannò Embodies Classic Italian Glamour in Valentino
Let’s talk about your look for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. What I loved about that look is that it…
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7 Things I Spotted People Wearing in Paris | Cup of Jo
My mom and I are back from Paris, and the trip was the shot in the arm we both needed.…
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I Tried the Buccal Facial Massage Celebrities Like Meghan Markle Love
While I was pretty much sold on the powers of buccal massage after my treatment, I still wanted to get…
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Race Matters: Three Couples on Interracial Relationships | Cup of Jo
As a hopeless romantic and newly partnered person, I spend a good deal of time thinking about how to maintain…
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Jennifer Coolidge’s “60s Bardot” Hairstyle Is Everything—Here’s How to Create It
Jennifer Coolidge is known for many things. Most notably, there’s her larger-than-life personality, her iconic character Tanya McQuoid on White…
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A Surprising Way to Help Kids Open Up About Feelings | Cup of Jo
Whenever we’ve had a change in our lives — like a new apartment or new baby or new school —…
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How Nyakio Grieco Is Making Sure All Skin Is Seen and Cared For
As an entrepreneur 18 years in at that point, I thought, This is what it took for me to land…
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How Ivy Style Became One Of the Civil Rights Movement’s Most Powerful Weapons
But dressing to fit the mold didn’t sit well with everyone. While Black Ivyists suited up in tweed and flannel…
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We’re Black Fashion Experts—These Are the 26 Brands We’re Loving Right Now
During what I would call my rookie season—my first season as an editor—of New York Fashion Week back in the…
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These Will Be The Most Popular Spring Jewelry Trends, Hands Down
Photo: Imaxtree/Jil Sander; Courtesy of Tory Burch; Imaxtre/Sportmax; Imaxtree/ Area NYC; Imaxtree/ Ferragamo; Courtesy of Chanel Maybe it’s just me, but…
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This $11 Drugstore Foundation Gives Every High-End Formula a Run for Its Money
The history of the formula: True Match has been around for over 20 years. It first hit drugstore shelves back in…
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I’m the Pickiest Denim Shopper—These Are the Only Brands I Trust
For the longest time, I thought I just wasn’t a jeans kind of girl. Crazy, I know. But for most of…
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Expensive Doesn’t Mean Better—Here’s Why I Built My Dream Skincare Brand
Searching for the types of products her skin desperately needed is what ultimately awakened Tsai’s curiosity as to how products…
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Klur Founder Lesley Thornton Puts the Needs of Black Skin First—Here’s Why
I’d first love to start by talking about your background as an aesthetician and why you decided to create your…
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Have a Delicious Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Tomorrow I’m flying home from Paris — looking forward to sharing anecdotes this…
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London Has Spoken—These 7 Trends Will Take Over Next Fall
Fashion month might be a regularly scheduled biannual event, but the timing never fails to surprise me. It creeps up on…
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Lady Amelia Windsor Is Royally Refreshing
What she does know, however, is that the next big plan involves getting her hands dirty. “What I’m reading about…
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What’s Your Zodiac Sign? There’s a Spring Trend For That
Photo: Courtesy of Saint Laurent; Imaxtree/Off-White; Imaxtre/A.Roege Hove Every job requires a unique skill set; for those of us who…
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The Allure of the “Midrange” Bag
When Beyoncé tells you that she’s exiling her Birkin bags to storage, you listen. “This Telfar bag imported, Birkins, them…
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I Tried the Skincare Brand Celebs Like Kaia Gerber and January Jones Love
I love to learn about celeb-favorite skincare products because, when you think about it, celebrities have access to the best of…
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This Hailey Bieber–Loved Blush Is My Winning Makeup Strategy—Here’s Why
The inspiration behind the blush: “Flush Balm was designed to be the answer to all our usual issues with blushes,”…
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The Rise of the Weird-Girl Aesthetic: Here’s What It Is and How to Get the Look
Coined by TikTok as “weird-girl style,” the aesthetic isn’t one to be ashamed of. In fact, it’s one that’s celebrated—fashion ecosystem…
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13 Reader Comments on Beauty | Cup of Jo
Over the years, I’ve realized that one way to start a fun conversation with female friends is to ask for…
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A Love Letter to Grumps | Cup of Jo
This month we’re featuring a series of love letters. Next up is Alex Beggs, whose heart beats a little faster…
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Madison Bailey on OBX Season 3, Self-Care, and TikTok Beauty Trends
In 2020, an unsuspecting show about a group of friends who embark on a legendary treasure hunt in their coastal…
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Elizabeth Banks Turns Up the Glam in Leggy Alaïa Look for Cocaine Bear Premiere
What were your first thoughts when you read the script for Cocaine Bear? I fell in love with the characters.…
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Storm Reid Is Still Growing Up (and That’s Okay)
Beyond her role in the breakout HBO series, Reid has taken on several heart-wrenching projects this year, including her starring…
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Storm Reid Also Cringed When She Watched This Character in Euphoria Season 2
You have many great projects out at the moment, but we would be remiss if we didn’t talk about Euphoria.…
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Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye Wants to Be the North Star for Your Beauty Routine
Do you think that beauty trends or aesthetics offset progress in the industry? It’s a very nuanced and layered conversation…
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Jane Fonda Talks About Lifelong Movement and H&M’s New Activewear Line
H&M has revamped its activewear selection with the release of its new line, H&M Move, designed to get people moving in unexpected and…
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We Can’t Stop Talking About These 24 Beauty Items From 5 Black-Owned Brands
Ami Colé is one of those brands that has been on my radar for ages but I am somehow just getting around…
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Do or Don’t: Fanny Packs | Cup of Jo
Today, let’s talk about a polarizing accessory… Ever since they got popular in the ’80s, fanny packs had a bad…
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I Regularly Look to Menswear For The Latest Trends—Here Are 8 I’m Eyeing RN
Photo: Imaxtree/Lgn by Louis Gabriel Nouchi; Imaxtree/Jordanluca; Imaxtree/Emporio Armani; Imaxtree/Officine Generale; Imaxtree/Issey Miyake;Imaxtree/Courrèges; Imaxtree/Dries Van Noten For some, February marks…
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Whenever Someone Asks Me What Perfume I’m Wearing, It’s Almost Always This Brand
Not to toot my own horn, but over the years, I’ve developed a sort of knack when it comes to…
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I Tried Glossier’s All-Natural Deodorant That Defies Nature
The majority of our Deep Reviews will feature our editors’ honest, ultra-hot takes on entire product categories or multiple products from a particular beauty brand,…
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I Went to NYFW, and These Are the 6 Beauty Trends That Are Set to Dominate
When you think of fashion week, your mind may automatically jump to clothing. While it’s true that clothing is doubtlessly…
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My Beauty Uniform: Chloe Hall | Cup of Jo
Former beauty editor Chloe Hall has always loved makeup. “I went to Catholic school, where we were only allowed to…
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A Huge Giveaway From Summersalt (and Discount Code) | Cup of Jo
What swimsuits make you feel good and confident these days? I’m always drawn to styles that feel both sporty and…
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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? My flight to Paris leaves tomorrow evening; can’t wait. Also, a huge thank…
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New Year, New Talent—8 Designers to Watch This Year
WHO: Nayon Kim, Director of Nayon For those who are unfamiliar with your work, how long have you been in the…
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